Angels Memorial Chapel Moving To Old 49er Motors Location

Angels Memorial Chapel Moving To Old 49er Motors Location

Angels Camp, CA…We just had the pleasure to spend a few minutes talking with Calaveras Coroner Kevin Raggio. He filled us in on their plans for a full remodel of the current Angels Memorial Chapel location including upgrading the facility and restrooms for ADA compliance, improving and making the Chapel easier to use the facility […]

Community Debates Marijuana Industry Urgency Ordinance! Hundreds Attend Board Meeting

Community Debates Marijuana Industry Urgency Ordinance!  Hundreds Attend Board Meeting

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveas Board of Supervisors will no doubt be meeting until early this evening hearing debate and comment on the proposed Marijuana growing ordinance before the board today. It is rural America at a crossroads and a culture clash all rolled into one. The growers are looking for clarity and many in the […]

Epic Worlds & Games Opens In Copperopolis

Epic Worlds & Games Opens In Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA….Epic Worlds & Games held their Grand Opening yesterday and is now up and running in Copperopolis Town Square. They carry all types of Card and Board Games! From the Classics to the latest and greatest. They also carry Miniatures and have an amazing display of terrain and gaming boards for all your wargaming […]

Why Tourism Matters, and Our Focus on Our Industry in 2016 ~ By Lisa Mayo, Executive Director, Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau

Why Tourism Matters, and Our Focus on Our Industry in 2016 ~ By Lisa Mayo, Executive Director, Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau

Sonora, CA…Does this election season have you thinking, “I need a vacation”? Though you may not realize it, you’re actually doing yourself and your country a great service if you take one. When you pack your bags and travel, you’re helping to grow local economies, create American jobs and improve your own work performance, relationships […]

Lots Of Viewers Concerned About Marijuana Industry Driving Up Crime Rates

Lots Of Viewers Concerned About Marijuana Industry Driving Up Crime Rates

San Andreas, CA…By an overwhelming margin local viewers have voiced their concerns about the burgeoning local Marijuana industry. Many no longer seem concerned about medical or personal usage. their concerns seem to center on the growing industry making the area a crime target for the high value crop. This will no doubt be one of […]

CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

Sacramento – After a thorough investigation, CAL FIRE has determined that the 2015 Butte Fire was sparked by a tree that came into contact with a Pacific Gas & Electric Company powerline. Investigators were dispatched as part of the initial response to the Butte Fire and immediately began working to determine the origin and cause […]

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Sunday May 1st, at 5pm the Calaveras Arts Council is hosting a “bring your own basket” picnic to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio, and wish out-going Office Manager, Wendy Muster, all the best in her expanded life in San Francisco. At the same time we will be […]

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Sacramento, CA…California residents who have filed their income tax returns by April 18 must wait a little longer to breathe a sigh of relief. Even after mailing their tax forms, Californians still have 12 more days until they’ve collectively earned enough money to pay off their total tax bill for the year. Calculated annually by […]

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Columbia College, Thursday, April 28th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. Students in the program have […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market Begins Second Season On Sunday

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market Begins Second Season On Sunday

Copperopolis, CA…C’mon out and Celebrate with us at our Grand Opening of Our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Coming Up on Sunday May 1st, 10am-3pm!! Live Music by Jill and The Giants, Farm Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies.. Cherries, and much more! Artisan Food and Craft Vendors! Horse and Carriage Rides! Face Painting! Bob The Balloon […]

Photos Will Be Main Topic Of SMUG’s May Meeting

Photos Will Be Main Topic Of SMUG’s May Meeting

Arnold, CA…Exploring the many facets of Apple’s Photos application will be the main topic when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. SMUG president Dick Cross, who has […]

Supervisor Candidates Nights On May 5th & May 11th

Supervisor Candidates Nights On May 5th & May 11th

San Andreas & Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, the Angels Camp Business Association and the Valley Springs Area Business Association will host our Annual Candidates Night for District 1 and District 4. During this event, each candidate will be given the opportunity to speak on […]

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

Murphys, CA…The 10th Annual Taste of Calaveras was the best yet. The top wineries, restaurants and artists of Calaveras County will converged at Ironstone Vineyards, for the tenth annual Taste of Calaveras April 16. To top off the perfect mix of wine, food and art, The Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio performed in the Breezeway. “This […]

Copperopolis Town Square Adds Another New Business! Epic Worlds & Games Grand Opening Is May 7th!

Copperopolis Town Square Adds Another New Business!  Epic Worlds & Games Grand Opening Is May 7th!

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square Welcomes another new business to the area! Please join us in welcoming Epic Worlds and Games, our newest merchant here at Copperopolis Town Square! They will have their Grand Opening on Saturday May 7th!! So excited to have them as a family friendly store!! Kids come check it out!! Amazing!

Future Of Mark Twain Healthcare District Starts With A History Lesson. Complete Meeting Video

Future Of Mark Twain Healthcare District Starts With A History Lesson.  Complete Meeting Video

San Andreas, CA…Last night the Mark Twain Healthcare held the first of three planned public meetings to inform the public and get public feedback and guidance on the best path forward for Mark Twain Healthcare District and the future of healthcare in Calaveras County. Mark Twain Healthcare District Executive Director Daymon Doss led the presentation […]

Bret Harte High School Now Home Of The Tony Tyrrell Sports Complex

Bret Harte High School Now Home Of The Tony Tyrrell Sports Complex

Angels Camp, CA…Behind most great organizations there is invariably one or two people who are the driving force to see that progress is made and plans come to fruition. Behind Bret Harte’s beautiful facilities and sports venues that many colleges would be proud to have that driving force has been and is Tony Tyrrell. From […]

The Strawberry Festival Needs You! Seeking Food Vendors & More!

The Strawberry Festival Needs You!  Seeking Food Vendors & More!

Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Town Square is looking for Food Vendors for Our 1st Annual Strawberry Festival on June 5th! Can you make funnel cakes, strawberry shortcake or anything strawberry? Please call Kim at 209.768.6010 for vendor information. We are expecting this to draw a very large crowd! We hope to make this one of the […]

VUSD Earns Gold Ribbon Honors For Albert Michelson & Hazel Fischer Elementary Schools

VUSD Earns Gold Ribbon Honors For Albert Michelson & Hazel Fischer Elementary Schools

Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that 772 elementary schools are being honored under the Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program.  Here locally Vallecito Unified earned top honors for two of their three schools and Amador County placed two on the list.   “These schools shine as bright beacons for others, putting forth an […]