Bear Valley, CA…Ski Resort conglomerate Vail Resorts has purchased little known California Ski Area Bear Valley in a bid to lower the time their customers spend in lift lines. Locals are delighted an out of towner has embraced the true value of Bear Valley Mountain Resort. The final sale price from Skyline resorts to Vail […]
Murphys, CA…For years, Murphys native, Jessica Bowman-Lindstrom has dreamed of opening a traditional Irish Pub in the heart of her hometown. This month her dream is finally coming true. After spending ten joyous years living in Europe, where she earned her MBA, Jessica recently returned to Murphys with her six-year-old son, Jasper. With an impressive […]
San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]
Sonora, CA….We have received calls regarding a person throwing objects of possibly shooting a pellet/bb gun at vehicles on State Route 108 in the area between Phoenix Lake/Hess Avenue & Peaceful Oak off ramp. These events have happened between the hours of 3:00pm and 5:00pm on random days in the last couple of weeks. The […]
Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 108 (SR-108) from Stockton Road/SR-49 to Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street for pavement work. The route will be closed from Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 4, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 5 minute delays and seek alternate […]
Arnold, CA…Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and a friendly competition too and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not just Chapel folks! If you would like […]
San Andreas, CA…Property owners within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) have received a bill for “The Annual Fire Prevention Fee”. This fee applies to anyone who had a “habitable structure” on their property as of July 1. Property owners who lost their homes in the Butte Fire may qualify for an exemption from that fee. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…On March 27th at approximately 10:40am Calaveras Sheriff;s Deputies responded to assist CHP Officers with a single vehicle collision in Mountain Ranch on Wharregard Road. Deputies and Officers found a pickup truck on its side off of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene. They also noticed blood […]
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, and a […]
Bear Valley, CA…The 11th Annual Slush Cup, a fun ski race benefitting the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF), will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Bear Valley Mountain. This BVSEF fundraiser event is open to the public to participate and designed for a rider’s skill level to be an intermediate and above. Almost […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, […]
Murphys, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Vic Farina, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Capt. Betty Miner, Sgt. Bob Fienberg, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, Louis Chiu, Mike Connich, Jim Garrick, Kathleen Hogue Gonzalez, Bruce Greenfield, Sandra Kraft, Barry Macler, Rudy Silberbauer and Pat Toepel provided traffic control during the Irish Day parade and celebration on Saturday, March 19th, […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square was filled on Saturday for their annual “Spring Fest & Eggapalooza”. They had Easter egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, live music by The Copper Renegades, kids’ games and contests, a rock-climbing wall, free goodies for kids and more. Old Skool Pie Pizza was on-hand to offer its famous […]
San Andreas, CA…Richard “Rick” Dell Rider died at home on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in November of 1949 to Harold and Dean Rider in San Mateo, CA. Rick led an exciting life in his early years and was an avid Grateful […]
Copperopolis, CA…Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young, 77, died Friday March 25th at home with his wife following a brief illness. Born and raised in Medford, Mass, Ron leaves behind his wife of 31 years, MJ Young, daughters Debby, Amy, Jen, Kathy, Kara, 6 grandchildren and many, many close friends. Ron graduated from Tufts University in Medford, […]
Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th. You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]
Washington, DC…President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama deliver remarks from the White House Balcony at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll, the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama administration, accompanied by Sunny, Bo and the Easter Bunny. South Lawn 10:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: How’s everybody doing today? (Applause.) Happy Easter! You guys […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined legislators and labor leaders to announce a landmark agreement that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. The Governor was joined at today’s announcement by: Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León; California Labor […]
Murphys, CA…Get ready Murphys ZZ Top is heading back to Ironstone Amphitheatre on September 30th. The New Show added to the concert season will feature rock legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman This will be Friday, September 30th at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Tickets on Sale April 7th! ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will get back in action doing the people’s business tomorrow evening. The complete agenda is enclosed…. CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLIFF EDSON – CHAIR SHIRLEY RYAN DISTRICT 1 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CHRIS WRIGHT – VICE-CHAIR MEGAN STEDTFELD DISTRICT 2 COUNTY COUNSEL MICHAEL C. OLIVEIRA DIANE SEVERUD […]
Sonora, CA…“A Taste for Mentoring” is a dessert contest showcasing creations from our county’s finest restaurants as a fund raiser for the Mentoring Works program. Mentoring Works matches caring adults in our community with at risk children under the guidance of the Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency. “A Taste for Mentoring” Dessert Contest and Antique […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln / Reagan Luncheon, Camps Restaurant — Greenhorn Creek. Saturday, April 2, 2016 @ 11:30 am. Guest Speaker: Igor Birman — Born in the Soviet Union in 1981, Igor Birman has seen firsthand the misery that tyrannical government inflicts upon its people and learned the precious nature of […]
Raleigh, NC…In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor – a molecule that helps promote cell growth and wound healing. Sterile, lab-raised green bottle fly larvae are used for maggot debridement therapy (MDT), in which maggots are […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s appalling terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan. This cowardly act, which targeted innocent civilians in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, has killed dozens and left scores injured. The United States stands with the people and Government of Pakistan at this difficult hour. We send our deepest condolences to […]
Vatican City….Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ, the incarnation of God’s mercy, out of love for us, died on the cross, and out of love he rose again from the dead. That is why we proclaim today: Jesus is Lord! His resurrection fulfils the prophecy of the Psalm: God’s mercy endures for ever; […]
Bear Valley, CA….In a couple of weeks Caltrans crews will start their work on opening the mountain passes for another summer season. On Ebbetts Pass they will need more than a snow blower as the pictures below from the Wagner Family from yesterday. They were snowmobiling in the high country and these pictures were taken […]