A Bit of Wisdom on Political Parties from George Washington

A Bit of Wisdom on Political Parties from George Washington

“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men (and women) will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Murphys, CA..Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, indoor/outdoor plants, succulents, and more. We feature native and local plants and trees, offer a wide-variety of supplies, and provide an environment of inspiration for all types of gardeners. We […]

Hey Good People! Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!  Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Sunny skies and great groomers are what’s in store for today. The high will be 37F with NNE winds into the teens today. High pressure has arrived and will stay over the forecast area through the weekend and into next week bringing more sunny days and slightly warmer temps. Until […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 24 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Expanded Across Calaveras

Calaveras Public Health Reports 24 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Expanded Across Calaveras

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, January 8, 2021, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 24 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 922 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 869 cases have since recovered while 31 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]

Take a Give Me Love Give Me Peace Drive to BV Winter Drive with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Take a Give Me Love Give Me Peace Drive to BV Winter Drive with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Bear Valley, CA…Take a Give Me Love Give Me Peace Drive to BV Winter Drive with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall […]

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Remembers Fair Director Trinchero

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Remembers Fair Director Trinchero

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..January 5, 2021 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee lost long time Fair Director Bob Trinchero. Bob Trinchero began his tenure with the Fair in 1999. He was appointed by Governor Gray Davis and served under Governors’ Davis, Schwarzenegger, Brown, and Newsom. During the last 22 years Trinchero served as President […]

Celebrate 2021 with January December Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!

Celebrate 2021 with January December Wine Specials 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 […]

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. […]

USFS Extends Developed Campground Closure on Stanislaus and Other National Forests

USFS Extends Developed Campground Closure on Stanislaus and Other National Forests

Sonora, CA… USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, extended the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California, including the Stanislaus National Forest, to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These regional orders will be in effect through Jan. 29, 2021. Campgrounds are closed on 12 national […]

“Calaveras Mentoring Celebrates National Mentoring Month”

“Calaveras Mentoring Celebrates National Mentoring Month”

Angels Camp, CA… January is National Mentoring Month, the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our country’s young people with caring adults. This year, Calaveras Mentoring is celebrating with a social media campaign showcasing all of the opportunities to join Calaveras Mentoring programs. The local campaign will enlighten and […]

$32,000 Awarded to the Mountain Ranch Community to Support Multiple Outreach Projects from Mark Twain Medical Center

$32,000 Awarded to the Mountain Ranch Community to Support Multiple Outreach Projects from Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA… Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) recently awarded three local organizations in Mountain Ranch the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2020, totaling over $32,000 towards their partnership in ‘The greater access initiative’. The three organizations awarded are; Central Calaveras Fire and Rescue Protection District, Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance and […]

Walter Ronald Zahniser, 1929-2020

Walter Ronald Zahniser, 1929-2020

San Andreas, CA… Walter Ronald Zahniser was born in Berkeley, California on February 23, 1929 to Albert D. Zahniser and Edith D. Zahniser. With his wife Mary at his side, Ron passed away peacefully in his home on December 27, 2020, and laid to rest January 8, 2021. Ron spent the first years of his […]

CommonSpirit Health’s Julie J. Sprengel to Lead Expanded Southern California Division

CommonSpirit Health’s Julie J. Sprengel to Lead Expanded Southern California Division

Los Angeles, CA…Julie J. Sprengel has been appointed President of CommonSpirit Health’s newly expanded Southern California Division. In this role, Julie will continue to oversee Dignity Health hospitals in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Clark County, Nevada. Joining the newly formed division will be the Dignity Health hospitals from Central Coast and Central […]

Can Local News Help Save The Country? ~ John Hamilton

Can Local News Help Save The Country? ~ John Hamilton

Arnold, CA…Local News is is not Democrat or Republican it is local and national news through a local lens. Local News is also the last place we all meet. We believe it is valuable now more than ever. We all want our friends and neighbors to succeed. We All care about our local businesses, schools, […]

Reckless Driver Accelerates Backwards into Deputy Vehicle and Gets Arrested in Tuolumne County

Reckless Driver Accelerates Backwards into Deputy Vehicle and Gets Arrested in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County, CA… Monday night, just after 8 pm, Deputy V. Lee observed a pickup truck driving recklessly in the Big Hill, Columbia area. Deputy Lee attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Matthew Carlile of Sonora, fled. A short pursuit ensued through the Gunsight Road and Quail Mine […]

Governor Newsom Announces Golden State Stimulus, a Budget Proposal to Help Low-Income Californians through $600 Rapid Cash Payments, and Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Governor Newsom Announces Golden State Stimulus, a Budget Proposal to Help Low-Income Californians through $600 Rapid Cash Payments, and Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Sacramento, CA… As millions of Californians struggle to make ends meet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced two immediate action items in his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to help low-income Californians. First, the Golden State Stimulus would provide a $600 rapid cash support directly to roughly four million low-income […]

Governor Newsom to Propose $4.5 Billion for Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses and Jobs in 2021 Budget

Governor Newsom to Propose $4.5 Billion for Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses and Jobs in 2021 Budget

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today previewed his Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses and Jobs plan, the business and workforce recovery elements of his 2021-22 State Budget that will help California through the COVID-19 pandemic and advance an equitable, broad-based recovery. Watch the Governor provide a brief overview of his Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 45 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 898 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 748 cases have since recovered while 128 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA… Meet Gabriel – a handsome shorthaired white and orange older junior tabby. Over-the-top friendly and a real cuddle bug, Gabriel has yet to meet a human he doesn’t like. He adores being held and absolutely melts in your arms when picked up. Gabriel must be an indoors only kitty, though – not […]

Calaveras Public Health Offering Free COVID-19 Testing in San Andreas and Copperopolis

Calaveras Public Health Offering Free COVID-19 Testing in San Andreas and Copperopolis

San Andreas, CA…On Monday, January 4, 2021, Calaveras Public Health announced that it will be offering no-cost COVID-19 testing in San Andreas and Copperopolis. Testing location, days and times vary. SAN ANDREAS – January 6, 2021 San Andreas Library 1299 Gold Hunter Road 9:00AM – 2:00PM COPPEROPOLIS – January 7, 2021 The Armory 695 Main […]

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]

Hey Good People!! Over a Foot of New Snow on the Way to Skyline Bear Valley!!

Hey Good People!!  Over a Foot of New Snow on the Way to Skyline Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As the approaching system moves closer today we’ll see cloudy skies and a lite SSW wind. Warm air ahead of the storm will keep snow elevations around 6500′ initially then early Monday morning the cold air aloft will creep in and bring snow levels down to the 3500′ range. 7-11″ […]

Sender’s Market’s Ace Hardware January Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Ace Hardware January Red Hot Buys!  Shop Local & Save!

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. […]