University Study Says It’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (And It’s Reversible)

University Study Says It’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (And It’s Reversible)

New York, NY….Legend has it that Marie Antoinette’s hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate—hair that has already grown out of the follicle does not change color—a new study(link is external and opens in a new window) from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

“Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden but it is forbidden because it’s hurtful. Nor is a Duty beneficial because it is commanded, but it is commanded, because it’s beneficial.” ~ Benjamin Franklin January 6 – April 17, 1790

ICU Nurse Achieves Dream of Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner

ICU Nurse Achieves Dream of Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center RN to care for community at the Copper Clinic Long time Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) ICU Nurse and Copperopolis resident Polly Dodds has achieved her dream of becoming a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. MTMC is proud to share this news with the community and that we will have […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Summer! New Arrivals Weekly!

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Summer! New Arrivals Weekly!

Murphys, CA…New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons and more. Farmers Market berries of all varieties now in stock. We have an large selection of trees and shrubs. Bulbs of assorted varieties and […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings! Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings!  Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

The Angels Theatre is Back!

The Angels Theatre is Back!

Angels Camp, CA…Located in historic downtown Angels Camp, Angels 6 Theatres is the perfect place to top off your Calaveras experience with the latest movies in this art-deco style building with its 6 screens. Small town friendliness, delicious popcorn, comfy high back loveseats with flip up armrests and quaint downtown atmosphere all contribute to make […]

Don’t Forget: This Year’s Destruction Derby is This Sunday!!

Don’t Forget: This Year’s Destruction Derby is This Sunday!!

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The event is a Friends of the Calaveras County Fair fundraiser. All proceeds benefit improvements to the Fairgrounds. The show is at 5:30 p.m., Gates open at 3 p.m. There will be food and beverage vendors! (no pets please) Tickets still available at the Fair office: $15 for adults, $10 for kids, […]

President Biden Highlighting the Importance of Getting Vaccinated

President Biden Highlighting the Importance of Getting Vaccinated

Green Road Community Center Raleigh, NC… President Biden Highlighting the Importance of Getting Vaccinated and Kicking Off a Community Canvassing Event. 5:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Raleigh. (Applause.) I — I’m going to — AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Love you back. (Applause.) Well, look, that old […]

The 2021 Certified Farmers’ Market San Andreas is Open Weekly Thursdays 4pm to 6pm!

The 2021 Certified Farmers’ Market San Andreas is Open Weekly Thursdays 4pm to 6pm!

San Andreas, CA… We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles is fresher, more nutritious and has greater flavor. Come to our market for the best produce in town and show your support for local farmers. Certified […]

Mentoring Foundation’s Largest-Ever Pledge to Mentoring in Calaveras County

Mentoring Foundation’s Largest-Ever Pledge to Mentoring in Calaveras County

Angels Camp, CA…The Mentoring Foundation delivered a check for $100,000 to Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) this month – the group’s largest-ever pledge to support youth mentoring in Calaveras County. The Mentoring Foundation completed its third successful COVID-era fundraiser on June 19, The PARTY To Go-Go, which raised over $25,000. “We are so proud […]

SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities

SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities

Washington, DC… The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it is reconvening the Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In conjunction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda, the restoration of the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The […]

Thank You to The Calaveras County Fairgrounds Staff

Thank You to The Calaveras County Fairgrounds Staff

The staff at the fairgrounds is a group of dedicated, amazing people. It is a privilege to work beside them. This last week was not an exception. The Calaveras Celtic Heritage Celebration was our first large rental since the pandemic. Usually held in March, last weekend the Celtic Faire experienced triple digits. They are an […]

Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s Annual Shrimp Feed & Online Auction!

Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s Annual Shrimp Feed & Online Auction!

Murphys, CA…SHRIMP IS BACK IN THE PARK! Angels-Murphys Rotary’s community service programs depend on our one annual fundraiser, the SHRIMP (& Pasta) FEED! We’ll be serving a bounteous meal with three kinds of shrimp, a full bar, Magic Card Raffle with cash prizes and a live band to groove to! Our huge SILENT AUCTION will […]

Attorney General Bonta, San Diego DA Stephan Announce Sentencing in Fraud Scheme Targeting U.S. Navy Sailors

Attorney General Bonta, San Diego DA Stephan Announce Sentencing in Fraud Scheme Targeting U.S. Navy Sailors

Oakland, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced on June 14th, 2021 that Paul Flanagan was sentenced to 357 days of house arrest and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution for defrauding thousands of U.S. Navy sailors in San Diego County through a tax and insurance scheme. […]

John B. Calhoun’s Mouse Utopia Experiment and Reflections on the Welfare State ~ Lawrence W. Reed

John B. Calhoun’s Mouse Utopia Experiment and Reflections on the Welfare State ~ Lawrence W. Reed

Atlanta, GA…One of the more famous ethologists in recent decades was John B. Calhoun, best known for his mouse experiments in the 1960s. To what extent do the mouse utopia lessons apply to humans?  Signs in national and state parks all over America warn visitors, “Please Don’t Feed the Animals.” Some of those government-owned parks […]

Music in the Park from the Calaveras County Arts Council! Pinetop Boogie Tonight at Brice Station!

Music in the Park from the Calaveras County Arts Council!  Pinetop Boogie Tonight at Brice Station!

San Andreas, CA… Music in the Parks Returns to Calaveras County: After last year’s summer of silence in the parks, we’re all itching for some good times. And thankfully, music returns to Calaveras County on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. with the Calaveras Arts Council’s long-standing admission-free Music in the Parks concert series. […]

Destruction Derby Coming to the Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Destruction Derby Coming to the Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The event is a Friends of the Calaveras County Fair fundraiser. All proceeds benefit improvements to the Fairgrounds. The show is at 5:30 p.m., Gates open at 3 p.m. There will be food and beverage vendors! (no pets please) Tickets available at the Fair office: $15 for adults, $10 for kids, Kid’s […]

Independence Day Celebration – Picnic and a Movie at Ironstone Amphitheatre!!

Independence Day Celebration – Picnic and a Movie at Ironstone Amphitheatre!!

Murphys, CA…Celebrate Independence Day with us on Saturday, July 3 in the Ironstone Amphitheatre with live music from local band, Plan B, at 6 pm and the movie, “The Great Outdoors” on the lawn from 8:30 – 10:15 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Sorry, no […]

Fall Registration Closes in 10 Days for Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League!

Fall Registration Closes in 10 Days for Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League!

Recreational & Competitive Fall Programs Calaveras County, CA…EPYSL’s fall recreational and competitive programs are the most popular component of the Leagues year-round programming, introducing and expanding the game of soccer to over 450 players each season. Increasingly, winter, spring and summer programs are becoming strong additions to fall providing more serious players year-round playing options. […]