Sender’s Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 29! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 29! Shop Local & Save!

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 […]

Schedule Your Pet Pawtraits Photos

Schedule Your Pet Pawtraits Photos

Angels Camp, CA…Appointments available now for our Winter Pet Pawtraits photo event! Gorgeous, professional pics of your pup with a variety of whimsical, winter- and holiday-themed options. Photographer Anastasia Vyshlova strives to capture a truly special moment that showcases your pet’s unique personality. (This isn’t your old-school “Santa” stuff, folks.) With your $50 donation, you […]

Caltrans & Clean California Partner with Calaveras County for Free Dump Day Events

Caltrans & Clean California Partner with Calaveras County for Free Dump Day Events

Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE Dump Day events for area residents. The second event will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Hazel Fischer Elementary School, located at 1605 Blagen Rd, Arnold CA. This Free Dump […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company will have Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Tubing This Weekend!!

Bear Valley Adventure Company will have Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Tubing This Weekend!!

Bear Valley, CA….The Bear Valley Adventure Company is excited to open again for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing this Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 19 & 20, 2022. This “soft v.2” opening will provide ~15km of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Limited services will include ski and snowshoe rentals, ski lessons, and […]

New at Independent Mercantile This Week! Rhinos, Dinos, Kittens & Bunnies!

New at Independent Mercantile This Week!  Rhinos, Dinos, Kittens & Bunnies!

Murphys, CA…Rhinos, Dinos, Kittens, & Bunnies! ALLL the snuggle buddies have arrived from @mailegworld . Thoughtfully designed in Denmark, the cuteness is real & is awaiting ALLL the love & cuddles. #shopsmall #shopindependent #mindfullymade #snugglebuddies “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want” ~ Anna Lappe Independent […]

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Supports Holiday Toy Drive with $20,000 Donation

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Supports Holiday Toy Drive with $20,000 Donation

Jackson, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians is proud to support this year’s Matt Scott Racing/Amador County Sheriff’s Department Holiday Toy Drive with a $20,000 donation to help families in need in Amador County. “The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians are proud sponsors of this year’s Holiday Toy Drive,” said Crystal Jack, CEO […]

Meander Ranch, Makers Boutique Round Up is November 19th

Meander Ranch, Makers Boutique Round Up is November 19th

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA…) 80 + Vendors from all over this great county and the surrounding counties are gathering together to bring you some holiday fun and shopping all under one roof. Bring your shopping shoes, a friend and a warm smile because we are ready to get help get your holiday shopping started and […]

Taxpayer Alert with Al Segalla & Guest, Rebecca Callen, City Manager City of Angels Camp

Taxpayer Alert with Al Segalla & Guest, Rebecca Callen, City Manager City of Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp is located in the heart of the California Foothills and is home to Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. To visit the City’s new website […]

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode – November 18 – 24, 2022

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode – November 18 – 24, 2022

San Andreas, CA…Join Sarah & Sarah weekly as they talk about what’s going on in the Mother Lode, and give you tidbits of fun trivia about the area too! The Mother Lode region of California includes Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. All three counties have a rich history in gold mining, settlers and agriculture that […]

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin and enjoy mountain life and great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide.

A Sense of Purpose Can Extend Your Life Says Boston University Study

A Sense of Purpose Can Extend Your Life Says Boston University Study

Boston, MA…A new study led by Koichiro Shiba found that this association persists across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more than men from the health-protective effects of purpose. Growing research indicates that one’s purpose—i.e., the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction and goals in their life—may be linked to […]

Things to do for Seniors – Senior Moments – California Foothills/ Gold Country

Things to do for Seniors – Senior Moments – California Foothills/ Gold Country

San Andreas, CA…Senior Moments – Things to Do In the California Gold Country, Calaveras County, Amador County and Tuolumne County. Senior Moments offers programs that help seniors live their best lives. We cover topics from healthcare, to Medicare, to employment, entertainment and more. In this episode, Sarah Lunsford talks with guests about the many things […]

The Community Comes Together to Dedicate the Tom Eising Gym at Avery Middle School

The Community Comes Together to Dedicate the Tom Eising Gym at Avery Middle School

Avery, CA…Vallecito Union School District (VUSD) invited the community to attend the ceremony to dedicate the Avery Middle School Gymnasium in honor of Tom Eising to recognize his 50 years of service to local students as a teacher, principal, basketball coach, and school board member. Photos and Video of the Ceremony are below incase you […]

All Hallows Faire Oct. 29th, 2022 Photo & Video

All Hallows Faire Oct. 29th, 2022 Photo & Video

Frogtown, CA… Experience a Touch of the All Hollows Faire Event with the attached photos and videos below… Celtic New Year’s Celebration…. All Hallows Eve with a blend of harvest and Halloween. Festival with Live Music, Stage Shows, Fire Show, Craft Vendors and more. All Hallows Faire Oct. 29th & 30th, 2022 Celtic New Year […]

Artemis I Launch to the Moon (Official NASA Broadcast)

Artemis I Launch to the Moon (Official NASA Broadcast)

Cape Canaveral, CA…Watch live as our mega Moon rocket launches an uncrewed Orion spacecraft on a six-week mission around the Moon and back to Earth. NASA is targeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission during a two-hour launch window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 UTC). During #Artemis […]

Meet Your Pet of the Week, Miss Piper!

Meet Your Pet of the Week, Miss Piper!

San Andreas, CA… Adopt Me! I’m Piper! Piper (AO55082) – Spayed female Weimaraner mix. About 5 months old, 21 pounds, should be 50-60 pounds at maturity. She will grow to become a beautiful companion. Piper is a sweet and active puppy. She seems to be past her mouthy stage, but as a precaution, we recommend […]

Pistol and Marilyn for Last Week’s Pet of the Week!

Pistol and Marilyn for Last Week’s Pet of the Week!

San Andreas, CA… Meet MARILYN (A054998) and PISTOL (A054996), two adorable older kittens who were raised by a foster mom since they were orphaned at three weeks old. They are super sweet, gentle, playful and loving. Marilyn, with the mostly gray face, had a birthmark on her lip just like Marilyn Monroe. Pistol, with the […]

Take a Winter Drive in Bear Valley with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Take a Winter Drive in Bear Valley with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Bear Valley, CA…Take a Winter Drive up Hwy 207 to Bear Valley with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your […]

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park experienced widespread precipitation and snow accumulation recently. The closure of the fire season occurs when there is a season ending precipitation event totaling two inches or more. Helicopter 551, Yosemite’s helicopter that was contracted for the fire season, has now left the park. Seasonal fire personnel are completing their assignments and […]

San Andreas Town Hall Public Safety Meeting on November 15th

San Andreas Town Hall Public Safety Meeting on November 15th

San Andreas, CA…Calling all San Andreas residents! Please join us for this important Town Hall Meeting! This meeting will address the issues of increasing crime and a growing transient population in San Andreas. Come learn how to effectively set up a Neighborhood Watch. Let’s come together to keep our community safe for all. Guest Speakers […]