California Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism and Being ‘Straw Purchaser’ of Assault Rifles Ultimately Used in San Bernardino, California, Attack

California Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism and Being ‘Straw Purchaser’ of Assault Rifles Ultimately Used in San Bernardino, California, Attack

San Bernadino, CA….Enrique Marquez Jr., 24, of Riverside, California, a longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, the male shooter in the San Bernardino, California, terrorist attack, was charged today with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists based upon his role in terrorist plotting with Farook in 2011 and 2012, the unlawful purchase of the […]

Black Oak Casino Resort Celebrates 11th Year of Adopt-a-Family During 2015 Holiday Season

Black Oak Casino Resort Celebrates 11th Year of Adopt-a-Family During 2015 Holiday Season

Tuolumne, CA – Since 2004, Black Oak Casino Resort has participated in the Adopt-a-Family program through the Amador, Tuolumne, Calaveras Action Agency (ATCAA) in an effort to help local families by donating wrapped gifts. The tradition continues this year as the team prepares to make its delivery on Friday, December 18. Over the past 11 […]

K-1 Visa Process and State-DHS Review Update

K-1 Visa Process and State-DHS Review Update

Washington, DC…The Department of State (State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborate closely on adjudications related to the K-1 visa classification, as they do in many other immigration matters. As directed by the President, and in light of the evolving security environment, State and DHS are undertaking a review of the K-1 visa […]

Inaugural “AnimalScapes” Exhibit to Open January 16 at Ironstone, Murphys

Inaugural “AnimalScapes” Exhibit to Open January 16 at Ironstone, Murphys

Murphys, CA…What happens when you ask some of the best artists in three counties to create work around a common theme? You get a major art exhibition that’s entirely provocative, different and new. Called “AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills,” the prodigious show brings together artists from 3 counties with over 50 original works of […]

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Mountain Ranch Ca You are hereby invited to a very special #OutOfTheWeather rally being held on Christmas Day, December 25th 2015 from 7am – 6pm. This is being held in conjunction with our regularly scheduled #OutOfTheWeather Rally’s being held seven nights a week and Sunday days at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, on Washington Street […]

Out Of The Weather Rally at Mountain Ranch Town Hall Update

Out Of The Weather Rally at Mountain Ranch Town Hall Update

Mountain Ranch Ca The Mountain Ranch Community Relief Effort has a new update on their progress in keeping their over night Warming Sanctuary Open for any and all #ButteFire Victims who need to get a hot meal, a hot cup of coffee, somebody to talk to or a warm place to lay their head for […]

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

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 […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results for Wed., Dec. 9th & Save For The Holidays

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results for Wed., Dec. 9th & Save For The Holidays

Angels Camp, CA…The Game: Cha, Cha, Cha (One Net Best Ball on Hole #1; Two on Hole #2; Three on Hole #3; repeat sequence through Hole #18. 1st Place: Charlie Creighton, Ken Helmbacher, Mark Weinheimer, Don Chaisson. 2nd Place (tie): Bill Cloud, Glen Croshaw, Ray Walker, Dave Gigliotti. 2nd Place (tie): Bob Heise, Chris Niehuis, […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

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 December 18 – December 26 […]

Fed Raises Interest Rate .25%, First Rate Rise In Almost Decade

Fed Raises Interest Rate .25%, First Rate Rise In Almost Decade

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Household spending and business fixed investment have been increasing at solid rates in recent months, and the housing sector has improved further; however, net exports have been soft. A range of recent […]

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event

Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event

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 […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – PJ & PETUNIA!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center  – PJ & PETUNIA!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. PJ & PETUNIA and several other fabulous felines will be available to meet you in Arnold. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Angels Camp, CA…The Clothes Mine has a great selection of soft robes, sleepwear and sexy lingerie. We’ll even wrap your gift selections! Stop in and see us in historic downtown Angels Camp. We are open everyday 10am-6pm, or give us a call at 209-890-7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 South […]

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Mountain Ranch, CA…I say this with an ache in my heart though. This trip to the ‪#‎ButteFire‬ burn area was by far the most exhausting and emotional so far. Mountain Ranch, the tiny town that has become an island in a war zone known as a wildfire, had their Christmas parade yesterday and you could […]

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Angels Camp, CA…Manzanita Arts Emporium is up and running and sooo beautiful. Come check it out with the entire family for this FREE Holiday Storytelling event with professional storytelling Cynthia Restivo. Her performances magically transform a room to a place of awesome fantasy. It’s a wonderful family experience and you can see all the new […]

Southern Mother Lode Assessed Property Values Bounce 5.0 Percent

Southern Mother Lode Assessed Property Values Bounce 5.0 Percent

Sacramento, CA…California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Vice Chair George Runner announces assessed property values in Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne counties grew 5.0 percent ($14.4 billion to $15.2 billion) in 2015-16 from 2014-15. County-assessed property values gained 4.9 percent, while state-assessed values jumped 5.8 percent year-over-year. County assessors are responsible for assessing the value of […]

All Los Angeles Unified Schools Closed Today Because Of “Credible Threat”

All Los Angeles Unified Schools Closed Today Because Of “Credible Threat”

Los Angeles, CA…The following message from the Los Angeles Unified School District is being sent to parents and guardians. As a result of a threat received, the Superintendent has directed all schools to be closed today to ensure the safety of all students. Further information will be forthcoming via additional Blackboard Connect Messages. Again, please […]

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Snowsports Foundation (BVSEF) & Bear Valley Mountain (BVM) will welcome Daron Rahlves on December 19, 2015 for the NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials. The Trials will be in the morning, starting at 10am – pacesetters only – but spectators are welcome! By 12-noon we should be ready to open NASTAR to […]

Shaking Things Up: This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Shaking Things Up:  This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Angels Camp, CA…“Everyone thinks they are just coming to another Nutcracker, but this year is going to be really different,” said Michaela Jarnagin, who stars as Clara. “It’s different, but it’s fabulous!” “The Nutcracker” has become a local tradition in Calaveras County. The classic ballet will be presented December 17-19, 2015 at the Bret Harte […]

Don’t Miss Sip, Nibble N’ Shop At Copperopolis Town Square

Don’t Miss Sip, Nibble N’ Shop At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our 1st Annual Christmas Sip, Nibble N’ Shop on Friday December 18th from 4-8pm! All of our Shops will be offering HUGE sales, FREE Wine Tasting, beverages and nibbles at each location. Extended hours for your last minute Holiday Shopping needs! We will also have select indoor vendors coming to include […]

Forest Service Implements Seasonal Road & Trail Closures

Forest Service Implements Seasonal Road & Trail Closures

Sonora, CA…The Forest Service announced today that most forest roads and trails on the Stanislaus National Forest will be closed to public travel from December 16 through April 14, 2016. A revised Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is now available to the public. Some Forest roads are open year-round while other […]