Arnold, CA…In addition to our shuttle service, we’ve added a map to view parking spaces for the parade! You’ll want to arrive early as spots are limited. Click here to see the map, or click on the images below.
“There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don’t know we don’t know.” Donald Rumsfeld July 9, 1932 – June 29, 2021
Arnold, CA…Reminder that Blagen Road will be closed from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 3rd for the parade!
Washington, DC…Ever since the Magna Carta, it has been a settled principle of good governance that the power that appropriates public funds should not be the same power that spends them. This principle is at the heart of our Constitution: the separation of powers. Simply speaking, it is mother’s rule writ large. Mother has one […]
White Pines, CA…The Show will go on in 2021! Official State Reopening timing will affect permitting on Hwy 4 & force a change of parade route from down Hwy 4 to Blagen Road. GABA’s 40th Independence Day Parade, July 3rd at 10:00 am Blagen Road, White Pines. Parade Route: Independence Hall to Hazel Fischer Elementary. […]
Sacramento, CA…Fourth of July is synonymous for sun, fun, barbequing, and fireworks. CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…Lost Dog. Annie, our sweet nine-year-old hound, is missing. Her home is on HIlcrest Drive in Hathaway Pines. She is tagged, microchipped, and very friendly. She has three scars and is multi-colored. Please call the number on the tag if she is found. 650.368.0603 All neighbors have been notified, as well as animal […]
Chicago, IL…”United Next” includes addition of 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo as well as plans to retrofit 100% of remaining mainline, narrow-body fleet to transform the customer experience and create a new signature interior – a roughly 75% increase in premium seats per North American departure, larger overhead bins, seatback entertainment in […]
San Andreas, CA…June 18, 2021 was Lieutenant Dennis Huberty’s last day as a Calaveras County Sheriff full time employee. Lieutenant Huberty was born and raised in Calaveras County, graduating from Calaveras High School in 1977. He began his career with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office on February 22, 1982, when he was hired as a […]
Murphys, CA…15 Calaveras County Wineries entered the “40th Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Show” that took place on Friday, June 25th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. This year, 18 esteemed judges thoughtfully evaluated 211 wines in the day-long event. Many of our family-run wineries also participated in the Orange County Fair Competition earlier this month. See […]
Sacramento, CA…The Division of Boating and Waterways is now accepting applications through August 2, 2021, from public and private marina owners for Federal Boating Infrastructure (BIG) Grants. For 2022, a total of $14 million is available for BIG projects nationally. Funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration […]
Arnold, CA…6/29 from 6-8pm will be awesome with HONEYWOOD! Come early and grab your plate and spot on the lawn. Save room for dessert at the 🍦 Creamery!
Philadelphia, PA…The Declaration of Independence is an iconic document, famous for the signers’ distinctive signatures and the bold heading that begins “IN CONGRESS. July 4, 1776.” But as any visitor who has seen the original Declaration at the National Archives knows, the original is badly faded and looks quite different from the version that is […]
Sonora, CA…A shout out to Rose Wolf Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center! On Friday, a resident of North Stewart Street called in a baby bird that seemed to be having troubles. Officers arrived and discovered the bird was a baby turkey (or poult). After giving the little feller some water, we called out Rose Wolf […]
Arnold, CA… Arnold SIR, Branch #152, will hold its Annual BBQ on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Normally, monthly meetings include a social hour and lunch, followed by guest speakers, and are held in the Snowflake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA. With new […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)… The top awards at the 2021 Calaveras County Fair Destruction derby went to two second generation derby drivers. The winner of the Derby was Tanner Joses. Tanner is the son of Craig and Jennifer Joses. Craig ran cars in the derby as well. The Prettiest Car went to Troy Dragomanovich. Troy […]
San Francisco, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state. The states are a part of a recent, dangerous wave of discriminatory new bills signed into law in […]
Angels Camp, CA… Who are Those Windburn Brothers? You may recall back before the pandemic of 2020 there was a band called the Slade Rivers Band. In that band there were two fellows: Slade and Elky. Elky layed down his mandolin and picked up the bass while Slade kept on pickin’ guitar and singing. Those […]
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 […]
Austin, TX…This summer, the Texas 4000 for Cancer 2021 team of more than 80 students from The University of Texas at Austin will return to the road in the continental U.S. on the longest annual charity bike ride in the world that, for the first time ever, will both begin and end in Austin, Texas. The team will […]
Murphys, CA…It’s always the best time when Toby Keith brings his signature brand of country to the bowl at Ironstone – come out for a great show September 19th! Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10AM through Ticketmaster, but you can get yours early through the presale tomorrow by texting “#Toby” to +1 (415) 301-4302, […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Brutus, a Pit bull mix estimated to be about six years old. Truly a gentle giant, Brutus is extraordinarily affectionate and very much wants to please. He walks nicely on a leash and eagerly sits for treats. He has always been a happy boy in spite of a bad ear infection when […]
The Other Side by Mike Darby
“Distrust naturally creates distrust, and by nothing is good will and kind conduct more speedily changed.” ― John Jay, 1745 – 1829, 1st Chief Justice of the United States
Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Strees in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]
Sacramento, CA…In the latest head warning from NWS Sacramento there is at least a sliver of good news for us. Even our lower elevation communities will be over 10 degrees cooler than some northern valley communities. From the NWS…”Another Excessively Hot Day is in store for the central and northern Sacramento Valley. Daily record highs […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mountain Ranch, 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. On Christmas morning […]
Arnold, CA…Linda’s Loft is a great new local business has recently opened up at 925 Hwy 4 in Arnold. A bit about Linda and Linda’s Loft. “If you can dream it you can do it. It’s never too late to follow your dreams is the moral of my story. I was lucky enough to grow […]
