Make Murphys Nursery Your Gift Giving Headquarters

Make Murphys Nursery Your Gift Giving Headquarters

Murphys, CA….Murphys Nursery is the perfect place to shop for holiday decorating, gifts & more. Holiday Wreaths, Garden Baskets, Topiaries, Garden & Rustic Influenced Items, Live Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations, Ornaments, Gift Certificates and much, much more. Murphys Nursery has been serving Calaveras County since 1986. Stop by and say hi to the Baker Family! […]

United States Announces it will Double Grant-Based, Public Climate Finance for Adaptation

United States Announces it will Double Grant-Based, Public Climate Finance for Adaptation

Washington, DC…Climate change is a global threat that requires a global solution. Yet, many of the countries that have contributed little to global emissions are impacted the most. Changing rainfall patterns and melting glaciers will jeopardize water supplies for hundreds of millions of people. Global sea levels have risen about 8 inches over the last […]

Wintercreek Foundation Offers To Fund Rest Of K-9 Replacement Fund

Wintercreek Foundation Offers To Fund Rest Of K-9 Replacement Fund

Angels Camp, CA….The Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association was notified that another generous donor is willing to provide funding to purchase a replacement police service dog. The Wintercreek Foundation offered to provide the remaining needed funding to purchase a replacement service dog. So in short, the replacement police service dog is paid for, we […]

Community: Theft and Assault With a Deadly Weapon / ACPD Case # 15-1248

Community: Theft and Assault With a Deadly Weapon / ACPD Case # 15-1248

Angels Camp Ca December 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Theft and Assault With a Deadly Weapon / ACPD Case # 15-1248 CONTACT: Teresa Pry, Tel. (209)736-2567 /teresapry@angelscamp.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On 12/06/2015 at approximately 11:40 am, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was dispatched to 155 South Main Street, Calaveras Lumber, for a report of […]

Make Murphys Nursery Your Gift Giving Headquarters

Make Murphys Nursery Your Gift Giving Headquarters

Murphys, CA….Murphys Nursery is the perfect place to shop for holiday decorating, gifts & more. Holiday Wreaths, Garden Baskets, Topiaries, Garden & Rustic Influenced Items, Live Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations, Ornaments, Gift Certificates and much, much more. Murphys Nursery has been serving Calaveras County since 1986. Stop by and say hi to the Baker Family! […]

Red Hill Annex Yard Waste Site Reopening Dec 11th

Red Hill Annex Yard Waste Site Reopening Dec 11th

Vallecito, CA…The Red Hill Annex will be reopened to Calaveras County residents on Friday December 11th. Hours of operation will remain Friday – Monday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. In order to be able to reuse the pine needles, there will be a dedicated location on site for them which will be separate from the […]

Burglary Suspect Arrested After He Sets His Shirt & Field On Fire

Burglary Suspect Arrested After He Sets His Shirt & Field On Fire

Angels Camp, CA….On 12/06/15 at about 1500 hours, Sheriff Deputies were conducting follow-up on a burglary that was reported the previous day, when they received information that an alleged suspect, Joseph Alonzo Bleak, (02/12/87) was in the Angels Camp area. Deputies located Joseph Bleak in the Middleton’s shopping area. Bleak noticed an Angels Camp Police […]

Great Gift Ideas at The Clothes Mine!

Great Gift Ideas at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp, CA…Find warm sweaters and cozy scarves, hats and gloves. We also have a great selection of colorful tunics and comfy leggings! We’re happy to help you with all the ladies on your list and will even gift wrap your selections. We are located in historic downtown Angels Camp and are open everyday 10am-6pm. […]

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Columbia College Calaveras County Outreach Site

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Columbia College Calaveras County Outreach Site

Vallecito, CA…On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Columbia College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Calaveras Outreach facility in Vallecito. Joining the ceremony were members of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director – Staci Johnston, Calaveras Board of Supervisors, Chair – Cliff Edson and member Debbie Ponte, Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, […]

“Dinner With A Scientist” Celebrated The Love Of STEM

“Dinner With A Scientist” Celebrated The Love Of STEM

San Andreas, CA….Students who came to dinner at Calaveras River Academy on November 19 not only got to eat a special meal, they got to learn how their bodies were processing every single bite. “Dinner with a Scientist” brought together 16 local and regional scientists with 20 teachers and 61 students from Calaveras and Amador […]

Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd Top 58th GRAMMY Nominations

Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd Top 58th GRAMMY Nominations

