Free Christmas Day Dinner From Murphys Friends

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 […]

Regional Stay at Home Order Goes Into Effect Sunday for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties

Regional Stay at Home Order Goes Into Effect Sunday for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today  announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on current ICU data, two regions, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, have dropped below 15% capacity. The Regional Stay at Home Order will take effect in those […]

Hey Good People!! Groomers & Pure Mountain Fun Await at Skyline Bear Valley

Hey Good People!!  Groomers & Pure Mountain Fun Await at Skyline Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Persistent high pressure continues to dominate the West coast bringing mostly clear skies and above avg temps. The inversion has been in effect for 4 days now and continues to keep warmer temps at altitude compared to the foothills. Some breezy conditions will arrive Sunday afternoon as the surface gradients […]

Regional Stay at Home Order Effective for the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Calaveras County

Regional Stay at Home Order Effective for the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…New Restrictions Imposed on Restaurants, Hair Salons, Gyms, and Other Businesses. Governor Newsom announced that all sectors other than retail and essential operations would be closed in regions of the State where less than 15 percent of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds are available under a new Regional Stay at Home Order. As […]

36 New Cases & Another Covid Death in Tuolumne County

36 New Cases & Another Covid Death in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 36 new COVID-19 cases today. All of today’s cases appear to be isolating at home. In addition, 30 previously isolated cases have been released from isolation. One previously hospitalized individual has been discharged and is completing isolation at home. We regret to have to report that another previously hospitalized COVID-positive […]

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

Murphys, CA..The Trifilo Garden Center is a great destination for anyone getting into the holiday spirit. Trifilo Garden Center has Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gardening Supplies, Bulbs, Gardening Lifestyle Clothing and much, much more. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday currently and additional additional opening days are coming soon. Please practice social distancing and follow […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company is Open & Ready for Your High Country Adventures!

Bear Valley Adventure Company is Open & Ready for Your High Country Adventures!

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing experiences for the 2020/2021 winter season. Since COVID-19 is alive and well, we have instituted some new rules in order to keep everyone safe. Help keep the Bear Valley winter wonderland open by supporting the following […]

Covid Cases Soar Past Previous All-Time Highs with 58 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

Covid Cases Soar Past Previous All-Time Highs with 58 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Outbreak at Local Treatment Center, and New Regional Stay at Home Order Announced to Safeguard Frontline Workers and the Community. On Friday, December 4, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 58 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The 58 additional COVID-19 cases include: fifteen females and twenty males between 18-49 years of age, […]

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. […]

Covid Safety Restrictions Closes CCWD Offices

Covid Safety Restrictions Closes CCWD Offices

San Andreas, CA…December 3, 2020: In response to the state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and in order to maintain the health and safety of CCWD employees and the community, the CCWD main office is closed to the public, until further notice. If you have questions or need assistance from CCWD, please access the District’s website […]

The Latest Covid & ICU Capacity Numbers for California

The Latest Covid & ICU Capacity Numbers for California

Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.  California has 1,264,539 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed..  There were 18,591 newly recorded confirmed cases Monday. Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these […]

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

Washington, D.C. … The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals by air to ensure a safe and accessible air transportation system.  The final rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals can be found HERE. The Department received more […]

Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests

Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests

Vallejo, CA… With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors […]

The Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz

The Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz

Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. Today it’s my privilege to present our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to one of the greatest coaches in American history: the legendary Lou Holtz — a friend of mine. Great gentleman. Great man. We’re delighted to be joined this afternoon by members of Lou’s […]

California Health Officials Announce a Regional Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity

California Health Officials Announce a Regional Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity

Sacramento, CA…Health officials are tracking the state by five regions: Northern California, Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California.  Regional Stay at Home Order takes effect Saturday; affects regions with less than 15 percent ICU availability.  Regional Stay at Home Orders will require Californians to stay at home as much as possible, […]

CDC Says Local Jurisdictions Can Reduce Covid Quarantine Period to 10 Days

CDC Says Local Jurisdictions Can Reduce Covid Quarantine Period to 10 Days

Atlanta, GA…Local public health authorities determine and establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, based on local circumstances and resources, the following options to shorten quarantine are acceptable alternatives. Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during […]

Wrap it in Red Sale at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

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. […]

December Red Hot Buys at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

December Red Hot Buys 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. […]

Long Term Care Providers Call On Governors To Ensure Their Residents And Staff Receive Vaccine First

Long Term Care Providers Call On Governors To Ensure Their Residents And Staff Receive Vaccine First

Washington, DC…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released the following statement in response to the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel […]

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

Murphys, CA..The Trifilo Garden Center is a great destination for anyone getting into the holiday spirit. Trifilo Garden Center has Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gardening Supplies, Bulbs, Gardening Lifestyle Clothing and much, much more. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday currently and additional additional opening days are coming soon. Please practice social distancing and follow […]

UK Regulator Authorizes Use of Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine as First Approved COVID-19 Vaccine

UK Regulator Authorizes Use of Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine as First Approved COVID-19 Vaccine

London, UK…Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine meets regulator’s strict standards of safety, efficacy and quality. Vaccine to be made available across the UK to priority groups from next week. Tens of thousands of people will receive an effective and high-quality COVID-19 vaccine from next week, as the UK becomes the first country in the western world to authorise […]

FDA Renews EUA for Convalescent Plasma & Issues Cease & Desist for Unapproved Drugs & Covid Tests

FDA Renews EUA for Convalescent Plasma &  Issues Cease & Desist for Unapproved Drugs & Covid Tests

Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FDA has reissued the August 23, 2020 emergency use authorization (EUA) for the emergency use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The Letter of Authorization has […]

Calaveras County Covid Surge Continues with 48 New Cases

Calaveras County Covid Surge Continues with 48 New Cases

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 48 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The 48 additional COVID-19 cases include: two females and one male between 0-17 years of age, eleven females and four males between 18-49 years of age, ten females and three males between 50-64 years of age, […]

Bistro Espresso is Open & Ready to Serve You Safely Online, Call-In & Curbside!

Bistro Espresso is Open & Ready to Serve You Safely Online, Call-In & Curbside!

Arnold, CA…Bistro fans will be pleased to know that we are still here and continuing to serve you with excellent service, fantastic food and totally ready to handly your online, call-in and curb-side delivery requests. The full menu is now available on Friday and Saturday BBQ Family Feast nights! Our staff is eager to help […]