Calaveras Sheriff Rick DiBasilio & Board Chair Merita Callaway Implore You to be Covid Safe!
Calaveras Sheriff Rick DiBasilio & Board Chair Merita Callaway Implore You to be Covid Safe during the Holidays!
Free Christmas Day Dinner From Murphys Friends
Murphys, CA… Murphys Friends offer free dinners on Christmas Day in Murphys, San Andreas, and Valley Springs! Information – 736-6177, Delivery In Calaveras – 736-1415. Drive through pick up: 12 to 3 pm. Pre-Order – 736-6177. Pick Up Locations At: Native Sons – Murphys, Treats – San Andreas, Mar-Val – Valley Springs. Partially Donated by […]
Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19
Washington, D.C…. Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months […]
FDA Approves Prosthetic Implant for Above-the-Knee Amputations
Washington, D.C…. “(Yesterday’s) approval of the OPRA Implant System expands options for prostheses for individuals who have had above-the-knee amputations and can help those who have had or may have problems with rehabilitation and have not been able to benefit from available socket prostheses,” said Capt. Raquel Peat, Ph.D., MP.H., USPHS, director of the FDA’s […]
FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer
Washington, D.C….“(Yesterday’s) approval marks the first oral drug in this class and it may eliminate some patients’ need to visit the clinic for treatments that require administration by a health care provider,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and acting director of the Office of Oncologic Diseases in the […]
Calaveras Public Health Now Offering Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 18, 2020, Calaveras Public Health announced that it will now be offering no-cost COVID-19 testing. The first mobile testing site is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the West Point Community Hall located at 22283 Highway 26, West Point. No appointment is needed. […]
Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Safe and Effective Vaccine Confidence Event
Washington, D.C…. The Vice President: Well, good morning. And thank you all for being here. I want to thank my wonderful wife, our Second Lady Karen Pence; the Surgeon General; Dr. Tony Fauci; and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force who are joining us here today. I especially want to thank the fine […]
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna’s Vaccine as Second for COVID-19
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 […]
Calaveras Public Health Reports 45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as COVID-19 Vaccine is Distributed to Frontline Workers
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 18, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 45 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 722 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 584 cases have since recovered while 116 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
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, […]
Put Black Sheep Winery December Wine Specials Under Your Tree This Year!
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 […]
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
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, […]
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. […]
Wrap it in Red Sale at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs
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 Ace Home Center’s December Red Hot Buys
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center’s December Red Hot Buys. Shop Local, Shop Often, Support Your Community. Click images below for larger versions…
Get a Jump on the Holidays at All Three SNAC Locations!
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Get a jump on the holidays at SNAC! Head to Arnold, Murphys or Sonora to enjoy a relaxing & safe shopping experience. Here’s a little taste of what you’ll find at each location. SNAC Arnold Monday – Friday 10a -6p Saturday & Sunday 8a – 6p If there’s a snow hound […]
82 New Covid Cases Reported on December 17th in Tuolumne County
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 32 new community cases and 50 additional SCC inmate cases today for a total of 82. One of the new community cases has been hospitalized and the other 31 appear to be isolating at home. Four of the new cases are residents of local care facilities. Two previously isolating individuals […]
The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor.
Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]
Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
San Andreas, CA…December 18, 2020 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) staff received the county’s first round of health care and first responders COVID-19 vaccinations last evening. Nancy Hiteshew, Chief Nursing Officer, was the first person to make history at MTMC in receiving the vaccination. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pardeep Athwal was the second to […]
Your Future 24 Acre Estate Awaits for Only $229,000…Sold!!
Valley Springs, CA…Great views — Over 24 acres with several building sites. Access from Meadow Oaks or Crestview. Great building site off access road from Crestview plus additional site from Meadow Oaks. Septic plans previously approved. Two wells both capped – one producing & one may not be producing — will need to be tested. […]
These Two Beautiful Kittens Are Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pets of the Week!
San Andreas, CA… You can’t buy love but you CAN rescue it! These two sweethearts are representative of the beautiful, friendly, happy, healthy and playful kittens currently at the shelter looking for their forever homes. Can’t choose a single one? Why not adopt a pair! It really is much easier to raise a pair of […]
New Crime Wave Planned by Government is a Disaster for California By Ted Gaines
Roseville, CA… What good are tax dollars if our elected leaders don’t use them to provide citizens with basic and necessary government services? California is about to learn the hard way that all the money in the world means nothing if its leaders abandon reason and responsibility. In the latest example of a state gone […]
CalaverasGROWN Pop Up Farmers’ Market This Thursday! 💕🌲🎁
San Andreas, CA… Are you missing our farmers’ markets? Forgot to order online in time for Christmas and the holidays? We miss you, too, so CalaverasGROWN is having a Pop Up Farmers’ Market from 3.30 to 4.30pm this Thursday, December 17th at the Master Gardeners Demo Garden in San Andreas. (By government center at 891 […]
Hey Good People! 4″ of New Snow Overnight & Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 4″ of new snow has fallen as of 5am. The system certainly slowed down yesterday afternoon and brought lower amounts than expected. The warm front has all but headed East and cold air will move into the area this morning bringing the temp down to 20F by mid morning. The […]
Food Drive a Great Success
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Special Shout Out to our Community. This year the Fair partnered with Calaveras County Farm Bureau, Gold County YF& R, Conifer Communications, Angelus Ranus 4-H and Murphys 4-H to conduct a food drive for the Calaveras County Food Bank. With the efforts of our community, 3 car loads of nonparishable food items […]
“Stakeholder Collaboration Key to Healthcare Workforce Expansion” (Pre-Covid Photo)
San Andreas, CA… Calaveras county has been designated a ‘professional shortage area’, where the ratio of the population to the number of health care providers is over 60% higher than in other California counties. Local stakeholder, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), recognizes the importance of supporting the programs offered to youth who are considering a […]
Keep the Cheer Here! Christmas Decoration Contest With Morgan Gace
Calaveras County, CA… The first ever ‘Keep the Cheer Here” countywide Christmas decorating contest is under way and business owners and residents are encouraged to enter by the Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 deadline. “Calaveras families and businesses are redefining what it means to celebrate during the holidays this year,” said sponsor Calaveras County Chamber CEO […]
Calaveras Public Health Reports 35 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives in California
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 35 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 677 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 555 cases have since recovered while 100 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
PG&E Begins Construction on Microgrid to Mitigate Impacts of PSPS in Arnold
Arnold, CA… Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun construction on a microgrid designed to provide electricity to certain customers and shared community resources using temporary generation during future Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. Local microgrid to power key community resources including gas stations, markets and restaurants in Arnold during Public Safety Power […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Antigen Test as First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Diagnostic Test for COVID-19
Washington, D.C…. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is a rapid, lateral flow antigen test, a type of test that runs a liquid sample along a surface with reactive molecules. The test detects fragments […]