Twain On Compliments
“I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Mark Twain
Angels Camp Man Arrested After Shooting Shotgun In Air
Angels Camp, CA…On July 14, 2015 at approximately 10:45 PM officers from the Angels Camp Police Department were on foot in the area of Mark Twain Road and S. Main Street on an unrelated call, when they heard a single, distinct gunshot in the area. Further investigation lead officers to the 700 block of Mark […]
Shootings in Tennessee Leave Four Marines Dead According To DOD
Chattanooga, TN…Four Marines were killed and another service member was wounded in two separate shootings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, today, military officials confirmed. The shootings took place at a Network Operations Support Center, operated by the Navy, and at an armed forces recruiting center, officials said. Names of the deceased will be released after their families […]
Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through July 21st. The Derrick Special $5.99
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 Sierra Hills & Angels Food Markets Weekly Specials […]
Thomas David DeGregori, April 26, 1942 – July 1st, 2015
Angels Camp, CA…Thomas David DeGregori was born on April 26, 1942 and passed away on July 1st, 2015. He was born and raised in Los Banos, CA, graduate of Los Banos High School, Santa Clara University & Golden Gate University Masters of Taxation. Tom was a Husband, Father, Father-in-law, CPA, Army veteran, Little League Coach, […]
Shirt Tales On Main Street In Murphys Has New Arrivals For You!
Murphys, CA…These are our newest fashion arrivals at Shirt Tales on Main Street in Murphys. Shirt Tales is open 7 days a week from 10:30-5 or later! Sizes vary from S-2XL and we can order and ship any style of clothing to you!
From Mountains to Moons: Multiple Discoveries from NASA’s New Horizons Pluto Mission
Houston, TX…Icy mountains on Pluto and a new, crisp view of its largest moon, Charon, are among the several discoveries announced Wednesday by NASA’s New Horizons team, just one day after the spacecraft’s first ever Pluto flyby. “Pluto New Horizons is a true mission of exploration showing us why basic scientific research is so important,” […]
Marisolio Presents French Cooking Fantastique
Murphys, CA…Ooh la la! Marisolio is pleased to offer a class on French Cooking, taught by Fifi Aoun, a popular cooking instructor from Delta College. Fifi will take some of the mystique out French cuisine and make it more approachable for the home cook. Fifi grew up in Lebanon and attended cooking school there, later […]
Sign Up Now For Delta College Classes At The Calaveras High School Campus
San Andreas, CA…The 2015 Fall Semester At Delta College is starting soon. Several classes are even being held close to home at the Calaveras High Campus.
Blues band Julie and the Jukes to Mountain Ranch for Calaveras Arts Free Music in the Parks
Mountain Ranch, CA…Sacramento based blues band Julie and the Jukes play pure, classic blues at Calaveras Arts free Music in the Parks on Wednesday, July 22 in Mountain Ranch at the Community Park. Music begins at 6:30pm. Bring your low back chairs, picnic dinners, favorite beverage along with you to make a full, fun evening […]
Early Bird Cajun Ticket Prices EXTENDED – $65.00 for 5 hours Of Fun, Merriment, Food, & Zydeco
Sheep Ranch, CA…The summer is packed with lots of fun, music, festivals, specialty events and more. On Saturday, August 1, 5:00pm to 10:00pm, the Calaveras Arts Council turns the sleepy town of Sheep Ranch into a Louisiana bayou without the alligators and humidity. Their dinner dance fundraiser, the Cajun Fete, will once again dress up […]
President’s Call With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel After Iran Agreement
Washington, DC…The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the agreement among the P5+1, the European Union, and Iran on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s nuclear program. He noted that the JCPOA will verifiably prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while ensuring the peaceful […]
McClintock Co-Authors California Water Bill – HR 2898
Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock is a co-author of H.R. 2898 (Valadao), the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. The legislation was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee on July 9th, 2015. The bill next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks in the House Natural Resources Committee in […]
CalFire TV July 13, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. CalFire puts out these videos as a way to help keep you the community member informed on what is going on around you. CalFire TV
Bernie Sanders Rally in Portland, Maine
Burlington, VT…If you want to see what Bernie Mania is all about. The following hour should do it. A bit more about Candidate Sanders. Bernie Sanders is serving his second term in the U.S. Senate after winning re-election in 2012 with 71 percent of the vote. His previous 16 years in the House of Representatives […]
Donald Trump’s July 11 FreedomFest Speech
Las Vegas, NV….Donald Trump took his bombastic, populist and at times off putting style to FreedomFest in Las Vegas yesterday. While his larger-than-life ego and personality couldn’t be farther from typical polished and rehearsed political speech, it is undeniable that his message is resonating with many people in the early stages of the race for […]
“Market At The Square” Follows Successful Launch With Even More Vendors & Expanded Hours This Sunday!!
