Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb

Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb

Arnold, CA…The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E’s earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows…Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages […]

Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Arnold, CA…Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Widespread snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 36 higher elevations…35 to 41 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 8 inches. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to […]

Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon

Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon

Arnold, CA…PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 […]

To A Successful New Year! ~ A Mind Matters Blog

To A Successful New Year! ~ A Mind Matters Blog

Murphys, CA…January, the beginning of a new year, seems like a great time to think about success. What does success mean to you? What successes have you had in the past? What goals/successes lie ahead for you? We, at Mind Matters, find success when our clients find success. I’d like to share two examples of […]

The Murphys Historic Hotel Presents, “The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”

The Murphys Historic Hotel Presents, “The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”

Murphys, CA…LOOK! It’s a Chili Cookoff! Super Bowl Sunday! At Murphys Historic Hotel! Procedes benefit Hospice of Amador and Calaveras and The Resource Connection Food Bank. The Resource Connection’s Food Bank offers opportunities for eligible Calaveras County families and individuals to receive nutritious food at the main San Andreas site and at mobile pantries and […]

Karaoke At Murphys Hotel

Karaoke At Murphys Hotel

Murphys, CA…Join us every Thursday starting at 9pm, for Karaoke in the charming, historic saloon at the Historic Murphys Hotel. Murphys Historic Hotel 457 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 (Thursday) 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm

The Storm Door Reopens & Another System Arrives Tomorrow

The Storm Door Reopens & Another System Arrives Tomorrow

Arnold, CA…The storm door reopens and anther system moves into our area tomorrow along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 39 to 49 higher elevations…47 to 55 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. […]

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 […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 17th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 17th

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 […]

Meet The Calaveras County Business Outreach Specialist

Meet The Calaveras County Business Outreach Specialist

Murphys, CA…Meet the Calaveras County Economic Developer and Outreach Specialist, Michelle Stephens, at our next general membership meeting on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at 8:30am at the Murphys Historic Hotel. The following is a short blurb about the services Michelle will be offering in Calaveras County and how to schedule an appointment with her. As […]

Love On The Vine At Ironstone Vineyards

Love On The Vine At Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys,CA…Love is in the Air at Ironstone Vineyards. Bring your appetite and dancing shoes to Love on the Vine, Saturday, February 11th, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Enjoy a romantic dinner featuring a selection of Ironstone Vineyards wines, and dance music courtesy of Kool Shifters. Cost is $75 per person ($65 for Wine Club […]

We’re Rolling Out The Red Carpet For You!

We’re Rolling Out The Red Carpet For You!

Murphys, CA…Please join us at Ironstone Vineyards for our Annual Dinner on January 27, 2017. We are excited to announce this year’s theme will be Hollywood Red Carpet. The event will start at 5:30pm with networking, appetizers and a no host bar followed by dinner and our evening program. For more information, please contact the […]

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 […]