RCRC Reignites Fight For PILT

RCRC Reignites Fight For PILT

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is once again sponsoring legislation to require the State to make good on their obligations to counties through the commitment of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments. Senate Bill 58 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) is a bipartisan effort to amend Fish and Game Code language […]

Don’t Let A DUI Sack Your Celebration

Don’t Let A DUI Sack Your Celebration

Sacramento, CA…On Sunday, February 5, football fans across the country will gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s most-watched national sporting event, the Super Bowl. Before the big game, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding all motorists to designate a sober driver in advance. The game plan for the CHP and law enforcement […]

Measure Argument Deadlines – May 2, 2017 Special All-Mail Ballot Election

Measure Argument Deadlines – May 2, 2017 Special All-Mail Ballot Election

San Andreas,CA…Rebecca Turner, County Clerk reports that arguments for or against local measures: A, B, C, & D to be placed on the May 2, 2017 ballot are due February 3, 2017 by 4:00 pm. Rebuttal Arguments are due February 14, 2016 by 4:00pm. Additional information may be obtained on the Calaveras County Elections website: […]

SFO Shatters Annual Traffic Record With 53.1 Million Passengers In 2016

SFO Shatters Annual Traffic Record With 53.1 Million Passengers In 2016

San Francisco, CA…The the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced a new all-time record for traffic, serving 53,106,505 passengers in 2016. This achievement eclipses the milestone of 50 million passengers set in 2015, and represents the seventh straight year of passenger traffic growth at SFO. Overall traffic grew by 6.1% year-over-year, which included double-digit […]

Violinist Corina Stoian & Local Pianist Ron Brickman Present A Concert Of Music At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Violinist Corina Stoian & Local Pianist Ron Brickman Present A Concert Of Music At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Sutter Creek, CA…International concert violinist Corina Stoian and local pianist Ron Brickman present a concert of music for violin and piano at the Sutter Creek Theatre on Saturday, February 18, starting at 3 pm. The concert marks the tenth anniversary of the Romanian-born Stoian’s American debut, which took place in February 2007 at the Sutter […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help Businesses Save Money

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help Businesses Save Money

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 13, which will provide much-needed tax relief to the manufacturing, research and development, software and agricultural industries by expanding an existing sales and use tax exemption. “Small businesses are the backbone of California’s economy and we need to do everything we can to make sure […]

Rasmussen Classic Hosts Central Sierra’s Top Junior Racers For Slalom & Giant Slalom

Rasmussen Classic Hosts Central Sierra’s Top Junior Racers For Slalom & Giant Slalom

Bear Valley, CA…The first Central Sierra Series race of the season was held under bright sunny skies, after being postponed twice due to heavy snowfall. Racers ages seven to sixteen showed off their speed skills, racing slalom Saturday and giant slalom on Sunday. Participating teams included; Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak and Yosemite. Racers […]

Calaveras Stands For Justice & Peace… Again.

Calaveras Stands For Justice & Peace… Again.

Angels Camp,CA… As a continuation of our Stand for Justice and Peace, the Calaveras Working Group will gather on Friday, February 10, from 4 to 6 pm, at the signal-light intersection of Highways 49 and 4 in Angels Camp to publicly stand for all that is being threatened by the new presidential administration. Issues of […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 31st

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January  31st

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, January 31, 2017 01:59 Suspicious Person 1701310002 Officer initiated activity at Daphne St/Pine St, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:13 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701310005 Officer initiated activity at Gwin Mine Rd, […]

Fed To Hold Steady On Interest Rates

Fed To Hold Steady On Interest Rates

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has continued to expand at a moderate pace. Job gains remained solid and the unemployment rate stayed near its recent low. Household spending has continued to rise moderately while business […]

The 22nd Annual Mother Lode Daffodil Show March, 18th-19th

The 22nd Annual Mother Lode Daffodil Show March, 18th-19th

Murphys, CA…The 22nd Annual Mother Lode Daffodil Show sponsored by the NCDS and the Calaveras County Garden Club and hosted by Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys On the country road to the winery, you will marvel at the thousands of naturalized daffodils blooming along the roadside and across the landscape. At the winery itself, you’ll be […]

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt ~ Sunday April, 16th

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt ~ Sunday April, 16th

Murphys, CA…Enjoy a family-friendly Easter brunch with your friends at Ironstone Vineyards! Bring your basket and be prepared to go “hunting,” as we partner with the Murphys-Angels Lions Club to bring you an Easter egg hunt (friendly for ages 4+). Not a morning person? No problem! We have two brunch seatings to fit your Easter […]

2nd Annual Love Bites Valentines Bash At Copper Town Square!

