Amador County Horse Comes Down with West Nile Virus.

Amador County Horse Comes Down with West Nile Virus.

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms the first 2021 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an Amador County horse. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials […]

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, […]

97 New Covid Cases & Another Death in Amador County

97 New Covid Cases & Another Death in Amador County

Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 97 more individuals with COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, of whom 82.5% were unvaccinated. The cases include 26 children under the age of 18 years, 39 age 18-49, 13 age 50-64, and 19 age 65 and above. Since January 1, 2021, confirmed cases of COVID-19 total 1,745. There […]

Stanislaus National Forest Proposes Eliminating Free Day Use & Large 100% or More Fee Increases at Developed Locations

Stanislaus National Forest Proposes Eliminating Free Day Use & Large 100% or More Fee Increases at Developed Locations

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest is proposing to charge new or increased fees at 31 developed recreation sites to conduct deferred maintenance and make improvements to enhance visitor enjoyment (Table 1.). Numerous day-use sites, overnight camping sites, and other recreation sites are managed without user fees on the forest. “We recognize how important these sites […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

Who is wise? He that learns from every One. Who is powerful? He that governs his Passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. Poor Richard’s Almanack 1755, Benjamin Franklin January 6 – April 17, 1790

Blood Analysis Screenings Only $45! Call Mark Twain Medical Center Now!

Blood Analysis Screenings Only $45!  Call Mark Twain Medical Center Now!

San Andreas, CA….Blood Analysis Screenings Only $45! Call Now! Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0267 to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to provide this important screening to you safely and conveniently. ### About Mark Twain Medical Center Founded […]

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 […]

The Calaveras Arts Council Artists Studio Tour Going On Now!! Don’t Miss It!!

The Calaveras Arts Council Artists Studio Tour Going On Now!!  Don’t Miss It!!

San Andreas, CA…The Arts Council is in the planning stage for the 2021 Artists Studio Tour, an open-studio event that encourages a close personal relationship between artists and art lovers. The two day event offers art collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to tour the county and see the artwork of our rural and urban artists. […]

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]

SpaceX Dragon and Inspiration4 Crew Safely Splashed Down off Florida Coast

SpaceX Dragon and Inspiration4 Crew Safely Splashed Down off Florida Coast

Cape Canaveral, FL…After three days orbiting Earth, Dragon and the Inspiration4 crew – the world’s first civilian mission to orbit – safely splashed down off the coast of Florida at 7:06 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 18, 2021, completing their first multi-day low Earth orbit mission. Dragon performed a series of departure phasing burns to […]

Back to School Night Night 1861 At Columbia State Park

Back to School Night Night 1861 At Columbia State Park

Columbia, CA… Columbia State Historic Park (SHP) announced the annual Back to School 1861 event will be Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visitors are invited for a look inside the Old Columbia Schoolhouse. This event is free and open to the public. The evening of fun and educational opportunities includes 1861 […]

The Calaveras Arts Council Artists Studio Tour Going On Now!! Don’t Miss It!!

The Calaveras Arts Council Artists Studio Tour Going On Now!!  Don’t Miss It!!

San Andreas, CA…The Arts Council is in the planning stage for the 2021 Artists Studio Tour, an open-studio event that encourages a close personal relationship between artists and art lovers. The two day event offers art collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to tour the county and see the artwork of our rural and urban artists. […]

Cantamos at Brice Station Vineyards, September 18, 2021, 6pm. Don’t Miss It!

Cantamos at Brice Station Vineyards, September 18, 2021, 6pm.  Don’t Miss It!

Murphys, CA…Michela and Cantamos highlight their musical dexterity by moving from traditional Latin songs, and musicals, to contemporary favorites. Their music moves seamlessly from English to Italian, Spanish to French, Portuguese to Hawaiian and back again. Michela Macfarlane spent ten years steeped exclusively in baroque music. To expand her singing world she moved to the […]

American Heritage Girls Annual Registration Party is September 19th at Linebaugh Park

American Heritage Girls Annual Registration Party is September 19th at Linebaugh Park

Arnold, CA…You are invited to the American Heritage Girls Annual Registration Party! This Sunday, September 19th at 2:30pm at Linebaugh Park. Please join American Heritage Girls Troop CA0016 for our Live Free registration party. This is a chance to learn more about our American Heritage Girls Troop, register, fellowship and play games. At this Live […]

The Ironstone Amphitheatre Welcomes Toby Keith on September 19th!!

The Ironstone Amphitheatre Welcomes Toby Keith on September 19th!!

Murphys, CA…It’s always the best time when Toby Keith brings his signature brand of country to the bowl at Ironstone – come out for a great show September 19th! Don’t miss out! Presented by KAT Country 103. Ironstone Amphitheatre has been listed as one of the top 100 Amphitheatres in the world for the past […]

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! 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 […]

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Only Two Farmers Markets Left!

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Only Two Farmers Markets Left!

Angels Camp, CA…Certified Farmers Market located downtown Angels Camp at Utica Park, off Main Street. Find us Friday evenings from 5pm to dusk, thru September. Fill up the fridge with local foods- because they taste better, are healthier, last longer, and promote a sustainable local economy! At Utica Park we will welcome a great lineup […]

Benjamin Franklin’s Final Speech in the Constitutional Convention. September 17th, 1787

Benjamin Franklin’s Final Speech in the Constitutional Convention. September 17th, 1787

Philadelphia, PA…Mr. President: I confess that I do not entirely approve of this Constitution at present, but Sir, I am not sure I shall never approve it: For having lived long, I have experienced many Instances of being oblig’d, by better Information or fuller Consideration, to change Opinions even on important Subjects, which I once […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln Incident: 00423 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln Loc Desc: IFO 11025 MERRELL Lat/Lon: 37.822261 -120.230941 Detail Information 10:02 PM 10 [19] B61-001 1185 IS 97 9:41 PM 9 [18] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 MILLER […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.