Fireworks Caused Fire in Copperopolis

Fireworks Caused Fire in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…At approximately 9:47pm last night a 20’ x 20’ spot of vegetation fire broke out on the 4600 Block of King Lane in Copperopolis. Fire Personnel from CAL FIRE and Copperopolis Fire Department arrived on scene and confirmed the fire had been contained by locals.. The cause of this fire was determined to be […]

Is It Time To Rethink Or No Longer Rely On Our Power Grid After Yesterday?

Is It Time To Rethink Or No Longer Rely On Our Power Grid After Yesterday?

Arnold, CA…First and foremost Thank You to all of our fire personnel who do a remarkable job protecting our area every fire season!! The question is have we reached the point where we should start rethinking how we distribute the energy that powers our homes, businesses & recreation venues. Last year the unspeakable damage from […]

Appaloosa Fire Update…325 Acres, 10% Containment, Hwy 4 Open, Power Restored To All But A Few

Appaloosa Fire Update…325 Acres, 10% Containment, Hwy 4 Open, Power Restored To All But A Few

Copperopolis, CA…Firefighter Crews worked overnight building and securing existing containment lines. Fire personnel were able to keep the acreage at 325 with 10% containment. Additional details are below… Fire Just Before 3pm Yesterday From Hwy 4 In Angels Camp Acreage/Containment: 325 acres – 10% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles […]

PG&E Update…At Peak 14,928 Customers With Power! Some Coming Back Online Now

PG&E Update…At Peak 14,928 Customers With Power!  Some Coming Back Online Now

Angels Camp, CA…We just received and update from PG&E “At about 1:43pm this afternoon PG&E had to actively De Energize power transmission lines in the Appaloosa Fire area. For the safety of the firefighters. At peak they had 14,928 customers without power. They are in the fire area inspecting lines and some areas are coming […]

The Fireworks Show Will Go On At Ironstone

Murphys, CA…To all attending, please be aware that power is out due to wildfires in the area. Power is expected to be restored after 6 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience to our guests. The gates have reopened and generators are in place for our entertainment. The power is not expected to be restored until […]

Head Outside for July Concert Season ~ CVB Feature

Head Outside for July Concert Season ~ CVB Feature

Angels Camp, CA…From the rock arena at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys to intimate classical concerts set against the granite in Bear Valley, July is full of options to catch live music out in the open. Check out our picks for outdoor concerts this month. Twisted Folk concerts at Twisted Oak Winery | by Maria Camillo […]

The 4th Annual Independence Day Weekend Elevation Sensation 29th Annual Hernia Hill Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Rubber Chicken Relay

The 4th Annual Independence Day Weekend Elevation Sensation 29th Annual Hernia Hill Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Rubber Chicken Relay

Vallecito, CA…For those who like their half marathons with plenty of scenery, AND elevation (not to mention some outstanding wine tasting afterwards), be sure to put Sunday July 3 down on your calendar for the 29th annual Hernia Hill Half Marathon at Twisted Oak Winery. Produced by On Your Mark Events, this exciting race, as […]

Governor Brown Signs Sweeping Gun Control Bills & Other Legislation Into Law

Governor Brown Signs Sweeping Gun Control Bills & Other Legislation Into Law

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: – AB 1135 by Assemblymember Marc B. Levine (D-Marin County) – Firearms: assault weapons. – AB 1511 by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) – Firearms: lending. A signing message can be found here. – AB 1568 by Assemblymember Rob Bonta […]

Jank Tones To Headline July First Friday In The Park…June Was Rockin So Make Sure You Go Tonight!!

Jank Tones To Headline July First Friday In The Park…June Was Rockin So Make Sure You Go Tonight!!

