Don’t Miss The Community Easter Egg Hunt at Big Trees Fitness
Arnold, CA…Don’t Miss The Community Easter Egg Hunt at Big Trees Fitness!
Easter & Passover Message From President Donald Trump
Washington, DC…Easter & Passover Message From President Donald Trump
Make Plans for Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at Sequoia Woods
Arnold, CA…As the snow melts and the bulbs peak through the ground, we’re looking forward to a lovely spring day for Easter. Our brunch is in “wait-list” status, and the egg hunt will be a “go”, at 1:30 Sunday, for children ages 3 to 10. BYOBasket! (remember, no bar food or dinner served on Easter […]
Governor Brown Grants 56 Pardons & 14 Commutations, Including 5 Immigrants
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 56 pardons and 14 commutations. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences years ago and the majority were convicted of drug-related or other nonviolent crimes. […]
Make a Stop at Camp Connell General Store as You Head up or Down the Hill
Camp Connell, CA…The skiing season is happening! Don’t forget to stop in for an espresso and a grab and go sandwich on the way up to Bear Valley…and $2 draft beers on the way back…!!!! “I went into a General Store, they wouldn’t let me buy anything specific…” Comedian Steven Wright The story of Camp […]
Easter Brunch at Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek
Angels Camp, CA…Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek resort offers award-winning dining, with a menu that highlights the comfort of tradition, along with the flair of contemporary cuisine, accentuated by local, seasonal ingredients. Service is extraordinary, executed gracefully, and is only matched by the warmth and friendliness of the staff. Camps has a carefully curated wine […]
The Annual Easter Brunch Buffet at Hotel Leger
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Our annual Easter Brunch Buffet, featuring a Carving Station, Breakfast Station, Omelets to order, Seafood, Salads, SideS Desserts & More.
Attorney General Becerra Sues Sutter Health for Anti-competitive Practices
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Sutter Health, the largest hospital system in Northern California, for anticompetitive practices that result in higher healthcare costs for Northern Californians. The action aims to stop Sutter Health from unlawful conduct under state antitrust laws and restore competition in the California […]
Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-027 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-115 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-026 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications monopole and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!
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 […]
Hey Good People!! A Stellar Easter Weekend Awaits!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! What a beautiful day ahead with a high of 51F and NE winds from 8-14mph. Continued high pressure ridging will dominate the West coast for another week. Things look to warm up a few degrees more as Easter approaches and next Tuesday looks to be the peak temp with a […]
The 5th Annual Nickolay Dodov Slopestyle
Bear Valley, CA…The 5th annual Nickolay Dodov Slopestyle Competition is happening at Bear Valley! It will be a day full of friends, fun, and good vibes! Registration starts at 9 am in the Sun Room with practice runs beginning at 10 am. The slopestyle competition will begin at 11 am with awesome prizes being awarded […]
Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance to K-12 Schools on Privacy and Equal Rights of Undocumented Students
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued new guidance to help California’s public K-12 schools and other local educational agencies develop policies to protect the rights of undocumented students and their families. The guide is designed to help schools better understand protections that safeguard the privacy of undocumented students and their families, and to […]
New Arnold Bakery Offering A Get Acquainted Special of Buy One Pastry Get A Free Coffee
Arnold, CA…New Arnold Bakery Offering A Get Acquainted Special of Buy One Pastry Get A Free Coffee. Peets Coffee, Muffins, Bagels & Smoothies Now Open at Big Trees Fitness Tuesdays – Saturdays
Red Cross Seeks Disaster Volunteers for the Mother Lode
Calaveras County, CA…Ask the average person about the American Red Cross and chances are they will mention disasters like the Butte fire and floods, tornados, hurricanes. But most of the disasters American Red Cross volunteers in Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties respond to are single-family home fires. Since last October, volunteers have responded 20 times […]
Americans Against Gun Violence Announces High School Essay Contest
Sacramento, CA….Americans Against Gun Violence is pleased to announce that we’re sponsoring an essay contest open to all U.S. high school students. The prompt for the contest is a statement made by the late Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on June 11, 1968. He said: […]
Make Plans For Easter Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel
Murphys, CA…In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, […]
Off The Beaten Path 10K/5K Run/Walk to Raise Funds for Mind Matters Clinic
Murphys, CA…Competitive runners, and people who just enjoy a stroll in the verdant countryside, are invited to take part in the 7th annual Off the Beaten Path on Saturday, April 28 in Murphys Community Park. The money raised will go to support Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that treats autism and other learning […]
CCWD Notifying Customers of Proposed Water, Sewer Rate Increases
San Andreas, CA…After more than a year of in-depth analysis and discussion, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors instructed staff to send written notifications to customers regarding proposed changes to rates for the District’s 13,000 water customers and 5,000 sewer customers (click here to read the notice). These notices are required by Proposition […]
Traffic Update…Collision Near Rawhide Rd / SR108
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Collision Near Rawhide Rd / SR108 Incident: 00487 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Rawhide Rd / SR108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Detail Information 8:28 PM 1 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from STOP to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj Unit Information 8:27 PM 7 Unit Assigned 8:27 PM 6 Unit Enroute 8:27 PM 5 Unit […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Our 10th President
“Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette – the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.” John Tyler March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862
IRS Releases Updated Form W-4 and Withholding Calculator ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury
Murphys, CA…The IRS has released a new version of Form W-4 and a revised Withholding Calculator on irs.gov (IR-2018-36). These updated tools can help you check your 2018 tax withholding to determine if it’s still appropriate following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017. The IRS urges taxpayers to use these […]
Making the Most of iMovie Explored when SMUG Moves Back to Arnold
Arnold, CA…How to make entertaining videos using iMovie will be explored when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) moves back to its warm-weather location in Arnold for the Tuesday, April 10 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. […]
Thelma Inez Oltman August 30, 1928 – March 8, 2018
Wilseyville, CA…A Celebration of Life for Thelma Inez Oltman, of Wilseyville, CA, August 30, 1928 – March 8, 2018. will be held on April 7th at 11am at West Point Community Church. Arrangements: San Andreas Memorial Chapel. Services: West Point Community Church, Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM, potluck to follow, 22264 Highway 26, […]
Calaveras River Mitigation Project Will Reduce Flood Risk After Fire
Oakland, Calif. – Calaveras County will reduce flood risk in the Calaveras River watershed by minimizing water runoff, soil erosion, sediment accumulation, and debris flow through a $3.9 million mitigation project. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2,974,335 to the County for erosion control measures including hydro-mulching and hydro-seeding in the most vulnerable watersheds […]
Retired CalFire Fire Captain Mary Fletcher 1957 – 2018
Murphys, CA…Mary Fletcher passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on January 23, 1957 in Alameda, CA with her twin sister Martha. Mary attended Carmel High School and went on to receive a B.S. in Graphic Communications at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Mary’s firefighting career spanned over […]
Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Brandishing a Deadly Trident Leads to Arrest of Sonora Man
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…On Wednesday, just after 8:30 a.m., Sonora Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Stewart Street for a call involving a male subject who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the area. Officers arrived on scene and identified the subject as 22-year-old Jacob Hoskins of […]