CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

Sacramento – After a thorough investigation, CAL FIRE has determined that the 2015 Butte Fire was sparked by a tree that came into contact with a Pacific Gas & Electric Company powerline. Investigators were dispatched as part of the initial response to the Butte Fire and immediately began working to determine the origin and cause […]

Calaveras County Supervisors Demand Hundreds of Millions in Compensation for PG&E Negligence in Butte Fire Catastrophe

Calaveras County Supervisors Demand Hundreds of Millions in Compensation for PG&E Negligence in Butte Fire Catastrophe

Calaveras County, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors today said it will pursue all legal avenues and seek hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. after a Cal Fire investigation determined the utility was guilty of causing the 2015 Butte Fire. The County said it will also seek an […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Milton

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Milton

Jenny Lind, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury incident were a vehicle has gone off the roadway near Hwy 26 & Milton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Milton Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.104633 -120.908738 Close Detail Information 9:09 AM 1 [1] UKN VEH OFF […]

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Sunday May 1st, at 5pm the Calaveras Arts Council is hosting a “bring your own basket” picnic to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio, and wish out-going Office Manager, Wendy Muster, all the best in her expanded life in San Francisco. At the same time we will be […]

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Sacramento, CA…California residents who have filed their income tax returns by April 18 must wait a little longer to breathe a sigh of relief. Even after mailing their tax forms, Californians still have 12 more days until they’ve collectively earned enough money to pay off their total tax bill for the year. Calculated annually by […]

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Columbia College, Thursday, April 28th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. Students in the program have […]

Make Flourish A Shopping Destination

Make Flourish A Shopping Destination

Copperopolis, CA…At Flourish a shop in the Copperopolis town square we have clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor and many other items for yourself or as gifts for others. Mother’s Day is around the corner and we have a Brighton special going on through May 8. Come in and take a look!

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cabezut Rd / Greenley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.985638 -120.367092 Close Detail Information 10:48 AM 1 [2] 1125 Unit Information 10:49 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:49 AM […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through April 28

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through April 28

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Sonora Bach Festival Announces 40th Anniversary Program

Sonora Bach Festival Announces 40th Anniversary Program

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary year with the presentation of 6 classical-music performances. Events include a concert by The Mother Lode Friends of Music Chamber Orchestra, a “Baroque Sing Along” and an Organ “Crawl” through the historic, Gold Rush town of Sonora. Concert venues will be held throughout picturesque Tuolumne […]

The Sonora Gran Fondo Is May 1st

The Sonora Gran Fondo Is May 1st

Sonora, CA…In partnership with the City of Sonora and the U.S. Forest Service, Sonora Regional Medical Center will again sponsor the Sonora Gran Fondo, a cycling event benefiting its Live Well, Be Well wellness program, which offers free and low-cost exercise/health classes and support groups to the community. The ride will occur on Sunday, May […]

Raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. to Benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program Sunday, May 22, 2016!

Raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. to Benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program Sunday, May 22, 2016!

Angels Camp, CA…Visitors and residents can enjoy a relaxing and memorable rafting experience on the 2016 Mokelumne River Rafting Adventure on Sunday, May 22. Local rafting company O.A.R.S. has secured a Special-Use Permit to raft a gorgeous, mostly gentle, six-mile stretch of the Mokelumne River as a thank-you gift to community members who donate $75 […]

Bret Harte High School Cybullfrogs Club Receives Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation

Bret Harte High School Cybullfrogs Club Receives Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…Cybullfrogs, a Bret Harte High School LegoRobotics club, has received a $9964.00 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. This is the second year the Foundation has generously helped fund Cybullfrogs. The money will be used to expand the club, now in its second year, so that more students will be able to participate […]

Optimize Your Brain Seminar In Angels Camp On May 2nd

Optimize Your Brain Seminar In Angels Camp On May 2nd

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Adventist Church is holding a community service seminar called Optimizing Your Brain. It is a series that will help improve intellectual capacity and increase emotional intelligence by Dr. Neil Nedley. About Nedley Health Solutions provides health and nutrition products and information to enhance the mind and body. Our educational materials […]

Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumpers Hit The Road

Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumpers Hit The Road

Angels Camp, CA(Frogtown, USA)… Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs soon leap into action for their annual public appearance leading up to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 19-22 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. It circles the county and then winds up in Sacramento May 18 for the annual State Capitol Frog Jump. […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

Murphys, CA…Tuesdays in Murphys – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – every Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. As always, there is live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations. Wednesdays at Rob’s Place – Weekly Specials & Live Music with Nicholas Lefler […]