Murphys, CA…Jank Tones, a band based in Sonora consisting of bass, guitar and drums, will be the featured performers when the Murphys Community Club’s First Friday in the Park event is presented July 1 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the cool confines of Murphys Community Park. The band, whose agenda is to create an atmosphere […]

July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration Of Independence Of The Thirteen United States of America

July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration Of Independence Of The Thirteen United States of America

Philadelphia, PA…When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to […]

Backcountry Pictures and Calaveras Arts Council, Sold Out the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Backcountry Pictures and Calaveras Arts Council, Sold Out the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Angels Camp, CA..In celebration of the National Park Centennial, Backcountry Pictures on June 17th presented the Sold Out West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, documentarian and Arnold resident, David Vassar. “A Walk in the Park” was presented in Vassar’s […]

Arnold Lions Club Breakfasts…Don’t Miss The Summer Holiday Tradition

Arnold Lions Club Breakfasts…Don’t Miss The Summer Holiday Tradition

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Lions will once again host a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday and Sunday of the 4th of July weekend. Don’t Miss The Summer Holiday Tradition as the Ebbetts Pass Gas Parking Lot is transformed into a heavenly breakfast destination from 7:30am to 11:30am each day. For additional information contact Rod Smith (209) 795-0892

Brice Station’s Hilltop Concert Series Continues July 2nd With The Hot Dark!

Brice Station’s Hilltop Concert Series Continues July 2nd With The Hot Dark!

Murphys, CA…The Hot Dark returns to Brice Station for their Hill Top Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. All Ages $15 at the door. Brice Station residents Brittany, Rachel, Alex, and Tyler will be serving food at the event: Organic Diestel turkey sausages with red wine sautéed onions (with a vegetarian option […]

Celebrate Our Local Veterans Tomorrow In Angels Camp

Celebrate Our Local Veterans Tomorrow In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Celebrate Our Local Veterans Tomorrow In Angels Camp. On July 2nd from 1 to 3pm in the cool and cozy confines of the Bret Harte Theatre the Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District invites you to a special celebration for our vets. They have moved the festivities to the Theatre so the aging WWII […]

Fourth of July Concert & BBQ Monday, July 4th, 2016 6:30 PM Calaveras Community Band

Fourth of July Concert & BBQ Monday, July 4th, 2016 6:30 PM Calaveras Community Band

San Andreas, CA…Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Calaveras Community Band at Turner Park, San Andreas, Monday, July 4th at 6:30 PM, and enjoy a free old fashioned 4th of July Concert in the shade and tranquility of Turner Park as the Band plays patriotic favorites, marches, Latin, Dixieland, and swing tunes. Come between […]

U.S. Forest Service Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions In High Hazard Areas

U.S. Forest Service Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions In High Hazard Areas

Sonora, Calif. June 30, 2016…Due to high fire danger, temporary fire restrictions are in effect in High Hazard Areas on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) July 1 through the end of the official 2016 fire season. Forest Order 16-2016-3 prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues and smoking outside developed campgrounds, as well as welding and blasting activities […]

Mokelumne Hill’s Daniel E. Hayner, 65 Passed Away In Fatal ATV Accident On June 27th

Mokelumne Hill’s Daniel E. Hayner, 65 Passed Away In Fatal ATV Accident On June 27th

Mokelumne Hill, CA…It can now be released that it was Mokelumne Hill’s Daniel E. Hayner, 65 that passed away in the Fatal ATV Accident On June 27th. Details are as follows: On 06/27/2016 at approximately 1730 hours, a 65 year old Mokelumne Hill man was riding an Arctic Cat ATV eastbound on Jesus Maria Rd., […]

Great 4th Of July Savings At Middleton’s

Great 4th Of July Savings At Middleton’s

Angels Camp, CA…Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet the needs of the community. Hank and Mat were now […]

Counter Balance – A New Film from O.A.R.S., Directed by Gordon Klco

Counter Balance – A New Film from O.A.R.S., Directed by Gordon Klco

Angels Camp, CA…Counter Balance is a short film about giving back to the brave men & women of our military who have served us all. Too many have returned from deployments ill-equipped for civilian life, but on a 4-day rafting trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument, veterans are given the opportunity to […]