San Andreas, CA…Betty Lucille (Rhodes) Wheeler born August 23, 1932 in Marquand Missouri to David Ross Rhodes and Bessie Leila (Smith) Rhodes. She was the youngest of 10 siblings. Married to William L. Wheeler for 53 years and had lived in San Andreas Ca for the last 15 years. Prior residences included Nipomo California 1980-2001, […]
VAlley Springs, CA…Shirley Anne George was born on February 27, 1936 to Raymond and Lucille Meyers. She passed away after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was 79 years old. Shirley worked as a restaurant server and was a member of Tri Lakes Baptist Church. She was active in church activities and Bingo. Shirley was […]
Groveland, CA…On Sunday morning, February 21, 2016 at approx. 0335 hours, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Groveland, Ca. It was reported to deputies that Todd Everett Anderson had gone to his girlfriend’s house intoxicated, started a fight with his girlfriend’s relatives and hit the house with his truck prior to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is delighted to announce Arnold resident Sally Kaplan as its February 2016 Mentor of the Month. Sally and her husband David are successful documentary film makers. Sally first fell in love with Calaveras County when filming California Forever, a PBS special documenting California State Parks. She was so […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife have tested positive for rabies in 2016. In February 2016, a dog tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk. The dog did not have […]
Murphys, CA…Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is pleased to announce the availability of three $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in Calaveras County. These Scholarships are available to Calaveras, Bret Harte & Even graduation home schools students. Students must be planning on entering into an agricultural or related profession. Interested students may contact Sara reed at 209-728-9467 […]
Washington, DC…The United States of America and the Russian Federation, as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) and seeking to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Syrian crisis with full respect for the fundamental role of the United Nations, are fully determined to provide their strongest support to end the Syrian conflict and […]
Copperopolis, CA…On February 19, 2016, at approximately 1615 hours, a Copperopolis woman was driving her Toyota westbound on SR-4, east of Obyrnes Ferry Rd at a stated speed of approximately 60 to 65 MPH. For an unknown reason Pilson allowed her vehicle to leave the roadway and travel onto the shoulder on the north side […]
Calaveras County, CA… Ten volunteers from around Calaveras County were trained this past week to help residents connect with available resources from area agencies to rebuild and recover from the Butte Fire. “We have a solid, trained group so we can start moving at an accelerated pace where people will start to see and feel […]
Murphys, CA…Mark Your Calendar – March 19, 2016 – Murphys Irish Day – Each year on the third Saturday in March, Murphys shuts down Main Street and prepares to celebrate like only the Irish can. Join us for a parade at 11 am, stay to eat, taste and shop the Irish Day booths, local tasting […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews will begin ignitions Monday on the South Fork Prescribed Fire, units one to three, on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, weather and air quality conditions permitting. The burn will be ignited in sections of one to 50 acre units located within the 186 acre South Fork Prescribed Fire project area, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Last night at Frogtown the sold out dinner and overflowing Mark Twain Hall proved yet again why Calaveras County and rural small town America are the best places to have bad stuff happen. Calaveras High Men’s Basketball Coach Kraig Clifton is fighting Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. Kraig and his family know for certain […]
Columbia, SC…Donald J. Trump rolls to a victory in South Carolina even after a dust up with the Pope. The Rubio Campaign is breathing a sigh of relief with a comeback performance to eek out a slim second place showing over Ted Cruz. Jeb Bush’s distant 4th place showing caused him to suspend his campaign..
Las Vegas, CA…“ Some may have doubted us, but we never doubted each other. And this one’s for you.” Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, we made it official—I’m going to Cuba. When Michelle and I go to Havana next month, it will be the first visit of a U.S. president to Cuba in nearly 90 years. And it builds on the decision I made more than a year ago to begin a new chapter […]
Angels Camp, CA…Income tax refunds are coming in and now is the perfect time to invest your refund in a new Car, Truck or SUV. We have stocked up for the occasion and are ready to help you today! If you have a steady income and a down payment (Like a tax refund) we can […]
Morgan Hill, CA…In April 2012, the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association (plaintiffs) filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE). As part of the litigation, which does not directly involve any specific School District, the plaintiffs are subpoenaing student data from the CDE’s student database. Nonetheless, as a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49, open Thurs/Fri, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 11am–5pm. Channing will be there, along with a few other fabulous kitties who would love to meet you! Cat availability has decreased until kitten […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 10″ of new snow overnight as of 5am and 13″ in the last 24hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-7″ today and the winds will be out of the Southwest from 18-20mph with gusts to 30mph. Snow showery weather will stick around until late Friday evening and give way […]
New York, NY…Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is now in a war of words with well, yes…The Pope. The Donald’s response: “If and when the Vatican is attacked by ISIS, which as everyone knows is ISIS’s ultimate trophy, I can promise you that the Pope would have only wished and prayed that Donald Trump would have […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville February 19 – February […]
Copperopolis, CA….We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Kathy Cox talking about What You Seek Boutique in Copperopolis Town Square. What You Seek Boutique is a charming shop filled with a wide variety of stylish clothing in many sizes. Including 6X. They also have a great selection of jewelry and accessories to […]
Arnold, CA….PG&E is currently reporting almost 6000 customers without power in the Arnold area. There have been many isolated and intermittent outages since this storm system has arrived. PG&E is assessing the outage and a firm restoral time has not been released yet.
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 Have you shopped our great Delis? Sandwich Special […]
San Andreas, CA…Each day since the Butte Fire was extinguished, many people have been working behind the scenes to restore Calaveras County to the “New Normal”. With the help and guidance of FEMA a volunteer group has been formed to work with survivors of the Butte Fire both with immediate and long term needs. This […]
Arnold, CA…Dave Edney, A.k.a. Captain Dave, Pirate Dave, Super Dave, Teammate, Loyal friend, Son, Brother, Papa, Dad, Hon. Born. May 7, 1960, Died. February 13, 2016 (by all accounts TOO SOON!) Rain, shine, sleet or snow please join us for a Remembrance and Gathering of Storytelling on Thursday February 18, 2016 anytime between High Noon […]
Cupertino, CA…”The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers. We oppose this order, which has implications far beyond the legal case at hand. This moment calls for public discussion, and we want our customers and people around the country to understand what is at […]
Bear Valley, CA…Mostly cloudy today at lower elevations…a chance of rain. At higher elevations…a slight chance of rain in the morning… Then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations…51 to 65 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet […]
HAFJELL, Norway (Feb. 16, 2016) – Keely Cashman (Squaw Valley, CA, 16, National Training Group/Squaw Valley Ski Team) grabbed 15th place Tuesday in the giant slalom at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. The giant slalom podium featured Switzerland’s Melanie Meillard finishing first, with Germany’s Katrin Hirtl-Stanggassinger finishing second and Switzerland’s Aline Danioth rounding out the […]
