New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

Murphys, CA…GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to […]

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast. Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast.  Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Bear Valley, CA….Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At […]

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

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 […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Overturned On Hwy 26

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Overturned On Hwy 26

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle overturned with possible injuries and blocking the westbound lanes on Hwy 26 near Red Corral Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00097 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Red Corral Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.422906 -120.541320 Close Detail Information 10:37 AM 6 [19] A49-003 […]

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Richard Fredrick Harris (86) Joined his wife Karen on December 17, 2015. He was at home with his family in Murphys. Richard was born February 16, 1929 in Phipps, Wisconsin. He moved to California in 1952. He served his country in the Korean War in the Marines. You can drive around the area and […]

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Vallecito, CA…Kenneth Dale Baker, of Vallecito Ca, passed into Glory after a short illness on December 27, 2015. Kenny was born in Long Beach, Ca on January 10, 1963 to Dwight ‘Ed’ and Mary Kesterson Baker. Kenny graduated from Calaveras High School and joined the Navy. He sailed on the maiden cruise of the USS […]

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang! ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang!  ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Village has been the center of local New Year’s celebrations for years. This year was no exception with Jeff Campbell, Megan Slankard & DJ Halftrack providing the music followed by the balloon drop at midnight. Then the revelers make their way outside to witness a great fireworks show. Neil Hunt, his […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

Washington, DC…Happy New Year, everybody. I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past seven. Seven years ago, our businesses were losing 800,000 jobs a month. They’ve now created jobs for 69 straight months, driving the unemployment rate from a high of […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

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 January 1 – January 9 […]

Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! The Grizz Bowl opens today at 10am

Bear Valley, CA…As we round out the year here at Bear Valley we’re stoked to see all of our guests enjoying the recent snowfall and a beautiful return of Winter which has been short on snowfall over the last three years. Today is no exception to that rule………A beautiful Sunny day with temps in the […]

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Arnold, CA…WE ARE MOVING….Help us move. All prices as marked throughout the Gallery Now Through January 24, 2016. Wishing you a happy new year. We look forward to seeing you in 2016. We will be closed January 4-13 2016. A little bit Vacation & out of town business. Returning January 14-24 @our Cedar Center Location. […]

Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!! ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!!  Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!!  ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Clear skies and crisp morning temps are in effect for the next 3-4 days. A beautiful Blue Bird day is ahead and temps will hover right around 32F with a WSW wind from 5-7mph. Grooming is excellent as is most off-piste skiing/riding currently. Nastar will be up and […]

Happy New Year From Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets

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 Wishing you good times, good cheer, and a […]

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

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

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. Both of our Thrift Stores/Adoption Centers will be CLOSED ON ​NEW YEARS DAY only​​. Angels Camp will be open ​this week ​on Thursday​/​New Years Eve​, 10am–​3​pm & Saturday, 11am–5pm. […]

Debris Removal Operations Update 290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris

Debris Removal Operations Update 290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris

San Andreas, CA…290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris. 126 Properties have Soil Sample Results Approved. Weather permitting, work will continue on Monday, January 4, 2016. For those not participating in the State/County debris removal program, detailed information is available for self-certification of debris removal from their property. Documents can be downloaded from www.butte.calaverasgov.us. Property owners […]

2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

Angels Camp, CA…For those who weren’t able to join us at the standing-room-only 2015 CVB Annual Dinner & 9th annual Innovations in Tourism Awards last month, here’s a recap on the events of the evening, with links to resources that were presented or handed out on the night.  Laurie Giannini, CVB board member, began by […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Accident In Clearing Stages On Hwy 120

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Accident In Clearing Stages On Hwy 120

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an accident in the clearing stages near Hwy 120 & Jacksonville Road. It is a non injury rollover and not blocking lanes. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR120 / Jacksonville Rd Loc Desc: OVER DON PEDRO Lat/Lon: 37.829258 -120.345302 Close Detail Information 9:22 […]

Celebration Of Life To Be Held On January 9th For Janice Simpson

Angels Camp, CA…Janice Simpson, age 63, of Angels Camp, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama died peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. She was born to the late William Oscar Steading and Mary Helen Steading on June 18th 1952 in Fairfield, Alabama. Janice was an Escrow Officer with various Title Company’s and retired after […]

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has been awarded a two-year $960,000 grant to develop a new hospitality apprenticeship training program in partnership with two major local employers — Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne and Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge near Groveland. The award, just announced by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), is part […]

Hey Good People!!! Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Snowing lightly currently at 5am and winds are out of the SSE from 9-14mph. 1-2″ is expected today then by tonight the system should push it’s way East and clearing skies will be the thing after midnight. Cold air associated with this system will bring the night time […]