Public Meeting Held In Durango On EPA Caused Mine Water Release

Public Meeting Held In Durango On EPA Caused Mine Water Release

Durango, CO…There was a live-streamed public meeting on August 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Miller Middle School Auditorium, 2608 Junction Street, Durango. On August 5, 2015, an EPA team working to investigate and address contamination at the Gold King Mine in San Juan County, Colorado, unexpectedly triggered a large release of mine waste water […]

Ill Cougar Put Down In Sonora Back Yard

Ill Cougar Put Down In Sonora Back Yard

Sonora, CA… 9 Aug. 2015, at approx. 12:50 am, a subject called the police department and reported seeing a large mountain lion in the area of Highway 49 and Columbia Way, inside the City limits. Officers responded and located the lion in the backyard of a residence on the 100 block of Columbia Way… Fish […]

Bear Valley to Host 7th Annual Derby and Country Faire

Bear Valley to Host 7th Annual Derby and Country Faire

Bear Valley, CA: Enjoy spectacular Bear Valley in scenic Alpine County on September 5th for the Seventh Annual Bear Valley Derby and Country Faire. This event will feature the ever popular non-motorized car races powered only by gravity and the navigation skills of the driver. These fun-filled and spectator friendly races pits two cars in […]

1st Annual InnovationFaire At The InnovationLab On August 22, 2015

1st Annual InnovationFaire At The InnovationLab On August 22, 2015

Sonora, CA…The 1st annual InnovationFaire will be held at InnovationLab (IL) on August 22nd, 2015, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The InnovationLab is partnering with BEAT, a new non-profit based in Merced, California. BEAT will be hosting introductory seminars and workshops on topics ranging from Web Development, Arduino/Raspberry Pi fundamentals, Drone Piloting, Photoshop and […]

Fallen USFS Firefighter Identified

Fallen USFS Firefighter Identified

South Lake Tahoe, CA… A 21 year-old firefighter from Shingle Springs, Calif., died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries received while suppressing a wildfire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in Northern California. Michael Hallenbeck was a member of Organized Crew 36 on the LTBMU. Hallenbeck was struck by a tree at […]

Don’t Miss Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Every Sunday From 10-3!

Don’t Miss Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Every Sunday From 10-3!

Copperopolis, CA….New Vendors Murphys Mustard Co, Maddies Children’s Boutique, Mother Lode Kettle Korn, Vintage Heart Handcrafted Soaps , Lotions, Candles and Decor and more are new vendors this week. Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through October 4. The Market On The Square […]

California Department of Public Health Investigates Human Plague Case

California Department of Public Health Investigates Human Plague Case

Yosemite, CA…California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. The department began investigating this incident after a child from […]

Life Without The Possibility Of Parole For James Holmes

Life Without The Possibility Of Parole For James Holmes

Aurora, CO… Convicted Colorado theater shooter James Holmes will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole. This is his punishment for the shooting deaths of 12 people in the 2012 movie theater shooting. The same jury that convicted him of the shootings was unable to unanimously decide if he […]

Dog Found In Big Trees Market Parking Lot In Arnold

Dog Found In Big Trees Market Parking Lot In Arnold

Arnold, CA…DOG FOUND IN ARNOLD.FRIDAY – AUGUST 7, 2015. RUNNING LOOSE IN BIG TREES MARKET PARKING LOT. There is a phone # on collar but no answer, no voice mail. IF THIS IS YOUR DOG, PLEASE CALL ANNE at 795-4538. Dog will be taken to county shelter at noon on Saturday, August 8th if not […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 7 to August 15

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 7 to August 15

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 August 7 – August 15 Ongoing Every […]

The Sounds Of Summer Concert Series At Copperopolis Town Square Will Feature John Covert & The Crystal Image Band

The Sounds Of Summer Concert Series At Copperopolis Town Square Will Feature John Covert & The Crystal Image Band

Copperopolis, CA….John Covert & The Crystal Image Band rolls into town on on Saturday Night! Bring your blankets and chairs to this FREE event! Shops and Restaurants will be open. Beer and Wine available at our Restaurants. If you would like to reserve a table give Kim a call at (209)785-9700. Cost is $20 for […]

Burson Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Arrests

Burson Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Arrests

Burson, CA…On 8-4-15 at about 0252 hours, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed crossing double solid yellow lines. Deputies observed the vehicle driving in the opposing lane at speeds in excess of 70 mph. The vehicle described as a truck pulled into a driveway located on the […]