Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council, Presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council,  Presents the West Coast Premier of  “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Murphys, CA…In celebration of the National Park Centennial, Backcountry Pictures presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, and documentarian, David Vassar. “A Walk in the Park” will be presented in Vassar’s adopted home of Calaveras County on the evening of Friday, […]

Robert Lowell Mast December 6, 1990 – May 13, 2016

Robert Lowell Mast December 6, 1990 – May 13, 2016

Murphys, CA…Robert Lowell Mast, 25, passed on Friday, May 13, 2016 drowning in the Stanislaus River on a camping trip. Born and raised in Calaveras, Robbie loved exploring the outdoors. He was an outstanding student often chosen for leadership roles. He was fearless in all pursuits: a creative visual artist, instinctive performer, inspired designer, and […]

Cal.net Announces Merger With Hstar Technology Group

Cal.net Announces Merger With Hstar Technology Group

Shingle Springs, CA…Cal.net, Inc, an Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) based in Shingle Springs, CA, today announces that it has merged with Hstar Technology Group, Inc., an ISP based in Angels Camp, CA. By adding about 300 square miles of service area in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, this merger expands the Cal.net geographic coverage territory to […]

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Solas

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Solas

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the second concert of our 2016 Twisted Folk Concert Series – with Solas. Anchored by founding members Seamus Egan (flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistles, guitars, bodhran) and Winifred Horan (violins, vocals), who form the backbone of the uniquely definable Solas sound, long time members Eamon McElholm (guitars, […]

Murphys Suites Is Hiring

Murphys Suites Is Hiring

Murphys, CA…Murphys Suites is hiring weekend housekeepers that are organized able to follow direction and pay attention to detail. Hours vary due to occupancy. Job duties include, but are not limited to washing/drying/folding linens, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and any other duties as needed. Must be physically able to climb stairs […]

Muphys 9 Golf Course, Great Golf, Great Setting & Great Value! Rounds Starting At $11 Per Round

Muphys 9 Golf Course, Great Golf, Great Setting & Great Value!  Rounds Starting At $11 Per Round

Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy the Murphys 9 Golf Course in Forest Meadows. When you come play the Murphys 9 Golf Course, you will enjoy some of the best golf and the best golf value in the area. This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course offers golfers of all abilities a day they will not soon forget, […]

What’s Happening in Murphys Through May 19, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys Through May 19, 2016

Murphys, CA…Art on Main will featuring the work of Martha Wallace during the month of May along with the works of guest artist, Juliana Tillman, new artist member, Pat Jennings, and glass artists, Chaos Glassworks. The gallery gets its’ periodic art change-out with all new work on display after May 3rd, 2016. Tuesdays in Murphys […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 17

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 17

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 Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra […]

Free Fair Shuttle Now Serving Murphys and Arnold! Calaveras Transit Will Take You To The Jumping Frog Jubilee.

Free Fair Shuttle Now Serving Murphys and Arnold! Calaveras Transit Will Take You To The Jumping Frog Jubilee.

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…New service this year: Calaveras Transit will take residents of Murphys and Arnold to the fair for FREE on Saturday, May 21! The bus will stop at the Arnold Library on Blagen Road, at Big Trees Market, and at Murphys Suites. Fair goers from Valley Springs also have a free shuttle available […]

Raymonda Lee Thompson 1942 – 2016

Raymonda Lee Thompson 1942 – 2016

Murphys, CA…Raymonda (Raye) Lee Thompson, born July 6, 1942 in Santa Monica, California, passed away in her home in Murphys, California on May 5, 2016; she was 73 years old. Heaven is now her home. Raye graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1960 and met her husband, Larry, while attending San Jose State University. […]

Murphys Grand Dames Are League Champions

Murphys Grand Dames Are League Champions

Murphys, CA..With a season ending win on its home courts, the Murphys team became this year’s champions of the Grand Dames Ladies Tennis League. The league, composed of Ripon, Modesto, Turlock and Murphys has home and away doubles matches throughout the year divided into fall and spring seasons. On game day, four players from the […]

Full Employment: Are We There Yet? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Full Employment: Are We There Yet? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc. Brian feels his life experiences prepare him well […]

CCF Grant Will Help Make Murphys Community Park Children Safe

CCF Grant Will Help Make Murphys Community Park Children Safe

Murphys, CA…A $15,000 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation will make it possible for the heavily used children’s area of the Murphys Community Park to be repaired, made safe, and brought up to state standards. “Unknown people have vandalized the area and virtually destroyed the slides and climbing apparatus making them unsafe,” says Sue Friedman, […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

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 Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra […]

Bret Harte High School Cybullfrogs Club Receives Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation

Bret Harte High School Cybullfrogs Club Receives Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…Cybullfrogs, a Bret Harte High School LegoRobotics club, has received a $9964.00 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. This is the second year the Foundation has generously helped fund Cybullfrogs. The money will be used to expand the club, now in its second year, so that more students will be able to participate […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

Murphys, CA…Tuesdays in Murphys – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – every Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. As always, there is live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations. Wednesdays at Rob’s Place – Weekly Specials & Live Music with Nicholas Lefler […]

401(k) Plans ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

401(k) Plans ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With a 401(k) plan, you elect either to receive cash payments (wages) from your employer […]

Off the Beaten Path, The Walk/Run For Autism Awareness

Off the Beaten Path, The Walk/Run For Autism Awareness

Murphys, CA…Off the Beaten Path, the Walk/Run for Autism Awareness, to be staged for the fifth year on Saturday, April 30 in Murphys Community Park will be a multi-faceted activity. The money raised will go to support Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that treats Autism and other learning disorders. El Dorado Savings Bank […]

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

Murphys, CA…The 10th Annual Taste of Calaveras was the best yet. The top wineries, restaurants and artists of Calaveras County will converged at Ironstone Vineyards, for the tenth annual Taste of Calaveras April 16. To top off the perfect mix of wine, food and art, The Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio performed in the Breezeway. “This […]