Remembrance & Gathering for Dave Edney February 18th At Lakemont Lodge

Remembrance & Gathering for Dave Edney February 18th At Lakemont Lodge

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 […]

A Note To Apple Customers On IOS Encryption & San Bernadino Case ~ By Tim Cook

A Note To Apple Customers On IOS Encryption & San Bernadino Case ~ By Tim Cook

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 […]

“El Nino” The Weather Child Returns & May Bring Up To Two Feet Of Snow

“El Nino” The Weather Child Returns & May Bring Up To Two Feet Of Snow

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 […]

Strawberry’s Cashman 15th In Youth Olympic Games Giant Slalom

Strawberry’s Cashman 15th In Youth Olympic Games Giant Slalom

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 […]

Sheriff’s Dept Still Searching For Missing Modesto Man Last Seen At Chicken Ranch Casino

Sheriff’s Dept Still Searching For Missing Modesto Man Last Seen At Chicken Ranch Casino

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 35 year old Allen Christopher Martin. As seen in the surveillance footage from Chicken Ranch Casino, Allen Martin left Chicken Ranch at 2230 hours on 02/09/2016 and walked across the parking lot toward Chicken Ranch road. Allen Martin has not contacted any of his family […]

Alice B. Toklas, Aunt Mary, Black Bart, Blunts, Broccoli, Clam Bakes, Ditch Weed, Fatty, Ganja, Herb, Hydrogrows, Poke, Pot, Reefer, Schwagg, Wake n Bakes & On Angels Camp City Council’s Agenda Tonight

Alice B. Toklas, Aunt Mary, Black Bart, Blunts, Broccoli, Clam Bakes, Ditch Weed, Fatty, Ganja, Herb, Hydrogrows, Poke, Pot, Reefer, Schwagg, Wake n Bakes & On Angels Camp City Council’s Agenda Tonight

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will hold a workshop addressing “Medical” marijuana cultivation in the city. Potential actions include:   1. Possible Action – Do nothing and accept State regulation of cultivation (regulations are not yet adopted); or 2. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance regulating medical marijuana cultivation. The fireworks get underway at […]

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Big Hill Road

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Big Hill Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle rollover accident near Big Hill & Old Road Ranch Roads. The accident is non-injury but the driver may have been intoxicated or impaired prior to the incident. Please sue caution in the area…. Incident: 00209 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Big Hill Rd / Old Oak Ranch Rd […]

Pot On The Agenda Of Supervisors Today

Pot On The Agenda Of Supervisors Today

San Andreas CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting is just getting underway. Marijuana is the big, skunky, elephant in the room lately and it should take up much of the discussion today. The full agenda is below…   Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/16/2016 10:00 AM San Andreas Town Hall 24 Church Hill Road   San […]

H&R Block Is Putting the Fun Back In Refund Season!!

H&R Block Is Putting the Fun Back In Refund Season!!

Angels Camp, CA…”H&R Block is putting the fun back in refund season!! Congratulations to Kim Paulden our second lucky winner at our Angels camp office.” All local Winners of the H&R Block 1,000 win $1000 Daily Sweepstakes, Celebrates at our H&R Block offices and is presented with a giant check. H&R Block is giving away […]

Head Calaveras County Building Official Jeff White Retires After 30 Years Of Service

Head Calaveras County Building Official Jeff White Retires After 30 Years Of Service

San Andreas, CA….On Friday Head Building Official Jeff White retired after 30 years of service to Calaveras County. We had the pleasure of interviewing him on Thursday. We talked for 1/2 half hour or so on how the improvements in building codes have increased the safety of homes, will make homes to be rebuilt in […]

Bear Valley Mourns The Loss Of Dave Edney

Bear Valley Mourns The Loss Of Dave Edney

Bear Valley, CA…It is with great sadness, the Bear Valley Fire Department and Bear Valley Search and Rescue announce the passing of one of their members; Dave Edney. On February 13th, shortly after completing one of his notorious workouts, Dave collapsed, and in spite of the efforts of the responding medical personnel, Dave passed away. […]

