Nancy Shacklett 1920 – 2017

Nancy Shacklett  1920 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Nancy was born to Lloyd and Evelyn Garrison in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of ten, she and her family moved to Los Angeles where she grew up with her sister Barbara and brother Jack. She was a proud graduate of UCLA and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She originally […]

Frogs, Faith, and Reason ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D

Frogs, Faith, and Reason ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D

Angels Camp, CA…Summary: Bret Harte High School and its Board (BHUHSD) is being challenged by a student who objects to a school policy prohibiting the discussion of religious issues (e.g., “Creationism” and “intelligent design”) in natural science classes. The student and his attorney argue that this prohibition is an unconstitutional restriction of his right to […]

Calaveras County Rotary Clubs Team Up for Santa’s Express

Calaveras County Rotary Clubs Team Up for Santa’s Express

Murphys, CA…The​ 4​ Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County joined together​ this weekend​ to deliver Christmas Dinners to​ ​​those in need who live in Calaveras County. The​se​ Rotary ​Clubs ​raise​d​​ over​ $6,000 to assist the Resource Connection in their​ ​ ​”​Santa’s Express​”​ Christmas Dinner event​, with the Rotary Clubs​ driving and delivering food all throughout Calaveras […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 17th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 17th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-17-2017 Daily_Log_12-17-2017 Daily_Log_12-16-2017 Daily_Log_12-15-2017 Daily_Log_12-14-2017 Daily_Log_12-13-2017 Daily_Log_12-12-2017 Daily_Log_12-11-2017 Daily_Log_12-10-2017 Daily_Log_12-09-2017 Daily_Log_12-08-2017 Daily_Log_12-07-2017 Daily_Log_12-06-2017

Mind Matters Has Had Another Great Year in 2017

Mind Matters Has Had Another Great Year in 2017

Murphys, CA…December – gifts, parties, school vacations, religious celebrations, hustle and bustle. But, December is also the end of the year, a time to reflect on what has happened in 2017. Mind Matters has had a good year, serving between 250-300 clients. Our Board of Directors remains stable, skilled, and dedicated. Our staff remains professional […]

A Blustery Day For Our Area…Slight Chances of Precipitation Ahead

A Blustery Day For Our Area…Slight Chances of Precipitation Ahead

Arnold, CA…It is a blustery day along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Breezy, cooler. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations…44 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph […]

Executive Summary of Proposed Mark Twain Health Care District & Dignity Health

Executive Summary of Proposed Mark Twain Health Care District & Dignity Health

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District (District) and Dignity Health propose to restructure the relationship by which Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) leases its hospital facilities from the District and by which MTMC is governed. The restructuring would establish a new long-term lease between MTMC and the District to: • Maintain the continuity of […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Christmas Specials Through December 26th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Christmas Specials Through December 26th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Murphys, CA…Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. A traditional candlelight service with lessons and carols, children’s time, a message, and Holy Communion, open to all. Come early for a piece of Jesus’ birthday cake. O come, let us adore him — Christ the Lord!

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through December 20, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through December 20, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Muprhys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Bret Harte FFA Works Hard to Achieve Their Goals ~ By Ashlynn Madeaux

Bret Harte FFA Works Hard to Achieve Their Goals ~ By Ashlynn Madeaux

Angels Camp, CA…On December sixth the Bret Harte FFA Chapter held their fourth meeting of the year. At 6 p.m. Greenhand president Bianca Rael introduced the Greenhand Officer team: 1st Vice President Haylee Maddeaux, 2nd Vice President Madison Gaynor, Secretary Hailee Gunter, Treasurer Lance Judson, Reporter Kaitlin Kirkman and Sentinel Isabel Barboza to the chapter […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through December 12th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through December 12th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Murphys, CA..The new, beautiful & elegant tasting room for Broll Mountain Vineyards in now open in the heart of Murphys’ tasting room row. Stop by and visit their new showcase for their wines. Broll Mountain Vineyards was born from a dream of producing the best wine in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Betty and Bill Broll […]

Christine Rapunzale Spies Passed Away at 66

Christine Rapunzale Spies Passed Away at 66

Murphys, CA…Christine Rapunzale Spies, a 30+ year resident of Murphys, CA., passed away on September 11, 2017, at age 66. Rapunzale loved all animals. She left behind her beloved 9 year-old Standard Poodle, Rambo. My precious sister will be greatly missed. She is with the Lord Jesus now… Due to heavy opioid use from pain […]

Get Your Home Organized for the Holidays With Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

Get Your Home Organized for the Holidays With Laurie’s Home Organizing  209.728.4700

Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Say Happy Holidays with These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Say Happy Holidays with These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate the winter holidays. Chestnuts will be roasting, carolers will […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through December 5th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through December 5th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Celebration of Life for Sarah & Ariana Will Be on December 9th at 1pm.

Celebration of Life for Sarah & Ariana Will Be on December 9th at 1pm.

Angels Camp, CA…Celebration of Life for Sarah and Ariana to be held at Utica Park in Angels Camp on December the 9th at 1:00 PM. Sarah Rohde was described by loved ones as intelligent, funny, a dreamer with a sunny disposition and could make light and joy out of any situation, but most importantly Sarah […]

Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp

Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]

What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2018? ~ From Brian Tewksbury

What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2018?  ~ From Brian Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium in 2018 will remain $134 (or higher, depending on your income). In 2017, most Medicare beneficiaries who received Social Security benefits paid a lower monthly premium ($109, on average). However, this is likely to change in 2018. […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – November 27, 2017 through December 4, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – November 27, 2017 through December 4, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy the weekend activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! November 28, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Mineral and music by Laquitta Andrews from 4-8pm. Call […]