San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County, East of West Point near Bald Mountain Road and North Bald Mountain Road. Smoke may be visible in the […]
Angels Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]
Washington, DC…President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll
Vatican City…Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with […]
Washington, DC…On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were illuminated from the tower of The Old North Church in Boston to alert the colonists that British forces were advancing across the Charles River. With the alert signal in place, Paul Revere, a silversmith dedicated to the cause of independence, mounted a borrowed horse […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 22nd! 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.
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then passed it along to his son, Mike, who continues to […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
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, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…To all of our amazing SNAC customers, thank you for making this winter one to remember! We’re incredibly grateful for your unfailing support – you’ve really kept the adventure alive all season long! We do have one more weekend of Spring skiing before the resort closes, and up to 40-50% off all winter apparel […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that as the Trump Administration dismantles the AmeriCorps service program, California will both challenge the illegal action in court and accelerate recruitment for the California Service Corps program — already the largest service corps in the nation, surpassing the size of the Peace Corps. We’ve gone from the New Deal, the […]
Los Angeles, CA…On the 100 day milestone since the Eaton and Palisades fires ignited, California mourns the loss of those who died, the communities that were forever changed and celebrates the heroic efforts of first responders and those working tirelessly everyday to rebuild these communities stronger and more resilient. “My job is to make sure […]
Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora, with two performances the last weekend of April: Saturday, April 26, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 27, also at 3:00 pm. The 49-member Community Chorus, accompanied by an orchestra and Mark Seiver on […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to make good progress clearing Ebbetts Pass this season. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance Yard crew members began snow removal operations on Ebbetts Pass early last week and have already cleared approximately 10 miles of State Route 4 (SR-4) out to Kinney Reservoir. Caltrans has formally […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be relocating the State Route 108/Sonora Pass closure gate out to Kennedy Meadows as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. The Caltrans Longbarn Maintenance Crew has continued to make good progress clearing Sonora Pass this season. During the past week maintenance crews were able […]
Murphys, CA…James Schonert was transferred to heaven on April 11th 2025 at the age of 92. Where he will live eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim was a longtime member of Big Trees Community Bible Church and a teacher at Bret Harte High School for 20 years. He taught mostly wood shop, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Big Easter & Closing Weekend at Bear Valley Adventure Company! All the details are below… Last Day is April 20th BVAC will celebrate a fantastic winter season with a few fun events this coming weekend before closing our groomed trails and tubing hills on Sunday, April 20th. To help close the 2024/25 cross-country […]
San Andreas, CA…Spring isn’t just for decluttering your home—it’s the perfect time to refresh your health routine with your annual physical. Your primary care physician can provide you with options to promote a healthier future, from cancer screenings to vaccinations for infectious diseases. Add preventive care to your wellness spring cleaning routine and schedule an […]
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Kit Carson Road Incident: 0087 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR88 / Kit Carson Rd Loc Desc: JEO OYSTER CREEK Lat/Lon: 38.670437 -120.121571 Detail Information 12:01 PM 3 [19] 1039 CT – ADVD THEY DID NOT START 1185 [Shared] 11:59 AM 2 [18] 94-S2 CT UNDER THE IMPRESSION […]
Sacramento, CA…A new online streamlining request process cuts bureaucratic red tape and now makes it faster to get state approval to implement forest and vegetation management projects, which are critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This new process will shorten project approvals to as little as 30 days – saving a year or […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Wednesday, April 16, 2025 00:22 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 2504160001 Occurred on Ferretti Rd, in Groveland, CA. 415. Disposition: Report Taken. 02:08 POSSIBLE CORONERS CASE 2504160002 Occurred at Unit 7 on Ponderosa Dr, in Sonora City, CA. 11-44. Disposition: Coroners Case Natural Causes. 02:13 PATROL CHECK […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 00:00 Traffic Stop 2504160001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Northwood Dr, Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:22 Trespass 2504160003 Occurred on Brandy Ln, in Burson, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:00 911 Misdial 2504160005 Occurred on […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Tuesday, April 15, 2025 00:05 PATROL CHECK 2504150002 Officer initiated activity at Humane Society Of Tuolumne Count, Victoria Pl, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:12 TRAFFIC STOP 2504150003 Officer initiated activity at Rawhide Rd/Pulpit Rock Rd, Jamestown, CA. Light col suv unreadable […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 00:18 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504150002 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd/Harper Ln, Valley Springs, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:26 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504150003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs, CA. […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Monday, April 14, 2025 00:07 PATROL CHECK 2504140001 Officer initiated activity at Mill Villa Estates, Mill Villa Rd, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:19 PATROL CHECK 2504140002 Officer initiated activity at Chips Chevron, Hwy 108, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Monday, April 14, 2025 00:39 Burglary in Progress 2504140002 Occurred on Jones St, in Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:37 Traffic Stop 2504140005 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Church St, Murphys, CA. Disposition: Citation Issued. 01:48 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle […]
Washington, DC…President Trump announced a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy in order to increase competition and efficiency while decreasing costs. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will conduct a sweeping review and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). As the world’s largest buyer, spending […]
Washington, DC…Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is currently in El Salvador out of concern for an illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member and human trafficker, for whom he “won’t stop fighting until he’s home.”. The criminal illegal immigrant is already home — he’s a Salvadoran citizen. Where was the Maryland senator’s concern when one of his own constituents, […]
