Calaveras Children’s Fair Had Activities & Opportunities Galore

Calaveras Children’s Fair Had Activities & Opportunities Galore

San Andreas,CA…Calaveras Children’s Fair brought a wide range of activities and informational opportunities for the children and families in our area. Hosted by Resource & Referral Calaveras @ Bret Harte High School. Join the Resource Connection and other community organizations in celebration of Week of the Young Child with a family oriented event of fun, […]

Native Plant Society Held A Native Plant Sale And Information Day At CCWD Headquarters

Native Plant Society Held A Native Plant Sale And Information Day At CCWD Headquarters

San Andreas, CA…The Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society held a native plant sale on April 16 at CCWD’s headquarters. Hundreds of plants, including trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grasses and water-wise plants, were available for purchase. Educational booths were also set up to impart the virtues of native plants. The USFS was […]

Traffic Update…Overnight Crash Sends Injured Party To Memorial Hospital

Traffic Update…Overnight Crash Sends Injured Party To Memorial Hospital

La Grange, CA….Earlier this morngin CHP reported an overnight, off the roadway, overturned vehicle collison near Hernandez Dr and Fachada Way that was not discovered unitl 6:28am. The vehicle was cold to the touch and beer was evident at the scene. The injured party was taken to Memorial Hospital. Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Guardrail On Rawhide Road

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Guardrail On Rawhide Road

Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a motorcycle down and vs guardrail near Rawhide & Shell Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00392 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rawhide Rd / Shell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.963463 -120.449964 Close Detail Information 1:11 PM 2 [4] 1039 FIRE 1:11 PM 1 [1] SOLO MC DOWN VS […]

Are We Asking The Right Questions? Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

Are We Asking The Right Questions?  Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…During this Presidential election process are we asking the right questions? One fundamental question could be: Should the US remain a free and independent Republic? If the answer is no, then all the discussion about the border has less meaning. Also, if the answer is no, discussion about the size and extent of our […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Building a Fairer and More Effective Criminal Justice System

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Building a Fairer and More Effective Criminal Justice System

London, UK…Hello, everybody. Today, there are some 2.2 million people behind bars in America. Millions more are on parole or probation. All told, we spend 80 billion taxpayer dollars each year to keep people locked up. Many are serving unnecessarily long sentences for non-violent crimes. Almost 60 percent have mental health problems. Almost 70 percent […]

New Spring Arrivals at The Clothes Mine!

New Spring Arrivals at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop in to see the newest arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp! Here are just a few of the fun new tops we’ve received in bright colors and bold prints. We also have several new dresses. Let us help you find the perfect outfit for the special events on your schedule! […]

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 […]