GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th

GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th

Arnold, CA…GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open – come show your support, and shop local. Arnold Plaza’s businesses that will be open: Linda’s Loft Etc. Hinterhaus Distilling […]

GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th

GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th

Arnold, CA…GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open – come show your support, and shop local. Arnold Plaza’s businesses that will be open: Linda’s Loft Etc. Hinterhaus Distilling […]

A Bit of Wisdom from C.S. Lewis on his Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from C.S. Lewis on his Birthday

“If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.” ~ C. S. Lewis, 29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963

Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom to Host 90th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom to Host 90th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host the 90th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The celebration, which dates back to the early 1930’s, will highlight California’s diverse holiday traditions, native heritage and spirit of inclusion. Performers for this year’s celebrations will include program […]

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Sponsors Vitalant Blood Drive and Supermarket Challenge on Tues

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Sponsors Vitalant Blood Drive and Supermarket Challenge on Tues

San Andreas, CA…Blood donations are currently at a critical level and all blood types are needed! Vitalant (formerly Blood Source) is hosting the Calaveras Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community Foundation […]

Senders Market Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale! Shop Local & Save!

Senders Market Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale!  Shop Local & Save!

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. […]

Santa is at Bistro Espresso!!

Santa is at Bistro Espresso!!

Arnold, CA…Santa is coming! Santa coming!! 🎅 Join is in the festive backyard* to meet Santa and enjoy some hot chocolate and snacks! Friday, November 26th, 4:00 – 6:45 Pm. The Bistro will be open until 7:00 pm with our regular menu! Bistro Creamery will be open until 8:00 pm. In the event there is […]

Young Grey Wolf OR93 from Oregon Struck & Killed by Vehicle on I-5 In Kern County

Young Grey Wolf OR93 from Oregon Struck & Killed by Vehicle on I-5 In Kern County

Lebec, CA…On November 10, OR93 was found dead near Interstate 5 near the town of Lebec, California. Following a full investigation and necropsy, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has determined that the wolf died from trauma consistent with vehicular strike and does not suspect foul play. On the afternoon of November 10, […]

The 38th Annual Christmas Parade is November 26th! Parking & More Details from the Sonora Police Dept.

The 38th Annual Christmas Parade is November 26th!  Parking & More Details from the Sonora Police Dept.

Sonora, CA…On Friday, November 26, Sonora will be holding the38th annual Christmas Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Sonora. We encourage you to arrive before 5:00 PM to allow you time to park and find a spot to enjoy the parade. Once the street closures occur, vehicles will not be allowed […]

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. […]

Thousands* Fill Murphys for 2021 Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot. Slideshow with Only 1,197 Photos Below

Thousands* Fill Murphys for 2021 Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot.  Slideshow with Only 1,197 Photos Below

Murphys, CA…The Mighty Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot was back this Thanksgiving Morning in Murphys. The crowd started at the park and made their way down to Six Mile Road and head out towards Ironstone at 9am. *We asked organizers what were their crowd estimates and numbers ranged from 250 to 2,000. So of course we […]

The Mighty Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is Back on Thanksgiving Morning!

The Mighty Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is Back on Thanksgiving Morning!

Murphys, CA….Y’all, we’re BACK! We can’t wait to see you on Thanksgiving morning at the Murphys park. We’ll be there at 8:00AM with our friends from the Murphys senior center food pantry to collect your non perishable food donations. Kat Juarez will lead a warmup just before the race at 9:00. See ya SOON! The […]

CWA Bubbles Bash & Costume Contest

CWA Bubbles Bash & Costume Contest

Angels Camp, CA….October 30 on the beautiful grounds of the Angels Camp City Museum the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance threw a Monster Mash Dance Party & Halloween Costume Contest. It was all for a good cause as 100% of proceeds went to the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Covid Relief Fund. A few photos are below…  

Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Arnold, CA….The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Tomorrow, November 25th from 1-4pm. The Moose could also use the community’s help supporting the costs of this event. From the Moose…”We need your help with the Free thanksgiving Dinner at the Moose Lodge. Please send monetary donations to W.O.T.M and write “Thanksgiving” in […]

The Mighty Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is Back on Thanksgiving Morning!

The Mighty Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is Back on Thanksgiving Morning!

Murphys, CA….Y’all, we’re BACK! We can’t wait to see you on Thanksgiving morning at the Murphys park. We’ll be there at 8:00AM with our friends from the Murphys senior center food pantry to collect your non perishable food donations. Kat Juarez will lead a warmup just before the race at 9:00. See ya SOON! The […]

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. “On behalf of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, it is an honor to have the ability to support […]

Benchmade Knives from Turners Wild West Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Benchmade Knives from Turners Wild West Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Angels Camp, CA…Turners Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner’s Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the “Best Smelling Store In The Mother […]

Unprecedented Attendance Upon Returning to In-person Student Events

Unprecedented Attendance Upon Returning to In-person Student Events

Angels Camp, CA…On Nov. 18, 2021 students and teachers from Calaveras and Amador County schools mingled with scientists at the Dinner With a Scientist student event put on by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE). This student event marks the first in-person event since March of 2020. Success can be measured in numbers, there […]