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 […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…Say Hello to Christmas in the Garden! Fresh Cut & Potted Christmas Trees. Gifts, Poinsettias & More. Trifilo Garden is your Christmas Headquarters. We’re open Wednesday-Sunday from 9-5.
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. […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…November 26, 2021 at 8:00pm we will be holding the 6th annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights. Join us as we light up the sky with a spectacular laser show over White Pines Lake. There will be a large Christmas tree lit up in the park at White Pines Park. Join us […]
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, […]
Avery, CA…The 16th annual lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree – Refreshments (Coffee/Hot Chocolate and Cookies) served starting at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021 with the Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 pm.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The 11th annual, All Hallows Faire’ was a two-day all-inclusive costume play event keeping in the All-Hallows tradition, the dead will be celebrated like never before! The Faire is deeply rooted in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but combined with all the fun and excitement of a costume play in the spirit […]
San Andreas, CA…We are sorry to report 3 additional COVID deaths on our COVID-19 dashboard this afternoon; one female in her 80s, one male in his 70s, and one male in his 50s. This tragic outcome is hard to experience and with the holidays upon us, I do pray as a community we find a […]
Murphys, CA…Say Hello to Christmas in the Garden! Fresh Cut & Potted Christmas Trees. Gifts, Poinsettias & More. Trifilo Garden is your Christmas Headquarters. We’re open Wednesday-Sunday from 9-5.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento says we have an almost perfect Thanksgiving weather week ahead. The complete forecasts are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 47 to 62 higher elevations…60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