The Tipsy Frog Keeps Copperopolis Hopping

The Tipsy Frog Keeps Copperopolis Hopping

Copperopolis, CA…The New Tipsy Frog Wine Bar is a cool place to drink great wine, taste amazing cheeses and pairing foods, socialize with friends and experience fun events! The Tipsy Frog is owned, operated and staffed by Copperopolis residents who believe in sharing and promoting the beauty of Calaveras County with locals and visitors alike. […]

Help Lost Female Border Collie Find Her Owners

Help Lost Female Border Collie Find Her Owners

Arnold, CA…Hey Good People. Please help locate this girls owners…Female, Border Collie x Cattle Dog , Black and White. Older dog, has some milky glazing across the eyes. Right eye has been injured, but long enough ago for it to scab and look like it is healing well. She is well fed, probably close to […]

Strawberry’s Keely Cashman 10th In Youth Olympic Super-G In Lillehammer Today!

Strawberry’s Keely Cashman 10th In Youth Olympic Super-G In Lillehammer Today!

Lillehammer, Norway…Strawberry’s Keely Cashman was the top American woman today in the Super-G on the Hafjell Olympic Slope during the Youth Olympic Games. She skied into 10th place. Austria’s Nadine Fest took home the gold. Keely started her career on the Dodge Ridge Team and then to the Bear Valley team for several years before […]

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Passes Away At 79

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Passes Away At 79

Marfa, TX…Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice has passed away at the age of 79. He reportedly died in his sleep last night in his hotel room while visiting Texas on a hunting trip. Justice Antonin Scalia was born in Trenton, New Jersey, March 11, 1936. He married Maureen McCarthy and has nine children – Ann Forrest, […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: The State of American Politics

President Obama’s Weekly Address: The State of American Politics

Springfield, IL…Hi, everybody. I’m speaking to you today from Springfield, Illinois. I spent eight years in the state senate here. It was a place where, for all our surface differences in a state as diverse as Illinois, my colleagues and I actually shared a lot in common. We fought for our principles, and voted against […]

State Dept. Releases Another Batch Of Clinton Emails…We Have Included Links

State Dept. Releases Another Batch Of Clinton Emails…We Have Included Links

Washington, DC…In December 2014, former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton provided the Department with emails that were sent or received by her while she was Secretary of State.    The Department is conducting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) review of all emails provided by former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton.  Starting in June 2015, a new […]

Valentine’s Flowers – Show them Your Love From Blooms And Things! 209.736.6771

Valentine’s Flowers – Show them Your Love From Blooms And Things!  209.736.6771

Angels Camp, CA…Love is a special thing that many people often overlook. The truth is, when you find true love and happiness you’re among the luckiest people on the planet. Whether you’re just starting up a new relationship or have been involved with someone for years, Valentine’s Day is simply a day that you can’t […]

CCWD Provides Outstanding Water To Customers

CCWD Provides Outstanding Water To Customers

The Calaveras County Water District’s top priorities are to provide customers with safe, high quality and reliable drinking water that meets or exceeds state and federal standards, and the District is proud to have achieved these goals since 1946. With water quality concerns widely reported in the state and national news, there’s no better time […]

Angels Camp Police Department On Passing of Retired Police Service Dog, Turner

Angels Camp Police Department On Passing of Retired Police Service Dog, Turner

Angels Camp, CA…On Jan 28, 2016, retired police service dog Turner had to be euthanized. Turner served with the police department from 2005-2010, and was the first narcotics detection K-9 in the history of the department. His handler was Sergeant Todd Fordahl, who was Turner’s handler for the duration of his service. Turner set the […]

Missing Modesto Man Last Seen At Chicken Ranch Casino

Missing Modesto Man Last Seen At Chicken Ranch Casino

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for assistance in locating 35 year old, Allen Christopher Martin. Allen walked away from the Chicken Ranch Casino on February 9th, 2016. Allen was last seen walking through the Chicken Ranch Casino parking lot toward Chicken Ranch Rd at around 2230 hours. Allen was wearing […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 12 to February 20

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 12 to February 20

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 […]

Hey Good People! Head Up To Bear Valley For President’s Weekend

Hey Good People! Head Up To Bear Valley For President’s Weekend

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Presidents weekend looks to be a great one with events and beautiful weather! Today will be another beautiful day with lots o’ sunshine and temps coming in around 59F and South Southwest winds from 3-6mph. The recent break from snowy weather has given NorCal superb spring like conditions for skiing […]