Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
San Francisco, CA…Ahead of Mother’s Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Baby2Baby, a leading national nonprofit organization headquartered in California, to launch a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in California. Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, this new effort known as […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! 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.
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Arnold, CA…Mother’s Day is this Sunday! If the holiday has snuck up on you or if you would like to craft something special for Mom, come by Make and parTake! We have ready made items or you can quickly and easily make something that really “fits” your mom- not just in form, but in spririt! […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Caltrans is advising motorists to use1-800-427-ROAD (7623) and Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio at 530AM & 1610AM for accurate travel information along State Route 4 through […]
Murphys, CA…On May 7th, at Murphys Historic Hotel, the Angels-Murphys Rotary honored exceptional educators from each Calaveras County school district during its annual Teacher of the Year luncheon. Each honoree was recognized for their dedication to students, passion for education, and lasting impact within their school communities. During the presentations, administrators shared heartfelt remarks highlighting […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. Federal government employment continued to decline. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
Arlington, VA…Today, the Department of War announced the initial release of new, never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This interagency effort includes The White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy (DOE), the DOW’s […]
Philadelphia, PA…Our favorite founding father had some great advice on the American Dream. “A little house well filled, a little land well tilled, and a little wife well willed are great riches” Ben Franklin
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Incident: 0255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.975812 -120.355286 Detail Information 12:40 PM 2 [4] 1039 61-2 12:39 PM 1 [1] WHI UTIL TK VS UNK DESC SUV Unit Information 12:41 PM 4 Unit Enroute 12:41 […]
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off Roadway Near Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Incident: 0199 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Loc Desc: BTWN OLD GREELEY HILL RD Lat/Lon: 37.735157 -120.186803 Detail Information 11:00 AM 7 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-MRI SO ADVSG DEP AND FIRE ARE 97 / […]
Angels Camp, CA…Congratulations to newly appointed Angels Camp Police Chief Steve Poortinga who was sworn in this morning in front of the police department’s headquarters in Angels Camp. We at the Sheriff’s Office are already familiar with and have a good working relationship with Chief Poortinga from his many years of dedicated service in the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Steven Poortinga was officially sworn in this morning as the City of Angels Chief of Police. Poortinga has been an active member of the Angels Camp Police Department for over 15 years and is fully supported by the local law enforcement community. The City of Angels is proud to support him in this […]
San Andreas, CA…Taxpayer Alert! Host Al Segalla talks with Eric Eisenhammer from Dauntless Communications. Taxpayer Alert! is brought to you by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association. http://ccta.camp8.org/ The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is a non-partisan, citizen’s advocacy group committed to promoting lower taxes and efficiency in the administration of public business. They keep a watchful […]
Washington, DC…Secretary of State Marco Rubio Briefs Members of the Media, May 5, 2026
Frankfort, KY…Daniel Boone November 2, 1734 – September 26, 1820. American pioneer and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. “Fear is the spice that makes it interesting to go ahead” Daniel Boone
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Atlanta, GA..On behalf of the Turner family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of philanthropist, environmentalist and cable pioneer Ted Turner who died peacefully today at age 87, surrounded by his family. Turner was most known for his founding of CNN and many Turner networks (including Cartoon Network, TNT and TCM), […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! 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.
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Poortinga as Chief of Police, following a competitive recruitment process. On May 5, 2026, the City Council voted in approval of his employment agreement under Resolution 26-50. The Chief of Police position has been vacant since late December 2025. Since January […]
Washington, DC…”Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will […]
San Andreas, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, highlighting the state’s record investments in wildfire prevention while also calling on Californians to get ready, stay informed, and help protect their homes, loved ones, and communities. Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom has transformed the state’s wildfire response: fast-tracking […]
San Andreas, CA…As a result of a Presidential Proclamation in 1984, the first week in May has been set aside to recognize the work and sacrifices of America’s Correctional Officers. Correctional work is one of the most demanding and complex roles in law enforcement, requiring constant vigilance, professionalism, and the ability to manage difficult situations […]
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. The blood drive is sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM399 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825. Walk-ins are welcome […]
Concord, MA…Sometimes a reminder that the posts of apparently wonderful lives of everyone on social media can be a nothing more than a mask to wear in public. A quote from Thoreau is a reminder of that… “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Henry David Thoreau
Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass for the 2026 season as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this season to reopen State Route […]
Murphy, CA…The third annual Clay Confluence returns to Quyle Kilns over Memorial Day weekend, inviting artists, collectors, and the clay-curious to three days of hands-on demonstrations, pottery contests, vendors, and community celebration. The event runs through the weekend at one of Northern California’s oldest working potteries. Quyle Kilns is a historic clay and pottery shop at Brice […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Signs a Proclamation, May 5, 2026
