Snowpack Survey Shows Big One-Month Gain. Statewide We Are At 173% Of Average

Snowpack Survey Shows Big One-Month Gain.  Statewide We Are At 173% Of Average

Sacramento, CA…Today’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada range found a snow water equivalence of 28.1 inches, a significant increase since the January 3 survey, when just 6 inches was found there. The average as measured at Phillips since 1964 is 18.4 inches. Snow water equivalence […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 1st

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 1st

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 1st are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, February 1, 2017 00:09 TRAFFIC STOP 1702010002 Officer initiated activity at Phoenix Lake Rd/Hwy 108, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:22 TRAFFIC STOP 1702010003 Officer initiated activity at Junction Shopping Center, Mono Wy/Tuolumne Rd, Sonora. […]

Hey Good People!! More “Pure Mountain Fun” Coming Down Now!!

Hey Good People!!  More “Pure Mountain Fun” Coming Down Now!!

Hey Good People! Good morning and well………….here it comes! Snowfall starts this morning with an expected 3-5″ today. The high will come in around 38F today with South winds from 15-23mph. Tonight we could pick up another 3-5″, 6-10″ during the day Friday and another 2-4″ Friday night and into Saturday morning before a lull […]

“Annie” Presented By Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory For Kids!

“Annie” Presented By Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory For Kids!

Angels Camp,CA…The sun will come out to the Mother Lode with “Annie,” the musical sensation brought to life by Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids (CSTARS). Based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan, this classic family […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 1st

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 1st

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, February 1, 2017 00:10 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1702010001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/MEADOWVIEW Rd, Arnold. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:35 Suspicious Person 1702010003 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Nove Wy, Valley […]

‘Love Is In The Air’ At Moaning Cavern Adventure Park!

‘Love Is In The Air’ At Moaning Cavern Adventure Park!

Vallecito, CA…Why wait until February 14th to show your special someone that you care, because ‘Love Is In The Air’ at Moaning Cavern Adventure Park! Share your love for each other with a cave rappel or zip line ride the weekend before Valentine’s Day, February 11th and 12th, 2017! To add to the lovey-dovey experience, […]

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 […]

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Wintry Weather

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Wintry Weather

Punxsutawney, PA…Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly-anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 131 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. The following proclamation was read on Gobbler’s Nob:  Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through February 7th! Shop Local For The Super Bowl!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through February 7th!  Shop Local For The Super Bowl!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]

Greg Sutton Will Help You Wine Down Friday At Stevenot

Greg Sutton Will Help You Wine Down Friday At Stevenot

Murphys, CA…Is it Friday yet? Are you feeling ready to #winedown but it’s only Wednesday? Help is coming soon but you need to join Stevenot Winery and Greg Sutton with a nice glass of #calaveraswine this Friday 5pm-8pm! The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is dedicated to increasing the awareness of all wines produced in Calaveras County […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Yankee Hill & Columbia St.

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Yankee Hill & Columbia St.

Columbia, CA…CHP is reporting a 3 vehicle collision with one overturned near Yankee Hill & Columbia Street. Two subject may have left the scene as well. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Yankee Hill Rd / Columbia St Loc Desc: COLUMBIA STATE PARK Lat/Lon: 38.035714 -120.399756 Close Detail […]

Iran “Put On Notice” Over Ballistic Missile Tests

Iran “Put On Notice” Over Ballistic Missile Tests

Washington, DC…National Security Advisor Michael Flynn delivered the following statement today at the Whitehouse….“Recent Iranian actions, including a provocative ballistic missile launch and an attack against a Saudi naval vessel conducted by Iran-supported Houthi militants, underscore what should have been clear to the international community all along about Iran’s destabilizing behavior across the Middle East. […]

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 […]

President Trump Nominates Appeals Court Judge Neil M. Gorsuch For Supreme Court

President Trump Nominates Appeals Court Judge Neil M. Gorsuch For Supreme Court

Washington, DC…Neil M. Gorsuch has served for over a decade as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, building a nationally respected and distinguished judicial record and reputation. Judge Gorsuch is a brilliant jurist with an outstanding intellect and a clear, incisive writing style. He is universally respected for […]