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Soroptimists to Offer Cash Grant to Women Seeking Financial Assistance for Educational or Training Expenses
Calaveras County, CA…Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women (formerly the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards). Applications are available by contacting SI Calaveras, Vickie Smith-Becker, LYD […]
Magnolia Rhythm Trio At Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th
Murphys, CA…Magnolia Rhythm Trio at Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th. Every Tuesday (except in January — see below) is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Tuesdays in January feature an optional 4-Course Beer Pairing menu […]
Traffic Update….Cement Truck Rollover North Of Moke Hill On Hwy 49 (Update Hwy 49 Closed For At Least A Hour)
Mokelumne Hill, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned cement truck north of Mokelumne Hill. The truck is overturned into a ditch, a lane is blocked and the driver is pinned in the truck. (Updated…Hwy 49 will be closed for at least an hour for extraction of injured party and possible removal of truck) Incident: 00222 Type: […]
Copper Concerts Series Returns to Copperopolis Town Square! A Tribute To Johnny Cash Is Saturday Night
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the Copper Concerts series beginning Sept. 5th and continuing every Saturday through Sept. 26th. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. near the intersection of Town Square Road and Little John Road. Admission to each concert is […]
Missing Hiker in Yosemite National Park Found Deceased
Yosemite, CA… James Michael Millett Jr. Missing Since August 11, 2015. Yosemite National Park Rangers found the body of James Michael Millett Jr. yesterday, September 1, 2015. His body was found above Yosemite Valley. There are no further details available at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
Make Plans To Be At Arnold Ace Home Center Early Friday Morning
Arnold, CA…The Big Arnold Ace Home Center’s Labor Day Weekend Sale starts Friday morning. There are pages and pages of savings below…
Labor Day Plans Call For Safe Driving Strategies Says CHP
Sacramento, CA…People in the Golden State often enjoy summer weather long after the Labor Day weekend, which in many other states marks the traditional end of summer vacation. To assure that everyone on California’s roadways remain as safe as possible, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be out in force over Labor Day weekend, looking […]
La Grange Odd Fellow Breakfast Sunday September 13th
La Grange, CA…Make it your family tradition, breakfast at the IOOF Hall in La Grange on the second Sunday of each month. September 13th is the date this month. The ever-popular menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham & cheese omelets and French toast, all for $6. Complimentary coffee and orange juice round out the […]
Last Call!-Columbia SHP Recruits for New Volunteer Class!
Columbia, CA…Help your local State Park-Become a volunteer! Columbia State Historic Park Recruits for Docent Class 2015-Last week of application acceptance! Columbia State Historic Park is now accepting applications for new volunteers to be a part of the 2015 docent class. This year, the park is recruiting for costumed interpreters to help teach history to […]
“Just Eat It” To Be Screened September 18 At Chatom Vineyards
Douglas Flat, CA…The Sierra Nevada Film Festival screening at Chatom Vineyards will have you rethinking how and what you eat! Come enjoy the beautiful scenery, wonderful award-winning wines and the relaxing atmosphere of Chatom Vineyards. Film program starts when the sun goes down. RSVP to info@sierrafilmfest.org to make sure you have a seat. Space is […]
Weekly Specials Through Sept 8th & Happy Labor Day & Celebrating 80 Years!
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 Thank you to the hundreds of people we […]
Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 22nd Anniversary October 3rd
Murphys, CA…STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE STOMP! Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit www.CalaverasGrapeStomp.com to reserve your team now and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If […]
Mark Twain Medical Center Announces 17th Annual Fall Health Fair
San Andreas, CA…September 1, 2015- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 17th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 7am to noon on the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Hosting our community health fairs allows us to express our gratitude to those that entrust us with their health care needs,” […]
Two Oakdale Men Arrested For Don Pedro and Lake Tulloch Area Thefts
Oakdale, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies and Detectives have been investigating a string of burglaries that have been occurring over the last few months in the Lake Don Pedro Area and Lake Tulloch Area. These thefts have been mainly from boats and dock areas. The investigation led Detectives to a home in the 200 […]
Wines of the World, Sept 17th at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 5:30pm
Murphys, CA…Lindsay Gwin hosts us at the Murphys Historic Hotel and takes us on a trip to Austrian and Germany. We will learn about the main regions, varietals and styles of German and Austrian wines while tasting through some fantastic examples. Lindsay is a wine distributor who owns and operates 4th Sip LLC. She is […]
National Preparedness Month Kicks Off Today
Sacramento, CA…Disasters can strike at any time, and the most common disaster threat people face across the country is a fire in their home. The American Red Cross Gold Country Region encourages everyone to be ready for emergencies like home fires by creating a disaster plan for their household during National Preparedness Month. The national […]
President Obama Announces New Investments to Enhance Safety and Security in the Changing Arctic
Anchorage, AK…The following is a White House position paper…”Climate change is reshaping the Arctic in profound ways. The global Arctic has warmed approximately twice as fast as the rest of the world, resulting in significant impacts on land and sea. Among the most noticeable changes is the retreat of Arctic sea ice, which has experienced […]
Inspiration From Wayne Dryer Brought To You By Allison James Real Estate
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” Dr. Wayne Dryer 1940-2015
Senator Gaines’ Bill To Keep Drones Out Of Emergency Zones Passes The Senate
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced his Senate Bill 168, which would protect forests, property and the lives of citizens, firefighters and emergency personnel from drone interference, passed out of the Senate and is now headed to the Assembly. “To think that someone would interfere with firefighting or emergency response situations to get […]
SNAC State of the Lakes Address! Make Your Labor Day Plans Today!
