Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

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 December 18 – December 26 […]

Fed Raises Interest Rate .25%, First Rate Rise In Almost Decade

Fed Raises Interest Rate .25%, First Rate Rise In Almost Decade

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Household spending and business fixed investment have been increasing at solid rates in recent months, and the housing sector has improved further; however, net exports have been soft. A range of recent […]

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event

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 […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – PJ & PETUNIA!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center  – PJ & PETUNIA!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. PJ & PETUNIA and several other fabulous felines will be available to meet you in Arnold. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Angels Camp, CA…The Clothes Mine has a great selection of soft robes, sleepwear and sexy lingerie. We’ll even wrap your gift selections! Stop in and see us in historic downtown Angels Camp. We are open everyday 10am-6pm, or give us a call at 209-890-7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 South […]

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Mountain Ranch, CA…I say this with an ache in my heart though. This trip to the ‪#‎ButteFire‬ burn area was by far the most exhausting and emotional so far. Mountain Ranch, the tiny town that has become an island in a war zone known as a wildfire, had their Christmas parade yesterday and you could […]

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Angels Camp, CA…Manzanita Arts Emporium is up and running and sooo beautiful. Come check it out with the entire family for this FREE Holiday Storytelling event with professional storytelling Cynthia Restivo. Her performances magically transform a room to a place of awesome fantasy. It’s a wonderful family experience and you can see all the new […]

Southern Mother Lode Assessed Property Values Bounce 5.0 Percent

Southern Mother Lode Assessed Property Values Bounce 5.0 Percent

Sacramento, CA…California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Vice Chair George Runner announces assessed property values in Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne counties grew 5.0 percent ($14.4 billion to $15.2 billion) in 2015-16 from 2014-15. County-assessed property values gained 4.9 percent, while state-assessed values jumped 5.8 percent year-over-year. County assessors are responsible for assessing the value of […]

All Los Angeles Unified Schools Closed Today Because Of “Credible Threat”

All Los Angeles Unified Schools Closed Today Because Of “Credible Threat”

Los Angeles, CA…The following message from the Los Angeles Unified School District is being sent to parents and guardians. As a result of a threat received, the Superintendent has directed all schools to be closed today to ensure the safety of all students. Further information will be forthcoming via additional Blackboard Connect Messages. Again, please […]

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Snowsports Foundation (BVSEF) & Bear Valley Mountain (BVM) will welcome Daron Rahlves on December 19, 2015 for the NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials. The Trials will be in the morning, starting at 10am – pacesetters only – but spectators are welcome! By 12-noon we should be ready to open NASTAR to […]

Shaking Things Up: This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Shaking Things Up:  This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Angels Camp, CA…“Everyone thinks they are just coming to another Nutcracker, but this year is going to be really different,” said Michaela Jarnagin, who stars as Clara. “It’s different, but it’s fabulous!” “The Nutcracker” has become a local tradition in Calaveras County. The classic ballet will be presented December 17-19, 2015 at the Bret Harte […]

Don’t Miss Sip, Nibble N’ Shop At Copperopolis Town Square

Don’t Miss Sip, Nibble N’ Shop At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our 1st Annual Christmas Sip, Nibble N’ Shop on Friday December 18th from 4-8pm! All of our Shops will be offering HUGE sales, FREE Wine Tasting, beverages and nibbles at each location. Extended hours for your last minute Holiday Shopping needs! We will also have select indoor vendors coming to include […]

Forest Service Implements Seasonal Road & Trail Closures

Forest Service Implements Seasonal Road & Trail Closures

Sonora, CA…The Forest Service announced today that most forest roads and trails on the Stanislaus National Forest will be closed to public travel from December 16 through April 14, 2016. A revised Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is now available to the public. Some Forest roads are open year-round while other […]

Douglas K. Sutherland 1939 – 2015

San Andreas, CA…Douglas K. Sutherland, April 25th 1939 – December 8th 2016. Doug Sutherland, 76, of San Andreas, CA passed away on December 8, 2015 of natural causes following a battle with cancer. His wife, son, and closest friend were by his side. Doug was born in Oakland, CA in 1939. After Graduating from Oakland […]

No…Microsoft Is Not Calling

No…Microsoft Is Not Calling

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of Microsoft fraudulent calls. It has been reported that the calls are coming from an 825 area code, notifying you that there is a problem with your computer. The caller asks if your computer is on and proceeds to give you directions on what buttons […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Says Thank You!

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Says Thank You!

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Area Foundation gave an unexpected $10,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Community Service Unit on Monday, December 7th. The CSU supervisors were surprised at their monthly meeting by the arrival of Ed Wiley and Jim Johnson who presented Executive Director Dave Clevenger with the impressive check. Volunteers are a very important part of […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 13th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 13th

Sonora, CA….Below are the the latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Sheriff’s Daily Log 12-13-15 Sheriff’s Log 12-12-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Log 12-11-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-10-15 Sheriff’s Daily 12092016 Sheriff Daily log 120815 Sheriff Log 12072015 Sheriff’s Log 12-06-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-05-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-04-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-03-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-02-2015 Sheriff’s Log 12-01-2015

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 13th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 13th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_12-01-2015 Daily_Log_12-2-2015 Daily_Log_12-03-2015 Daily_Log_12-04-2015 Daily_Log_12-05-2015 Daily_Log_12-06-2015 Daily_Log_12-07-2015 Daily_Log_12-08-2015 Daily_Log_12-09-2015 Daily_Log_12-10-2015 Daily_Log_12-11-2015 Daily_Log_12-12-2015 Daily_Log_12-13-2015

CCWD Board Approves Water Transfer Policy Principles

CCWD Board Approves Water Transfer Policy Principles

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved water transfer policy principles at a regular board meeting Wednesday, December 9. To the District’s knowledge, no other water agency in the state has formally adopted comprehensive water transfer policy principles of this nature. The principles will ensure that any water transfer by […]

United States and Cuba to Re-establish Direct Transportation of Mail

United States and Cuba to Re-establish Direct Transportation of Mail

Washington, DC…The United States and Cuba reached an understanding December 10 during discussions in Miami to re-establish direct postal services between the two countries through the implementation of a pilot plan for the transportation of mail. The plan will provide for mail flights between the two countries several times a week, rather than routing mail […]