Shop Till You Drop At Copperopolis Town Square

Shop Till You Drop At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Do your Holiday Shopping at our Shops as they will be having wonderful SALES! 40 Baked Goods, Home Decor, Kiddy Items and Craft Vendors! Yummy Food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your Fresh Oregon Cut […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 27 to December 5

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 27 to December 5

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 November 27 – December […]

Groveland Man Arrested For Elder Abuse

Groveland Man Arrested For Elder Abuse

On 11/24/15, a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy investigated a report of a suspected elder abuse case, which occurred earlier in the evening on 11/23/15. The deputy met with the 69 year old victim, who said she was pushed to the ground by her son. As a result of being pushed to the ground, she sustained […]

Chain Controls In Effect On Hwys 4, 88 & 108

Chain Controls In Effect On Hwys 4, 88 & 108

Arnold, CA….The latest visit by El Nino brought us some much needed precipitation in various forms. The white kind means that chain controls are in effect from 1 mile east of Arnold on Hwy 4, East of Long Barn on 108 & from Dew Drop Inn on Hwy 88. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA […]

Columbia Man Arrested In Death Of His Wife

Columbia Man Arrested In Death Of His Wife

Columbia, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detective’s arrested Robert Presson today on charges of 187 (A) PC; homicide. It is believed Presson murdered his 58 year old wife Jeane Presson earlier in July of this year. Presson originally notified Law Enforcement that Jeane was missing on July 25th. Her husband reported that she had walked away […]

Emergency Temporary Shelter Opens And Closes In Mountain Ranch For Butte Fire Victims – Updated

Emergency Temporary Shelter Opens And Closes In Mountain Ranch For Butte Fire Victims – Updated

Mountain Ranch Ca Shelter Update 4:30am 11/25/2015 After 5 hours only of being opened the Red Cross has decided to close this shelter. The initial planning was faulty from the beginning. Once this storm front was known to come in the Red Cross should have had plans in place working with the Calaveras County OES […]

Dreaming Of A White Thanksgiving? Up To A Foot Of New Snow On The Way!

Dreaming Of A White Thanksgiving? Up To A Foot Of New Snow On The Way!

Bear Valley, CA…A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 12pm tomorrow. Today At lower elevations…rain showers in the morning…then rain showers…snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations…snow showers in the morning…then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 31 to 45 […]

Want To Remember New Names? Sleep On It

Want To Remember New Names? Sleep On It

Boston, MA…A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) offers an additional reason to get a good night’s sleep. In a closely controlled study of fourteen participants, researchers found that they were significantly better at remembering faces and names if they were given an opportunity to sleep for up to eight hours […]

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners By Shannon Collins DoD News

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners  By Shannon Collins DoD News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia….President Barack Obama reconfirmed U.S. and allied commitment against terrorism around the globe, including the Asia-Pacific region, during a speech today at the U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “The Asia Pacific is absolutely critical to promoting security, prosperity and human dignity around the world,” […]

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

Washington, DC…The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both […]

Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Sunday, November 22, 2015. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are […]

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Columbia, CA…On 11/23/2015 in the early morning hours, a homeowner in Columbia reported that he was asleep in his home when he heard a noise downstairs. Upon checking on the noise, he discovered someone was inside attempting to burglarize the residence. The homeowner contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office and deputies responded to the scene. […]

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

San Andreas, CA…Property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed in the Butte Fire may qualify for property tax relief. The amount of damage must exceed $10,000 and applications for reassessment must be filed in writing within one year. Qualified owners obtain tax relief two ways. First, this year’s taxes will be reduced based on […]

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County residents who have been affected by the Butte Fire may register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit an initial SBA online loan application no later than November 23…  BY CALLING 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 1-800-462-7585, 711 or VRS: 1-800-621-3362)  BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.DisasterAssistance.gov  BY […]

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) has announced plans for their annual presentation, WinterSports History Night, scheduled on December 12, 2015. This year’s program will feature retrospectives on the Nickolay Dodov Foundation, former Bear Valley professional ski patroller and photographer Peter Hayes and the Bear Valley Chapter of the National Ski Patrol System.. […]

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

Washington, DC…. Good morning everyone. This past week we’ve seen the best and the worst of humanity. The heinous terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, in Iraq and Nigeria. They showed us once again the depths of the terrorist’s depravity. And at the same time we saw the world come together in solidarity. Parisians opening […]

Sierra Photo & Framing In Arnold Is Ready To Serve & Expand Under New Ownership

Sierra Photo & Framing In Arnold Is Ready To Serve & Expand Under New Ownership

Arnold, CA…It is with great excitement to announce as of November 1, 2015, Sierra Photo & Framing in Arnold will continue their business under new ownership. Ron and Sonja Cooper will succeed the thirty years of business that Steve and Judy Mayo have provided in the area. Without their consistent enthusiasm for the business and […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through Dec 1. Open On Thanksgiving Day!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through Dec 1.  Open On Thanksgiving Day!

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 Weekly Specials Through November 17. Stock up for […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 20 to November 28

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 20 to November 28

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 November 20 – November 28   Ongoing […]

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Sacramento Ca At its Nov. 19 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $11.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 12 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access […]

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Angels Camp Ca PRESS RELEASE Nov 19, 2015 The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association SUBJECT: Angels Camp PD K-9 Association Press Release CONTACT: Todd Fordahl, Tel. (209)352-7078 /toddfordahl@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association is requesting some assistance from the community, to replace a valued member […]

Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Angels Camp, CA…A $100,000 donation from the Amador Community Foundation (ACF) to the Calaveras Community Foundation’s (CCF’s) Disaster Relief Fund is a prime example of how the response to the devastation of the Butte Fire has fostered increased cooperation between the diverse organizations of the Motherlode. “We are very gratified, and frankly a little surprised, […]