Arnold, CA…Wow, have we been blessed this summer here in the Central Sierra! No fires, no heat waves and multiple pristine lakes with plenty of water. Our beautiful, local lake, White Pines is still awesome, even though it’s dropped a couple feet below the boat ramp. Paddleboarders, keep toward the beach end of the lake […]
ATM Stolen From Loggers Club In Tuolumne
Tuolumne, CA…On 8/29/15 about 05:55 A.M. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies, were dispatched to the Logger’s Club Bar in the 18000 block of Bay Avenue in Tuolumne on a report of a burglary. Arriving Deputies found the security gate on the front door had been ripped from its frame and the front doors appeared to have […]
Vehicle Fire Burns Mountain Ranch Man & Starts Two Acre Vegetation Fire
Mountain Ranch, CA….On August 27th a vehicle & vegetation fire sent a Mountain Ranch man to UC Davis with burns. Units from Central Fire and multiple agencies kept the fire to two acres of vegetation. Additional details are below. August 27, 2015 15-CATCU 008992 CAL FIRE CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 […]
Congratulations! You Live Or Visit One Of The Best Counties In the US! ~ CVB Feature
Angels Camp, CA…The Washington Post ran an article on August 17th, 2015 citing a USDA study of all 3,111 counties in the contiguous United States ranking them in scenic beauty and climate. The purpose of this study was to predict the movement of rural populations across the nation based on desirability of location. Calaveras County […]
Live Out Your Paul Bunyan Dreams At The Logging Jamboree September 5th
Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Annual Logging Jamboree brings the thrills, skills and history of the Logging in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to their beautiful Museum grounds in White Pines. Axe Throwing, Hand crosscut sawing, Stock & Modified Chain sawing and much, much more. This is an all day event with events, food, static […]
Presidential Weekly Address: Meeting the Global Threat of Climate Change
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This Monday, I’m heading to Alaska for a three-day tour of the state. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. Not only because Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in a country that’s full of beautiful places – but because I’ll have several opportunities to meet […]
Calaveras County Grand Jury Needs Your Input
San Andreas, CA…Do you feel there are areas in your county government or its operations that can be improved in order to better serve the community? Do you wonder where the “watchdogs” of the county are and what they are doing to ensure that county departments and agencies are operating efficiently? If you answered yes […]
The Big Final Gateway Corridor Study Meeting Is September 9th
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp, Calaveras Council of Governments and the California Department of Transportation would like to announce the final public meeting for the State Route 4 and 49 Gateway Corridor Study in Angels Camp. The Study addresses access and circulation, growth and development, and coordination of growth improvements in the northwestern […]
Foothill Village Senior Living Invites You To A Benefit Wine Pairing Dinner
Angels Camp, CA…Foothill Village Senior Living Invites You To A Benefit Wine Pairing Dinner! A fundraiser for the Calaveras County Search & Rescue Organization Friday • September 11th, 2015 6:30pm. Guest Chefs: Jenny Baxter & Dave McElhinnie. Minimum $60 per person suggested donation. All proceeds to benefit the Calaveras County Search & Rescue Please RSVP […]
Arnold Rim Trail Sunset Hikes Both Friday & Saturday, Aug 28th & 29th
Arnold, CA…Dear Arnold Rim Trail Equestrians, Cyclists, and Hikers, Not one, but two guided sunset/full moon hikes to Cougar Rock this month, both Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th. This month, Captain Dave has graciously announced he is leading two sunset hikes to Cougar Rock, on both Friday and Saturday this weekend. Join one […]