Yellen Reaffirms Plans For Rate Increase In Testimony Before Congress

Yellen Reaffirms Plans For Rate Increase In Testimony Before Congress

Washington, DC…Chairman Coats, Ranking Member Maloney, and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. I will discuss the current economic outlook and monetary policy. The Economic Outlook The U.S. economy has made further progress this year toward the Federal Reserve’s dual-mandate objectives of maximum employment and price stability. Job […]

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece…Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Chicago! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Chicago — (laughter.) Hello, Greece! (Applause.) Yia sas! Kalispera! To the government and the people of Greece — including Prime Minister Tsipras, who I thank for his partnership and for […]

Post-Thanksgiving Hoops Feast

Post-Thanksgiving Hoops Feast

Valley Springs, CA…Valley Springs Sports and Fitness Center is hosting the first Post-Thanksgiving Hoops Feast, an open division 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Friday, Nov. 25. The tournament tips off at 11 a.m. and is open to men and women ages 15 and up. Teams can have up to four players. Register as a […]

AMS Brown Paper Bag Drive

AMS Brown Paper Bag Drive

Avery, CA…The brown paper bag drive is currently being held by the Avery Middle School Leadership group of 8th graders. The students collect these to donate to the Calaveras Resource Connection as they prepare food bags for the needy in our area. Please bring in your brown paper bags to the AMS office by Friday, […]

Milliaire’s Sip N’ Paint With Mary Sexton

Milliaire’s Sip N’ Paint With Mary Sexton

Murphys, CA…Join Milliaire for a little paint, a little wine & a whole lot of fun! With the expert guidance of local artist Mary Sexton, we will create our very own magnificent 16×20 paintings while enjoying delicious Milliaire wines. Check out the beautiful Autumn-themed painting we’ll be creating at the November party! Space is limited, […]

Arnold & Ebbetts Pass Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Arnold & Ebbetts Pass Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Arnold, CA…Come Join us for a free community Thanksgiving dinner! Delivery is available but limited Please call Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge 795-3112 to sign up for the dinner. We will gladly accept donations of food, money or help. Send donations to: LOOM Thanksgiving PO BOX 121 Arnold, Ca 95223-0121

Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus Presents A Delightful Program Of Holiday Music All Around Calaveras

Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus Presents A Delightful Program Of Holiday Music All Around Calaveras

Angels Camp, CA…Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus presents a delightful program of Holiday music at venues all around Calaveras County.The group showcases traditional Christmas carols as well as contemporary songs in a program that is uplifting and family friendly. “Winter’s Child” is the title of the show, as many of the tunes tell the story of […]

Stop In At The Murphys Nursery Annual Fall Sale!

Stop In At The Murphys Nursery Annual Fall Sale!

Murphys, CA…Fall is the best time to plant. The soil is warm, the air is cooling off and rain is right around the corner. Winter rains will help develop a strong root system so get your trees, shrubs, vines and perennials in the ground this Fall! We have a fresh selection of trees, shrubs and […]

Experience The Nativity With “A night in Bethlehem.”

Experience The Nativity With “A night in  Bethlehem.”

Arnold, CA…Bring your family to enjoy holiday music and skits, and then travel down the streets of Bethlehem. This interactive 3-hour adventure lets families explore the city of Bethlehem. Guests will visit booths around the city and children will enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and snacks—all while learning about Jesus. A Night in Bethlehem begins promptly […]

CCOG Is Hiring For A New Administrative Assistant

CCOG Is Hiring For A New Administrative Assistant

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Goverments is accepting applications for a new Administrative Assistant. Under general supervision, provides office and administrative support to the Executive Director and CCOG staff; prepares, maintains, and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll related records and transactions; assists the public and partnering agencies by providing information or directing […]

Lucky Black Oak Casino Resort Player Wins $1.4 Million

Lucky Black Oak Casino Resort Player Wins $1.4 Million

Tuolumne, CA…One lucky player left Black Oak Casino Resort a millionaire, after hitting a $1.4 million jackpot. Playing the casino’s Monopoly Luxury Diamond™ Progressive $1 machine early morning on Nov. 11, James Harris of Modesto, Calif., hit for a whopping $1,404,951.81. “This is a truly seminal moment for our property, and we are honored to […]

Find Your Place At A Cutting Edge Coworking Community

Find Your Place At A Cutting Edge Coworking Community

Sonora, CA…Today’s independent workers have the option of working from anywhere; their home, a coffee shop, library, beach, airplane or office cubicle. Now imagine having a place to engage with like minded professionals, collaborate and network with other independent workers, and get work done in a relaxed and supportive environment. Freelancers, business professionals, writers, artists, […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through November 29th! Shop Local For The Holidays!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through November 29th!  Shop Local For The Holidays!

