Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Authorizing $590 million Emergency BART Loan

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Authorizing $590 million Emergency BART Loan

Colma, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside state and community leaders, today signed AB/SB 117, authorizing the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to loan $590 million to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). The Bay Area Transit Loans measure will support and stabilize Bay Area transit services as the […]

Trump Proclaims Today as National Angel Family Day

Trump Proclaims Today as National Angel Family Day

Washington, DC…On National Angel Family Day, we remember and honor the thousands of American lives stolen from us by criminal illegal aliens and the deadly drugs they bring across our borders. We stand with the Angel Families, many of whom continue to be left without justice. And we recommit to carrying out the largest mass-deportation […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 18 ~ Feb 24! Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 18 ~ Feb 24!  Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 18 ~ Feb 24! Shop Local & Save!!  Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]

U.S. Men Win Olympic Gold With 2-1 Overtime Victory Over Canada

U.S. Men Win Olympic Gold With 2-1 Overtime Victory Over Canada

Milan, Italy…Jack Hughes (Canton, Mich./New Jersey Devils) scored an overtime game-winning goal to lift the  U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team to a 2-1 win over Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.   With the victory, Team USA closes the tournament undefeated with a record of 4-2-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L). The U.S. earned […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Arnold Auto Supply Has Your New Tire Chains & Supplies to Keep Your Vehicle Winter Ready!

Arnold Auto Supply Has Your New Tire Chains & Supplies to Keep Your Vehicle Winter Ready!

Arnold, CA…Arnold Auto Supply has your chains ready so you and your car will be on solid footing this winter!! At Arnold Auto Supply they car about you and your car.  In fact their relationship with your vehicle may last long after you pass it along to the next caretaker. For them your care is […]

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard plan to open the doors, located at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA this weekend, January 30th, January 31st & February 1st 2026 from 12:00-6pm. The cidery is […]

Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15%

Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15%

Washington, DC…Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising […]

Robert A. Williams 1930 ~ 2026

Robert A. Williams 1930 ~ 2026

Angels Camp, CA…Robert A. Williams July 25, 1930 ~ February 16, 2026 (age 95).  An obituary is not available at this time for Robert A. Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert A. Williams, please visit our floral store.

Mrs. Eva Candida Da Silva Leal 1932 ~ 2026

Mrs. Eva Candida Da Silva Leal 1932 ~ 2026

Valley Springs, CA…Mrs. Eva Candida Da Silva Leal April 15, 1932 ~ February 7, 2026 (age 93).  Eva Candida Da Silva Leal, 93, passed away on February 07, 2026.  A Rosary and Chapel service will be held Friday February 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel.  She will be laid to […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for February 18, 2026

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for February 18, 2026

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 03:03 Alarm Sounding 2602180019 Occurred on High School St, in San Andreas, CA. Commercial Alarm. Disposition: False Alarm. 08:28 911 Misdial 2602180060 Occurred on Rock Ridge Ln, in Copperopolis, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 08:37 Trespass 2602180062 […]

Travel Advisory for Visitors from Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept

Travel Advisory for Visitors from Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County continues to experience serious impacts from the ongoing winter storm. Conditions along the Highway 4 corridor remain unpredictable. Power outages extend from just above Murphys through Arnold and past Dorrington, and many roads are still blocked by heavy snow, ice, downed trees, and power lines. According to the PG&E website, as […]

A View From Our Garage…Hate It When That Happens.

A View From Our Garage…Hate It When That Happens.

Arnold, CA…Whew…the great dig out has begun!  Underneath the pile to the left is a Subaru with a tree stuck into the back seat and another portion of a tree stuck into the hood for good measure.  Stakes through the heart for sure.  Thankfully it was the only vehicle in the family with full coverage […]

Emergency Road Closure – Meadow Dr. in Arnold

Emergency Road Closure – Meadow Dr. in Arnold

Arnold, CA…At Cypress Point to Blue Lake Springs.  Calaveras County Public Works Department received notification that PG&E has temporarily closed Meadow Dr., Arnold from Cypress Point to Blue Lake Springs due to an emergency hazard involving power lines being down. For public safety, the road will remain closed for several hours while emergency crews perform […]

From Proclamation to Practice: Kindness Week Unites Calaveras County

From Proclamation to Practice: Kindness Week Unites Calaveras County

Angels Camp, CA – A simple message carries a powerful reminder across Calaveras County this February: Kindness Starts With Me. (Left to right): Vice Chair Benjamin Stopper, District 5; Chair Martin Huberty, District 3; Autumn Andahl, District 2; Jared Hungerford; Debbie Strand; Amanda Folendord, District 4; Gary Tofanelli, District 1 In celebration of Kindness Week, […]

Chain Control Update….Hwy 4 Closed at Mill Creek, Hwy 88 Closed at Dew Drop, Hwy 120 Yosemite Entrance Closed

Chain Control Update….Hwy 4 Closed at Mill Creek, Hwy 88 Closed at Dew Drop, Hwy 120 Yosemite Entrance Closed

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 09:13 AM.   SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed 1 mi east of Camp Connell (Calaveras Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Is closed from 0.6 mi […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 24th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 24th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 24th! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Over 10,000 Without Power to Start Wednesday

Over 10,000 Without Power to Start Wednesday

Arnold, CA…The latest storm waves have produced the worst conditions since 2017 according to one fire chief we spoke with. Needless to say it is a mess out there. When out this afternoon we watched several trees come down right in front of us and later in the evening an over 12″ diameter tree came […]

Over 5000 PG&E Customers Powerless at This Time. No ETA on Restoral Yet

Over 5000 PG&E Customers Powerless at This Time.  No ETA on Restoral Yet

Arnold, CA…From just above Angels Camp to Big Trees most are in the dark. Estimated restoration time To be determined. Crews are currently responding to emergencies due to storm damage. Once the extreme weather has passed, crews will begin repairs. We will provide you with an update as soon as we know more. Learn more […]

Governor Newsom on Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

Governor Newsom on Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader: United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez (center right) is joined Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson (center left) during a farm workers support walk, June 4, 1988 in McFarland, California. (Photo by […]

William Franklin “Bill” Hutchinson, Veteran, Bret Hart Teacher & Coach, Angels Camp Mayor Passed Away at 80

William Franklin “Bill” Hutchinson, Veteran, Bret Hart Teacher & Coach, Angels Camp Mayor Passed Away at 80

Angels Camp, CA…William Franklin “Bill” Hutchinson, 80, of Angels Camp, a longtime teacher and coach and a former Mayor of Angels Camp, died Jan. 28 in Sacramento. Bill was born in Sonora and lived in Angels Camp all his life. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, then went on to teach […]

President George Washington’s Birthday, 2026

President George Washington’s Birthday, 2026

Washington, DC…Today, our Nation honors President George Washington, our foremost American hero, the face of the American Revolution, and a champion of American liberty. On President Washington’s Birthday, particularly as we celebrate 250 glorious years of American independence, we pay tribute to the father of our country, and with immeasurable pride and gratitude, we salute […]

Privy Instant Restroom™ Order Yours Today & Lock In Your Delivery Date!

Privy Instant Restroom™ Order Yours Today & Lock In Your Delivery Date!

Arnold, CA…The Privy Instant Restroom™, Composting Outhouse is the perfect solution for an instant, efficient, natural, rustic & elegant restroom. This version of our Privy Composting Outhouse™ incorporates the improvements and upgrades since our first sale in 2024. With these upgrades it is no longer just a composting outhouse but can rival a water based […]