Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a […]
San Andreas, CA…As fire danger in the region increases, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) has suspended all burn permits for outdoor, open residential burning in Zone 1 (below 3500′) within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect Monday, May 25, 2026 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Tater Bug (A060809), a male Australian Shepherd mix, about 2 years old and weighing 40 pounds. Tater Bug is a lively, joyful dog with a personality that arrives at full speed. With his expressive ears, bright eyes, and nonstop enthusiasm, he has quickly become one of the shelter’s resident comedians. He’s the […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 20 ~ May 26! 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 […]
Arnold, CA…Yolanda Mosbaugh March 16, 1923 ~ May 18, 2026 (age 103). Full Obituary Coming Soon…What follows is what we posted on her 100th Birthday. “Last week one of the Matriarchs of the Arnold area had her 100th birthday! Happy Birthday Yolanda Mosbaugh!! Yolanda Mosbaugh is now 100 years old and was born on 3/16/1923. […]
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, […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 26th! 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 […]
Murphys, CA…Discover Calaveras wines this Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy a wine tasting experience along the Hwy 4 Wine Trail and downtown Murphys. A ticket grants you a tasting of two wines at each of the 11 participating locations, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore Calaveras Wine Country. Like what you taste? Each location will […]
Murphys, CA…Water Tower is a Los Angeles-based bluegrass, old-time, and punk rock band that was founded in 2005 by multi-instrumentalist & vocalist Kenny Feinstein. Formerly known as The Water Tower Bucket Boys, the name was changed to Water Tower in 2012. While their lineup has evolved, Water Tower has maintained an ongoing reputation as a […]
Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a spectacular Weekend Flea Market featuring lots of fabulous treasures in the parking lot area and a Maker’s Market inside the Historic Armory. “Doors” open at 8 am. Time (Saturday) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Location Copperopolis Historic Armory 695 Main St, Copperopolis, CA 95228
Angels Camp, CA… It’s a special wine-tasting weekend in Murphys! For only $25, you can taste two special wines at 11 participating wineries, plus taste from their regular menus for free with purchase! Get your wristband at calaveraswines.org or the day-of at participating wineries. Deepen your sense of adventure at our three cave systems! California […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd. Incident: 0425 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.199827 -120.365880 Detail Information 6:02 PM 3 [12] SO STARTING FIRE [Shared] 6:01 PM 2 [11] 1039 CAL SO FOR EMS [Shared] 5:59 PM 1 [4] NEG 1125 […]
Cold Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Hanging Off Embankment Near Kern Ct / Lassen Dr Incident: 0604 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Kern Ct / Lassen Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.152737 -120.059387 Detail Information 5:14 PM 5 [10] ** CORR LN 8 HANGING OFF 5:14 PM 4 [9] 1039 FIRE 5:13 PM 3 [8] RP ADV 3/4 […]
San Andreas, CA…Public Health and the Air Pollution Control District Urge Residents to Limit Smoke Exposure. Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are alerting the community that smoke from a prescribed burn on the Stanislaus National Forest may affect local air quality through the end of May 2026. Fire […]
Murphys, CA…Randal J. Vierra January 13, 1949 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 77). Randal J. Vierra Died April 27, 2026 in San Andreas, CA. Born on January 13, 1949 in Sonora. Randy spent the majority of his life in Calaveras County. He Attended Bret Harte High School. He attended Sacramento State and San Jose State. […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Off Roadway & Pulled Down Powerlines Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Incident: 0245 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Detail Information 10:20 AM 13 [26] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOW 209-532-4523 [Shared] 10:20 AM 12 [25] […]
Arnold, CA…Conditions have proven favorable and firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Calaveras Ranger District did ignitions on the Irish-O’Manuel Burn Units. 550 acres are planned to be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignitions on approximately 50-200 acres daily. Daily areas burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production. Burn units are […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 20 ~ May 26! 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 Andreas, CA…Meet Radar (A059959), a neutered male Border Collie mix, about 4 years old and 56.4 pounds. Radar has been waiting at Calaveras County Animal Services since November, and everyone who knows him is hoping this cheerful, affectionate dog will finally catch the eye of the person meant for him. With his warm amber […]
Arnold, CA…We would like to thank our customers who have helped us pioneer our Privy Instant Restroom & Composting Outhouse™! We now have them working in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Amador, Mariposa, Sonoma & Yuba Counties! Need a plug n play, drop & go restroom for your farm, ranch, shop, off grid property, cabin, glamping destination, campground, […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 26th! 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…After a six-month investigation, the 2025-2026 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury found that the “Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District has not had an independent audit performed since fiscal year 2020-2021, resulting in a lack of accountability and transparency to the public it serves.” The report, “Taking the Measure of Measure A,” was published on […]
Sonora, CA…Closed since the winter of 2023, Lumsden Road is now open to the South Fork Campground. In addition, Cottonwood Road, closed for the same reason, is scheduled to open Thursday May 21. “The launch/put-in at Merals Pools is open as well as both campgrounds; Lumsden and Southfork,” explained Groveland District Ranger, Thomas Meyer. Approximately […]
New York, NY…Crude Oil Remains over $100 a Barrel as We Head Into Summer Driving Season. Lets hope she comes down soon to help our area attract a few more visitors that fuel our economy.
Sonora, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Sugar Pine Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operation, Tuesday May 26 in the Experimental Forest off Crabtree Road with an expected conclusion of operations set for May 29th. With a planned 96 acres, the RX burn is part of the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX). […]
Clarks Fork, CA…On May 15, 2026, at an unknown time, a 26-year-old man from Ames, IA, was riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on State Route 108, east of Clarks Fork Road at an undetermined rate of speed. The rider allowed the motorcycle to travel off the south shoulder of State Route 108 where it […]
San Andreas, CA…Local Fire Protection Ordinance Review, May 4, 2026. In March 2024, Calaveras County voters approved the Local Fire Protection Ordinance, otherwise known as Measure A, which allowed an increase in the local sales tax of one percent. Measure A has strict requirements on how the funds are to be divided among the local […]
Angels Camp, CA…Saddle Up, Put on your boots and come on down! Help us celebrate Bob Airola’s 90th Birthday Saturday, June 6th. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Angels Utica Park, Main Street, Angels Camp. If you know Bob come and say Happy Birthday
