“The conformist is not born. He is made. I believe the brainwashing process begins in the schools and colleges.” ~ Jean Paul Getty Sr. December 15, 1892 – June 6, 1976 “There is, however, hope for any person who wants to remain an individual. He can assert himself and refuse to conform. He’ll be on […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! High pressure ridging continues to force its hand over the West Coast today as clear skies and daytime temps will make for a great day of riding out on the hill. 34F is the projected high for today and winds will be lite out of the ENE from 5-10mph. As […]
Angels Camp, CA…A BIG pantry restock happened over the last 2 nights. Bloody Mary lovers: your faves are here! Plus, pepper jellies, holiday jams, including a new Hot Pepper Peach Jam and Fig Pomegranate and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties to add some flavor to your holiday spreads. Also: NEW popcorn dust (oh yeah, Mushroom Popcorn has […]
San Andreas, CA…Tuesday was an end of a era as Merita Callaway retired from the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors as one of the longest serving County Supervisors in California. Not only was she given the gavel to run her last meeting you could tell the other supervisors knew the significance of the day. In […]
Angels Camp, CA…It’s the last AC After Hours of 2022! Get your Christmas shopping done on December 15th as many of your favorite downtown business stay open late for some sales, raffles and treats. Grab a yummy dinner at our wonderful downtown restaurants, including a special menu at the Pickled Porch Cafe. Don’t forget there […]
Copperopolis, CA…Calaveras County Public Works has reopened Salt Spring Valley Road to all traffic. Please contact Calaveras County Public Works utilizing our online service request system at My Calaveras or call (209) 754-6401 to report any road related issues.
Angels Camp, CA…Lawrence (Larry /Zeke) Ralph Ziehlke of Angels Camp passed away on December 11, 2022 at the age of 85. Larry was born on October 23, 1937 in Los Angeles CA to parents Joseph A and Barbara Ziehlke. His family moved to the Sonora area in 1938 where his grandfather and grandmother Joseph L […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Angels Camp & Valley Springs, CA…Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 80% Off! Everything must be sold! Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm, Nov 1st to Dec 31st! This event repeats weekly every Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday until 12/31/2022
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Angels Camp, CA…Utica and the City of Angels Camp are inviting the community to join us at Bret Harte Theater at 6 p.m. Monday Jan. 9 for the premiere of “Water: Our Gold”. This video tells the fascinating, 170-year story of the Utica Water and Power Authority dating back to the Gold Rush in 1852. […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy is happy to announce that 29 successful students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 will be awarded their certificates on December 15, 2022 in the Oak Pavilion at 6pm. Certificates are awarded upon students’ successful completion […]
Washington, DC…With three simple words — “We the People” — the United States Constitution set in motion the most extraordinary experiment in self-governance that the world has ever known. The Bill of Rights made this possible, ensuring ratification by every State then in our new Nation. On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the fundamental […]
Sacramento, CA…California today approved a plan for nearly $3 billion in funding for 90,000 new electric vehicle chargers in the state, accelerating the state’s transition to clean transportation. The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved a record $2.9 billion clean transportation investment plan – a 30x increase in funding from 2019 levels. The funding will […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal closures of some National Forest System roads and trails that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 212.51 begin on December 15 and will remain in effect through April 14, 2023. The free Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map, or MVUM, indicates which National Forest […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Festive Array of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary Dances, Including Beloved Traditional Nutcracker Pieces December 15-17th”. Dancers from Studio 4 School of Dance will showcase their dance talent and various dance styles at the Holiday Showcase 2022. This year’s production dance styles will include jazz, contemporary, hip hop and ballet. Studio 4 […]
San Andreas, CA…A Christmas Story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. You won’t want to miss the family’s temperamental exploding furnace, Scut Farkas, […]
Washington, DC…Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing tremendous human […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
“I am not a very timid type. It’s very important to some people, but not to me. I have a simple philosophy: worry about those things you can fix. It you can’t fix it, don’t worry about it; accept it and do the best you can.” ~ James Harold Doolittle December 14, 1896 – September […]
Angels Camp, CA…Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Propane Truck, Power Lines Down & Truck Leaking Fuel Near Union Hill Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Incident: 00100 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Union Hill Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: AT I/S Lat/Lon: 38.015341 -120.396305 Detail Information 10:12 AM 6 [14] 1039 CT 10:11 AM 5 [12] PGE ETA […]
Bear Valley, CA…Free Lift Ticket Friday 12.16.22. No reserving or pre-booking necessary. Arrive at the resort & our team will pass out the tickets. *Free lift ticket required to access the slopes. (Lessons, Rentals, Etc. not included) It’s a bonus day in our 22/23 Winter Season Schedule for everybody! Hey Good People! A beautiful sunny […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Holiday Ad Dec 14 ~ Dec 27! Our Christmas Holiday Specials! Hundreds of Holiday Specials from Our Family to Yours!