The Whiskerino Dinner Dance Is April 23, 2016

The Whiskerino Dinner Dance Is April 23, 2016

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 23. The dinner dance will be the official kick off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22. The Whiskerino has a fine historic tradition in […]

The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow Along Western Slope Of Sierra Nevada

The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow Along Western Slope Of Sierra Nevada

Arnold, CA…Tomorrow it will be clear again along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Rain and snow showers in the evening…then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations…33 to 41 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…an additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches higher […]

Traffic Update….Road Closure To Remove Tree Near Racetrack & Snell

Traffic Update….Road Closure To Remove Tree Near Racetrack & Snell

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a road closure for a bit while crews deal with a tree and lines blocking the roadway near Racetrack & Snell. Please use caution in the area Incident: 00209 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Racetrack Rd / Snell St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991719 -120.394317 Close Detail Information 10:09 AM 9 [17] A61-002 […]

The Bear Valley Music Festival Returns For It’s 48th Year

The Bear Valley Music Festival Returns For It’s 48th Year

Bear Valley, CA…Now in its 48th year, the Bear Valley Music Festival begins on Friday, July 22 and runs through Sunday, August 7 with a total 15 concerts including a special free family matinee on Saturday, July 30. The festival showcases a wide selection of artists and genres including rock, classical, bluegrass and jazz. A […]

Time To Make Your Summer Vacation Plans With New Melones Lake Marina!

Time To Make Your Summer Vacation Plans With New Melones Lake Marina!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina is now accepting reservations for the summer. New Melones Lake Marina and is located at the Glory Hole Recreation Area and offers a full service marina on the third largest reservoir in California, along with slip rentals, boat rentals, great fishing, gas, and a convenience store. We carry everything […]

Traffic Update…Several Incidents At This Time

Traffic Update…Several Incidents At This Time

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury incident near Obyrnes Ferry & Copper Cove Drive, A Collision near Hwy 12 & Southworth, a traffic hazard on the Middle Bar Bridge and earlier there was an accident caused by a driver who had had a stroke on Fricot City Road. Let’s be careful out there

Copperopolis Town Square Adds Another New Business! Epic Worlds & Games Grand Opening Is May 7th!

Copperopolis Town Square Adds Another New Business!  Epic Worlds & Games Grand Opening Is May 7th!

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square Welcomes another new business to the area! Please join us in welcoming Epic Worlds and Games, our newest merchant here at Copperopolis Town Square! They will have their Grand Opening on Saturday May 7th!! So excited to have them as a family friendly store!! Kids come check it out!! Amazing!

Citizens Initial Study on Asphalt Plant’s Environmental Impacts Submitted to County

Citizens Initial Study on Asphalt Plant’s Environmental Impacts Submitted to County

Valley Springs, CA…On Tuesday, April 19, MyValleySprings.com submitted a citizen-prepared environmental study on the proposed asphalt plant in Valley Springs to the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the County Planning Department. The APCD is the Lead Agency for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of the asphalt plant. The document submitted is […]

West Point Teenager Succumbs To Shooting Accident Injuries

West Point Teenager Succumbs To Shooting Accident Injuries

West Point, CA…On 04/20/16 at 3:40 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area described as a quarry near the 1100 block of Bald Mountain Road in West Point for a male juvenile who had been shot. A 14 year old male and 16 year old male, both of West Point, were reportedly […]

Future Of Mark Twain Healthcare District Starts With A History Lesson. Complete Meeting Video

Future Of Mark Twain Healthcare District Starts With A History Lesson.  Complete Meeting Video

San Andreas, CA…Last night the Mark Twain Healthcare held the first of three planned public meetings to inform the public and get public feedback and guidance on the best path forward for Mark Twain Healthcare District and the future of healthcare in Calaveras County. Mark Twain Healthcare District Executive Director Daymon Doss led the presentation […]

Big Trees Association Offering A Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Workshop

Big Trees Association Offering A Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Workshop

Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees Association is offering A Special Workshop “Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases – a Growing Problem in the Western U.S. and What You Need to Know” Presented by Jo Ellis. Director of Education Outreach at the Bay Area Lyme Foundation.  What is Lyme – overview of the infectious disease, transmission, symptoms, challenges […]

Senator Gaines’ Classic Car Collector Bill Passes Out Of Committee

Senator Gaines’ Classic Car Collector Bill Passes Out Of Committee

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced that his Senate Bill 1239, which would exempt collector vehicles manufactured prior to the 1981 model year from biennial smog-check inspections, passed out of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing with bipartisan support and is now on its way to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. “Collector […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Side On Humbug Creek Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Side On Humbug Creek Road

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over the cliff incident on Humbug Creek Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00288 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 17566 Humbug Rd Loc Desc: Humbug Creek Rd Lat/Lon: 38.361504 -120.560445 Close Detail Information 5:05 PM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI // 7283931 5:03 […]

Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

San Andreas, CA…The 48th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee pitted the county’s top spellers against each other on Thursday, April 14th at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Assistant Superintendent Scott Nanik, the spelling moderator of the event, read words from the Marin County Junior High Spelling Word List. The students wrote the words down, […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 26

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 26

Murphys & Angels Camp, 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, and a […]

Treasury Secretary Lew Announces Front of New $20 to Feature Harriet Tubman, Hamilton To Stay On $10

Treasury Secretary Lew Announces Front of New $20 to Feature Harriet Tubman, Hamilton To Stay On $10

Washington, DC…When I announced last June that a newly redesigned $10 note would feature a woman, I hoped to encourage a national conversation about women in our democracy. The response has been powerful. You and your fellow citizens from across the country have made your voices heard through town hall discussions and roundtable conversations, and […]

“Alice’s Adventures” Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase, April 29-30, 2016 in Angels Camp

“Alice’s Adventures” Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase, April 29-30, 2016 in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase 2016 will once again thrill the audience as they perform their unique version of the ballet classic “Alice in Wonderland.” The Spring Showcase has only two performances: 7pm, Friday, April 29, and 3pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp, and it’s […]

More Drug Charges For Sonora Pair

More Drug Charges For Sonora Pair

Sonora, CA…At around 1:30 PM Sunday, Deputies went to Roll In Mobile Home Park in Sonora to attempt felony warrant service on James Owsley a 34 year old man and Sarah Hogan a 24 year old woman. During the arrest, Deputies discovered a large amount of methamphetamine. A search warrant of the residence was authorized […]

Marijuana Cultivation Back On City Council Agenda Tonight…Meeting At Bret Harte

Marijuana Cultivation Back On City Council Agenda Tonight…Meeting At Bret Harte

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is back in action at Bret Harte to accommodate the anticipated crowds wanting to chime in on the discussion of Marijuana cultivation within City Limits. The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2016 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Wes Kulm BRET HARTE HIGH SCHOOL […]