Bigelow Bill Bolsters Utica Water & Power’s Future

Bigelow Bill Bolsters Utica Water & Power’s Future

Angels Camp, CA…This week, legislation by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow that will help a local utility continue providing affordable water and power to Calaveras County was signed into law by Governor Brown. The legislation allows Utica Water and Power Authority to utilize California’s renewable feed-in tariff, which ensures a reliable funding source for its hydroelectric operations. […]

Aoife O’Donovan Comes To The Black Bart Playhouse

Aoife O’Donovan Comes To The Black Bart Playhouse

Murphys, CA…Join us on Friday November, 11th at the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys to experience the musical talents of Aoife O’Donovan. Critically lauded Aoife O’Donovan, who “has one of those beautiful, breathy, so-intimate-it’s-almost-anonymous voices,” (Washington Post) and who “recalls the Americana delicacy of Alison Krauss but with a far spookier and more fanciful feel,” […]

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing For Zoning Amendment For Ron & Nedra O’Steen

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing For Zoning Amendment For Ron & Nedra O’Steen

Murphys, CA…Planning Commission notice of public hearing Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd.,San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-103 ZONING AMENDMENT FOR RON & NEDRA O’STEEN: The applicants are requesting approval of a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning of a 40.3 acre parcel from REC (Recreation) to A1 (General Agriculture). The property has […]

Yvonne Warner Honored As October 2016 Mentor Of The Month

Yvonne Warner Honored As October 2016 Mentor Of The Month

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is delighted to honor long-time Angels Camp resident, Yvonne Warner as its October 2016 Mentor of the Month. Yvonne has been matched with her nine-year-old mentee, Evelyn, for over a year and a half. “Yvonne is the perfect mentor for Evelyn,” said Colleen Nunn, coordinator of mentoring programs for […]

Black Sheep Winery’s Six Bottles Of Wine October Special

Black Sheep Winery’s Six Bottles Of Wine October Special

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great October Specials. Six Bottles of Wine Sale Two Bottles of Each of the Following Wines;True Frogs Lilly Pad Red, 2011 Rambunctious, and 2011 Calaveras Zinfandel. No Substitutions & No Other Discounts Apply 221 Main Street Open Daily 11:-00—5:00 PM 209-728-2157 Wine@BlackSheepWinery.com WWW.BlackSheepWinery.com BIG AND BOLD LIKE NOBODY ELSE CAN […]

Sierra Repertory Theatre Presents “A Christmas Story”

Sierra Repertory Theatre Presents “A Christmas Story”

Sonora, CA…Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that treats autism and other related learning disorders, is taking over the East Sonora Theatre on Thursday, November 10, for a special preview performance of the Sierra Repertory Theatre production of A Christmas Story. All proceeds will go to help the clinic provide services to families throughout […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through October 4th! Ask our Meat Department about our ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through October 4th!  Ask our Meat Department about our  ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through August 9th. 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. ” – […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – September 26 through October 4, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – September 26 through October 4, 2016

Murphys, CA…Planning to attend one of our upcoming concerts or events? Contact Murphys Taxi Service, to arrange for a ride both ways! Call (209) 795-7777 for all the details. Planning to spend a Saturday in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys with stops in between. Thursdays […]

Fall/Winter 2016 Event Calendar At Hovey Tasting Room

Fall/Winter 2016 Event Calendar At Hovey Tasting Room

Murphys, CA…Hovey Artist’s Series presents: The photography of Bob Hovey, Chuck’s brother. Bob was an avid traveler and photographer whose work was featured in the Tasting Room when it opened in 2012. In honor of Bob’s birthday, Chuck is featuring his art through September 30th. Please come by and check them out. Taco Tuesday through […]

Calaveras Artist To Appear At Milliaire Winery’s ‘Locals’ Night’

Calaveras Artist To Appear At Milliaire Winery’s ‘Locals’ Night’

Murphys, CA… Join us for an artist’s reception for inspiring local artist Dave Christian this Wednesday during our Locals’ Night! In addition to beautiful framed and unframed prints, Dave will also be showing unique 30×40 prints on canvas! Don’t miss this chance to meet and celebrate Dave Christian while sipping on our selection of half […]

Kathryn Elizabeth Ferrell 1928-2016

Murphys, CA…Kathryn Elizabeth Ferrell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on 9/18/2016. During her short stay in the hospital, her family gathered around her to pray, sing her favorite songs, and share beautiful memories as she let go of her beloved husband’s hand and placed it in the hand of […]

The 20th Annual Ironstone Concours Is Tomorrow!! Don’t Miss One Of The Best Shows In The Country!

