Governor Brown Proposes 2016-17 State Budget

Governor Brown Proposes 2016-17 State Budget

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proposed a $122.6 billion General Fund budget plan for 2016-17 that makes significant increases in funding for education, health care and state infrastructure, while bolstering the state’s Rainy Day Fund and paying down state debts and liabilities. When Governor Brown took office, the state faced a massive $26.6 […]

Eighth-Annual ‘Copper Chili Cook Off’ Coming to Copperopolis Town Square Organizers Seek Competitors for Event Benefitting Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association

Eighth-Annual ‘Copper Chili Cook Off’ Coming to Copperopolis Town Square   Organizers Seek Competitors for Event Benefitting Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host its eighth-annual “Copper Chili Cook Off” on Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are currently seeking cook off competitors for the always-entertaining event. Each team will receive two special […]

Cyrus Edwin Finley March 25, 1935 – December 28, 2015

Cyrus Edwin Finley March 25, 1935 – December 28, 2015

Arnold, CA…Cyrus Finley passed away suddenly on Dec 28, 2015, surrounded by family. He was a long-time Pleasanton resident until his retirement in 2005, when he moved to Arnold, CA. He was active in the Air Force for 15 years, finishing as a Captain in Air Defense Command. He went on to work as an […]

Tech Talk 2016 Workshops at Manzanita Arts Emporium, Angels Camp

Tech Talk 2016 Workshops at Manzanita Arts Emporium, Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Tools of the Trade at Your Fingertips. Community organizations, businesses, and activist groups all recognize the value of using social media to get the message out, to bring in new customers, or connect with others who share the same interests. In particular, the Facebook site is the essential tool for promotion, advertisement, and […]

A Busy New Year’s MEP For San Andreas CHP. One Fatality & Seven Accidents

A Busy New Year’s MEP For San Andreas CHP.  One Fatality & Seven Accidents

San Andreas, CA…The New Year’s MEP (Maximum Enforcement Period) began at 6:00 pm Thursday, December 31st and continued until 11:59 pm Sunday, January 3rd. In Calaveras County the California Highway Patrol did not arrest anyone during this time period. Last year there were 4 arrests for Driving Under the Influence. Our officers handled seven accidents, […]

Hey Good People!!!! Godzilla Amounts Of Powder For Your Riding Pleasure!!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!!  Godzilla Amounts Of Powder For Your Riding Pleasure!!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 12″ of new snow in the last 24hrs with 2″ of that falling last night. Temps are slated to be in the mid to upper 20’s today with winds out of the South from 15-30mph. 5-9″ of new snow is expected to fall today with another 4-8″ tonight and 2-5″ […]

Traffic Update…SUV vs Fence In Pioneer….No Winners

Traffic Update…SUV vs Fence In Pioneer….No Winners

Pioneer, CA….CHP is reporting a SUV vs fence accident on Inspiration Drive. Initially a male party was unresponsive in the vehicle. He has revived, was agitated, now is calmed down and in back of ambulance. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 27846 Inspiration Dr E Loc Desc: AMADOR […]

Alchemy’s Annual January Beer Dinners Return Tonight

Alchemy’s Annual January Beer Dinners Return Tonight

Murphys, CA…Tuesday, January 5, marks the return of Alchemy’s annual January Beer Dinners. Every Tuesday in January, Chef Jason designs optional 4-course beer paired dinners, featuring dishes not normally seen at Alchemy paired with amazing beers. The dinner is available from 4:30-7:30 on Tuesdays. If you are interested in the special dinner, please call us […]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Does Star Wars really need a review? You’d be hard pressed to find a more multigenerational and beloved film franchise, and the new film—Episode VII to be precise—was guaranteed to be a massive hit no matter what, bound to succeed on its legacy alone. The Force Awakens is practically hardwired to tap into this […]

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

Murphys, CA…GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to […]

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast. Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast.  Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Bear Valley, CA….Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At […]

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Butte Fire Business Recovery Event on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Ironstone Vineyards which is located at 1894 Six Mile Road in Murphys, California. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided. This informative workshop will provide valuable resources to businesses […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Overturned On Hwy 26

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Overturned On Hwy 26

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle overturned with possible injuries and blocking the westbound lanes on Hwy 26 near Red Corral Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00097 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Red Corral Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.422906 -120.541320 Close Detail Information 10:37 AM 6 [19] A49-003 […]

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Richard Fredrick Harris (86) Joined his wife Karen on December 17, 2015. He was at home with his family in Murphys. Richard was born February 16, 1929 in Phipps, Wisconsin. He moved to California in 1952. He served his country in the Korean War in the Marines. You can drive around the area and […]

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Vallecito, CA…Kenneth Dale Baker, of Vallecito Ca, passed into Glory after a short illness on December 27, 2015. Kenny was born in Long Beach, Ca on January 10, 1963 to Dwight ‘Ed’ and Mary Kesterson Baker. Kenny graduated from Calaveras High School and joined the Navy. He sailed on the maiden cruise of the USS […]

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang! ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang!  ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Village has been the center of local New Year’s celebrations for years. This year was no exception with Jeff Campbell, Megan Slankard & DJ Halftrack providing the music followed by the balloon drop at midnight. Then the revelers make their way outside to witness a great fireworks show. Neil Hunt, his […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

Washington, DC…Happy New Year, everybody. I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past seven. Seven years ago, our businesses were losing 800,000 jobs a month. They’ve now created jobs for 69 straight months, driving the unemployment rate from a high of […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”     The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville January 1 – January 9 […]

Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! The Grizz Bowl opens today at 10am

Bear Valley, CA…As we round out the year here at Bear Valley we’re stoked to see all of our guests enjoying the recent snowfall and a beautiful return of Winter which has been short on snowfall over the last three years. Today is no exception to that rule………A beautiful Sunny day with temps in the […]

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Arnold, CA…WE ARE MOVING….Help us move. All prices as marked throughout the Gallery Now Through January 24, 2016. Wishing you a happy new year. We look forward to seeing you in 2016. We will be closed January 4-13 2016. A little bit Vacation & out of town business. Returning January 14-24 @our Cedar Center Location. […]

Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!! ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!!  Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!!  ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Clear skies and crisp morning temps are in effect for the next 3-4 days. A beautiful Blue Bird day is ahead and temps will hover right around 32F with a WSW wind from 5-7mph. Grooming is excellent as is most off-piste skiing/riding currently. Nastar will be up and […]

Happy New Year From Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets

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, and a […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49. Both of our Thrift Stores/Adoption Centers will be CLOSED ON ​NEW YEARS DAY only​​. Angels Camp will be open ​this week ​on Thursday​/​New Years Eve​, 10am–​3​pm & Saturday, 11am–5pm. […]