Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

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. […]

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

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 […]

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision. Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision.  Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

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 […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 5th

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 5th

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 Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

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 […]

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

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, […]

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

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, […]

Spring Fest & Eggapalooza Filled Copperopolis Town Square

Spring Fest & Eggapalooza Filled Copperopolis Town Square

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 […]

Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young 1938 – 2016

Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young 1938 – 2016

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, […]

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

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 […]

The President and First Lady at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll

The President and First Lady at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll

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 […]

Governor Brown, Legislators and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

Governor Brown, Legislators and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

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 […]

Rock Legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Will Light Up Ironstone On September 30th

Rock Legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Will Light Up Ironstone On September 30th

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,” […]

Calaveras Supervisors Back In Action Tomorrow Night

Calaveras Supervisors Back In Action Tomorrow Night

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 […]

Dessert Contest Benefits Mentoring Works Program

Dessert Contest Benefits Mentoring Works Program

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 […]

Calaveras County Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln / Reagan Luncheon

Calaveras County Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln / Reagan Luncheon

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 […]

Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing

Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing

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 […]

US Condemns Lahore Bombings

US Condemns Lahore Bombings

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 […]

The Pope’s Easter Address Urbi et Orbi 2016.03.27

The Pope’s Easter Address  Urbi et Orbi 2016.03.27

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; […]

A Bit Of Rock Removal In Store For Caltrans On Hwy 4 ~ Pictures From Wagner Family

A Bit Of Rock Removal In Store For Caltrans On Hwy 4 ~ Pictures From Wagner Family

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 […]

Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Is Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Is Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Avery, CA…Abraham, Bailey & Hana Deplitch of Arnold hanging out on the porch enjoying their specialty toast. A great place to people watch and indulge in tasty treats. Served everyday all day! Open 6-6! Treat yourself to our Mochas, Cooperchino our blended coffee drink as well. You can call ahead at 209.822.3967 and your order […]

Traffic Update….Multiple Vehicle Accident Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

Traffic Update….Multiple Vehicle Accident Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a 4 vehicle collision blocking lanes near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00675 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Close Detail Information 5:39 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1011-FCC […]

Hey Good People!! Another Stellar Day Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Another Stellar Day Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Today ushers in another beautiful day in the High Sierra. The high today should come in right around 51F and coupled with ENE winds from 5-1mph it should be a stellar day for the Dodov Slopestyle Event! Sunny weather will be around until Sunday at which time we look to […]

Milliaire Winery Is Hiring!

Milliaire Winery Is Hiring!

Murphys, CA…Permanent part time position available! We are looking for someone energetic and willing to learn to join our tasting room family. You don’t need to be a wine expert, just an aficionado. Bonus points if you are already familiar with our tasty wines (I know you all drink Simply Red!). The ideal candidate will […]

V Restaurant & Bar Easter Menu

V Restaurant & Bar Easter Menu

Murphys, CA…V Restaurant & Bar has a special Easter Menu & plans for you! Easter Menu hours are 9-3. We will be serving regular bistro menu and v dining room menu in the evening with specials! Cheers! V Easter Brunch Brunch Burger ~ 1/3 lb. angus burger, hollandaise, lettuce, tomato, bacon, fried egg served on […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Defeating ISIL

President Obama’s Weekly Address:  Defeating ISIL

Washington, DC…This week, our hearts are with the people of Belgium, as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of more than thirty people. Yesterday, we learned that at least two Americans were killed. We pray for their families and loved ones. At least fourteen Americans were injured. And we pray for their full recovery – along […]