14th Annual Love the Forest Concert…Don’t Miss It!!

14th Annual Love the Forest Concert…Don’t Miss It!!

Murphys, CA…Mark your calendars for the 14th annual Love the Forest Concert at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys, Saturday, April 2nd, beginning at 7pm. A host of local musicians including Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane, plus The Bill Welles Band. The evening will also include special guest singers from the San Francisco Women’s Choir Musae joining […]

Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes of Amador, Calaveras & More

Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes of Amador, Calaveras & More

Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, March 16, the American Red Cross will honor community members from San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Amador Counties who have performed extraordinary acts of courage. These outstanding individuals and businesses will be recognized at the annual Heroes Breakfast at Wine & Roses in Lodi, beginning at 7:30 am. This annual event pays tribute […]

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Arts Council has hosted free summer concerts for over two decades.  Music in the Parks 2016 will be another great music series.  The “first day of summer” starts a week earlier in Calaveras County.  On Wednesday, June 15, the Calaveras Arts Council begins its 25nd year of providing free music in the […]

Public Comment Period Opens For OHV Grant Proposals

Public Comment Period Opens For OHV Grant Proposals

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting public comment for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Cooperative Funds grant applications submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division. The comment period begins today, March 8, 2016, and ends Monday, April 4, 2016. The OHMVR grants would […]

American Citizen Killed in Tel Aviv Attack

American Citizen Killed in Tel Aviv Attack

Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s outrageous terrorist attacks in Jaffa, Petah Tikvah, and Jerusalem, which tragically claimed the life of U.S. citizen Taylor Allen Force and left many others severely injured. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Taylor and all those affected by these […]

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

Mountain Ranch, CA…Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3 PM to whenever there will be a party, a “FREE Butte Bash” at the Mountain Ranch Community Club, featuring live music, soft drinks, food, and fun. We welcome everyone and their friends to come together for a little joy. This event is being organized by the Mountain […]

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Camp Connell, CA…A 28 year old Santa Cruz man was driving his Toyota eastbound on Highway 4 west of Black Springs Road at 25 mph. A Granite Bay man was driving Honda westbound on Highway 4 approaching the Toyota’s location at 25-30 miles per hour. The Santa Cruz man lost control of his Toyota and […]

Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

San Francisco, CA…Bloom Farms™, a San Francisco based medical cannabis company, partnered with Magnolia Wellness, an Oakland dispensary, and raised $25,000 this past holiday season for Calaveras County Butte fire relief efforts. On Friday, March 4, 2016, Bloom Farms Director Michael Ray made the donation at The Resource Connection in San Andreas to the following […]

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is sponsoring a measure to again require the State to make Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to counties. Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) has 15 other authors and co-authors, and is a bi-partisan effort to amend Fish and Game Code language to […]

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th.  You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

San Andreas, CA…For the first time, the public is invited to a free preview of Calaveras County Science Fair projects and demonstrations on Friday, March 11, 7-8pm, in the Calaveras River Academy gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. Parents, friends, and science fans can explore the fair and enjoy refreshments as well as […]

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

Angels Camp, CA…Fight the U.S. Navy? Save a historic U. S. Aircraft Carrier and the last battleship, the USS Iowa, and turn them into Museums? People said, “It can’t be done!” But a group of indefatigable people dedicated themselves to proving those naysayers wrong with a magnificent restoration project that saved two US Naval ships. […]

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Murphys, CA…In the winter of 2015, several involved parents met to discuss the educational opportunities in technology for the local youth. After assessing nearby urban and rural areas, it was clear that a large gap existed in both the educational and job opportunities within technology in our community. As a result, these parents combined their […]

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

Frogtown, CA…Thirty years and counting…Rosie the Ribiter has held the World’s Record at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee since 1986. The unprecedented record will be celebrated at this year’s Fair on Kids Day, Thursday, May 19 — frog jumping will be free for kids 12 and under all day. The Fair runs […]

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

San Andreas, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Mountain Ranch Road to replace a cross culvert that failed during the flooding event. Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. At this time, NO TRUCK TRAFFIC is allowed on Mountain Ranch Road. Passenger traffic will detour onto […]

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Sacramento, CA…The switch to Daylight Saving Time, on March 13, often means losing an hour of sleep for many people. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Sleep Foundation in observing National Sleep Awareness Week, March 6-12, to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift. “Many […]

Hey Good People!! 31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We’ve picked up another 8″ of new snow overnight!!!!! 25″ in 36hrs and 31″ total storm snowfall in 48hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-5″ today before the system pushes East and gives us a break on Tuesday. The projected High for today will be around 31F with West […]

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

San Andreas, CA…A hard closure to all traffic on Mountain Ranch Road from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. A culvert under Mountain Ranch Road has collapsed. All traffic will be detoured to use Michel Road. Road closure will remain until Mountain Ranch Road has been repaired. Please use caution in the area.

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Dorrington, CA…CHP is reporting an injury accident just east of Dorrington on Hwy 4. Lanes are blocked but traffic is getting around. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4/SPRIN Loc Desc: EB 4 JEO DORINGTON NR BLK SPRNGS Lat/Lon: 0:0 Close Detail Information 9:01 AM 7 [13] A49-002 […]

Angels Camp Museum Foundation will Appreciate the Native Sons of the Golden West with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Sunday, March 6 1 p.m. Officiated by Mayor Wes Kulm

Angels Camp Museum Foundation will Appreciate the Native Sons of the Golden West with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Sunday, March 6   1 p.m.   Officiated by Mayor Wes Kulm

Angels Camp, CA…Sincere thanks to the Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) for sponsoring twelve new outdoor interpretive signs at the Angels Camp Museum! The Historical Preservation Foundation of the Native Sons of the Golden West recently presented the museum with a check for $2,335. This generous donation funded twelve signs needed to interpret […]

Hey Good People!!! El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!!  ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Good morning and well…………..it’s a powder day! Before we get into it, let’s all be reminded that with the copious amounts of new snowfall Ski Patrol, Lift Maint, Lift Operations etal will be digging out and getting Avalanche Control under way this morning. With the expected winds and 15″ of […]

Active Flash Flood Warning For Butte Fire Burn Area

Active Flash Flood Warning For Butte Fire Burn Area

San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service at 11:54pm issued a Flash Flood Warning For the Butte Fire Burn Area. This warning is in effect until 6am. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flash flood warning for the Butte Fire burn area in extreme south central Amador County and central Calaveras County in […]