Your Local Savings Await at Arnold Ace Home Center!
Arnold, CA…The April Ace Red Hot Buys await you at Arnold Ace Home Center! Shop Local & Save!! Click below for a larger image…
Good Friday Services at Chapel in the Pines!
Arnold, CA…The joys of Easter are not as bright without going through the darkness of Good Friday. Join us 6:00pm this Friday for our Good Friday service. Or join us via LiveStream at chapelinthepines.org
Easter Services & Easter Bunny at The Town Square at Copper Valley
Copperopolis, CA…Meet the Easter Bunny at Town Square and the Gateway Hotel this Sunday 12-2pm! The Easter Bunny will be arriving at Town Square at Noon this Sunday after church for a little afternoon Easter fun! He will be handing out candy eggs to the kids and you can take a picture with him too. […]
Hey Good People!! Your Spring Pure Mountain Fun Awaits Through April 18th!!
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! The upper level ridge continues to influence weather today with copious amounts of sunshine the high looks to be 51F with lite Southeast winds with occasional gusts into the low 20’s. Beautiful weather with warm conditions as the weekend arrives with a few degrees of cooling come Monday as the […]
Bear Valley Adventure Company Season Pass Sale Going on Now!
Bear Valley, CA…Starting April 1st, 2021 (no joke) the Bear Valley Adventure Company will start selling season passes for the 2021/2022 cross country skiing and snowshoeing season. This spring sale will offer the best prices of the year. Plus, when you purchase your pass for next winter, you can ski and snowshoe the rest of […]
“Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd!
Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]
Spring Has Sprung & Looks to Keep Springing
Arnold, CA…The detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service office in Sacramento for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and the Mother Lode are below…Today Sunny. Highs 52 to 67 higher elevations…65 to 75 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 44 higher elevations…43 to 51 lower […]
Caltrans Crews Excited for Annual Pass Clearing, Rite of Spring!! The Snow Blowing Starts April 5th on Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes!
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin clearing the winter accumulation of snow from Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass in Alpine County, and Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County in an effort to get the seasonal routes open for the summer season. Equipment has been scheduled and the District 10 Maintenance […]
Statewide Snowpack Well Below Normal as Wet Season Winds Down
Phillips, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey at the Phillips Station snow course. The manual survey recorded 49.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 21 inches, which is 83 percent of average for this location. The SWE measures the amount of water contained in […]
Caltrans Awards Millions for Local Roadway Safety Projects
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans awarded more than $227 million today to fund safety projects designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on city and county roads. Funding is provided through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. “Safety is always our number one priority,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “These projects will enhance systemwide safety features, including […]
Yosemite National Park Announces Emily Dayhoff as a 2021 Bearss Fellowship Award Recipient
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the 2021 Edwin C. Bearss History Fellowship has been awarded to Emily Dayhoff. Emily is a Park Ranger who works in Yosemite National Park’s Division of Interpretation and Education, and specializes in cultural demonstration. In addition to being a full-time Park Ranger in Yosemite, Dayhoff is […]
Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness.
San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]
Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout
Washington, DC…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a rapid decline in new COVID-19 […]
Deputy and Citizen Rescue Woman from a Residence on Fire
San Andreas, CA…Anyone who’s ever been involved with emergency services knows there’s no such thing as “routine calls for service”. Traffic enforcement stops, neighbor disputes, and as one deputy found out recently, general alarms are never routine. On March 29th, 2021 at about 8:50 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s 911 dispatch center began receiving calls […]
April 17th Rotary Drive Thru Rib Dinner! Get Your Tickets Now!
San Andreas, CA…Come join us on April 17th for a homestyle drive thru cookout at the Treats parking lot. Each meal comes with a half slab of mouthwatering delicious BBQ pork ribs, a corn on the cob, coleslaw and, homemade cornbread. There will be music while you wait in your vehicle for a dinner that […]
Shred Fest 2021 is April 17
Murphys, CA…Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s annual document shredding and electronic waste recycling event! Free to Calaveras County residents. This year we will have a drive-through system in the Black Bart Parking Lot. Please have your papers and/or electronics in the trunk of your vehicle and we will unload it for you. Your papers will be shredded […]
Eldorado National Forest Dirt Roads Open April 1, But Damage Still Possible
Placerville, CA…The seasonal closure of native surface roads (also known as dirt roads) in the Eldorado National Forest will be lifted beginning Thursday, April 1. However, damage could still occur from using dirt roads in wet areas and visitors will be responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Due to melting snow, wet areas […]
WHO Publishes Covid Origin Study & Reiterates All Hypotheses Remain Open
Geneva, Switzerland…The report of the international team on their Wuhan field visit, from 14 January -10 February 2021, was published on March 30th as WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for further studies. The report stems from a Member State resolution adopted by consensus at the World Health Assembly in May 2020 and calling […]
Amador Expands Covid Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 29 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,675. The new cases include 17 males and 12 females, 3 children under the age of 18, 13 aged 18-49, 4 aged 50-64, 9 over 65 years of age; 2 residing […]
“Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd!
Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]
Local Admired Medical Doctor Returns to Practice in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is proud to announce the return of Dr. Dean Kelaita to the San Andreas Family Medical Clinic. “Dr. Kelaita is a natural fit for our health care delivery system, remarked Doug Archer, President and CEO of MTMC. “He is an excellent Medical Doctor, who has served this entire community […]
Studio 4 Dance Theater Spring Student Showcase April 23 & 24 at Frogtown!
Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater Spring Student Showcase April 23 & 24 at Frogtown!
A Bit of Wisdom from Vincent Van Gogh on his Birthday
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
Washington, DC… Homeschooling is a legal instructional option in all 50 states and national homeschooling rates grew rapidly from 1999 to 2012 but had since remained steady at around 3.3%. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new interest in homeschooling and the appeal of alternative school arrangements has suddenly exploded. So, how significantly have […]
Amador COVID-19 Update
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 14 more cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,646. The individual who passed was a male in his 70s. The new cases include 8 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of […]
The Other Side ~ By Mike Darby
The Other Side ~ By Mike Darby
Arnold Ace Home Center’s March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save All Month Long!
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center’s March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save All Month Long!. Click on an image for larger version.
Calaveras Democrats are Disappointed with Congressman McClintock
Murphys, CA…Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee sent the following to Representative McClintock. “We write to express our disappointment with your recent vote against HR1319, otherwise known as the American Rescue Plan. You have characterized your opposition as concern for the financial future of American families, and as fiscal responsibility. It is our view that this […]
Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!
Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]
Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding & More! Season Extended to May 2nd!
Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing experiences for the 2020/2021 winter season. Since COVID-19 is alive and well, we have instituted some new rules in order to keep everyone safe. Help keep the Bear Valley winter wonderland open by supporting the following […]