Rats ‘Dream’ Paths To A Brighter Future

Rats ‘Dream’ Paths To A Brighter Future

London, UK…When rats rest, their brains simulate journeys to a desired future such as a tasty treat, finds new UCL research funded by the Wellcome Trust and Royal Society. The researchers monitored brain activity in rats, first as the animals viewed food in a location they could not reach, then as they rested in a […]

Celebrate the 4th of July in Mokelumne Hill with a Taste of Americana

Celebrate the 4th of July in Mokelumne Hill with a Taste of Americana

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Enjoy a traditional 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Mokelumne Hill. The quaint, small-town atmosphere offers a true taste of Americana, and there are lots of fun activities for the entire family starting with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30 – 11:00 am. Be sure to save your place […]

Fire Update…Washington Fire Reaches 37% Containment & Hwy 4 Now Open

Fire Update…Washington Fire Reaches 37% Containment & Hwy 4 Now Open

Markleeville, CA…Fire crews continued to increase the percent containment near Markleeville as they mopped up and patrolled the fire perimeter throughout the day. Hotshot crews on the eastern fire edge will continue to construct direct handline in steep and rocky terrain while being supported from the air with water-dropping helicopters. Light precipitation occurred over the […]

Brice Station Hill Top Concert Series Continues With Tour Guides With Jill & Jessie Concert

Brice Station Hill Top Concert Series Continues With Tour Guides With Jill & Jessie Concert

Murphys, CA…Hill Top Concert Series 2015 Brice Station Vineyards Saturday, Jun, 27 2015 07:00 PM. The Tour Guides are a group of local musicians who perform at venues in Calaveras County and beyond. With Jessie Mouser on lead and harmony vocals, the band will take you on a musical journey. Jessie is backed up by […]

“If you fly, we can’t!” Drones Make It Unsafe For Fire Fighting Aircraft

“If you fly, we can’t!” Drones Make It Unsafe For Fire Fighting Aircraft

Monterey, CA – CAL FIRE has reported several instances of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known has Hobby Drones, flying in the vicinity of the Lake fire in San Bernardino County. The intrusion of these drones in the air space of firefighting aircraft resulted in all air operations being suspended until the drones were located […]

Fire Lines South Of Markleeville Solidify, Smoke Output Drops & Pacific Coast Trail, Bear Valley & Lake Alpine Are Open!

Fire Lines South Of Markleeville Solidify, Smoke Output Drops & Pacific Coast Trail, Bear Valley & Lake Alpine Are Open!

Markleeville, CA…Hwy 4 will remain closed through the weekend but most of our high county destinations are open a largely smoke free. Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire […]

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Over-Snow Vehicle Designation Project

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Over-Snow Vehicle Designation Project

Sonora, California, June 26, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) is requesting public comment on the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action beginning today, June 26.   Public comment on the proposed action is encouraged.  To assure your comments are fully considered during the scoping phase of the project, please submit comments by August 10, 2015. […]

Don’t Waste Our Future!

Don’t Waste Our Future!

Calaveras County, CA…Below is a great PSA on recycling from Cal-Waste. They finished Jan 2015 and have taken the video to EVERY elementary school and had an unveiling assembly. It features 5-6 students from every elementary school in Calaveras County and in Galt. Students were chosen by school staff. Cal-Waste wanted to get the message […]

Summer Is Time For Super Cruising On A Super Cruiser On New Melones (Check Out Their Great Video)

Summer Is Time For Super Cruising On A Super Cruiser On New Melones (Check Out Their Great Video)

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina has all the water toys you need this summer. This week they are featuring Super Cruisers. The Super Cruiser pictured below has a bathroom on board, slide, sink, picnic tables, and lounge chairs. It is available overnight. Plenty of room for family and friends. Just click below to make […]

Making Progress On Washington Fire…Hwy 4 Still Closed But Bear Valley, Lake Alpine Areas Open & Largely Smoke Free

Making Progress On Washington Fire…Hwy 4 Still Closed But Bear Valley, Lake Alpine Areas Open & Largely Smoke Free

Markleeville, CA…Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire south of Markleeville. The fire has burned 16,490 acres and is 15 percent contained. The reduction in the reported fire size […]

Supreme Court Rules For Gay Marriage

Supreme Court Rules For Gay Marriage

Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges ruled for Same Sex Marriage in a 5-4 decision. Reading the opinions is much better than any news outlet trying to right a synopsis. If you would like to read their opinion it is Here….14-556_3204. If you would like to read yesterday’s ruling on Health Care […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 26 to July 4

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 26 to July 4

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”      Murphys to […]

Ribbon Cuttings, Mixing & Mingling Highlight Mixer At The Square

Ribbon Cuttings, Mixing & Mingling Highlight Mixer At The Square

Copperopolis, CA…Last Thursday Copperopolis Town Square and Rovedatti’s Bar & Grill played host for the June Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Live music, great food, ice cream and more kept the mood festive and those business cards flying between attendees. There were also ribbon cuttings for the three latest additions at Copperopolis Town Square. Yummy Ha! […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – LADYBUG!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – LADYBUG!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49. New summer hours for the Angels Camp Adoption Center are Thurs/Fri, 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am–5pm. This week​,​ in addition to Ladybug, we will have several others […]

Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital Celebration

Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital Celebration

Murphys, CA…Angels Camp Veterinary Celebrates Dr. Grover’s Retirement and New Ownership of Mother Lode Veterinary, Friday, June 26th at 5:00pm. The Angels Camp Veterinarian Hospital will host a Grand Opening to celebrate the retirement of Veterinarian Douglas Grover and the group’s acquisition of Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital. The community is invited to the red-ribbon cutting […]

Scale Yosemite’s El Capitan with Google Maps

Scale Yosemite’s El Capitan with Google Maps

Yosemite, CA…From Google…”Today we’re launching our first-ever vertical Street View collection, giving you the opportunity to climb 3,000 feet up the world’s most famous rock wall: Yosemite’s El Capitan. To bring you this new imagery, we partnered with legendary climbers Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. Read more about the project from Tommy Caldwell, […]

“A DAY FOR TREY” Update – Celebrating One Year!

“A DAY FOR TREY” Update – Celebrating One Year!

Arnold, CA…Words are never enough! Your prayers and support for Trey during this past year have been appreciated ever so much. Our entire family again extends a sincere thanks for your thoughts, prayers and support during this past year of successful treatments. Trey has been enjoying his favorites sport of baseball, as well as attending […]

Porter Is Missing

Porter Is Missing

Arnold, CA…His name is Porter, he is a Border Terrier Retriever mix. He is 2 1/2 years old and is 43 pounds. He can be tentative around new people but is very sweet and not aggressive. He was lost on Tuesday around 2:30 PM, he jumped out of a window from 1775 Pine Dr. in […]