Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Angels Camp, CA…A $100,000 donation from the Amador Community Foundation (ACF) to the Calaveras Community Foundation’s (CCF’s) Disaster Relief Fund is a prime example of how the response to the devastation of the Butte Fire has fostered increased cooperation between the diverse organizations of the Motherlode. “We are very gratified, and frankly a little surprised, […]

Join The Bear Valley Crew This Winter!

Join The Bear Valley Crew This Winter!

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley Mountain is hiring for the 2015/16 season. For this year they have even extended the employee shuttle down to Murphys. Join the BV Crew today!! Bear Valley Mountain and Lodge/Village offer a variety of fun and challenging positions in a spectacular and unique mountain environment. Refreshingly different and relaxing, you feel […]

Statewide Ban on Bobcat Trapping to Take Effect Friday

Statewide Ban on Bobcat Trapping to Take Effect Friday

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds bobcat trappers that beginning Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, recreational and commercial bobcat trapping will no longer be allowed in California. At a meeting in Fortuna, Calif. on Aug. 5, 2015, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted regulations to ban bobcat trapping statewide. On […]

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Murphys, CA…The Beautiful Veteran’s Memorial was filled with Veterans and community members honoring and thanking them for their service. It was another great community event. The Ebbetts Pass Veterans Memorial District and community members including the Kautz Family have made this memorial one of the best in the entire region. We have full video and […]

Central Sierra AMA Benefit Premier Of Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Is Nov. 21st In Angels Camp

Central Sierra AMA Benefit Premier Of Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Is Nov. 21st In Angels Camp

Angels Camp- On Saturday, November 21, AMA Snowsports brings the the 66th edition of the annual Warren Miller winter sports film back to Angels Camp. This year’s installment of the iconic winter sports film series, Chasing Shadows celebrates why skiers and snowboarders commit themselves every winter to a passion that’s guaranteed to melt away every […]

Tickets on Sale Now for Popular Holiday Production of “The Nutcracker”

Tickets on Sale Now for Popular Holiday Production of “The Nutcracker”

Angels Camp, CA…Tickets are now available for Studio 4 Dance Theater’s popular holiday production of The Nutcracker ballet, December 17-19, 2015 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Tickets can be purchased at www.studio4dancetheater.com or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Advance purchase allows Nutcracker fans to secure their favorite seats and guarantees they won’t be disappointed […]

Governor Bobby Jindal Bows Out Of 2016 Race

Governor Bobby Jindal Bows Out Of 2016 Race

Baton Rouge, LA…I cannot tell you what an honor it has been to run for President of the United States of America. My parents came to this country 45 years ago searching for freedom and a chance. When I was born, we lived in student housing at LSU, and never in their wildest dreams did […]

Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo Highlighted Business Opportunities

Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo Highlighted Business Opportunities

Angels Camp, CA…The Inaugural Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo rolled into Frogtown on November 2nd. It was a full day of exhibits, breakout sessions, coaching and evening mixer & expo. The keynote Speaker at luncheon was Joe McClure, the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Sacramento. We have video of […]

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Our shops will be having wonderful Holiday SALES! Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and craft vendors! Yummy food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your fresh Christmas Tree at our new Tree lot, Frost Tree The Snowman […]

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks public comment on its nine draft companion plans, which will supplement the recently revised 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The public review period will run from Nov. 16, 2015, through Jan. 15, 2016. In addition, CDFW will hold a public meeting to present […]

Bomb Threat Reported At Black Oak Casino

Bomb Threat Reported At Black Oak Casino

Tuolumne, CA…On November 16, 2015 at approx. 1530 hours, an unidentified female reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that there was a bomb at the Black Oak Casino. Black Oak Casino was immediately notified and Tuolumne County Deputies responded to the scene. Black Oak Casino initiated their policies and evacuated the building. Tuolumne County […]

Caltrans Announces the Completion of the $14 Million Mokelumne River Bridge Project

Caltrans Announces the Completion of the $14 Million Mokelumne River Bridge Project

San Joaquin County – Caltrans along with local residents and business owners are celebrating the completion of the Mokelumne River Bridge Project on State Route 12 (SR-12).This $14 million project replaced the existing concrete bridge deck, removed and replaced existing electrical components, and increased the vertical clearance of the control house. The bridge, constructed in […]

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week November 16 through November 26, 2015. Local’s Days at Zucca Mountain Vineyards – Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday for 10% off wine purchases for residents in Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties. Thank you for your continued support for the last 15 years and we hope to see […]

Sonora Pass/State Route 108 Closes for Winter

Sonora Pass/State Route 108 Closes for Winter

Pinecrest, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed Sonora Pass/State Route 108 for the winter as of Monday, November 16, 2015. The road is closed at Kennedy Meadows. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass […]

Copperopolis Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges

Copperopolis Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges

Copperopolis, CA….On 11-13-15 at about 2235hrs, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault with a knife in the 1000 Block of Iroquois Court, Copperopolis. The victim was transported to a local hospital for their injuries and 60 year old John Merritt was arrested for attempted murder. The sheriff’s office is currently investigating this incident. […]

Vehicle Vs Power Pole Olive Orchard Road and Burson Road

Vehicle Vs Power Pole Olive Orchard Road and Burson Road

Rancho Calaveras Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a vehicle into a power pole at Olive Orchard Road and Burson Road. Use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.141331 -120.899186 Detail Information 1:51 PM 3 […]