The 20th Annual Ironstone Concours Is Tomorrow!!  Don’t Miss One Of The Best Shows In The Country!

Murphys, CA…The Ironstone Concours features over 300 Classic & Vintage Cars from the early 1900s through the 1940s, 50s & 60s Cruisers & Muscle Cars, as well as Vintage Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles. All on full display and the Ironstone Amphitheatre on the grounds to the Ironstone Winery in Murphys, CA. Come on out to […]

Public Hearing For Proposed Water Rate Increase

Public Hearing For Proposed Water Rate Increase

Murphys, CA…The purpse of this meeting is to discuss revisions of the current monthly water rates pertaining to the Utica Water and Power Authority. Currently the rate is 1.00 per month which was established on July 2nd, 1994 and is insufficient to cover the District’s increasing cost to purchase water from UWPA. The 2016 Water […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 27th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 27th

Murphys & Angels Camp, 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 Find the Best Selection of Organic Produce at […]

Calaveras Has Talent Grand Finale!

Calaveras Has Talent Grand Finale!

Angels Camp, CA…Join us at Bret Harte High School on Saturday, September 24th for the 2016 Calaveras Has Talent Grand Finale. Come cheer on this year’s Calaveras Has Talent FINALISTS!!! Youth: Takaki Clark Tomaoki Clark Hannah Casillas Briar Gibson Hunter Reusche Teagan Serpa Dylan Manivong Adult: Romy Evans Tari Takara & Grace Baker Ronald Brown […]

Ongoing Nominations For Calaveras County Senior Of The Year

Ongoing Nominations For Calaveras County Senior Of The Year

Calaveras County, CA…The Commission on Aging is accepting applications to honor those that provide valuable volunteer services in Calaveras County. Eligibility Requirements  Resident of Calaveras County  60 years of age or better  An active volunteer in Calaveras County in any capacity  Not a previous Senior of the Year winner Nomination Information […]

Dirty Cello Is Back To Rock Moaning Cavern, Saturday, Oct. 1st

Dirty Cello Is Back To Rock Moaning Cavern, Saturday, Oct. 1st

Vallecito, CA…On Saturday, October 1st, Dirty Cello will play their traditional music that is anything but traditional cello music in Moaning Cavern! Dirty Cello’s funky beats combines all types of music; from bluegrass to blues and even the occasional rock covers! Their unexpected musical style will come to life in Moaning Cavern’s spectacular cave environment […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 20th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 20th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We Would Like To Thank Signal Service For Sponsoring Our Law Enforcement Category daily_log_09-19-2016 daily_log_09-20-2016

Bunco Tournament Saturday, October 15th

Bunco Tournament Saturday, October 15th

Murphys, CA…The Soroptimist International of Calaveras County has arranged a Bunco Tournament at the Murphys Diggins Club House on Saturday, October 15th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Founded […]

Domestic Violence Shelter Funding And Disaster Tax Relief Extensions Help Victims

Domestic Violence Shelter Funding And Disaster Tax Relief Extensions Help Victims

Sacramento, CA… The Governor signed two bills strongly supported by the Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Fiona Ma, CPA, to help victims of domestic violence and businesses devastated by natural disasters. AB 1399 (Baker) will create a checkoff box on California personal income tax return forms which will allow Californian’s to donate […]

Vallecito Union School District Agenda For September 21st

Vallecito Union School District Agenda For September 21st

Arnold,CA…The Vallecito Union School District will be back in action with a regular meeting held by the Vallecito Board of Trustees at the Hazel Fischer School Library on September 21st, 2016. The open public meeting is to convene at 4:00 p.m. Top items on the agenda are the School Climate Report Card, CSBA Annual Education […]

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Ray Riedel 1923 – 2016

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Ray Riedel 1923 – 2016

Murphys, CA…Libby was born on August 13, 1923 to Charles and Mary E. Ray of Frederick, Maryland. She departed us on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2016 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA at the age of 93. Libby met Gerhardt “Gary” Riedel at the Lutheran Center in Baltimore at a church dance […]