Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations…2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing […]

The 7 O’clock Hour Roadway & Conditions Update…Mud, Dirt & Rocks On Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Leads

The 7 O’clock Hour Roadway & Conditions Update…Mud, Dirt & Rocks On Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Leads

Murphys, CA…Another busy hour on our local roadways. Topping this hour is another mud, dirt and rocks incident on the Utica Grade on Hwy 4. Murphys Creek levels will remain high during this storm. Incident: 00303 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit […]

The High Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Will Continue

The High Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Will Continue

Murphys, CA…There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 CFS immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no immediate emergency, but […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ January 10th Through January 18th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ January 10th Through January 18th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys or want to take a cooking class, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

The Latest Forecast Update….Snow Level Starts To Drop Tonight

The Latest Forecast Update….Snow Level Starts To Drop Tonight

Arnold, CA…The latest from West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Today Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Windy. Not as cool. Highs 37 to 49 higher elevations…46 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph…except south 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph […]

Great & Lifesaving Work By Local Deputies According To Sheriff Rick DiBasilio

Great & Lifesaving Work By Local Deputies According To Sheriff Rick DiBasilio

Murphys, CA…This morning Sheriff DiBasilio shared the following..”Last night Calaveras sheriff’s patrol staff was dispatched to a medical aid on French Gulch Road in Murphys. The original report was a two year old unresponsive and not breathing, which caught the attention of everyone. Deputy Houston, Corporal Cechini and Angels PD responded and arrived within only […]

Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Afternoon

Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Afternoon

Valley Springs, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch through Wednesday afternoon. If you are in a low lying or flood prone area be ready… Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 340 AM PST SAT JAN 7 2017 …POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD FLOODING TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY… CAZ013>019-063-064-066>069-080200- /O.CON.KSTO.FA.A.0002.170108T0000Z-170112T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ […]

Hwy 4 Seniors Receive Holiday Gift

Hwy 4 Seniors Receive Holiday Gift

Murphys, CA…The Murphys Senior Center and Food Pantry received a $1,000 donation from the Calaveras County Foundation (CCF) this holiday season. The funds will be used to purchase meat/protein for Holiday Food bags for local seniors, increase senior food outreach and create a Nutrition Education Program. The Murphys Senior Center provides free classes, education and […]

The Latest Forecast, Advisories & Storm Warnings For West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

The Latest Forecast, Advisories & Storm Warnings For West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

Arnold, CA…Rest Of Tonight Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows 19 to 34 higher elevations…30 to 40 lower elevations. Little or no new snow accumulation lower elevations… Except new snow accumulation up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet after midnight. Prevailing southeast winds up to 15 mph. Gusts […]

Wines Of The World ~ The Romance Of Spanish Wines

Wines Of The World ~ The Romance Of Spanish Wines

Murphys, CA… Join Michael Stange of Metate Vineyards for a journey thru Spain as we sample sultry to robust Spanish wines and imported Spanish tapas that will lure you into the romance and seduction of the Spanish region and its colorful winemaking history! Tickets are $20 for Members and $25 for non-members. Tickets Sold at […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 10th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 10th

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 […]

Jeanne Jasper 1923-2017

Jeanne Jasper 1923-2017

Murphys, CA…Jeanne Jasper passed away peacefully at her home in San Andreas, Monday January 2nd, 2017. She was 93. Eugenia Mary Reed was born in Castella, California on December 20,1923. She spent her early childhood in Rail Road Flat until her mother married Howard Joses and they moved to Mountain Ranch. She graduated from Calaveras […]

Local Author Spotlight At The Murphys Library

Local Author Spotlight At The Murphys Library

Murphys, CA…Beginning January 2017, Murphys Library will feature a ‘Spotlight’ on their website (www.murphyslibrary.org) to highlight local authors – a different one each month. Be sure to check out these profiles and learn about the talented writers in our Tri-counties (Calaveras/Tuolumne/Amador.) Many titles by local authors can be found in our library collection, and span […]

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service is projecting a busy weather week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Snow showers. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations…26 to 34 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph… Except south 20 […]

Black Sheep Winery New Year Specials~ Celebrate With Raspberry Sparkling Wine

Black Sheep Winery New Year Specials~ Celebrate With Raspberry Sparkling Wine

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great January Specials. Celebratory New Year wine sale! Two Bottles of Raspberry Sparkling Wine for $28.00! Elegant, with a hint of raspberry. We urge you to celebrate everyday with this bubbly! Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador […]

Black Sheep Winery New Year Wine Sale

Black Sheep Winery New Year Wine Sale

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great January Specials. Six Bottles of Wine Sale Two Bottles of Each of the Following Wines; Rambunctious, Calaveras County Cabernet Sauvignon, and Amador County Zinfandel. BIG AND BOLD LIKE NOBODY ELSE CAN DO! Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our […]

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

Murphys, CA…The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will start another year of helping members get the most out of their Apple products when it holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. Due to iffy weather […]

Missing Since December 26th ~ Help Find Keesha!

Missing Since December 26th ~ Help Find Keesha!

Murphys, CA… Keesha is a Dogo Angentino Female Dog missing from Murphys in the neighborhood or street of Possum Trail since 12/26/16. She is mostly white, with a black nose and spot on her tail. 75 pounds. Contact Gretchen 209-605-3367 openflameaddict21@gmail.com Keesha was last seen wearing a 3″ light pink collar with a dog bone […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials December 28 – Jan 3

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials December 28 – Jan 3

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 […]

Three Quakes of 5.5 or Over & Over 30 Aftershocks Rattle Northern Nevada & California

Three Quakes of 5.5 or Over & Over 30 Aftershocks Rattle Northern Nevada & California

Hawthorne, NV…Starting after midnight it was a shaky and rattly night for many in Northern Nevada and California last night. When we initially reported on the first quake near Hawthorne registered at 5.8. A few minutes later they had dropped it to 5.7 followed by another 5.7 a few minutes later. This was followed an […]

A White Christmas On The Way With Up To Two Feet At Higher Elevations

A White Christmas On The Way With Up To Two Feet At Higher Elevations

Bear Valley, CA…The Western Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada Range is ready and waiting for another system that will roll through later this week. Some models have up to two feet of snow and definitely a White Christmas at higher elevations. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At higher elevations, a slight […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. It pays to shop local. Creative Cookware offers Calaveras and Tuolumne residents a 10% discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Discount is given when payment is made using cash or check with proof […]

A Gift From Murphys Motorcycle Company Makes Everyone Merry!

A Gift From Murphys Motorcycle Company Makes Everyone Merry!

Murphys, CA…Specializing in current, fashionable clothing with a vintage edge, The Murphys Motorcycle Company has become a top destination for customers since we opened our doors in 2006. Our Story What began as one mans vision to create something entirely unique in his old home town, the Murphys Motorcycle Company is now a flourishing full […]

Heavy Rain & Up To 15 Inches Of Snow At Higher Elevations

Heavy Rain & Up To 15 Inches Of Snow At Higher Elevations

Bear Valley, CA…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain likely in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow likely in the morning, then heavy rain and heavy snow in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 36 to 50 higher elevations…46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through December 27th! Shop Local For The Holidays!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through December 27th!  Shop Local For The Holidays!

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 […]