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 […]

Tuolumne Woman Arrested After ” Lover’s Quarrel”

Tuolumne Woman Arrested After ” Lover’s Quarrel”

Soulsbyville, CA…Yesterday morning at 7:30 AM, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a vehicle accident on Soulsbyville Road in Soulsbyville. Deputies met with 24 year old, Alicia Thornburg from Tuolumne. She was the driver of a red Nissan Sentra. She told the deputies her boyfriend slammed on his brakes causing her to hit his white […]

Structure Fire In Mi Wuk Village Last Evening

Structure Fire In Mi Wuk Village Last Evening

Mi Wuk Village, CA…A structure fire was reported at approximately 6:45 pm November 15, 2016 in MiWuk Village on Karensa Court. Units responded immediately. Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection District responded with 2 fire engines, a utility, as well as the Fire Chief.  They were assisted by a Battalion Chief, and an engine from […]

Milliaire’s 1st Annual Harvest Paulée!

Milliaire’s 1st Annual Harvest Paulée!

Murphys, CA…Celebrating the close of another successful Harvest season with a delightful evening amongst fellow winemakers, growers, club members and wine lovers! Guests enjoyed live music by Grover Anderson, a three course meal and a variety of delicious local wines in the Mark Twain Ballroom of the Murphys Historic Hotel. As Steve Millier toasted to […]

New President & VP Of Calaveras County Fair Board Elected

New President & VP Of Calaveras County Fair Board Elected

Angels Camp, CA…At the November 2016 meeting of the Calaveras County Fair board of directors, members elected their officers for 2017. President elect is Gay Callan. Gay has served on the board since 1992. She has served in many capacities including president and vice president. Talibah Al Rafiq was elected vice president. Talibah has been […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For November 14th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For November 14th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, November 14, 2016 00:09 Traffic Stop 1611140001 Officer initiated activity at S Main St/Centennial Ln, City of Angels. . Disposition: Citation Issued. 01:10 Suspicious Person 1611140004 Officer initiated activity at E Saint Charles St, […]

Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits Vol 1 At Stage 3 Theatre

Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits Vol 1 At Stage 3 Theatre

Sonora, CA…This holiday season Stage 3 Theatre Company, located at 208 S Green Street in downtown Sonora, closes their 2016 season with Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1, opening, Saturday November 26 and playing until December 18. In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, […]

7th Annual Christmas Caroling At Moaning Cavern

7th Annual Christmas Caroling At Moaning Cavern

Vallecito, CA…Back by popular demand, our 7th Annual Caroling in the Cave Concert at Moaning Cavern on Saturday, December 17th at 6pm features the talented local choir Jazz@8 from Summerville High School. Beautifully arranged carols sung a cappella in multi-part-harmony come to life in this spectacular environment with its incredible natural acoustics. Some carols will […]

Tickets On Sale Now For Popular Holiday Production Of “The Nutcracker”

Tickets On Sale Now For Popular Holiday Production Of “The Nutcracker”

Angels Camp, CA…Tickets are now available for Studio 4 Dance Theater’s popular holiday production of The Nutcracker ballet, December 15-17, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Tickets can be purchased online at www.studio4dancetheater.com For the first time this year, tickets purchased in advance are priced lower than tickets at the door and […]

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefiting Arnold Angels Tuesday November 22nd 5pm -8pm

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefiting Arnold Angels  Tuesday November 22nd 5pm -8pm

Arnold, CA…Come join us for some holiday cheer! Tuesday November 22nd 5pm -8pm. Door prizes, food and drink featuring local Calaveras County products. Sales on holiday items. 10% of all sales will be donated to Arnold Angels, a local organization serving our community The Outhouse Collection Gifts, Furniture, Décor and more 925 Highway 4 in […]

Coldwell Banker Action Realty Is Ready To Serve

Coldwell Banker Action Realty Is Ready To Serve

Arnold, CA… Your Neighborhood Experts! At Coldwell Banker Action Realty we don’t expect you to know your way around the market, that is why we are here. We do everything we can to guide our customers in this ever changing real estate market. We listen carefully to our clients needs and goals and won’t quit […]

Search Warrant Turns Up Evidence In Ongoing Narcotics Investigation

Search Warrant Turns Up Evidence In Ongoing Narcotics Investigation

Angels Camp, CA…On Friday, Nov 11th, 2016, at approximately 7 AM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department served a search warrant in the 100 block of Dogtown Road, related to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Evidence related to the sales of cocaine was recovered during the service of the search warrant, and was logged into […]

Caltrans Welcomes New Deputy Director For Sustainability

Caltrans Welcomes New Deputy Director For Sustainability

Sacramento, CA… Caltrans today announced the appointment of Ellen Greenberg as its new Deputy Director for Sustainability, who will oversee Caltrans’ continued efforts to shift and align its policies and practices to improve the environment, the economy and social equity for all Californians. Ellen Greenberg, FAICP“Ellen will be a valuable addition to the Caltrans Executive […]

“DRIVETHEARC” EV Fast Charging Corridor Breaks Ground In Northern California

“DRIVETHEARC” EV Fast Charging Corridor Breaks Ground In Northern California

Sacramento, CA…DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in El Dorado Hills, Calif. A joint international project promoted by Japan’s largest public R&D management organization, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), under the agreement between […]