Kirkwood, CA…At the present time you cannot get to Kirkwood from the westside on Hwy 88. It is closed for avalanche control near Carson Spur just east of Silver Lake. This is fairly common during high snow years but has been a rarity during the drought. Please make alternate travel plans at the present time…. […]
Sonora, CA…Early this morning at about 0230 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a 911 hang up call at the Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel on Hess Ave. The deputies arrived and discovered Gerald Lillard had possibly over dosed on methamphetamines. Chelsea Hylton, Lillard’s companion, was determined to be the person who had called 911. Hylton […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned vehicle on it’s roof near SR 26 and Heinemann. Lanes are not blocked but please use caution while they take care of the incident… Incident: 00135 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Heinemann Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.154981 -120.852556 Close Detail Information 12:33 PM 5 [8] […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…NWS Sacramento has issued a flash flood warning for burn areas from the American, King, Butte & Rim Fire areas. Please use caution in these areas. Rainfall rates may exceed flash flood debris flow criteria with storms totals rainfall of 3 to 6 inches Anyone living or traveling on roads in the Butte […]
Sonora, CA…On the evening of 12/20/2015 at about 1950 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a Robbery that had just occurred at Burger King on Mono Way. A male subject entered Burger King through the front door. He rushed the counter with one hand in his pocket and demanded cash. A weapon was not displayed. When […]
Bear Vally, CA…Dec. 21, Visit Santa. 5-6pm. Cathedral Lounge Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 22nd, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 23, Movie Night 7pm Cathedral Lounge. “Frosty the Snowman.” Free, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…On 12/19/15 at approximately 0200 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to the 21000 block of Wallim Ct. in Mi Wuk Village, for a reported burglary in progress. The call came in as an alarm but the victims quickly called dispatch and advised that they were watching two suspects break into their home via […]
Arnold, CA….We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes yesterday with SNAC’s Shawn Seale to get an expert’s take on the latest equipment and gear for your snowy adventures this season.
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not just for spreading holiday cheer – but also for list makers. You’ve got wish lists; Santa’s list; and of course, a blizzard of year-in-review lists. So I decided to get in on the action. As a nation, we face big challenges. But in […]
Bear Valley, CA…Mother Nature continues making amends for avoiding us for the last few years. Rain and snow showers in the morning…then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 26 to 41. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations…4 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau worked with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad, Robert Reid, on a feature of Yosemite Gold Country this autumn using Yosemite National Park’s milestone anniversary as a news peg. Robert Reid, an award-winning travel writer who is a member of National Geographic Travel’s Editorial Council as well as a contributing Digital […]
Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is encouraging taxpayers to find out if they are among the thousands of Californians who missed receiving a total of $28 million in income tax refunds. This year, the US Postal Service returned more than 49,000 personal income tax refunds to FTB. Most cases involve taxpayers who moved but […]
San Bernadino, CA….Enrique Marquez Jr., 24, of Riverside, California, a longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, the male shooter in the San Bernardino, California, terrorist attack, was charged today with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists based upon his role in terrorist plotting with Farook in 2011 and 2012, the unlawful purchase of the […]
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 Remember we have speciality Christmas items, oven-ready rib […]
Angels Camp, CA…Grace Hills Covenant Church of Angels Camp invites you to an “Eve to Christmas Eve” celebration at Bret Harte High School’s Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, December 23rd at 6pm. For more information, please call 209-736-7850 or visit http://www.gracehillscovenant.org/
Tuolumne, CA – Since 2004, Black Oak Casino Resort has participated in the Adopt-a-Family program through the Amador, Tuolumne, Calaveras Action Agency (ATCAA) in an effort to help local families by donating wrapped gifts. The tradition continues this year as the team prepares to make its delivery on Friday, December 18. Over the past 11 […]
Washington, DC…The Department of State (State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborate closely on adjudications related to the K-1 visa classification, as they do in many other immigration matters. As directed by the President, and in light of the evolving security environment, State and DHS are undertaking a review of the K-1 visa […]
Murphys, CA…What happens when you ask some of the best artists in three counties to create work around a common theme? You get a major art exhibition that’s entirely provocative, different and new. Called “AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills,” the prodigious show brings together artists from 3 counties with over 50 original works of […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Game: Cha, Cha, Cha (One Net Best Ball on Hole #1; Two on Hole #2; Three on Hole #3; repeat sequence through Hole #18. 1st Place: Charlie Creighton, Ken Helmbacher, Mark Weinheimer, Don Chaisson. 2nd Place (tie): Bill Cloud, Glen Croshaw, Ray Walker, Dave Gigliotti. 2nd Place (tie): Bob Heise, Chris Niehuis, […]
Sonora, CA….CHP is reporting a big rig with a trailer on fire near the Hwy 108/120 intersection. In the Glencoe area there has been a collision on Hwy 26. There is a possible broken arm in this incident but the injured is rejecting treatment. Lets be careful out there… Incident: 00194 Type: Report of Fire […]
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 […]
Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with New Bear Valley Mountain General Manager Andrea Young. Our local ski resort may be owned by a public company but management is now firmly in local hands. For new GM Andrea Young reaching the top spot at the resort reflects that Bear Valley […]
Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with New Bear Valley Mountain General Manager Andrea Young. Our local ski resort may be owned by a public company but management is now firmly in local hands. For new GM Andrea Young reaching the top spot at the resort reflects that Bear Valley […]
Bear Valley, Calif., (December 16, 2015) – Bear Valley will be open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm each day starting Friday December 18, 2015. To celebrate, Bear Valley is offering 50% discounts on lift tickets, lessons and accommodations Friday only. There will also be fun holiday activities all week long. Bear Valley […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]