Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host “Spring Fest & Eggapalooza” on Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities are scheduled to include Easter egg hunts (for ages 2-5 and 6-10 and beginning at 11 a.m.), photo […]
San Andreas, CA…A rate hike scheduled to take place in September will likely be eliminated, after the CCWD Board of Directors directed staff to take steps to cancel it Wednesday, March 9. The Board will take official action on this item at its next meeting on March 23. The increase would have raised standard residential […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Saturday an intoxicated 50 year old North Dakota man was driving on Hwy 49 south of Red Hill Road. He sustained major injuries after he made an unsafe turning movement, lost control of his Kia Rio and it went off the roadway and overturn. He was taken by ambulance to Sonora Regional […]
Gold Run, CA…On Saturday, March 12th at approximately 2:25 p.m., Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor, of the California Highway Patrol’s Gold Run Area, was investigating a traffic collision in the area of westbound Interstate 80 at Castle Peak Road, when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Taylor suffered major injuries and was transported to Renown […]
Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley’s webserver has been having some issues this morning but everything else is up and running with the best conditions in years. Lower mountain will be closed until avalanche control can be completed but head on up for Pure Mountain Fun Today!!! Godzilla El Nino is getting its GAME ON and it’s […]
Avery, CA…We are very proud of our coffee! We have our very own Coop’s signature espresso blend, Downtown Avery blend is the dark roast and scenic route is the medium blend! All of our coffee is roasted locally by Gold Country Roasters in Murphys! Enjoy free wifi while enjoying the coffee. Call ahead at 209.822.3967 […]
Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Cote d’Ivoire in the Grand-Bassam. We send our thoughts and prayers to all affected by this senseless violence. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is making every effort to account for the welfare of American citizens in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation […]
Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. This past week, we lost an American icon and one of the most influential figures of her time – former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Born in New York City, and raised mostly in Chicago, Nancy Davis graduated from Smith College in 1943. As an actress, she appeared in 11 films. And off-screen, […]
Austin, TX…President Obama traveled to South by Southwest — the first sitting President to do so. In Austin, he made the case for people “from all walks of life, working inside or outside of government, to help us make this democracy even stronger.” When it comes to tech, the President has had many firsts: the first “Social […]
Kirkwood, CA…Caltrans has closed Hwy 88 at Carson Spur for Avalanche Control. Chain requirements are in effect from Cook’s Station on Hwy 88, Camp Connell on Hwy 4 and from Strawberry on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 88 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF […]
San Andreas, CA….Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning. The details are enclosed…. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT – CALAVERAS COUNTY 1141 AM PDT SUN MAR 13 2016 FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON SATURATED SOILS HAS INCREASED THE CHANCES OF MUD AND DEBRIS […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Chevy off the roadway near Mount Elizabeth & Kewin Mill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mount Elizabeth Dr / Kuein Mill Rd Loc Desc: MT ELIZABETH AT KEWIN MILL Lat/Lon: 38.060523 -120.266347 Close Detail Information 10:47 AM 5 [9] 1039 CDF 10:45 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle down embankment on Obyrnes Ferry Road. 30 ft down on it’s roof. Incident: 00190 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OBYRNES FERRY BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Close Detail Information 10:44 AM 5 [14] A61-002 1185 3A 30 FT OVER […]
Truckee, CA…On 3/12/16 at approximately 2:25pm a CHP officer was providing traffic control at a traffic collision with an ambulance responding, in the center divide of I-80 westbound, west of Castle Peak. The CHP Officer was actively directing traffic to the rear of his patrol vehicle getting passing motorists to move over to the right. […]
Copperopolis, CA…We are so excited about our 2nd Annual Farmers Market this year! It’s going to be fabulous! If you are interested in becoming a vendor please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com for an application. Runs every Sunday, May 1st through October 16th, 10am-2pm at Copperopolis Town Square!
I bargained with Life for a penny And Life would pay no more However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store. For Life is a just employer He gives you what you ask But once you have set the wages Why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial’s hire […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a tree on Hwy 4 near Forest Meadows. This is a potential injury accident so medical personal are responding. Please use caution in the area…
Angels Camp, CA…The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp has moved to 220 S. Main Street, next to the Angels Camp Medical Center. Come in for a sneak peak! We’re open from 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sundays. We look forward to seeing you!
Sonora, CA…Going on now at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, the big Sonora Celtic Faire returns! Celebrating 30 Years of cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, and Wales in Sonora,CA! *This year the faire will present 4 stages of Celtic Music featuring: Celtica, Tempest, Wicked Tinkers, Brick top Blaggers, Stand Easy, Black Irish Band, Cooking with Turf, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Rest Of Tonight Rain and snow showers likely. Colder. Lows 21 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. No new snow accumulation lower elevations…except new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday Cloudy with a chance of rain […]
Big Trees Village, CA….Take a snowy drive from this morning with Sandi Pearce with Sierra Sentry & Enjoy music by Grover Anderson
Arnold, CA…Better Altitude would like to announce Kip Machado as part of the Better Altitude team! Kip is an experienced agent in all areas of Real Estate and is here to help you with any of your Real Estate needs. Give her a call or stop by the office to say hello. Patience – its […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting chain controls in effect on Hwy 88 from 3.6 miles east of Dew Drop, 7.5 Miles east of Murphys on Hwy 4 & from 7.2 miles east of Strawberry on Hwy 108. Make sure you have chains in your vehicle when you come up to play… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting roadway flooding along Mountain Ranch Road. The map has the location closer to Hwy 49 but the description has it closer to Michel Road. Please be cautious especially near the burn areas. Incident: 00220 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: BW BOTH MICHAELS ROAD Lat/Lon: […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Snowing at 5am as the current storm system makes it’s way over California. Looks like snow should start falling sometime in the next few hours. We expect 4-8″ of new snow today during the day and another 1-3″ tonight. winds will be around 22-40mph today with an expected high of […]
San Andreas, CA…We need your help! The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study. We are looking for approximately 8 to 12 individuals who reflect our diverse community of residents, merchants, and agencies. Applications due by March […]
Murphys, CA…Ambiance has been identified as the best gift shop in Murphys. The store is whimsical and fun to visit with many unique, affordable, elegant offerings and gifts. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Ambiance, it is a must see! Ambiance carries a wide variety of items including furnishings, home and garden décor […]
Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors is happy to announce that Monique Scott has joined our team!! In honor of Monique’s birthday today we are having a Monique’s Birthday Sale!! Come on down and check out these recently reduced Cars, Trucks and SUV’s today. We can finance most anyone with rates as low as 1.9%. Bad Credit? […]
San Andreas, CA…ArtSpirit, the 19th annual High School Juried Exhibition opened on March 4th in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store. Student artists are from Calaveras and Bret Harte high schools and submitted artwork created during their classroom sessions. The artwork was judged and ribbons are hung on the pieces in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place […]
Murphys, CA…Murphys Irish Day is right around the corner on March 19th, 2016. We need volunteers who can spare an hour and half on the afternoon of the event to help man the event boundaries, help folks get where they are going, sell raffle tickets and other tasks. It’s supposed to be beautiful (thank you […]
