A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

Murphys, Ca…The Calaveras Wine Alliance in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine event on Wednesday, May 17th to kick off the Calaveras County Fair and debut the newly improved wine pavilion located at the County Fairgrounds. The new event will highlight the winners of Calaveras Countys’ […]

Make Plans For Ironstone’s Big Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt On April 16th

Make Plans For Ironstone’s Big Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt On April 16th

Murphys, CA…The big Ironstone Vineyards Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday April 16th. Join Ironstone & The Murphy-Angels Lions Club for a Free Easter Egg Hunt. Brunch will be served at 10am & 1pm and reservations are required. Call 209.728.1251 and make plans for a great Easter. Ironstone Vineyards is a premier destination […]

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 […]

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. […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ March 29th Through April 7th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ March 29th Through April 7th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and now Arnold! Marisolio Cooking Classes – Join the folks at Marisolio on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month to learn new recipes and techniques featuring their olive oil and vinegar products. Classes […]

19th Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic

19th Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic

Murphys, CA…Bring the whole family and enjoy the day at the 19th Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Murphys Historical Community Park on Saturday, May 13th. No Entry Fee or applications required. Free Food/Drinks for participants. Bring your own fishing equipment or use our equipment! 8:00am ‘til 1:00pm – 1st through 8th Grade Murphys Historical Community […]

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 […]

Brice Station Vineyards Announces Their 2017 Summer Hill Top Concert Series at Brice Station!

Brice Station Vineyards Announces Their 2017 Summer Hill Top Concert Series at Brice Station!

Murphys, CA…We are excited to announce our 2017 Summer Hill Top Concert Series at Brice Station! Join us starting May 27th for some amazing acts from all over – come see nationally touring bands such as Poor Man’s Whiskey and Patrice Pike Band, or your favorite locals like Chains Required and Grover Anderson. You can […]

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

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 […]

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 […]

A Glimpse of All There is to Appreciate and Discover Right Here

A Glimpse of All There is to Appreciate and Discover Right Here

Murphys, CA…California’s Gold Country has both deep history (thanks to the prospectors) and impressive natural features, like Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Moaning Cavern, the biggest cavern in the Golden State. But it also has a thriving wine scene. Explore the wineries that give this part of the Golden State its own flavor—especially in […]

Tennis Players Encouraged To Enter MACTA’s Round Robin Tennis Tournament

Tennis Players Encouraged To Enter MACTA’s Round Robin Tennis Tournament

Murphys, CA…Tennis players from throughout the Motherlode are invited to sign up for the Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) men’s and women’s round robin tournament to be held Saturday, April 8 at Bret Harte High School, in Angels Camp, and MACTA’s Wintercreek Facility located behind the historic schoolhouse on Jones St. in Murphys. Because […]

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 […]

Anderson Valley Pint Night At Alchemy

Anderson Valley Pint Night At Alchemy

Murphys, CA…Join us on Thursday, March 23, as we feature some new and exceptional draft beer from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. Featured on tap will be a sour called Featherleggy, a bourbon barrel aged stout called Huge Arker, and an IPA called Eetah. The brewery rep will be here, and your first one of the […]