Hey Good People!! The Snow Is Falling & Bringing More “Pure Mountain Fun” To Bear Valley!!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  The Snow Is Falling & Bringing More “Pure Mountain Fun” To Bear Valley!!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 6″ of new snow over night and 8″ for the storm total so far. Today the system will ramp up in intensity and snowfall with 6-10″ of snow possible today with S winds from 13-22mph. Tonight we could see 13-19″ of snow fall, Wednesday 10-14″, Wednesday Night 7-11″ and finally […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 2nd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 2nd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 2nd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 2, 2017 01:07 TRAFFIC STOP 1701020003 Officer initiated activity at Tuolumne Rd/Mono Wy, Sonora.Vehicle passed a slow driver using the turn lane (illegal pass). Driver was lectured and released. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:46 […]

Notice Of Public Hearing For Requested Approval Of Planned Development Permit

Notice Of Public Hearing For Requested Approval Of Planned Development Permit

Mokelumne Hill, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1134 PD for Mary Jane Genochio The applicant is requesting approval of a Planned Development Permit approving the design of her new single family residence in conformance with the Mokelumne Hill Design Review […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration Application

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1129 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-427 for APN 020-027-179 Greg Stapleton, on behalf of Hidden Valley Patients Group is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a […]

New Year’s Advice In “The Way To Wealth” From America’s Grandfather Ben Franklin

New Year’s Advice In “The Way To Wealth” From America’s Grandfather Ben Franklin

Philadelphia, PA..America’s first self help author and motivational best seller was Benjamin Franklin. Not only that but he was America’s first publishing self made millionaire. He made enough that before he left to be our first Ambassador to France he loaned the Continental Congress money to help fund the revolution. He rose from humble beginnings […]

Traffic Update…Chain Controls On Hwys 4, 108 & 88

Traffic Update…Chain Controls On Hwys 4, 108 & 88

Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting that chain controls are in effect from 3 Miles east of Murphys on Hwy 4, on Hwy 108 from 6 miles east of Sonora and on Hwy 88 from 9 miles east of Pine Grove. The Vallecito School District has delayed their classes one hour. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA […]

Traffic Update….Two Collisions Near Hams Station & Family In Broken Vehicle Past Kirkwood

Traffic Update….Two Collisions Near Hams Station & Family In Broken Vehicle Past Kirkwood

Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents near Hams Station on Hwy 88 & they are also reporting a family in a broken vehicle six miles past Kirkwood…. Incident: 00174 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: 2 MILES JEO HAMS Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Close Detail Information 4:53 PM 2 […]

West Point Library “Loves to Read” Party

West Point Library “Loves to Read” Party

West Point, CA…Join the Valentine party on February 11th, 2017, 2-4pm at the West Point Library. Located in the West Point Elementary School at 54 Bald Mountain Rd. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be a Valentines crafting station for kids. For more information, call 293-7020.

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 […]

Up & Coming 25th Annual Copper Run!

Up & Coming 25th Annual Copper Run!

Copperopolis, CA…Pick up your registration forms now to join the Ed Friel Memorial Copper Run on January 28, 2017 in Copperopolis. Forms can be found on thecopperrun Facebook pg. or at the Copper Library in Lake Tulloch Plaza. All proceeds will benefit the local Fire Dept., School and Copper Library. For more information, call Marilyn […]

Rubber Ducky Reading Club

Rubber Ducky Reading Club

Copperopolis, CA…For National Rubber Ducky Day, the Copperopolis Library plans to kick-off a new preschool Story Time program on Thursday, January 12th at 1:00 pm that uses the iconic bright yellow rubber toy duck to promote reading. Preschoolers will have a rubber ducky of their very own and, as they meet their reading goals, will […]

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 […]

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Approval Of City Administrator Agreement

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Approval Of City Administrator Agreement

Angels Camp,CA…The City Of Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd. On the agenda is the approval of the at-will employment agreement between the city of Angels and Mary Kelly for city administrator services effective January 2017. The meeting will take place at the Angels Fire House located at 1404 […]

Get Fit In A Cave With A 20% Discount In January

Get Fit In A Cave With A 20% Discount In January

Vallecito, CA…The new year is here and everyone feels inspired to start fresh and drop those extra pounds put on during the holidays. Joining a gym and eating more healthy is a great start, but one way that may have escaped your new “get fit” lifestyle is taking a guided cave walking tour at Moaning […]

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 […]

Amador Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting January, 2017

Amador Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting January, 2017

Jackson, CA…Amador Flyfishers will be hosting Bill Forward presenting his program, “Trout vision and a look at UV” Meeting will begin at 6:30pm and is open to anyone interested in fly fishing. Amador FlyFishers (AFF) is a family-oriented club established in 1992 to provide an opportunity for persons interested in fly fishing to SHARE information […]

Annual Competitive Grants For 2017 Announced By Calaveras Community Foundation

Annual Competitive Grants For 2017 Announced By Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) will, again, focus on initiatives for 2017’s grant giving. The four initiatives are: Aging in Place for Seniors, Support for Learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and new for 2017, County Youth and Community Enrichment Initiatives. Funding for these grants is from the Foundation’s General Grant Fund. […]

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

Copperopolis, CA…Come taste award winning wines from more than 35 outstanding wineries located in the Sierra Foothills representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Enjoy your wine to the soothing sounds of live Jazz while sampling artisan foods and appetizers, including gourmet wood fired pizza, burgers, cheeses, french bread and sweet treats. Shop […]

Chain Up When Heading Up!

Chain Up When Heading Up!

Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting that chain controls are in effect from Pickets Junction on up on Hwy 88, Arnold up on Hwy 4 and from 7 miles west of Long Barn up on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Performance! Nicholas Lefler & Stephen Strong!

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Performance! Nicholas Lefler & Stephen Strong!

Angels Camp, CA…Don’t miss this rare performance of Nicholas Lefler and Stephen Strong teaming up. Concert starts at 5:00pm. $2-5 donation suggestion for the artists…. After Party at Cascabel’s across the street at 7pm. Enjoy music from independent Muscicians while tasting award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. Flamenco guitar and dance […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Off Of Tuolumne Road!

Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Off Of Tuolumne Road!

Tuolumne, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision off of Tuolumne Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00559 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Westside Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.965399 -120.248388 Close Detail Information 5:39 PM 16 [29] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 5:36 PM 15 [27] […]

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley continued it’s tradition of being the best place in our area to ring in the new year. This year it was Chains Required rocking the Cathedral Lounge, the Balloon Drop and then the always spectacular fireworks in Bear Valley Village with snow in the background. We would like to thank Zdzislaw […]