Burlington, VT…If you want to see what Bernie Mania is all about. The following hour should do it. A bit more about Candidate Sanders. Bernie Sanders is serving his second term in the U.S. Senate after winning re-election in 2012 with 71 percent of the vote. His previous 16 years in the House of Representatives […]
Las Vegas, NV….Donald Trump took his bombastic, populist and at times off putting style to FreedomFest in Las Vegas yesterday. While his larger-than-life ego and personality couldn’t be farther from typical polished and rehearsed political speech, it is undeniable that his message is resonating with many people in the early stages of the race for […]
Copperopolis, CA….Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market started off so strong on Sunday that they will be adding even more vendors and expanding their hours on week two. The farmer’s market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through October 4. It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits […]
Markleeville, CA…Last weekend we had to drop an offspring for summer camp and thought it would be a good time to take a quick drive over Ebbetts Pass and to see how the Markleeville area looked after the over 15,000 acre Washington fire. The Fire closed Hwy 4 and Hwy 89 for almost a week. […]
Murphys, CA…EPYSL’s fall recreational and competitive programs are the central programs of the League, introducing and expanding the game of soccer to at least 450 players each season and feeding the winter, spring and summer programs with avid players seeking to play year round. FAQ What does my child need to play soccer? Answer: Shin […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. It’s our job as citizens to make sure we keep pushing this country we love toward our most cherished ideals – that all of us are created equal, and all of us deserve an equal shot. This week, my Administration took new steps to bring us closer to that goal. Almost […]
Arnold, CA…GABA Summer Concert Series: Ten Dollar Pony Plays Tonight. July 11 6:30 pm Ten Dollar Pony. Sponsored by C21 Sierra Properties and Arnold Electric
Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Vishtén! “Vishtén plays a sort of French-Canadian Acadian Celtic style of both new and traditional folk music,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “I know that sounds a little odd, but when you hear their virtuoso […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Boot Scootin’ BBQ will be a night of live perfectly-performed country western music by the unequaled Slade Rivers Band, line dancing, a full western-style dinner, a local wine and beer bar, and bocce ball. On Saturday, August 22, from 7 – 10 pm, herd your friends to the cool, protected outdoor area […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calling all Young Eagles: volunteer Experimental Aircraft Association pilots provide flights and ground school for children ages 8 to 17 to foster an interest in aviation through the EAA national Young Eagles program. 8 a.m., Calaveras County Airport, on Carol Kennedy Road off Highway 49 between Angels Camp and San Andreas, there is […]
West Point, CA…Lumberjack Day! This West Point Logging celebration is scheduled for the 41st year on Saturday, October 3rd. This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Ring!” and the Ladies of the VFW #832 are the Grand Marshals! As always the event will bring fun, family, food, fast cars, familiar faces, handmade finery, floats, fabulous music […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras home sales softened in April, but the housing market momentum picked up in May and continued to be solid through the month of Jun as the spring home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALAVERAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.C.A.R.) said today. Home sales […]
West Point, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2015 scholarship committee chose, for the first time ever, to award two scholarships. Timothy Hood and Kenneth Wright were virtually tied based on the committee’s […]
Jackson, CA…The Arc of Amador and Calaveras present a fabulous fundraising dinner-dance party on Saturday, August 22/ Fiesta Viva el Arc at St. Katharine Drexel’s in Jackson Featuring Thick Soup and The Arc Players The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is a nonprofit organization that has been providing support and services to adults with developmental […]
San Andreas, CA…Join your neighbors at the San Andreas Cleanup Day! The Cleanup is co-sponsored by the San Andreas Recreation & Parks District, San Andreas Community Covenant Church, and the Calaveras Council of Governments. This Community Cleanup Day in San Andreas takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 7:00AM to 11:00AM. Volunteers will meet […]
Arnold, CA…The 2015 Arnold Car Show is right around the corner. Event high lights Thunder Alley: On display 1/4 mile blown Drag boats and drag cars Custom 4X4’s . This years theme is Let the Good Times Roll. GREAT Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Food, Music & People…
Washington, DC…Director James Comey provided the following statement to reporters at FBI Headquarters on July 10, 2015: I believe the job of the FBI Director is to be as transparent as possible with the American people, because we work for them. As you know, I try hard to explain our work to them, and I […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation recently donated its full pledge of $55,650 to the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program for the 2014-15 fiscal year. This contribution represents grant and community support to cover nearly 70% of the Mentoring Program’s budget. The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation board of directors includes President Tom Suarez, Vice President Peggy Lucas, […]
Angels Camp, CA…One of the most fantasmagorical stories to ever fly across the stage and screen soars into the Bret Harte High School Performing Arts Center as Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” July 31 through August 2 in Angels Camp, CA. 55 talented students, ages 5-18, from across […]
San Andreas, CA…A celebration of the life of Jerry F. Martin will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at noon in the old gymnasium at Calaveras High School, where Jerry taught for almost 30 years. Jerry passed away at his home of 52 years on May 22, 2015. A reception is being planned to […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…James Allen Wagoner died of natural causes while at his home in Hathaway Pines California, on July 1st 2015 at the age of 84. James was born January 11th 1931 in Jonesville, North Carolina to Luke and Bessie Wagoner; he was the youngest and last surviving of four brothers. He graduated from Jonesville […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Mother Lode Jewish Community is having a Summer Gathering, SUNDAY IN THE SUN – A LAKESIDE POTLUCK PARTY, on Sunday afternoon, August 16 at a member’s home at Lake Tulloch. This is a casual social get-together, a great time for people to catch up with old friends and share their summer adventures as […]
Bear Valley, CA…New attractions and Enhancements to Bear Valley Village and the Ski area are underway. Adventure Park in the Village, Bear Valley has begun installation of a Bungy trampoline and ropes challenge course. Ropes course is now open and Bungy will open pending completed state inspection – projected opening is Saturday July 11th. Store […]
Washington, DC….On Thursday evening, the House of Representatives passed the “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (HR 2647) introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) by a vote of 262-167. 19 Democrats voted for the bill including California Members Reps. Bera, Costa, and Garamendi. The measure would expand categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Protection Act […]
Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, the Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released for public review a joint Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan/California WaterFix. The public comment period ends Monday, August 31, 2015. The document describes changes made […]
Copperopolis, CA….You Don’t’ Want To Miss The Sammy Lervone Band This Saturday Eve at Copperooplis Town Square as part of their Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series! The Sammy Leverone Band was formed in 2014 with the vision to start a band that would cover old school country, swing, rock and Americana music.Singer/guitarist and MAMA […]
San Andreas, CA….Enclosed is meeting video from the July 9th Calaveras County Planing Commission meeting. The General Plan, Asphalt Plant and more were on the agenda. The videos are enclosed…. Published on Jul 9, 2015 This videos covers the 2015-040 appeal & AUP for L Contenta Plaza LLC and the 2015-029A Appeal of Planning Directors’s […]
Murphys, CA..Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Story Time with art activity at the Murphys Library, across from the Murphys Community Park. Free. Murphys Volunteer Library The Murphys branch of the Calaveras library system serves our community with literature, free wifi, meeting space, and dynamic programming.
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) will be hosting several open houses, in July, regarding the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action. “The meetings will provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the OSV proposed action,” said Phyllis Ashmead, Interdisciplinary Team Leader for the project, “while affording them a chance to […]
