Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Does Star Wars really need a review? You’d be hard pressed to find a more multigenerational and beloved film franchise, and the new film—Episode VII to be precise—was guaranteed to be a massive hit no matter what, bound to succeed on its legacy alone. The Force Awakens is practically hardwired to tap into this […]

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

Murphys, CA…GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to […]

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast. Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast.  Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet

Bear Valley, CA….Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At […]

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Butte Fire Business Recovery Event on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Ironstone Vineyards which is located at 1894 Six Mile Road in Murphys, California. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided. This informative workshop will provide valuable resources to businesses […]

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Vallecito, CA…Kenneth Dale Baker, of Vallecito Ca, passed into Glory after a short illness on December 27, 2015. Kenny was born in Long Beach, Ca on January 10, 1963 to Dwight ‘Ed’ and Mary Kesterson Baker. Kenny graduated from Calaveras High School and joined the Navy. He sailed on the maiden cruise of the USS […]

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang! ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang!  ~ Photos By Neil Hunt

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Village has been the center of local New Year’s celebrations for years. This year was no exception with Jeff Campbell, Megan Slankard & DJ Halftrack providing the music followed by the balloon drop at midnight. Then the revelers make their way outside to witness a great fireworks show. Neil Hunt, his […]

Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away

Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away

Jackson Ca Fire Season is right around the corner once again. Time to get out and get your Property in a Fire Safe Condition. I cannot emphasize it enough to clear back from your homes as far as reasonably possible. The more Defensible Space you have the better off you are. Clear all ground and […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Taking On Gun Violence In 2016

Washington, DC…Happy New Year, everybody. I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past seven. Seven years ago, our businesses were losing 800,000 jobs a month. They’ve now created jobs for 69 straight months, driving the unemployment rate from a high of […]

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/30/15

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/30/15

Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 1 to January 9

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 January 1 – January 9 […]

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Moving Sale Going On Now At Timeless Home Gallery

Arnold, CA…WE ARE MOVING….Help us move. All prices as marked throughout the Gallery Now Through January 24, 2016. Wishing you a happy new year. We look forward to seeing you in 2016. We will be closed January 4-13 2016. A little bit Vacation & out of town business. Returning January 14-24 @our Cedar Center Location. […]

Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!! ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!!  Happy Holidays & Perfect Skiing & Riding At Bear Valley Mountain!!  ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Clear skies and crisp morning temps are in effect for the next 3-4 days. A beautiful Blue Bird day is ahead and temps will hover right around 32F with a WSW wind from 5-7mph. Grooming is excellent as is most off-piste skiing/riding currently. Nastar will be up and […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

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. Both of our Thrift Stores/Adoption Centers will be CLOSED ON ​NEW YEARS DAY only​​. Angels Camp will be open ​this week ​on Thursday​/​New Years Eve​, 10am–​3​pm & Saturday, 11am–5pm. […]

Debris Removal Operations Update 290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris

Debris Removal Operations Update 290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris

San Andreas, CA…290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris. 126 Properties have Soil Sample Results Approved. Weather permitting, work will continue on Monday, January 4, 2016. For those not participating in the State/County debris removal program, detailed information is available for self-certification of debris removal from their property. Documents can be downloaded from www.butte.calaverasgov.us. Property owners […]

2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

Angels Camp, CA…For those who weren’t able to join us at the standing-room-only 2015 CVB Annual Dinner & 9th annual Innovations in Tourism Awards last month, here’s a recap on the events of the evening, with links to resources that were presented or handed out on the night.  Laurie Giannini, CVB board member, began by […]

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has been awarded a two-year $960,000 grant to develop a new hospitality apprenticeship training program in partnership with two major local employers — Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne and Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge near Groveland. The award, just announced by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), is part […]

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

San Andreas, CA…In 2015, approximately 3,017 pounds of unused/unwanted drugs were collected for disposal. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department held a number of “Drop the Drugs” events in 2015. On December 15th alone, we collected 111 pounds of unused and/or unwanted prescription medications at three locations in the county. This […]

Hey Good People!!! Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Snowing lightly currently at 5am and winds are out of the SSE from 9-14mph. 1-2″ is expected today then by tonight the system should push it’s way East and clearing skies will be the thing after midnight. Cold air associated with this system will bring the night time […]

CHP San Andreas Christmas MEP Statistics. Three DUI Arrests, Six Accidents & Eight Citations

CHP San Andreas Christmas MEP Statistics.  Three DUI Arrests, Six Accidents & Eight Citations

San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested, for driving under the influence, by the CHP between 6:00 pm Wednesday and 11:59 pm Sunday. Our Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period, resulting in non to minor injuries. Fortunately the accidents were not DUI related. During the holiday period the San Andreas Officers […]

Traffic Update…Two Incidents On Hwy 88

Traffic Update…Two Incidents On Hwy 88

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents on Hwy 88. The latest is on Hwy 88 and Omo Ranch Rd and details are still coming in. The other is between a pickup and Suburban and is blocking lanes near Hwy 88 & Salt Springs. Let’s be careful out there….