The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 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. […]

Turner’s Wild West Is Your Western, Work & Outdoor Clothing Destination!

Turner’s Wild West Is Your Western, Work & Outdoor Clothing Destination!

Angels Camp, CA…Turner’s 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 […]

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End, OSU Study Says

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End, OSU Study Says

Corvallis, OR….A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased.  That reduction in stress may have a major impact on overall health, researchers say. “Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. […]

Best Wishes from the President & First Lady on Passover

Best Wishes from the President & First Lady on Passover

Washington, DC…Jill and I send our best wishes to everyone celebrating Passover in the United States, the State of Israel, and around the world. At its heart, the Passover story is one of overcoming adversity and finding hope, of summoning the resilience and resolve to emerge from a long dark night to a brighter morning. […]

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide.

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings! Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings!  Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Meet Pennie Khong, FNP. Expert in Patient Care & Kindness Now Accepting Patients!

Meet Pennie Khong, FNP.  Expert in Patient Care & Kindness Now Accepting Patients!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center has welcomed an additional medical provider to the staff of the Family Medical Clinics. Pennie Khong, Nurse Practitioner obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. “Our staff are very delighted to have another provider join our team to care for our community,” commented […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Robert Frost on His Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from Robert Frost on His Birthday

Derry, NH….Robert Lee Frost March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963.. Below is one of his classic poems. Our wish for you is that you take the less traveled path as did Mr. Frost. The Road Not Taken ~ By Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel […]

City of Angels City Council Agenda March 25th, 2021

City of Angels City Council Agenda March 25th, 2021

Angels Camp, CA… Based on guidance from the California Governors Office and Department of Public Health, in order to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, compliance with all health and safety guidelines including masks and social distancing will be required and enforced. Please be respectful of COVID-19 mitigation requirements while on City Property and in […]

Weather this Wildfire Season with Solar + Storage! Call (209) 425-2277 your Free Quote Today!

Weather this Wildfire Season with Solar + Storage!  Call (209) 425-2277 your Free Quote Today!

The Sierra Foothills are a wonderful place to live, but as we know, there are some unique challenges we face living up here including the very real possibility of frequent and prolonged power outages. At Green Light Energy we specialize in installing customized solar systems with innovative battery storage solutions for every home. The future […]

State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15

State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15

Sacramento, CA…With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and individuals 16+ will be eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated starting on April 15. “With vaccine supply […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on March 30, Doctor’s Day 2021

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on March 30, Doctor’s Day 2021

San Andreas, CA..On behalf of the employees, volunteers and patients, we would like to wish all care providers a happy Doctor’s Day! This past year has really put you and your healthcare colleagues to the test. It was just over a year ago when the pandemic started and it has been your leadership and dedication […]

Spence Ranch Feed & Supply! Serving Your Needs for Generations!

Spence Ranch Feed & Supply!  Serving Your Needs for Generations!

Angels Camp, CA…Spence Ranch Feed and Supply has been in business for 43 years. It was started by Bill and Linda Spence. The Store now employs three generations of Spence family members. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you with any questions you may have. We offer a wide variety of feeds and supplies […]

Slight Chance of Flurries Above 5,000 ft on Thursday & Warming into the Weekend!

Slight Chance of Flurries Above 5,000 ft on Thursday & Warming into the Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service for our region are below. Spring returns for the weekend along the Sierra Nevada West Slope & Mother lode. Not sure if Thursday qualifies as “Snow on the Dogwoods” but we are getting close… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Not […]

President Biden on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

President Biden on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

Washington, DC… 5:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, almost getting into evening. Before I begin, as the congresswoman said, earlier today at the White House, I addressed the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado. While the investigation is ongoing — and I spent time on the telephone with the Attorney General, as well as the […]

COVID-19 Has Exacerbated the Economic Inequality and Caregiving Crisis Facing Women of Color. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Helps.

COVID-19 Has Exacerbated the Economic Inequality and Caregiving Crisis Facing Women of Color. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Helps.

Washington, DC… Women have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Their labor — in hospitals and laboratories, on farms and in factories, in stores and in homes — has long been critical to keeping our nation running, and the past year has made these contributions all […]

California Department of Justice Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation

California Department of Justice Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation

Sacramento, CA… The California Department of Justice and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation (Boston) to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing of its surgical mesh products for women. The settlement requires Boston to pay $188.6 million to 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Amador County, CA… Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 50 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers. Clinics will occur on March […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA… Meet Maggie – a sweet, declawed, white and gray tabby about 10 years of age. A big gal weighing almost 16 pounds, Maggie has been through a lot. She was originally brought to the shelter with her brother in 2015 because her owner was moving and unable to keep them. Maggie was […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on Doctor’s Day 2021

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on Doctor’s Day 2021

San Andreas, CA..On behalf of the employees, volunteers and patients, we would like to wish all care providers a happy Doctor’s Day! This past year has really put you and your healthcare colleagues to the test. It was just over a year ago when the pandemic started and it has been your leadership and dedication […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Life Saving Award

Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Life Saving Award

San Andreas, CA…This morning at the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors regular meeting, Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Tuolumne County Sheriff Bill Pooley presented Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Markovitz with a life-saving award for his efforts on February 8th, 2021 to save a man from jumping off the Parrots Ferry Bridge. The Calaveras County […]

President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Bill Nelson for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Bill Nelson for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Washington, DC… Senator Bill Nelson, former U. S. Senator, is a fifth generation Floridian whose family came to Florida in 1829. He has served in public office over four decades, first in the state legislature and U. S. Congress, then as State Treasurer. He was elected three times to the United States Senate, representing the […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Ensure Access to Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Workers Impacted by the Pandemic

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Ensure Access to Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Workers Impacted by the Pandemic

Sacramento, CA… Building on the state’s action to expand paid sick days protections for California’s workforce during the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees, including those advised to quarantine or isolate and those caring for […]

Governor Newsom and State Superintendent Thurmond on Deployment of Up to 3 Million Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Help High-Needs Schools Safely Reopen Classrooms

Governor Newsom and State Superintendent Thurmond on Deployment of Up to 3 Million Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Help High-Needs Schools Safely Reopen Classrooms

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last Thursday of a partnership between the California COVID-19 Testing Task Force and the California Department of Education to deploy up to 3 million rapid COVID-19 antigen tests at no cost to support the safe return to in-person learning for staff […]

PG&E to Contribute $1.25 Million to Nonprofits Supporting COVID-19 Response

PG&E to Contribute $1.25 Million to Nonprofits Supporting COVID-19 Response

San Francisco, CA… Yesterday, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it will contribute $1.25 million in 2021 to nonprofit organizations assisting vulnerable individuals, families and communities, as well as small businesses, as they cope with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributions will support nonprofits focused on food insecurity, support for minority- and […]