Trump Rolls On, Bernie Wins In Michigan, Cruz Hangs On & Rubio Shut Out

Trump Rolls On, Bernie Wins In Michigan, Cruz Hangs On & Rubio Shut Out

Washington, DC…Tuesday had four states holding their elections in the 2016 presidential primary cycle. Mississippi Michigan Idaho and Hawaii cast their ballots. On the GOP side Donald Trump had wins in Mississippi Michigan and Hawaii. Ted Cruz picked up Idaho. On the Democratic side Bernie Sanders had a surprise win in Michigan. this shows he […]

Job & Career Resource Fair March 10th In San Andreas

Job & Career Resource Fair March 10th In San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Job & Career Resource Fair on March 10, 2016 from 4PM till 8PM at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Street in San Andreas. This event will be hosted and attended by San Joaquin Delta College and Columbia College. […]

14th Annual Love the Forest Concert…Don’t Miss It!!

14th Annual Love the Forest Concert…Don’t Miss It!!

Murphys, CA…Mark your calendars for the 14th annual Love the Forest Concert at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys, Saturday, April 2nd, beginning at 7pm. A host of local musicians including Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane, plus The Bill Welles Band. The evening will also include special guest singers from the San Francisco Women’s Choir Musae joining […]

Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes of Amador, Calaveras & More

Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes of Amador, Calaveras & More

Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, March 16, the American Red Cross will honor community members from San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Amador Counties who have performed extraordinary acts of courage. These outstanding individuals and businesses will be recognized at the annual Heroes Breakfast at Wine & Roses in Lodi, beginning at 7:30 am. This annual event pays tribute […]

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Arts Council has hosted free summer concerts for over two decades.  Music in the Parks 2016 will be another great music series.  The “first day of summer” starts a week earlier in Calaveras County.  On Wednesday, June 15, the Calaveras Arts Council begins its 25nd year of providing free music in the […]

Public Comment Period Opens For OHV Grant Proposals

Public Comment Period Opens For OHV Grant Proposals

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting public comment for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Cooperative Funds grant applications submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division. The comment period begins today, March 8, 2016, and ends Monday, April 4, 2016. The OHMVR grants would […]

American Citizen Killed in Tel Aviv Attack

American Citizen Killed in Tel Aviv Attack

Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s outrageous terrorist attacks in Jaffa, Petah Tikvah, and Jerusalem, which tragically claimed the life of U.S. citizen Taylor Allen Force and left many others severely injured. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Taylor and all those affected by these […]

Richard Louis Cuneo 1933 – 2016

Richard Louis Cuneo 1933 – 2016

San Andreas, CA…Richard Louis Cuneo, born on 12/30/1933 in Lodi, California has passed away at 82 of natural causes. He was an Air Force Airman Basic 1953-1957. Some of his awards were an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal ARFC 28May56. He […]

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

Mountain Ranch, CA…Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3 PM to whenever there will be a party, a “FREE Butte Bash” at the Mountain Ranch Community Club, featuring live music, soft drinks, food, and fun. We welcome everyone and their friends to come together for a little joy. This event is being organized by the Mountain […]

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Camp Connell, CA…A 28 year old Santa Cruz man was driving his Toyota eastbound on Highway 4 west of Black Springs Road at 25 mph. A Granite Bay man was driving Honda westbound on Highway 4 approaching the Toyota’s location at 25-30 miles per hour. The Santa Cruz man lost control of his Toyota and […]

Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

San Francisco, CA…Bloom Farms™, a San Francisco based medical cannabis company, partnered with Magnolia Wellness, an Oakland dispensary, and raised $25,000 this past holiday season for Calaveras County Butte fire relief efforts. On Friday, March 4, 2016, Bloom Farms Director Michael Ray made the donation at The Resource Connection in San Andreas to the following […]

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is sponsoring a measure to again require the State to make Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to counties. Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) has 15 other authors and co-authors, and is a bi-partisan effort to amend Fish and Game Code language to […]

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th.  You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

San Andreas, CA…For the first time, the public is invited to a free preview of Calaveras County Science Fair projects and demonstrations on Friday, March 11, 7-8pm, in the Calaveras River Academy gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. Parents, friends, and science fans can explore the fair and enjoy refreshments as well as […]

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

Angels Camp, CA…Fight the U.S. Navy? Save a historic U. S. Aircraft Carrier and the last battleship, the USS Iowa, and turn them into Museums? People said, “It can’t be done!” But a group of indefatigable people dedicated themselves to proving those naysayers wrong with a magnificent restoration project that saved two US Naval ships. […]

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Murphys, CA…In the winter of 2015, several involved parents met to discuss the educational opportunities in technology for the local youth. After assessing nearby urban and rural areas, it was clear that a large gap existed in both the educational and job opportunities within technology in our community. As a result, these parents combined their […]

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

Frogtown, CA…Thirty years and counting…Rosie the Ribiter has held the World’s Record at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee since 1986. The unprecedented record will be celebrated at this year’s Fair on Kids Day, Thursday, May 19 — frog jumping will be free for kids 12 and under all day. The Fair runs […]

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

San Andreas, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Mountain Ranch Road to replace a cross culvert that failed during the flooding event. Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. At this time, NO TRUCK TRAFFIC is allowed on Mountain Ranch Road. Passenger traffic will detour onto […]

Cecilia Lehr 1941 – 2016

Valley Springs, CA…Lehr, Cecilia, 74 years of age passed away peacefully at her home in Valley Springs, California on February 21st, 2016. A native of San Francisco, she attended Balboa High School. Cecilia had a long career with Bank of America in the San Francisco Financial district achieving many accomplishments in the fields of accounting […]

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Sacramento, CA…The switch to Daylight Saving Time, on March 13, often means losing an hour of sleep for many people. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Sleep Foundation in observing National Sleep Awareness Week, March 6-12, to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift. “Many […]