Traffic Update….Accident On Mono Way

Traffic Update….Accident On Mono Way

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents at this time. The first is a collision on Mono Way near Sanguinetti. The second is a traffic Hazard on Hwy 4 between Gann’s Meadow & Cottage Springs. Please use caution in these areas….

Angels Camp Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement

Angels Camp Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement

Angels Camp, CA…This project seeks to address community design, public spaces, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and parking facilities along the city’s Highway 49 “Main Street.” The Plan will provide the tools, designs and strategies necessary to facilitate physical and policy changes to enhance multi-modal mobility, accessibility and connectivity; and enhance community identity and quality of […]

It’s Flower Time! ~CVB Feature

It’s Flower Time! ~CVB Feature

Murphys, CA…The calendar may still read winter, but loads of spring color are starting to pop out all over the foothills. This season’s wildflower bloom is already in full swing in the lower elevations of the county.  Also this month is the Mother Lode Daffodil Show at Ironstone Vineyards, which features thousands of the colorful […]

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting On Tuesday March 15, 2016.

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting On Tuesday March 15, 2016.

Arnold, CA…On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM, SIR (Sons in Retirement, Branch 152 ) will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Snow Flake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold CA. Mark Montelbetti Manager of Dollar General Arnold, will be our speaker. The Arnold Store opened in January 2016. Mark joined Dollar General […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Degrading and Destroying ISIL

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Degrading and Destroying ISIL

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, we continued our mission to destroy ISIL. This remains a difficult fight, and the situation in Syria and Iraq is incredibly complex. ISIL is entrenched, including in urban areas. It uses innocent civilians as human shields. Despite these challenges, I can report that we’re making progress. And this week, I […]

Bear Valley Alum Erik Arvidsson Wins World Juniors Downhill! ~ By Courtney Harkins

Bear Valley Alum Erik Arvidsson Wins World Juniors Downhill! ~ By Courtney Harkins

SOCHI, Russia (Feb. 27, 2016) – The next generation of ski racers kicked off the FIS Junior World Ski Championships on Saturday, with American Erik Arvidsson (Woodside, CA, U.S. Ski Team/Squaw Valley Ski Team/Bear Valley) snagging a huge win in the downhill. A regular on the NorAm Cup podium in speed events, Arvidsson smoked the […]

Comcast Estimating Restoral Time By 6pm

Comcast Estimating Restoral Time By 6pm

Arnold, CA…Comcast is experiencing outages across multiple markets. The latest from Comcast has full restoral time at 6pm tonight. The graphic below from a third party outage detector shows unverified results from different areas in the us.

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

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

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, open Thurs/Fri, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 11am–5pm. Lily will be there, along with a few other fabulous kitties who would love to meet you! Cat availability has decreased until kitten […]

The New And Improved Next II On Main Opening March 4th!

The New And Improved Next II On Main Opening March 4th!

Murphys, CA…Next II on Main is closed temporarily while they make improvements. Next II On Main will reopen on Friday March 4th newly painted and decorated. No longer a consignment store for clothing. We will still consign handmade items, purses, jewelry, accessories. We will have a very nice array of gift items and shabby chic […]

Hey Good People!! Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Saturday ushers in a beautiful weekend of sunny weather, great events, live music an awesome brewfest and food from Chef Bob Mason! Today’s high will come in around 48F and SE winds from 6-8mph shifting to the SW later in the afternoon. Sunday looks to be the same with a […]

Call Ahead & Coop’s Coffee House Will Have Your Breakfast & Cooperchino Ready!

Call Ahead & Coop’s Coffee House Will Have Your Breakfast & Cooperchino Ready!

Avery, CA…The Coop’s breakfast sandwich! Egg & Cheese frittata with applewood smoked bacon and avocado on Texas Toast. Also available on gluten free sourdough made by Bread Srsly. Served everyday all day! Open 6-6! Treat yourself to our Cooperchino our blended coffee drink as well. You can call ahead at 209.822.3967 and your order will […]

Traffic Update….Third Grader Walking In Roadway

Traffic Update….Third Grader Walking In Roadway

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a third grader(Wonder if the reporting party asked?) walking in the roadway near Hwy 26 & Jenny Lind Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00300 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: BTWN JENNY LIND AND GARNER Lat/Lon: 38.122692 -120.877469 Close Detail Information 4:40 […]

Calaveras Wineries Winning Prestigious Awards ~CVB Feature

Calaveras Wineries Winning Prestigious Awards ~CVB Feature

Murphys, CA…Wine aficionados have discovered the unique qualities of the Sierra Foothills appellation which includes Calaveras, but they may be unaware of the scope and quantity our wineries.  You don’t want to miss the wine scene here in Calaveras, and here’s why:  What makes Calaveras wines stand out? It’s a combination of soil, climate, talent, expertise and […]

Inmate Firefighter Dies From Injuries Suffered In Mulholland Fire

Inmate Firefighter Dies From Injuries Suffered In Mulholland Fire

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced that an inmate firefighter injured yesterday in the Mulholland Fire has died. In the early hours of Thursday morning, Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, was struck by a boulder that had rolled down a hill. She was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center, where she was […]

Hey Good People!! Get Your PMF Fix This Weekend!! ~ Bear Valley Update From Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Get Your PMF Fix This Weekend!! ~ Bear Valley Update From Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Friday is here and the weekend is right behind it! Todays high will be 52F with South winds from 6-15mph with possible gusts to 23mph. The weekend looks to be stellar with the daytime high dropping a few degrees but beautiful weather is expected. The precip event has been moved […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection. The vehicles are being moved to the side of the road and two tow trucks have been ordered. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close […]

Celebrate Leap Day This Year With Our Photo Contest & Win Tickets to the 2016 Calaveras County Fair ~ CVB Feature

Celebrate Leap Day This Year With Our Photo Contest & Win Tickets to the 2016 Calaveras County Fair ~ CVB Feature

Angels Camp, CA…Calling all jumpers! It’s time to make like a frog and leap for our Leap Day Photo Contest! We’ve been waiting four years for another Leap Day to come around, and for 2016 we are celebrating the 29th of February with a Leap Day Social Media Photo Contest. Submit your best jumping photos […]

Search Teams Located Don Peterson Safe & Sound

Search Teams Located Don Peterson Safe & Sound

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department has released that: “Missing person Don Peterson was located and is safe. He will be checked by medics as a precaution. Thank you for your assistance. ” Our area is very lucky that we have active and committed Calaveras County Search & Rescue Teams to augment our local law […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 26 to March 5

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 26 to March 5

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 February 26 – March 5 […]

Thor To Join Angels Camp Police Department

Thor To Join Angels Camp Police Department

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Police K-9 Association is pleased to announce that we have located and purchased a replacement K-9 for the Angels Camp Police Department. After evaluating several dogs, we finally found an excellent dog that will be a great addition to the department. Thor is a 4.5 year-old Dutch Shepherd that was […]

Better Altitude Properties Would Like To Introduce Our New Team Member Nicole Conner.

Better Altitude Properties Would Like To Introduce Our New Team Member Nicole Conner.

Arnold, CA…Nicole is no stranger to the service industry where she has served several communities in property management, hospitality and customer relations for over 30 years. As a US Army Veteran, she understands the challenges of relocating and adjusting to new surroundings.​ ​Nicole​ ​​is​ passionate​ ​ about serving Calaveras County residents as a CERT volunteer […]