State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced that taxpayers affected by wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties are automatically eligible for qualifying disaster loss treatment under the terms of a new law covering areas where the Governor declares a State of Emergency. Governor Brown made these declarations on September 11 for Amador and […]

Businesses are OPEN in Murphys!

Businesses are OPEN in Murphys!

Murphys, CA…Business in Murphys ARE open. We need to keep stimulating the economy for our local business owners who have been effected by the Butte Fire. Please consider wine tasting this weekend or lunching alfresco, now that the temperature has dropped and the smoke has cleared. We need your support now more than ever! Aria […]

PG&E Cooperating Fully With CAL FIRE Investigation of Butte Fire Ignition

PG&E Cooperating Fully With CAL FIRE Investigation of Butte Fire Ignition

Angels Camp, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today said that it is cooperating fully with an investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) into the source of ignition for the Butte Fire. In a CAL FIRE incident briefing in Angels Camp, California, today, Barry Anderson, PG&E vice president of […]

Meals for ALL Fire & Law Enforcement at The Red Apple

Meals for ALL Fire & Law Enforcement at The Red Apple

Murphys, CA…The Red Apple is providing complementary meals for ALL Firefighters and Law Enforcement that are working on The Butte Fire. Food will be served from 9-5 on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – September 15, 16, & 17. **Thank you to everyone that is working to keep us safe!** The Red Apple – 4950 E. […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up […]

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related […]

Apple Introduces iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

Apple Introduces iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

San Francisco, CA…Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, adding a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface. The new iPhones introduce 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus feature Retina® […]

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Angels Camp, CA….Angels Camp City Council recently made the decision to scale back their funding of Christmas events. The Angels Camp Business Association had to face the real possibility of not being able to fund all of their traditional Christmas events in Angels Camp this year. The Bank of Stockton came through with a $2,500 […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]

Coverups Interiors Now Open Thurs-Sun In Copperopolis

Coverups Interiors Now Open Thurs-Sun In Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…The mother daughter team of Sarah Brown and Debbie Aksland, recently made a dream of theirs come true and opened a Home Decor store in Copperopolis, CA. They sell refinished furniture pieces, new, old and fun as well as candles and other gift accessories. They refinish the furniture themselves in their warehouse, where they […]

Supervisors Back In Action With Full Agenda On September 8th

Supervisors Back In Action With Full Agenda On September 8th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will kick off their fall sessions next Tuesday, September 8th with a full agenda. They start off the meeting with proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Emergency Preparedness Month and then did into the full agenda below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/8/2015 9:00 AM Board […]

CCWD Board Back In Action On September 9th

CCWD Board Back In Action On September 9th

San Andreas,CA…The CCWD Board of Directors is back in action on September 9th. New Business includes: Water Conservation Measures, Blue Lake Springs Water Company, CCWD Board Seat and more. The complete agenda is below… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bertha Underhill, President Terry Strange, Vice President Jeff Davidson, Director Scott Ratterman, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. […]

DoD’s New Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley

DoD’s New Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley

Washington, DC…As part of the Department of Defense effort to partner with the private sector and academia to ensure the United States continues to lead in the new frontiers of manufacturing, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will announce today that the Obama administration will award a Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Flexible Hybrid Electronics to a […]

Taxpayers Honor Metzger & Whitney For Excellence In Public Service At Annual BBQ

Taxpayers Honor Metzger & Whitney For Excellence In Public Service At Annual BBQ

Vallecito, CA…An enthusiastic crowd came together at the courtyard of Lookout Tower House in Vallecito for an early sunset dinner with speakers and recognition awards. The panoramic mountain view made it the perfect place for Calaveras County Taxpayers Association (CCTA) on Saturday August 29 to hold its seventh annual meeting and barbeque. The time for […]

Soroptimists to Offer Cash Grant to Women Seeking Financial Assistance for Educational or Training Expenses

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 […]

Copper Concerts Series Returns to Copperopolis Town Square! A Tribute To Johnny Cash Is Saturday Night

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 […]

Bacon Island Project Complete On SR-4

Bacon Island Project Complete On SR-4

San Joaquin County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has completed the $11.5 million State Route 4 (SR-4) Bacon Island Project. The project widened and upgraded roadway intersections, repaved distressed areas, added shoulders and centerline rumble strips. In addition, left turn lanes were included on SR-4 at the intersections of Inland Drive, Maybeck, Woodsbro […]

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 22nd Anniversary October 3rd

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

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,” […]

Wines of the World, Sept 17th at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 5:30pm

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 […]

Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Your Financial Health ~ From Quest Capital’s Brian Tewksbury

Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Your Financial Health ~ From Quest Capital’s Brian Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The demands on medical practitioners today can seem overwhelming. It’s no secret that health-care delivery is changing, and those changes are reflected in the financial issues that health-care professionals face every day. You must continually educate yourself about new research in your chosen specialty, stay current on the latest technology that is transforming health […]

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Cancels Home & Garden Show to Focus on New Direction

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Cancels Home & Garden Show to Focus on New Direction

San Andreas, CA…The Chamber is working hard to redirect focus toward the needs of members, the community and county. We are collaborating with local agencies to provide programs that will support our businesses through much needed educational workshops, seminars and networking opportunities to enhance the overall business climate in Calaveras County. Our goal is to […]

The Big Final Gateway Corridor Study Meeting Is September 9th

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 […]

It’s Time To Get ZIA Fit

It’s Time To Get ZIA Fit

Arnold, CA…ZIA Group Fitness is at 2708 Highway 4, Arnold. Give them a call at 209-986-5920 or just drop in on a class. GET IN SHAPE Feel Great COME AND JOIN US! ONLY $5 PER CLASS. ZUMBA MORNINGS Tuesday, 8:30 am Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 9:00 am. ROCKIN’ WEIGHTS Beginner-Intermediate Wednesday, 8:30 am. ZUMBA NIGHTS […]

DON’T MISS “THE PARTY” Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Dove Hill Ranch

DON’T MISS “THE PARTY”  Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Dove Hill Ranch

Angels Cmap, CA…The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation announces its most ambitious fundraiser yet: THE PARTY at Dove Hill Ranch in Angels Camp, beginning at 5pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015, to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. Dove Hill Ranch, Jane and Tad Bottomley-Winans’ beautiful Angels Camp home, is the perfect location for an outdoor […]