2nd Annual Love Bites Valentines Bash At Copper Town Square!

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our 2nd Annual Love Bites Valentines Bash!Bring your sweetie and families to this fun free event! Live music by Keno Rojas! Free Professional Photo Ops! Free Date Night at The Square Raffle Prizes! Our shops will be offering BITES, Wine Tasting, Specials, Sales and more! Select Sweets, Food and Craft Vendors […]

Marilyn Kay Zirney 1946 ~ 2017

Marilyn Kay Zirney 1946 ~ 2017

Wallace,CA…Marilyn Kay Zirney, 70 years old, of Wallace, passed away on January 23rd at her home of natural causes. Marilyn was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Winford and Theresa Langford on May 17th, 1946. She was a retired inventory clerk for a grocery warehouse for 37 years. Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband, […]

Love Is In The Air At Ironstone Vineyards

Love Is In The Air At Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…Bring your appetite and dancing shoes to Love on the Vine, Saturday, February 11th, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Enjoy a romantic dinner featuring a selection of Ironstone Vineyards wines, and dance music courtesy of Kool Shifters. Cost is $75 per person ($65 for Wine Club members), excluding tax & service charge. Menu […]

Steve Miller Band With Peter Frampton At Ironstone, Coming August 2017

Steve Miller Band With Peter Frampton At Ironstone, Coming August 2017

New York, NY…Coming off an extraordinary 63 shows in 2016, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is excited to announce his 2017 summer tour campaign. Steve and his band look forward to delving into their deep catalogue of hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The tour kicks off in the metro New […]

Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

San Andreas, CA…As part of a continuing partnership with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be offering FREE cholesterol tests for women in Calaveras County during American Heart Month in February. This FREE screening is also known as a lipid panel. The test measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides […]

Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Sonora, CA…This morning just before 9 AM, Cpl. Stuart responded to a report of a commercial burglary at Indian Creek Car Wash located on Mono Way in Sonora. The business owner and his employees arrived at the Car Wash and noticed the door to the back office was open. Empty envelopes that once contained tip […]

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Candy Gutierrez as the program’s Mentor of the Month for February 2017. Photo: Candy Gutierrez (L) Tianna Lane (R) “Candy is an extraordinary volunteer,” said Lindsey Titus, Youth Development Programs Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “She goes above and […]

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Murphys, CA…The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival is a dream come true where guests can enjoy unlimited chocolate treats. This is a festival of treasured family recipes along with unique flavor combinations using rich dark, creamy milk and white chocolates. Come and enjoy the 60+ entries plus a chocolate fountain where you can create your own […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January  30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 30, 2017 01:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701300003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 04:47 Traffic Stop 1701300007 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/OAK Leaf […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for President’s Day Weekend! UNCORK CALAVERAS – Have you checked out CWA’s new APP? It’s the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening within our Calaveras […]

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Angels Camp, CA…Sally Kaplan, award-winning screenwriter and director based in Murphys, presents a uniquely creative approach for writers to develop characters, build suspense, and produce visually rich storylines. Her four-session course, Film Techniques for Writers, will take place at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Downtown Angels Camp, 1211 South Main Street (kitty-corner from the Visitors Center), […]

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Murphys, CA…We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Kindness Week in Calaveras County February 6-10, 2017. As in the past, our project will provide kindness pass it on ribbons to encourage acts of kindness and tie up ribbon for all Calaveras county schools who participate. Kindness week in Calaveras County. Photo: Calaveras Unified Over […]