Murphys Open House 2015 Photos & Video
Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and the town is ready to celebrate. A favorite of locals, the annual event is […]
Angels Camp Christmas Parade
Angels Camp Celebrates The Holidays In Style
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association awarded first place to Blooms and Things Florist for exterior décor during its annual ACBA Holiday Decoration Contest. Bank of Stockton garnered second place for its interior decor, and Firefall Jewelers won third place for their window display. “We want to thank everyone that participated this year to […]
23 Inches Of New Snow At Bear Valley! Snow Totals Almost Equal To All Of Last Year!! Bear Valley Weather Update By Mattly Trent
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 23″ of new in the last 48hrs at the base area and around 25″ up on the summit! Our base is now at 64″ and a season total of 118″!!!!!! Compare that to 121″ for the whole season last year and its shows El Nino is in effect! These totals […]
Traffic Update…Chain Controls Still In Effect On Most Passes
Arnold, CA…When you head up skiing today you will still need chains from Cottage Springs on up on Hwy 4 and Bear Valley is the logical choice since Hwy 88 is still closed in the Carson Spur area before Kirkwood… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]
A Savings Carol ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury
Murphys, CA…A Savings Carol ~ Video presented by Brian J. Tewksbury.
Traffic Update….Subaru Hits Boulder On Hwy 4 & Overturns
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Subaru hit a boulder on Hwy 4 in the westbound lane just west of Copperopolis. The vehicle overturned and medical personel are working the incident for possible injuries. Please use caution on our roadways as there may be slides and debris in the roadways.. Incident: 00376 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
Traffic Update…State Route 88 Closed At Carson Spur
Kirkwood, CA…At the present time you cannot get to Kirkwood from the westside on Hwy 88. It is closed for avalanche control near Carson Spur just east of Silver Lake. This is fairly common during high snow years but has been a rarity during the drought. Please make alternate travel plans at the present time…. […]
Drug Overdose, AK47 & Tommy Gun Lead To Arrest
Sonora, CA…Early this morning at about 0230 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a 911 hang up call at the Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel on Hess Ave. The deputies arrived and discovered Gerald Lillard had possibly over dosed on methamphetamines. Chelsea Hylton, Lillard’s companion, was determined to be the person who had called 911. Hylton […]
Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 26
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned vehicle on it’s roof near SR 26 and Heinemann. Lanes are not blocked but please use caution while they take care of the incident… Incident: 00135 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Heinemann Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.154981 -120.852556 Close Detail Information 12:33 PM 5 [8] […]
Flash Flood Warnings Issued For Burn Areas Through Tuesday Afternoon
Mountain Ranch, CA…NWS Sacramento has issued a flash flood warning for burn areas from the American, King, Butte & Rim Fire areas. Please use caution in these areas. Rainfall rates may exceed flash flood debris flow criteria with storms totals rainfall of 3 to 6 inches Anyone living or traveling on roads in the Butte […]
Suspect Has It His Way With Burger King Cash
Sonora, CA…On the evening of 12/20/2015 at about 1950 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a Robbery that had just occurred at Burger King on Mono Way. A male subject entered Burger King through the front door. He rushed the counter with one hand in his pocket and demanded cash. A weapon was not displayed. When […]
Holiday Happenings and Celebration In Bear Valley Village
Bear Vally, CA…Dec. 21, Visit Santa. 5-6pm. Cathedral Lounge Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 22nd, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 23, Movie Night 7pm Cathedral Lounge. “Frosty the Snowman.” Free, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. […]
Two Arrested During Mi Wuk Burglary
Mi Wuk Village, CA…On 12/19/15 at approximately 0200 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to the 21000 block of Wallim Ct. in Mi Wuk Village, for a reported burglary in progress. The call came in as an alarm but the victims quickly called dispatch and advised that they were watching two suspects break into their home via […]
Tipsy Frog Wine Bar Pizza Night with Old Skool Pie!
