The 13th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference Presents An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Karen Joy Fowler

The 13th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference Presents An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Karen Joy Fowler

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Gold Rush Writers’ Conference opens to the public its guest speaker event featuring Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times best-selling author of The Jane Austin Book Club. Fowler, the author of six novels and three short story collections has written literary, contemporary, historical, and science fiction. Her most recent novel, We Are […]

59th Annual Firemen’s Muster in Columbia

59th Annual Firemen’s Muster in Columbia

Columbia, CA…Volunteer fire crews from around the western United States will take part in the competition, presented by Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Engine Co. No. 1. The muster parade begins at 12 Noon (Columbia time) on Main Street in Columbia. Other events include hose cart races, bucket brigade, skills completion, hand pumper contest. Admission is […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwys 108 & 120

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwys 108 & 120

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwys 108 & 120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00137 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR108 / SR120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.891277 -120.488155 Detail Information 9:32 AM 3 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 9:12 AM 2 [4] ADV THEY ARE […]

Mountain Melody Spring Concerts May 5th, 6th & 12th

Mountain Melody Spring Concerts May 5th, 6th & 12th

Calaveras County, CA…Mountain Melody once again presents a musical celebration of the vernal equinox entitled “Friends and Music and Spring–Oh My!!” Their musical selections are sure to cleanse your winter burdened palates and bring lightness and joy to your life! The songs include “Jitterbug” from Wizard of Oz, “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr88 / Nobb Hill Ct

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr88 / Nobb Hill Ct

Pioneer, CA….Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr88 / Nobb Hill Ct Incident: 00380 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Nobb Hill Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.460233 -120.527220 Detail Information 10:06 PM 5 [17] 94-2 ONE WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL EB LANES BLKD WHILE VEH RETRIEVED 9:34 PM 4 [15] 1039 TO CT 9:34 PM 3 [14] 94-2 […]

A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment

A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment

San Andreas, CA…A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment on May 31st at 10 a.m.. A Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Dr. James Brennan will discuss new Urology Services at Mark Twain Medical Center at this free seminar. Dr. Brennan is a Board Certified Urologist with […]

Bret Harte’s Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent for Vanguard University

Bret Harte’s Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent for Vanguard University

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte will be holding a ceremony to celebrate student athlete Nick Kristoff’s signed letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests at the collegiate level on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, in his fourth […]

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Friday, May 4, 2018. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way. Pleases use caution in the area… Incident: 00185 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Nove Way Loc Desc: IFO SHOPPING CENTER Lat/Lon: 38.188106 -120.826465 Detail Information 1:39 PM 7 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CALA SO, 1182 RDWY BLKD 1:30 PM 6 [7] 1039 CALA SO 1141 […]

A Bit of Wisdom From “Silent Cal”

A Bit of Wisdom From “Silent Cal”

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always […]

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Lake Alpine, CA…Caltrans crews have removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and will open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon today (Friday, May 4, 2018). Ebbetts Pass rises to 8,730 feet, making it one of the highest passes in the Sierra with grades in excess of 23%, […]

The 8th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

The 8th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

Murphys, CA…Soroptimist International of Calaveras County is busy preparing for their 8th Annual Chili Cook Off held at the Historic Murphy’s Hotel on Saturday, May 5! Tasters and Cookers come together on the Hotel lawn for this fun event from 11 am to 2 pm with live music from Plan B Band! This year’s theme […]

Over 4,000 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Burson Residence.

Over 4,000 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Burson Residence.

Burson, CA…On 5-3-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Southworth Road in Burson for illegal marijuana cultivation. On this 5 acre parcel with a single story residence, investigators found numerous cargo containers and enclosed structures that had been converted […]

Election Calaveras 2018! Assessor’s Office Candidate Debate, May 3, 2018

Election Calaveras 2018! Assessor’s Office Candidate Debate, May 3, 2018

San Andreas, CA…Election Calaveras 2018! Assessor’s Office Candidate Debate, May 3, 2018. Election Calaveras 2018! Here’s the latest in our PATV Studio debates. This time it’s the candidates for the Assessor’s Office in our Studio. Joel Metzger moderates the discussion between Leslie Davis and Tim Muetterties. Our local PATV Station does a great job with […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 17, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 17, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA….Our new Just Because card line is now available in Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and to help make someone’s day and spread more caring in the world…just because.  Follow our weekly Card Challenges and get a FREE Just Because card at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores every Friday starting April 20 through July 27 for all […]

Prescribed Fuels Reduction Burn Outside of West Point on May 8 & 9

Prescribed Fuels Reduction Burn Outside of West Point on May 8 & 9

West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, (6 miles east of West Point on Lilly Gap road). This prescribed burn is designed to reduce fuels on the VMP in conjunction with CAL FIRE employees and Cooperators. […]

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso! Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso!  Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Arnold, CA…Dyemusica has been bringing original jam and reggae music to the motherlode since 2012. They have decided to disband due to health issues and as Kevin is leaving the state. Dyemusica are ardent supporters of local charities, have made original music and made many friends and they’d love for everyone to come out one […]

The Employment Situation For April, 164,000 Jobs Created, Unemployment Down to 3.9 Percent!

The Employment Situation For April, 164,000 Jobs Created, Unemployment Down to 3.9 Percent!

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 164,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, and mining. Household Survey Data In April, the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, following 6 months […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Replays Now Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Replays Now Below)

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. 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, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

San Andreas, CA…Measure A determines the future of the Mark Twain Medical Center hospital in Calaveras County. YES ON MEASURE A. Mark Twain Medical Center will continue to provide nationally recognized high-level quality care for rural hospitals in Calaveras County. There will be NO increase to taxes. The citizens of Calaveras County will continue to […]

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

Arnold, CA…From CCWD…”CCWD crews worked late into the night Thursday to repair a failure in a 14-inch water line and restore water service to more than 100 community members in Big Trees Village. We are fortunate to have a highly skilled workforce that can perform complex repairs quickly and professionally.”

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through May 12th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through May 12th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Arnold, CA…Arnold/Ebbetts Pass Corridor Communities participate in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Saturday, May 5th – Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold, 9:00 to Noon. Residents and property owners in high-risk wildfire areas who want to take action to increase their safety but are unsure about how to start can now find the information and […]