Gold Rush Days in Columbia are the 2nd Saturday Every month – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Gold Rush Days in Columbia are the 2nd Saturday Every month – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public. Columbia’s Gold Rush Days is a chance to explore the historic town of Columbia and see it come alive with living history. […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Carl Sandburg

A Bit of Wisdom from Carl Sandburg

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” ~ Carl August Sandburg, January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967

Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! 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 […]

A Pine Blossom After the Storm

A Pine Blossom After the Storm

Arnold, CA…A Pine Blossom after the storm. Was out cleaning up some downed branches and came across this pine blossom. Usually they are quite a bit farther away and up in the tree. Sadly this one was at ground level. Click Above for a full sized version….

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, […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments!  We started 27 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Calaveras County Warming Centers to Reopen from 12pm to 8pm on December 30th.

Calaveras County Warming Centers to Reopen from 12pm to 8pm on December 30th.

San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public the Calaveras County Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys will re-open at 12 pm. Warming Centers Arnold Independence Hall West Point Community Hall 1445 Blagen Road 22283 Highway 26 Arnold, CA 95223 West Point, CA 95255 12 pm – 8 pm […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Breaks All Time December Snow Record with 161 Inches So Far!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Breaks All Time December Snow Record with 161 Inches So Far!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Thursday. An inside slider is poised over the Great Basin this morning and could enhance the ability to bring lite scattered snowfall to the area today. […]

County Warming Centers to Remain Open Through 8pm Tonight

County Warming Centers to Remain Open Through 8pm Tonight

San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public the Calaveras County Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys will reopen at 3 pm this afternoon. Warming Centers Arnold Independence Hall West Point Community Hall 1445 Blagen Road 22283 Highway 26 Arnold, CA 95223 West Point, CA 95255 3 pm – […]

Hey Good People!! 134 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun in Last 10 Days at Bear Valley!!

Hey Good People!!  134 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun in Last 10 Days at Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Tuesday. Currently there is lite snowfall at the resort at 5am and we look to pick up 4-8″ today before we get into a few days of sunshine. The high today will crest at 22F with SSW winds in the mid 20’s and gusting into the […]

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Shelter Locations

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Shelter Locations

San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public, Calaveras County announces the opening of Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys with a Shelter location in Murphys. All sites will be open from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Warming Centers Arnold Independence 1445 Blagen Road Arnold, CA 95223 3 pm […]

Winter Storm Warning Into This Evening! Low & Heavy Snow to Continue

Winter Storm Warning Into This Evening!  Low & Heavy Snow to Continue

Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service….Winter Storm to Impact Mountain and Foothill Travel into This Evening. Moderate to heavy mountain snow will continue this morning with snow showers continuing into this evening. Snow levels will generally be between 1500 and 2500 feet lowering Monday afternoon down to 1000 feet, locally lower over Shasta […]

Hey Good People!! Pow Pow Pow & 149 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far at Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  Pow Pow Pow & 149 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far at Bear Valley!

Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Sunday. 16″ of new snow has fallen over night for a 24hr total of 20″ and currently 55″ for the storm total. Today’s weather, we expect heavy snowfall with 8-12″ looking to fall during the day before things increase for some possible impressive overnight totals. Tonight 22-28″ is […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledding, Tubing, Food, Fuel & More!!

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledding, Tubing, Food, Fuel & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Adventure Company Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledding, Tubing, Food, Fuel & More!! Cross Country Skiing An extensive trail system with 70 kilometers of groomed paths across 3,000+ acres. Open 9am to 4:30pm daily during the winter. Snowshoeing Explore our extensive trail system on snowshoes and visit scenic vistas, secluded meadows […]

Hey Good People!! Santa is on the Slopes & Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!

Hey Good People!!  Santa is on the Slopes & Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Thursday morning. 6″ of new snow has fallen overnight and continues to fall as I write. The forecasts vs. actual is being tested the last 48hrs. Warm air continues to play its hand in keeping the snow elevations a bit higher than suggested. So roughly we […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments!  We started 27 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments!  We started 27 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Wrap it in Red Sale at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

Wrap it in Red Sale at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, 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. […]

Trifilo Garden Center’s Holiday Break to Start December 24th and Reopening January 12th, 2022!

Trifilo Garden Center’s Holiday Break to Start December 24th and Reopening January 12th, 2022!

Murphys, CA…Happy Holidays and Thanks to all our customers for their business!! Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, indoor/outdoor plants, succulents, and more. We feature native and local plants and trees, offer a wide-variety of supplies, and […]

A Bit of Churchillian Wisdom on Taxation

A Bit of Churchillian Wisdom on Taxation

“We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” Churchill with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, 10 February 1953.

Plane Crashes on Auburn Home, Pilot Survives & Residents Uninjured

Plane Crashes on Auburn Home, Pilot Survives & Residents Uninjured

Auburn, CA…Around 3pm, PCSO received a call of suspicious circumstances on the 3000 block of Miracle Drive, in Auburn. Deputies arrived at the scene and found a plane had crashed on top of a home. CAL FIRE NEU crews rendered medical aid to the sole pilot before they were transported to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, […]

FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19

FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19

Silver Spring, MD…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms or about 88 pounds) with positive […]