Copperopolis, CA…Join The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar and Old Skool Pie Pizza for some yummy pizza and wine! 1 pizza and 2 glasses of wine $20!
A Winter Gear Video Update With SNAC’s Shawn Seale
Arnold, CA….We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes yesterday with SNAC’s Shawn Seale to get an expert’s take on the latest equipment and gear for your snowy adventures this season.
A Winter Gear Update With SNAC’s Shawn Seale
President Obama’s 2015 Christmas Address
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not just for spreading holiday cheer – but also for list makers. You’ve got wish lists; Santa’s list; and of course, a blizzard of year-in-review lists. So I decided to get in on the action. As a nation, we face big challenges. But in […]
Mother Nature Brings A White Christmas To Sierra Nevada Area
Bear Valley, CA…Mother Nature continues making amends for avoiding us for the last few years. Rain and snow showers in the morning…then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 26 to 41. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations…4 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 […]
Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau worked with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad, Robert Reid, on a feature of Yosemite Gold Country this autumn using Yosemite National Park’s milestone anniversary as a news peg. Robert Reid, an award-winning travel writer who is a member of National Geographic Travel’s Editorial Council as well as a contributing Digital […]
Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo
State Wants to Return $28 Million in Undelivered Income Tax Refunds
Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is encouraging taxpayers to find out if they are among the thousands of Californians who missed receiving a total of $28 million in income tax refunds. This year, the US Postal Service returned more than 49,000 personal income tax refunds to FTB. Most cases involve taxpayers who moved but […]
California Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism and Being ‘Straw Purchaser’ of Assault Rifles Ultimately Used in San Bernardino, California, Attack
San Bernadino, CA….Enrique Marquez Jr., 24, of Riverside, California, a longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, the male shooter in the San Bernardino, California, terrorist attack, was charged today with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists based upon his role in terrorist plotting with Farook in 2011 and 2012, the unlawful purchase of the […]
Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials!. Happy Holidays & Checking your list?
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 Remember we have speciality Christmas items, oven-ready rib […]
Christmas Celebration at Grace Hills Covenant Church
Angels Camp, CA…Grace Hills Covenant Church of Angels Camp invites you to an “Eve to Christmas Eve” celebration at Bret Harte High School’s Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, December 23rd at 6pm. For more information, please call 209-736-7850 or visit http://www.gracehillscovenant.org/
Black Oak Casino Resort Celebrates 11th Year of Adopt-a-Family During 2015 Holiday Season
Tuolumne, CA – Since 2004, Black Oak Casino Resort has participated in the Adopt-a-Family program through the Amador, Tuolumne, Calaveras Action Agency (ATCAA) in an effort to help local families by donating wrapped gifts. The tradition continues this year as the team prepares to make its delivery on Friday, December 18. Over the past 11 […]
K-1 Visa Process and State-DHS Review Update
Washington, DC…The Department of State (State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborate closely on adjudications related to the K-1 visa classification, as they do in many other immigration matters. As directed by the President, and in light of the evolving security environment, State and DHS are undertaking a review of the K-1 visa […]
Inaugural “AnimalScapes” Exhibit to Open January 16 at Ironstone, Murphys
Murphys, CA…What happens when you ask some of the best artists in three counties to create work around a common theme? You get a major art exhibition that’s entirely provocative, different and new. Called “AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills,” the prodigious show brings together artists from 3 counties with over 50 original works of […]
Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results for Wed., Dec. 9th & Save For The Holidays
Angels Camp, CA…The Game: Cha, Cha, Cha (One Net Best Ball on Hole #1; Two on Hole #2; Three on Hole #3; repeat sequence through Hole #18. 1st Place: Charlie Creighton, Ken Helmbacher, Mark Weinheimer, Don Chaisson. 2nd Place (tie): Bill Cloud, Glen Croshaw, Ray Walker, Dave Gigliotti. 2nd Place (tie): Bob Heise, Chris Niehuis, […]