Cave Wall Licking At All Time High by Heather Ginn

Cave Wall Licking At All Time High by Heather Ginn

Mountain Ranch, CA…Walking into the visitor’s center at California Cavern, State Historic Landmark, you are greeted by a prehistoric cave bear skeleton, minerals of many shapes and sizes, friendly employees and a sign that reads, ” Do not lick the walls”. “We don’t like cave wall licking.” said Derek Pierce, manager of California Cavern, located […]

Get A Jump Start On Frog Fun At The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

Get A Jump Start On Frog Fun At The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

Angels Camp, CA…The Jump Start Program lets people leap into action with an official frog jumping team. Friends, family, coworkers and organizations can compete with other official teams at the 2017 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee on May 18 to 21 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. Jump Start began in 2014, and several […]

Public Notice For: Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearings

Public Notice For: Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearings

Angels Camp, CA…Are current public transit services meeting your needs? The Calaveras Council of Governments is fielding comments regarding unmet transit needs in Calaveras County! We invite you to attend a public hearing to provide your input and learn more about public transportation in Calaveras County. Tuesday, April 04, 2017@ 6:00 PM (Hearing) Angels Fire […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 29th

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 29th

Angels Camp,CA…Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences.  You’ll discover 18 holes of championship […]

The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras Is April 22nd At Ironstone & Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art

The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras Is April 22nd At Ironstone & Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art

Calaveras County, CA…More than 40 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, restaurateurs and plein air artists will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the Tenth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22nd. The event features wine tasting, gourmet samplings, live music by the Bob Eisenmann Jazz […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 4th! When Only The Best Deli Meats Will Do!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 4th!  When Only The Best Deli Meats Will Do!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…When only the best deli sandwich, and the best deli meats will do. Columbus is committed to crafting great-tasting salami and deli meats for almost 100 years. Using only premium cuts of pork and beef, and whole chicken and turkey breasts in our products-never the “chopped and formed” meat others use. […]

John Muir To Tell Tales In Angels Camp

John Muir To Tell Tales In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…As part of ongoing education about our region’s natural environment, the Foothill Conservancy will host critically acclaimed actor Lee Stetson portraying renowned Yosemite naturalist John Muir on Sunday, April 30 in Angels Camp. The performance will be in the Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte High School, 323 S. Main […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For March 27th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For March 27th

Sonora, CA…Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs for March 27th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, March 27, 2017 00:38 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 1703270002 Occurred on Belleview Creek Rd, Sonora. Rp’s alarm is going off. The alarm only goes off when the door is tripped. Rp’s husband has a firearm and is checking the […]

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Will Once Again Hold Calaveras Idol During The 2017 Fair

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Will Once Again Hold Calaveras Idol During The 2017 Fair

Angels Camp, CA…Singers from across the county are encouraged to come and share their talent. Those interested in competing need to turn in their waiver and $15 entry fee by April 28, 2017. Minors under the age of 18 must have a parent’s signature. Only the first 10 forms will be accepted. The competition will […]

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]

Week Four Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Week Four Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Angels Camp, CA…Letter written to the Editor in the summer of 1985: I would like to comment on President Bush’s latest proposals for escalating the so called “War on Drugs”. One must assume this effort has been very successful to justify such an escalation! As noted in earlier articles, the effort is not a war […]

Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio On Marijuana & Calaveras Public Safety

Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio On Marijuana & Calaveras Public Safety

San Andreas, CA…I have been repeatedly asked about Marijuana and the safety of Calaveras citizens. Last year the voters of California chose to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and to allow the small scale cultivation of marijuana. In addition, marijuana cultivation has now become a land use issue based upon decisions by the […]

Sammy R. Marshal 1939-2017

Sammy R. Marshal 1939-2017

Angels Camp, CA…Sammy R. Marshall passed away on March 21, 2017 at the age of 78, @ Sonora Regional Medical Center. He was a life long resident of Angels Camp and was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Fay Marshall on January 11, 2017. Sammy is survived by his son Donnie Marshall […]

Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser To Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night!!!

Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser To Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night!!!

Murphys, CA…LADIES NIGHT OUT BINGO FUNDRAISER. March 25th at the Masonic Hall in Murphys. 5:30 to 9:00 pm – Seating is limited! $25.00 – Dinner and Bingo. Bingo packet=6 games per sheet x 10 games = 60 games total. All proceeds to benefit – Bret Harte High School Grad Night 2017. Doors open at 5:30 […]

“Cinema & the Angels 6 Theatre,” A Lecture By Jeff Olson

“Cinema & the Angels 6 Theatre,” A Lecture By Jeff Olson

Angels Camp, CA…The Mother Lode Theatre celebrated its grand opening on February 9, 1924 with a miniature review accompanied by a five-piece orchestra. The Theatre was remodeled in 1927 to accommodate “talkies” or moving pictures. It was again remodeled in 1935 and the name eventually was changed to Angels Theatre as it remains today. Come […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received a generous $5000 donation from Save Mart Supermarkets. Funds benefit the Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. For the 6th year, Save Mart continues to support this scholarship fund and CCF applauds their on-going support. (left to right) Angels Camp Store Manager, John Romine, Assistant Store […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 15th

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 15th

Angels Camp,CA…Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences.  You’ll discover 18 holes of championship […]

Task Force Making Great Use Of Trees

Task Force Making Great Use Of Trees

Angels Camp, CA…The bark beetle has ravished our forests, wild lands and private ranches. Beloved trees have been killed by the pesky critter. However the Mortality Tree Task Force is milling these trees. The lumber is being donated to organizations like the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. We are grateful to Cal Fire and the Task Force […]

More “Springlike” Weather Ahead For Weekend. Head To The Hills For Great Snow Conditions!

More “Springlike” Weather Ahead For Weekend.  Head To The Hills For Great Snow Conditions!

Arnold, CA…A Pacific frontal system is forecast to move through northern California late tonight and Friday. This moderately cool system will bring snowfall down to the Sierra passes and will likely impact travel Friday through Saturday morning. In addition to the snowfall, gusty winds are likely at times especially on Friday. If planning travel through […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through March 28th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through March 28th

Angels Camp & Murphys, 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 Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]

Live Fire Training West Of Angels Camp Slated To Start March 28th

Live Fire Training West Of Angels Camp Slated To Start March 28th

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting live fire training on the Whittle Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, west of Angels Camp, along the east side of Fowler Peak Lookout. This training is designed to instruct and certify CAL FIRE employees in the proper use of a helitorch. […]

Celebrate Spring at The Clothes Mine!

Celebrate Spring at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Celebrate Spring with beautiful shades of coral at The Clothes Mine! Soft tunics, pretty sweaters and great basic layering pieces pair well with all of the new pants and capris we’ve received. We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, […]

Major Injury, Felony DUI, Head On Collision On Murphys Grade Road Last Night

Major Injury, Felony DUI, Head On Collision On Murphys Grade Road Last Night

Murphys, CA…A 57 year old Murphys woman sustained minor injuries and was arrested as a suspect in a felony DUI crash that injured Bret Harte Assistant Principal Heath Lane last night on Murphys Grade Road. De Lima was traveling westbound on Murphys Grade Road, east of Fairview Park, at an unknown speed. Lane was traveling […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials March 15 – 21 “Irish Day Specials”

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials March 15 – 21 “Irish Day Specials”

Angels Camp & Murphys, 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 Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]

Bullfrogs Swim Past Lions To Open League Swim Season

Bullfrogs Swim Past Lions To Open League Swim Season

Angels Camp, CA…On Friday the Bret Harte Aquatic Center was filled as Bret Harte opened the season hosting Linden. The Lady Bullfrogs swam past Linden 10-60. The Bull Bullfrogs paddled by the Lions 109-47. Some of the kids turned in some great times and already swam under the marks needed to qualify for sections. Full […]