Los Angeles, CA…The Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMYAwards® in all 83 categories this morning. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year’s nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered. As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy’s membership body of […]

Latest Scans Show Carter Cancer Free

Plains, GA…Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: “My most recent MRI brain scan did not reveal any signs of the original cancer spots nor any new ones. I will continue to receive regular 3-week immunotherapy treatments of pembrolizumab” ### “Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.” A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped […]

President Obama Addresses the Nation on Keeping the American People Safe

President Obama Addresses the Nation on Keeping the American People Safe

Washington, DC…Good evening. On Wednesday, 14 Americans were killed as they came together to celebrate the holidays. They were taken from family and friends who loved them deeply. They were white and black; Latino and Asian; immigrants and American-born; moms and dads; daughters and sons. Each of them served their fellow citizens and all of […]

Vehicle Fire Twain Harte Grade Updated

Vehicle Fire Twain Harte Grade Updated

Mono Vista Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a fully involved vehicle fire on the Twain Harte Grade just East of Twain Harte on Hwy 108. Use caution in the area. Incident: 00256 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: EB BTWN TWAIN HARTE / SOULSBYVILLE Lat/Lon: 37.996501 -120.267201 Detail Information 11:11 […]

Colleen L. Smart, September 17, 1925 – December 1, 2015

Colleen L. Smart, September 17, 1925 – December 1, 2015

Murphys, CA…Surrounded by several of her loving family members, Colleen L. Smart passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015 following a brief illness. Born on September 17, 1925 to Lloyd (Richard) and Grace Looney, Colleen spent her early years in the town of her birth, Turlock, California. Caught in the depths of the Great Depression, […]

President’s Weekly Address: We Will Not Be Terrorized

President’s Weekly Address: We Will Not Be Terrorized

Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This weekend, our hearts are with the people of San Bernardino—another American community shattered by unspeakable violence. We salute the first responders—the police, the SWAT teams, the EMTs—who responded so quickly, with such courage, and saved lives. We pray for the injured as they fight to recover from their wounds. Most […]

FBI Will Investigate San Bernadino Shootings as Terrorist Act

FBI Will Investigate San Bernadino Shootings as Terrorist Act

Washington, DC…The FBI announced today that it has taken the lead on the investigation into the mass shooting that occurred earlier this week in San Bernadino, California, and that the attack that killed 14 people and injured 21 others has been deemed an act of terrorism. “This is now a federal terrorism investigation, led by […]

Reminder…Murphys Open House, December 4, 2015, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Reminder…Murphys Open House, December 4, 2015, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate. A favorite of locals, the annual event is an […]

White House Announces Health Educators Climate Commitment

White House Announces Health Educators Climate Commitment

Washington, DC…Obama Administration Announces 48 Additional Public Health, Medical, and Nursing Schools from 15 Countries Commit to Train Their Students to Address the Health Impacts of Climate Change, Increasing the Total Number of Schools Committing to 118 Around the World. Climate change is a global challenge that demands a global response, and President Obama is […]

Debris Removal Operations Update 156 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris 31 Crews in the Field

Debris Removal Operations Update 156 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris 31 Crews in the Field

San Andreas, CA…31 debris removal teams continue their work in the western and central Jesus Maria areas, as well as in the Old Gulch, Wendell, Moke Hill, East Murray Creek, Avenue A, Whiskey Slide, Hawver Road and Glencoe areas. Residents and workers are again cautioned as to the traffic risks associated with the number and […]

Moaning Cavern’s 6th Annual Caroling in the Cavern

Moaning Cavern’s 6th Annual Caroling in the Cavern

Vallecito, CA…Get your tickets for Dirty Cello at Moaning Cavern! 6th Annual Christmas Caroling at Moaning Cavern. Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. Photo care of Dirty Cello http://www.dirtycello.com/ The […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 4 to December 12

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 4 to December 12

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 4 – December 12 […]

Ric (The Walking Man) & Joanne Ryan Make Generous Donation To Angels Camp’s K-9 Replacement Fund

Ric (The Walking Man) & Joanne Ryan Make Generous Donation To Angels Camp’s K-9 Replacement Fund

Angels Camp, CA…On 12-02-15 the Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association received a very generous donation to the replacement K-9 fund. Ric and Joanne Ryan decided to donate $1,000.00 to the fund. You may recall that Ric is also known as “The Walking Man,” and that he raises and donates money to assist Veterans that […]