Copperopolis, CA….Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market started off so strong on Sunday that they will be adding even more vendors and expanding their hours on week two. The farmer’s market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through October 4. It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits […]
Commercial Structure Fire Chinese Camp California
Chinese Camp Ca. CalFire along with Tuolumne County Fire Resources are on scene of a Commercial Structure Fire with a Vegetation Threat at the Chinese Camp Lumber Mill in Chinese Camp Ca. Aerial Resources are also over head from the CalFire Air Base at Columbia Ca. Update: CalFire just dispatched a Second Alarm to this […]
Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Still Scenic After Washington Fire
Markleeville, CA…Last weekend we had to drop an offspring for summer camp and thought it would be a good time to take a quick drive over Ebbetts Pass and to see how the Markleeville area looked after the over 15,000 acre Washington fire. The Fire closed Hwy 4 and Hwy 89 for almost a week. […]
EPYSL Fall Season Registration Closes in 5 Days!
Murphys, CA…EPYSL’s fall recreational and competitive programs are the central programs of the League, introducing and expanding the game of soccer to at least 450 players each season and feeding the winter, spring and summer programs with avid players seeking to play year round. FAQ What does my child need to play soccer? Answer: Shin […]
Presidential Weekly Address: Making Our Communities Stronger through Fair Housing
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. It’s our job as citizens to make sure we keep pushing this country we love toward our most cherished ideals – that all of us are created equal, and all of us deserve an equal shot. This week, my Administration took new steps to bring us closer to that goal. Almost […]
Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Vishtén Tonight
Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Vishtén! “Vishtén plays a sort of French-Canadian Acadian Celtic style of both new and traditional folk music,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “I know that sounds a little odd, but when you hear their virtuoso […]
Boot Scootin’ BBQ on August 22 to Benefit Local Arts Programs
Sutter Creek, CA…The Boot Scootin’ BBQ will be a night of live perfectly-performed country western music by the unequaled Slade Rivers Band, line dancing, a full western-style dinner, a local wine and beer bar, and bocce ball. On Saturday, August 22, from 7 – 10 pm, herd your friends to the cool, protected outdoor area […]
Free Plane Rides Offered To Calaveras Youth
Angels Camp, CA…Calling all Young Eagles: volunteer Experimental Aircraft Association pilots provide flights and ground school for children ages 8 to 17 to foster an interest in aviation through the EAA national Young Eagles program. 8 a.m., Calaveras County Airport, on Carol Kennedy Road off Highway 49 between Angels Camp and San Andreas, there is […]
Calaveras County Real Estate Market Jumps Forward
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras home sales softened in April, but the housing market momentum picked up in May and continued to be solid through the month of Jun as the spring home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALAVERAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.C.A.R.) said today. Home sales […]
Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)
West Point, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2015 scholarship committee chose, for the first time ever, to award two scholarships. Timothy Hood and Kenneth Wright were virtually tied based on the committee’s […]
The Arc of Amador & Calaveras Fundraiser . . . Fiesta Viva el Arc on August 22
Jackson, CA…The Arc of Amador and Calaveras present a fabulous fundraising dinner-dance party on Saturday, August 22/ Fiesta Viva el Arc at St. Katharine Drexel’s in Jackson Featuring Thick Soup and The Arc Players The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is a nonprofit organization that has been providing support and services to adults with developmental […]
2015 San Andreas Community Clean Up Day This Saturday
San Andreas, CA…Join your neighbors at the San Andreas Cleanup Day! The Cleanup is co-sponsored by the San Andreas Recreation & Parks District, San Andreas Community Covenant Church, and the Calaveras Council of Governments. This Community Cleanup Day in San Andreas takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 7:00AM to 11:00AM. Volunteers will meet […]
Make Plans To Exhibit Or Attend The Arnold Classic Car Show
Arnold, CA…The 2015 Arnold Car Show is right around the corner. Event high lights Thunder Alley: On display 1/4 mile blown Drag boats and drag cars Custom 4X4’s . This years theme is Let the Good Times Roll. GREAT Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Food, Music & People…
FBI Director James Comey Regarding Dylann Roof Gun Purchase
Washington, DC…Director James Comey provided the following statement to reporters at FBI Headquarters on July 10, 2015: I believe the job of the FBI Director is to be as transparent as possible with the American people, because we work for them. As you know, I try hard to explain our work to them, and I […]