Calaveras Arts Council Announces Artist Scholarships 2015 Recipients

Calaveras Arts Council Announces Artist Scholarships 2015 Recipients

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients’ of the scholarships they administer to residents of the county.  Any resident of any age is eligible for the scholarships unless otherwise stated.  To learn more about the scholarships go onto www.calaverasarts.org, opportunities. This year’s recipients are: Robert Atkinson Artist Scholarship (visual […]

Talking Aquatic Physical Therapy With Pinnacle’s Theresa Locke

Talking Aquatic Physical Therapy With Pinnacle’s Theresa Locke

Angels Camp, CA….We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes talking with Theresa Locke, PT, DPT who started Pinnacle Physical Therapy over 20 years ago. In addition to their full range of office based services they also offer seasonal aquatic therapy for those who have medical issues such as arthritis, diabetes, balance deficits, cardio-rehab […]

Calaveras Arts Council Kicks Off Music in the Parks with Sammy Leverone Band at Copperopolis Town Square

Calaveras Arts Council Kicks Off Music in the Parks with Sammy Leverone Band at Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Please join your neighbors for a free evening of contemporary bluegrass music at Copperopolis Town Square on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The award-winning Sammy Leverone (vocals and guitar) joined forces in 2014 with Scott Leverone (drums), Fred Treece (guitar, dobro, and vocals), Ron Schaner (acoustic guitar), and Tonya Peterson (vocals) to form the Sammy […]

Copperopolis Homecoming Heritage Day June 13th 2015!

Copperopolis Homecoming Heritage Day June 13th 2015!

Copperopolis, CA…California’s historic town of Copperopolis turned 150 years old in 2010. We continue celebrate our unique little town with an annual Homecoming Heritage Celebration and want to invite everyone who loves small town charm to join us. Copperopolis’ Homecoming was started by our founding families for an annual get together. Now everyone is welcome […]

Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs Died May 25, 2015 (Updated)

Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs Died May 25, 2015 (Updated)

Valley Springs, CA…Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs died May 25, 2015. He was born in Dumas, TX to Virgil and Lottie (Roy) Ogletree. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Sacramento State. In 1955 he was married to the Former Rosamond Kibbe in Yuba City, CA. They have two children. Mr. […]

O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”

O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”

Angels Camp, CA…O.A.R.S.’ six-day Salmon River Rafting trip in Idaho has been declared the year’s “Best Guided Outdoor Trip” by Sunset magazine. In its first-ever Sunset Travel Awards, O.A.R.S. (http://www.oars.com/) was selected as one of 30 winners from a field of nearly 200 entrants who represent the West’s very best in lodging, dining, cultural tourism, […]

Calaveras County Republicans To Meet Wednesday

Calaveras County Republicans To Meet Wednesday

Angels Camp, CA…General Meeting – Calaveras County Republican Party – Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm at the Fireside Room in Greenhorn Creek. 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA. Guest Speakers: Rebecca Callen — Calaveras County Auditor/Controller, Leslie Davis — Calaveras County Assessor. Agenda Items to Include: * Calaveras Conserves update – […]

Hathaway Pines Man Arrested On Drug, Mail Theft, Burglary & Stolen Property Charges

Hathaway Pines Man Arrested On Drug, Mail Theft, Burglary & Stolen Property Charges

Hathaway Pines, CA…On 6/02/2015 at 1005 hours, The Calaveras County Detective Unit and Veteran Affairs Investigators served a search warrant on the 5900 block of Oxbow Court, in Hathaway Pines. Detectives were investigating thefts that had occurred at the UPS Customer Center, in Angels Camp. Items located in the execution of the warrant were associated […]

Own The Oldest Stone Building In Downtown Murphys! Open House June 13th

Own The Oldest Stone Building In Downtown Murphys!  Open House June 13th

Murphys, CA…Own the oldest stone building in downtown Murphys! This property includes the historical landmark Peter L. Traver building constructed in 1856. 2 large commercial spaces with frontage on Main St. and 1 large commercial space with frontage on Sheep Ranch. Property has a 3 bedroom/1bath apartment with ample kitchen and living space. Tons of […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – JERICA!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – JERICA!

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. Jerica will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, […]

The Bret Harte High School 2015 Graduation. Full Video & Photos

The Bret Harte High School 2015 Graduation.  Full Video & Photos

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School Class of 2015 marched forth into adulthood on Friday night. It was another great ceremony and the future is in good hands and these young adults continue their journey. We have photos including scans of the program with all the graduates. Tonight’s webcast is sponsored by Mark Twain […]

The 2015 Avery Middle School Graduation! Full Video & Over 100 Photos!

The 2015 Avery Middle School Graduation!  Full Video & Over 100 Photos!

Avery, CA…Last night the 8th Grade Class from Avery Middle School received their diplomas and marched forward to the next step in their education. Every year it strikes us how lucky these kids are to attend school at Avery. With the beautiful setting in the pine trees, the Distinguished School status, their iPad program and […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 5 to June 13

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 5 to June 13

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.”     The Schedule   Murphys to Markleeville June […]

Sugar Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening June 5th

Sugar Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening June 5th

Angels Camp, CA…The public is invited to join a festive Grand Opening celebration at Sugar Bakery, 1257 S. Main St., Angels Camp starting at noon Friday, June 5. Organized by Destination Angels Camp, Wes Kulm, mayor of the City of Angels Camp will conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15 p.m. Sugar Bakery opened the […]

Terrorism Gone Viral: Counterterrorism Executive Briefs Congress on Latest Threats

Terrorism Gone Viral: Counterterrorism Executive Briefs Congress on Latest Threats

Washington, DC…Good morning Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Thompson, and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the widespread reach of terrorists’ influence, which transcends geographic boundaries like never before. As technology advances so, too, does terrorists’ use of technology to communicate—both to inspire and recruit. The […]

Roadwork To Close Ebbetts Pass Over Summit On June 10th

Roadwork To Close Ebbetts Pass Over Summit On June 10th

Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4(SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Highland Lake Road to SR-89/Monitor Pass for pavement work.  The highway will close beginning Wednesday, June 10, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Motorists will need to take alternate routes and should expect an hour delay. The closure is scheduled […]

President Obama On The USA FREEDOM Act

President Obama On The USA FREEDOM Act

Washington, DC…For the past eighteen months, I have called for reforms that better safeguard the privacy and civil liberties of the American people while ensuring our national security officials retain tools important to keeping Americans safe. That is why, today, I welcome the Senate’s passage of the USA FREEDOM Act, which I will sign when […]