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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…Robert Keller of Murphys, CA passed away at the age of 56 on the night of July 30, 2015. He battled with cancer for a year and a half and put up a courageous fight. Many people came to admire his strength. He’s been laid to rest in Murphys. He was born in Ontario, […]
Greenwich, CT….Pro Football Hall of Famer, broadcaster & husband of Kathie Lee Gifford has passed away at the age of 84. He played for 12 seasons for the New York Giants and led them to a NFL Championship in 1956 over the Chicago Bears. Frank Gifford was also a co-host of Monday Night Football for […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred […]
San Andreas, CA…The public is invited to a Human Trafficking Panel Discussion and Action Summit, to be held 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on August 27th at the main branch of the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. This summit will feature a presentation by the Mark Twain Medical Center followed by questions and answers and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Martha’s Vineyard, MA… Hi, everybody. The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy. Yet for too long, too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right, simply because of the color of their skin. Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson signed a law to change that. […]
Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to visit SNAC’s Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale aboutthe latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to White Pines Lake where Shawn […]
Long Barn, CA… Today at approximately 12:05pm a 69 year old male from Modesto was driving a 2007 Chevy 4 door westbound on Hwy 108 East of little Sweden with a 70 year old female passenger from Salida. For an unknown reason he allowed his vehicle to drift off the right road and onto the […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s is asking the public’s help in locating 58 year old, Jeane Ileen Presson. Presson was reported missing on 7/25/15 from the Columbia Mobile Home Park. She had left the Mobile Home Park on 7/19/15 enroute to an unknown location and has not been in contact with family or friends since […]
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, CA…Tonight Jill Warren will be rockin’ the tasting room! Come in to see one of Murphys finest perform! Wine by the glass and bottle will be available. Music starts at 5:00. Get here early to get a spot! About Stevenot Winery Wine, gold, history, and heritage are all part of the rich and colorful […]
Murphys, CA…Plan B, featuring Ken Rojas on guitar, Vince Rojas on bass, and Jim Bailey on drums, will provide the music when the Murphys Community Club’s First Friday of the Month event is presented August 7 starting at 6 p.m. in the tree shaded Murphys Community Park. The band is a local group that tailors […]
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 […]
Vallecito, CA…Leanne Fay Aschwanden (Goff) went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2015 in Santa Barbara after a well fought battle with lymphoma cancer. She was 62. Leanne was born in San Diego May 19, 1953. She grew up in Angels Camp attended Mark Twain Elementary School and graduated from Bret Harte […]
49er Motors UNDER $9949 Back to school sale!! All of these vehicles are UNDER $9949- Come on down and take a look at these and other great deals that we have in stock now. We can finance most anyone from Terrible to great credit with rates as low as 1.9%. Don’t forget that our service […]
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, 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 […]