Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

Governor Newsom Visits California-Mexico Border

Governor Newsom Visits California-Mexico Border

Jacumba, CA…Governor Newsom visited the California-Mexico border late Friday, where he was briefed by the California National Guard (CalGuard) and U.S. Border Patrol officials, and later met with community leaders at a shelter supporting migrant families in San Diego. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “On his first day in office, President Biden put forward a comprehensive […]

Penelope “Pennie” Peters 1950 ~ 2024

Penelope “Pennie” Peters 1950 ~ 2024

San Andreas, CA…Penelope “Pennie” Peters July 20, 1950 ~ March 2, 2024 (age 73) An obituary is not available at this time for Penelope “Pennie” Peters. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Penelope “Pennie” Peters, please visit our floral store.

Susan E. Fleming 1946 ~ 2024

Susan E. Fleming 1946 ~ 2024

San Andreas, CA…Susan E. Fleming December 19, 1946 ~ February 27, 2024 (age 77). Susan Elizabeth Fleming, 77, passed away on February 27, 2024 at 1015 at in San Andreas, CA. Susan was born on December 19, 1946 in Oil City, PA to parents Edward and Dorothy LaRue Hovis. Online condolences can be made at […]

Jovian S. Sixto 2022 ~ 2024

Jovian S. Sixto 2022 ~ 2024

Valley Springs, CA….Jovian Sergio Sixto, 1, passed away on February 18, 2024, in San Andreas, CA. Jovian was born on August 30, 2022, in Jackson, CA. to parents Sergio and Randelle (Luebker) Sixto. A funeral service was be held Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, […]

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Gratefully Acknowledges a Generous $400,000 Donation from the Estate of Vietnam War Veteran and Community Advocate, Gary Noice

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Gratefully Acknowledges a Generous $400,000 Donation from the Estate of Vietnam War Veteran and Community Advocate, Gary Noice

Amador County, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras is thrilled to announce the receipt of a substantial donation of $400,000 from the estate of the late Gary E. Noice. A staunch supporter of the community, Gary Noice’s bequest is a testament to his dedication to making a lasting impact even beyond his lifetime. The donation comes […]

Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Trump Cannot be Kept from Ballot

Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Trump Cannot be Kept from Ballot

Washington, DC…”Because the Constitution makes Congress, rather than the States, responsible for enforcing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment against federal officeholders and candidates, the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Trump excluded from the 2024 Presidential primary ballot.” Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court as it was been comprised on June […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt or Snow Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt or Snow Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 5th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 5th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 5th! Shop Local & Save! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version. We reserve the right to correct typographical & […]

Mother Nature Brought Snow! Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Mother Nature Brought Snow!  Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature brought us the snow, so now’s the time to get out and play! Come on up and enjoy our Sno-Parks. Rent Snowshoes, Trail Skis or just head up the hill for Snow Play. SNAC Arnold has everything you need! Sno-Park Permits – $15/day or $40/season CASH PLEASE SNOWSHOES $20/day Adults $15/day Kids […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through March 5th! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through March 5th! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

What the Miners Left Behind & it Wasn’t Just Shovels & Bottles! Save the Date! March 3rd Lecture

What the Miners Left Behind & it Wasn’t Just Shovels & Bottles!  Save the Date! March 3rd Lecture

Angels Camp, CA…Join Us Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm at Angels Camp Museum Carriage House. Our Speaker: Rich Lundin, Twain-Harte resident and Geologist. What the Miners Left Behind And it wasn’t just shovels and bottles! About Rich: Rich Lundin is Twain-Harte resident and Geologist with a mining and mineral exploration background. He’s worked in […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 28 ~ March 5th! Shop Local & Save

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 28 ~ March 5th!  Shop Local & Save

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 28 ~ March 5th! Shop Local & Save! Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the ad to see the entire ad! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 3rd, 2024

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 3rd, 2024

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Early March Weather Rolls in Like a February

Early March Weather Rolls in Like a February

Arnold, CA…Winter looks to stick around most of this week. Early March will look a lot like an early February. The latest forecasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Blowing snow. Windy. Visibility one […]

The Bullwheels Won’t be Turning on March 2nd as Bear Valley Does Storm Recovery

The Bullwheels Won’t be Turning on March 2nd as Bear Valley Does Storm Recovery

Bear Valley, CA…In consideration of the safety of our guests and employees, Bear Valley Mountain Resort will be closing its operations for Saturday, March 2nd due to hazardous storm conditions & large amounts of snowfall. We will diligently assess the situation for Sunday, March 3rd and provide updates accordingly. Please stay tuned to updates through […]

Our Weekend Preview Show Will Return Next Friday

Our Weekend Preview Show Will Return Next Friday

Arnold, CA…(The storm has scrambled the weekend activities enough that an accurate update was impossible.) Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, […]

Calaveras OES Says Be Prepared for the Storm

Calaveras OES Says Be Prepared for the Storm

San Andreas, CA…As the storm approaches, the Calaveras Office of Emergency Services urges everyone to focus on safety. Take these simple steps: 1. Stock Up on Essentials: Gather non-perishable food, water, batteries, flashlights, and medications to be ready for any power outages. 2. Secure Outdoor Items: Bring in or secure outdoor furniture and objects to […]

The Latest Blizzard Warning Update…Still Projecting 12 Feet Over Mountain Peaks

The Latest Blizzard Warning Update…Still Projecting 12 Feet Over Mountain Peaks

Arnold, CA…This morning’s updated warning from NWS Sacramento. Extremely dangerous to impossible travel from blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet, local amounts of 12 feet or more over peaks, with 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet through Sunday morning. Minor accumulations down to around 2000 feet. Winds […]

Snow on Hwy 4? The Better Webcam from Better Altitude Properties Real Estate is Live!

Snow on Hwy 4?  The Better Webcam from Better Altitude Properties Real Estate is Live!

Arnold, CA…Better Altitude Properties Real Estate – Discover a Better Altitude in Arnold, CA, and surrounding areas!  Our Weather Cam is located at 1013 Hwy 4 Arnold. Whether you’re a local resident or a potential visitor, stay connected with real-time weather updates and road conditions to plan your day. If the Web Cam is not […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Dinah Shore

A Bit of Wisdom from Dinah Shore

Beverly Hills, CA…Dinah Shore, February 29, 1916 – February 24, 1994. “The best money advice ever given me was from my father. When I was a little girl, he told me, ‘Don’t spend anything unless you have to.” “Trouble is part of your life – if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person […]