Poor Air Quality Cancels Angels Camp Farmers Market

Poor Air Quality Cancels Angels Camp Farmers Market

Angels Camp, CA…”It is with regret that the Angels Camp Business Association has had to postpone this week’s farmers market at the advice of county public health, due to poor air quality and potential health risks. Please keep our first responders in your thoughts this week as they battle multiple fires throughout the foothill communities. […]

Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a current joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County, the Dixie Fire in Plumas County, the Airola Fire […]

Foothill Conservancy Welcomes New Executive Director

Foothill Conservancy Welcomes New Executive Director

Jackson, CA…Megan Fiske has been named the Foothill Conservancy’s new executive director, effective immediately. She brings with her over a decade’s experience working in the Sierra Nevada with both environmental nonprofits and the U.S. Forest Service. “Megan is a significant addition to the Foothill Conservancy staff,” Foothill Conservancy Board President Marta Johnson said. “Her environmental […]

Mokelumne River Cleanup on September 18th!

Mokelumne River Cleanup on September 18th!

Amador County, CA…Foothill Conservancy invites everyone to join in the 2021 Mokelumne River Cleanup on Saturday, September 18, from 9 a.m. until noon. The event will focus on the Mokelumne Electra Run south of Jackson, the most popular section of the river. The annual, family-friendly event gives people an opportunity to protect the Mokelumne’s water […]

Blagen Road Repair Project August 30th – October 13th

Blagen Road Repair Project August 30th – October 13th

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is excited to announce that the Blagen Road Repair Project will take place from August 30 to October 13, 2021. This project will involve the removal of the temporary bridge, the installation of a new culvert, and will restore the roadway to its pre-disaster condition. Blagen Road […]

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 […]

Airola Fire Active Evacuation Maps

Airola Fire Active Evacuation Maps

Vallecito, CA…Click on the image below to go to the Calaveras County Evacuation Map too. Active events are displayed both in the map and at the right in the “Active Evacuation Summary Pane”. The “Active Evacuation Summary Pane” provides a count of active events contained in the current map extent. In the event of an […]

Ongoing COVID-19 Surge in Amador

Ongoing COVID-19 Surge in Amador

Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 139 more cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 2,485. The community members who passed were 2 males, one in their 40s, another in his 60s, and 1 female in her 70s. The current cases include […]

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!! 25% Off Through August 29th!!! Shop Local & Save!!

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!!  25% Off Through August 29th!!!  Shop Local & Save!!

Murphys, CA…25% Off End of Summer Sale August 18 – 29!! No other discounts or promotions accepted with the 25% Off Sale. Shop Local & Save!!! New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! 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 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! 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.

A Bit of Wisdom from Bret Harte

A Bit of Wisdom from Bret Harte

“Man has the possibility of existence after death. But possibility is one thing and the realization of the possibility is quite a different thing.” Bret Harte August 25, 1836 – May 5, 1902

Don’t Miss The Stardogs at Bistro Espresso’s Taco Tuesday!

Don’t Miss The Stardogs at Bistro Espresso’s Taco Tuesday!

Arnold, CA…Super stoked to have Stardogs back at the Bistro Espresso for #TacoTuesday 8/24 ⏰ 6-8pm! Remember to #Shoplocal at all the fine strides right here in @cedar_center_arnold_ca ! @bistro_creamery @fine.things.arnold @peddlersmarket2018 @timberhomestore @dogwoodrestaurant #livemusic #tacos #ilovetacos #tacotuesday #familytime

Bret Harte High School Looking for Bus Driver and Substitutes

Bret Harte High School Looking for Bus Driver and Substitutes

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte HSD: Bus Driver Class, Sept 7-17, 2021. If interested, contact Transportation Director 209-736-2067 or email: rporovich@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. “EOE.” Bret Harte UHSD: Accepting applications for Substitute Utility Workers and Substitute Special Ed. Paraprofessionals (Aides). $19.79 p/hr (Utility), $17.49 p/hr (Para). Closing date: Until filled. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com; call (209) 736-8340. “EOE”

Victor is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week!

Victor is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week!

San Andreas, CA… Meet Victor, an adorable black and white tuxedo kitten named for the upside down “V” on his forehead. An older kitten, Victor is as sweet as they come and guaranteed to steal your heart. He adores absolutely everyone and follows visitors around his communal room like a puppy as if to say, […]

Caltrans Completes Pedestrian Safety Project in Jackson

Caltrans Completes Pedestrian Safety Project in Jackson

Jackson, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently completed a project to enhance pedestrian safety, mobility and accessibility on State Route 88 and Route 49 in the town of Jackson in Amador County. The project installed and upgraded curb ramps, sidewalks, and driveways, provided accessible asphalt concrete shoulders, as well as accessible pedestrian signals and […]

President Biden on the COVID-⁠19 Response and the Vaccination Program

President Biden on the COVID-⁠19 Response and the Vaccination Program

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Today, we have hit another milestone — a key milestone — in our nation’s fight against COVID. The Food and Drug Administration, the FDA, announced that it’s fully concluded its — its now thorough and independent scientific review. After a strict process, the FDA has reaffirmed its findings that the Pfizer COVID-19 […]

FDA and Mexican Counterparts Report Progress and Next Steps for Food Safety Partnership

FDA and Mexican Counterparts Report Progress and Next Steps for Food Safety Partnership

Silver Springs, MD…As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of food imported from Mexico and advance protections for consumers in both countries, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico – the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary RisksExternal Link Disclaimer (Cofepris) and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety […]

Adventist Health Sonora and Tuolumne County Public Health Call on Community Members to Protect Each Other, Get Vaccinated

Adventist Health Sonora and Tuolumne County Public Health Call on Community Members to Protect Each Other, Get Vaccinated

Sonora, CA…In a joint statement, Adventist Health Sonora and Tuolumne County Public Health (TCPH) are urging Tuolumne County residents that now is the time to band together as a community and stop the current COVID-19 surge, “Sonora is a community with deep roots and caring hearts,” said Michelle Fuentes, President of Adventist Health Sonora. “When […]

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 […]

May Your Summer be Special with August Savings from Black Sheep Winery!

May Your Summer be Special with August Savings from Black Sheep Winery!

Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of […]