Bear Valley, CA…One of the great traditions in our area is the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Bear Valley. For several years Neil Hunt and friends make the trek to the top of top of Bloods Ridge at midnight, and Neil made this composite of the fireworks display at Bear Valley Village. Click below for […]
“If you work harder than somebody else, chances are you’ll beat him though he has more talent than you.” ~ Bryan Bartlett Starr, January 9, 1934 – May 26, 2019
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has activated the California National Guard to support local communities with additional testing facilities and capacity amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. “California has led the country’s fight against COVID-19, implementing first-in-the-nation public health measures that have helped save tens of thousands […]
Arnold, CA…Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff. All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 […]
Jamestown, CA…A high country turkey update from the Sonora CHP Office…”Okay you turkeys, by now you should know not to play in or near the roadway. You’re season might have ended, but you’re not safe. Cars are nothing to mess with.”
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, January 25, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:30PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community […]
Sonora, CA…The second Saturday of every month, the merchants in Historic Downtown Sonora open their doors from 5:00-8:00 pm to host artists of all types for entertainment for locals and visitors. Starting at 5pm galleries, restaurants, and shops offer a magical blend of Art, Live Music, Performers & Art Demonstrations! Look for our banners up […]
Jackson, CA…As of 630am on January 7th, there are still 654 PG&E customers without power in Amador County due to the 12/27 Winter Storm. PG&E has updated us that they still anticipate to have those customers fully restored today by 6pm. *PG&E Is Supporting Independent Living Centers* •PG&E has partnered with the California Foundation for […]
Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public. Columbia’s Gold Rush Days is a chance to explore the historic town of Columbia and see it come alive with living history. […]
San Andreas, CA…Main Street merchants are staying open late for shopping, food, drinks, music, and fun! Come get cozy with your neighbors in down town historic San Andreas! Saturday, January 8, 2022 6-10pm.
“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” ~ Carl August Sandburg, January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967
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 […]
“I am not certain if I can; At least I’ll gladly try” Betsy Ross, January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836
Arnold, CA…A Pine Blossom after the storm. Was out cleaning up some downed branches and came across this pine blossom. Usually they are quite a bit farther away and up in the tree. Sadly this one was at ground level. Click Above for a full sized version….
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…ART fundraiser results and community thank you!!
“No matter what you do, you will never run away from you.” Paul Revere. January 1, 1735 – May 10, 1818
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. […]
San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public the Calaveras County Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys will re-open at 12 pm. Warming Centers Arnold Independence Hall West Point Community Hall 1445 Blagen Road 22283 Highway 26 Arnold, CA 95223 West Point, CA 95255 12 pm – 8 pm […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Thursday. An inside slider is poised over the Great Basin this morning and could enhance the ability to bring lite scattered snowfall to the area today. […]
San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public the Calaveras County Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys will reopen at 3 pm this afternoon. Warming Centers Arnold Independence Hall West Point Community Hall 1445 Blagen Road 22283 Highway 26 Arnold, CA 95223 West Point, CA 95255 3 pm – […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Tuesday. Currently there is lite snowfall at the resort at 5am and we look to pick up 4-8″ today before we get into a few days of sunshine. The high today will crest at 22F with SSW winds in the mid 20’s and gusting into the […]
San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public, Calaveras County announces the opening of Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys with a Shelter location in Murphys. All sites will be open from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Warming Centers Arnold Independence 1445 Blagen Road Arnold, CA 95223 3 pm […]
Arnold, CA…PG&E, Utility, Road, Law Enforcement and more are hard at work piecing the grid back together. They have made good progress but lots and lots of work left to be done. The latest maps are below…
Arnold, CA…Feeling powerless this morning? Well you are not alone as this system has basically taken down the grid above Hwy 49 in most of Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. The details are below and the images will take you to the PG&E Outage Maps.
Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service….Winter Storm to Impact Mountain and Foothill Travel into This Evening. Moderate to heavy mountain snow will continue this morning with snow showers continuing into this evening. Snow levels will generally be between 1500 and 2500 feet lowering Monday afternoon down to 1000 feet, locally lower over Shasta […]
Dorrington, CA…Her name is Missy. She’s a 14 year old border collie. She is extremely friendly and loves people. She doesn’t hear too well anymore. She was last seen on Dardanelle Vista around 2:30pm on 12/26. Please contact Mike (650) 868-5434, Courtney (650)787-0606 or (209) 213-9179.
Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Sunday. 16″ of new snow has fallen over night for a 24hr total of 20″ and currently 55″ for the storm total. Today’s weather, we expect heavy snowfall with 8-12″ looking to fall during the day before things increase for some possible impressive overnight totals. Tonight 22-28″ is […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Adventure Company Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledding, Tubing, Food, Fuel & More!! Cross Country Skiing An extensive trail system with 70 kilometers of groomed paths across 3,000+ acres. Open 9am to 4:30pm daily during the winter. Snowshoeing Explore our extensive trail system on snowshoes and visit scenic vistas, secluded meadows […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Thursday morning. 6″ of new snow has fallen overnight and continues to fall as I write. The forecasts vs. actual is being tested the last 48hrs. Warm air continues to play its hand in keeping the snow elevations a bit higher than suggested. So roughly we […]
