Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Our shops will be having wonderful Holiday SALES! Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and craft vendors! Yummy food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your fresh Christmas Tree at our new Tree lot, Frost Tree The Snowman […]

Bomb Threat Reported At Black Oak Casino

Bomb Threat Reported At Black Oak Casino

Tuolumne, CA…On November 16, 2015 at approx. 1530 hours, an unidentified female reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that there was a bomb at the Black Oak Casino. Black Oak Casino was immediately notified and Tuolumne County Deputies responded to the scene. Black Oak Casino initiated their policies and evacuated the building. Tuolumne County […]

Caltrans Announces the Completion of the $14 Million Mokelumne River Bridge Project

Caltrans Announces the Completion of the $14 Million Mokelumne River Bridge Project

San Joaquin County – Caltrans along with local residents and business owners are celebrating the completion of the Mokelumne River Bridge Project on State Route 12 (SR-12).This $14 million project replaced the existing concrete bridge deck, removed and replaced existing electrical components, and increased the vertical clearance of the control house. The bridge, constructed in […]

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week November 16 through November 26, 2015. Local’s Days at Zucca Mountain Vineyards – Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday for 10% off wine purchases for residents in Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties. Thank you for your continued support for the last 15 years and we hope to see […]

Sonora Pass/State Route 108 Closes for Winter

Sonora Pass/State Route 108 Closes for Winter

Pinecrest, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed Sonora Pass/State Route 108 for the winter as of Monday, November 16, 2015. The road is closed at Kennedy Meadows. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass […]

Copperopolis Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges

Copperopolis Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges

Copperopolis, CA….On 11-13-15 at about 2235hrs, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault with a knife in the 1000 Block of Iroquois Court, Copperopolis. The victim was transported to a local hospital for their injuries and 60 year old John Merritt was arrested for attempted murder. The sheriff’s office is currently investigating this incident. […]

Another Brief Shot Of Winter Will Roll Through Today

Another Brief Shot Of Winter Will Roll Through Today

Bear Valley, CA…Today At lower elevations…rain in the morning…then heavy rain showers…heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations…snow and heavy rain likely in the morning…then snow showers in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs 28 to 40 higher elevations…39 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation 4 to 8 inches […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, America came together to salute our veterans – to express our appreciation to all who served so that we might live free. But our gratitude should extend beyond what our veterans have done for us in the past. It should remind us of our responsibility to serve them as well […]

Nohemi Gonzalez 20, Who Was Studying Abroad Becomes First American Fatality In Paris Attacks

Nohemi Gonzalez 20, Who Was Studying Abroad Becomes First American Fatality In Paris Attacks

Long Beach, CA…California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student Nohemi Gonzalez, 20, was killed during the attacks in and around Paris on November 13. Gonzalez, from El Monte, Calif., was a junior studying design. She was in Paris attending Strate College of Design during a semester abroad program. Specific details of her passing are not […]

Patrice Pike & Guitarist Wayne Sutton Return To The Black Bart Tonight

Patrice Pike & Guitarist Wayne Sutton Return To The Black Bart Tonight

Murphys, CA…Award-winning Austin singer/songwriter Patrice Pike and stellar guitarist Wayne Sutton return to the Bart for only the second time since recording the highly regarded “Live at the Brushwood Lounge” here back in 2003. One of our favorites, Michael McNevin, opens the show. Advance tickets available in Murphys at Sustenance, in Angels at Aeolian Harp, […]

Death Toll Rises To 130 In Paris Terror Attacks. State Of Emergency Declared In France!

Paris, FR…The death toll so far has risen to an estimated 130 including a large number killed in the theatre that was attacked. A total of 6 separate attacks including suicide bombers who blew themselves up near a soccer stadium. President delivered a brief statement earlier which is below. Below President Obama’s video statement is […]

Spectre Review: Ghosts of Agents Past ~ By Brett Bunge (Spoiler Alert)

Spectre Review: Ghosts of Agents Past ~ By Brett Bunge (Spoiler Alert)

Hollywood, CA…“The dead are alive,” declares the opening title card (a first in the franchise), for Spectre. It’s a running theme throughout the twenty-fourth official James Bond film, over which the shadow of Bond’s legacy looms large. More so than any of the previous films, particularly in the Daniel Craig era, this new story tries […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 13 to November 21

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 13 to November 21

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 November 13 – November 21 Ongoing […]

Soulsbyville Woman Injures Man With Her BMW

Soulsbyville Woman Injures Man With Her BMW

Soulsbyville, CA…A Soulsbyville woman backed her 2001 BMW into a Soulsbyville man who was sitting on her rear bumper. He suffered abrasions to his hands and arms. He also complained of pain to his ribs and hip. She was not injured…. He was treated at Sonora Regional Medical Center. She was not injured.

Changes In TCU Allowable Burn Hours With Permit

Changes In TCU Allowable Burn Hours With Permit

San Andreas, CA…Effective Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8 a.m. burn hours will no longer be limited to the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Burning will be allowed, with a valid burn permit, during all hours on permissive burn days. It is your responsibility to check burn day status by calling your local […]

Inmate Death at Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated as Homicide

Inmate Death at Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated as Homicide

Delano, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is investigating as a potential homicide the death of an inmate Wednesday morning at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP). Inmate Gustavo Vital, 34, was found unresponsive in his cell at 1:50 a.m. Nov. 11. Staff immediately began lifesaving measures, and an ambulance was called. Vital succumbed […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials November 4 – November 10. Order Your Diestel Turkey

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials November 4 – November 10.  Order Your Diestel Turkey

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 Weekly Specials Through November 17. Only two weeks […]

Angels Prepares For Annual Open House and Christmas Parade

Angels Prepares For Annual Open House and Christmas Parade

Angels Camp – Nov. 4, 2015 –The Angels Camp Business Association presents the grand kick-off to local holiday celebrations Saturday, Nov. 28 with the fourth annual Christmas of Angels Open House and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. and the 25th annual Holiday Parade beginning at 5 p.m. in historic downtown Angels Camp, rain […]

President Obama Awards Captain Florent A. Groberg, U.S. Army (Ret), the Medal of Honor for Conspicuous Gallantry

Washington, DC…”That’s precisely why we honor heroes like Flo—because on his very worst day, he managed to summon his very best. That’s the nature of courage—not being unafraid, but confronting fear and danger and performing in a selfless fashion. He showed his guts. He showed his training, how he would put it all on the […]

Lisa Merrill Lee 1963 – 2015

Lisa Merrill Lee 1963 – 2015

Arnold, CA…Lisa Merrill Lee of Arnold, CA became one of God’s angels on October 27, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. She was born on April 28, 1963 in Berwyn, Illinois and moved to California when she was six years old. She grew up in Concord, CA. While living […]

Sheriff Volunteers Help At Veteran’s Day Parade

Sheriff Volunteers Help At Veteran’s Day Parade

Copperopolis, CA…Under the coordination of Acting Sgt. Ed Evans, Lt. Ed Anderson, Sgt. Ralph Carlascio, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, David Aguilar, Louis Chiu, Kathy Martin, Ron Parker and Rudy Silberbauer of the Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteer Unit provided traffic control at the Veteran’s Day Parade in Copperopolis Wednesday. The Parade was well attended by local residents […]