Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, November 3rd, 2024

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, November 3rd, 2024

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Mark Twain Medical Center, Small, but Mighty for Women’s Health!

Mark Twain Medical Center, Small, but Mighty for Women’s Health!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center may be small, but it’s exceptionally powerful in its care and commitment to women’s health. As a 25-bed hospital, it might not be the largest in the tri-county area, but its cutting-edge breast health technology is impressive, and I’m excited to share it with you. October is a month […]

Murphys Dia de Los Muertos Murphys Community Park & Downtown Murphys

Murphys Dia de Los Muertos Murphys Community Park & Downtown Murphys

Murphys, CA…Murphys Dia de Los Muertos will be back on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024! We’ll have traditional artisan vendors, food, drink, and a community altar in the Park, and, as always, our businesses will be displaying ofrendas honoring those who we have lost but are still with us in spirit. There will be face painters, traditional […]

Haunted Calaveras ~ CVB Feature

Haunted Calaveras ~ CVB Feature

Angels Camp, CA…Meet the ghosts of Calaveras…With a rich history dating back to the 1800’s, it’s no wonder Calaveras County has a few resident ghosts that have been known to haunt some popular visitor spots.  Looking to have a paranormal experience?  Explore these top haunts and learn a little bit about the spirits that have […]

Thousands to Attend Cross Country at Frogtown

Thousands to Attend Cross Country at Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…Large Cross Country event for 2024 in on November 9, 2024. Hosted by Bret Harte High School, the fairgrounds will have as many as 8,000 kids, coaches and parents throughout the two events. Local eateries may expect an increase in business and residents may experience traffic delays. The course encompasses the Calaveras County […]

Christmas Tree Permits are Now on Sale!! Individuals Can Harvest Trees the Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Tree Permits are Now on Sale!!  Individuals Can Harvest Trees the Day After Thanksgiving

Sonora, CA…As the holiday season approaches, the Stanislaus National Forest is pleased to announce they are once again offering Christmas Tree permits. Christmas Tree permits will be available Thursday, October 10, through recreation.gov at https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/TP2648 Christmas trees are $20.00 each and there is a maximum of two (2) trees per permit for a total of $40.00. Fourth graders […]

Winter Is Coming! Get Ready with New Skis, Tune-Ups, and Waterproofing at SNAC!

Winter Is Coming! Get Ready with New Skis, Tune-Ups, and Waterproofing at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…Have you seen the weather report? Cold weather is on the way! SNAC Arnold has everything you need for the Winter 24/25 Season Ski Leases & Sales, Sno-Park Permits, Nikwax Winter Waterproofing & More!   Have you seen the weather report? Cold weather is on the way! SNAC Arnold has everything you need for […]

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Start Tomorrow!

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Start Tomorrow!

Arnold, CA…California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) with assistance from CAL FIRE, US Forest Service, and National Park Service. The treatments will cover approximately 1,300-acres in the South Grove area and an additional 247 acres in the vicinity of West Moran and Love Creek. Work may begin […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Provided More Than $1 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

Mark Twain Medical Center Provided More Than $1 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center provided more than $1 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medical necessary care.  Dignity Health provides emergency medical care and medically necessary care in our hospital  facilities to all patients, without regard to a patient’s financial ability to pay. The […]

Give Life Saving Blood on November 19th at the Calaveras Community Foundation Blood Drive

Give Life Saving Blood on November 19th at the Calaveras Community Foundation Blood Drive

San Andreas, CA…From hurricanes to tornadoes, the recent storm season has significantly impacted blood supplies across the U.S. Severe blood shortages have created a crisis for those who rely on life saving blood. Now more than ever your blood donations are needed to help save lives. If you are a returning donor or a first-time […]

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Jones an Expert in Internal Medicine & Kindness

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Jones an Expert in Internal Medicine & Kindness

San Andreas, CA…Internal medicine specialist Dr. Laura Camille Jones has joined the Mark Twain Medical Center Team. She is seeing patients at the James Dalton Medical Center in Angels Camp. Dr. Jones received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine in 2019. Her Internal Medicine Residency was […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, October 27, 2024

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, October 27, 2024

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Huge Turnout for Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event

Huge Turnout for Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event

Arnold, CA…We stopped by the Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event this morning at Independence Hall. It was packed with community members getting informed and ready for winter and whatever it might throw at us! A few pics are below… There were presentations by Supervisor Martin Huberty, Ebbetts Pass Fire District,Caltrans, PG&E, OES, USDA, CC […]

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Jones an Expert in Internal Medicine & Kindness

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Jones an Expert in Internal Medicine & Kindness

San Andreas, CA…Internal medicine specialist Dr. Laura Camille Jones has joined the Mark Twain Medical Center Team. She is seeing patients at the James Dalton Medical Center in Angels Camp. Dr. Jones received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine in 2019. Her Internal Medicine Residency was […]

Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event

Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event

Arnold, CA…Be Winter Wise Community Preparedness Event. Prepare for Winter Weather & Fire Emergencies.  October 26th, 9am to Noon.  Independence Hall, Arnold, CA… PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER & FIRE EMERGENCIES AND LIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS! OCTOBER 26TH, 9:00-12:00 INDEPENDENCE HALL 1445 BLAGEN RD. ARNOLD, 95223 BRING YOUR FAMILY, TELL YOUR FRIENDS & ALL VISITORS LET’S […]

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Grants Last Wish

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Grants Last Wish

San Andreas, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras is delighted to announce the successful fulfillment of a final wish through its Last Wish Program. Janet McAnnally, a former TWA flight attendant, had long dreamed of seeing Calaveras County from above, yearning to experience the beauty of its roads and mountains from a bird’s-eye view. Thanks to […]

Kaelee Gates & Kyndal Castle Take Top Honors at Grand National Rodeo Queen Competition

Kaelee Gates & Kyndal Castle Take Top Honors at Grand National Rodeo Queen Competition

Daily City, CA…From Frogtown…”We are so excited that two of our local cowgirls took top honors at the Grand National Rodeo Queen Competition. After a day of rigorous competition, the 2025 Grand National Rodeo Queen is Kaelee Gates and the 1st runner up is Kyndal Castle. We are so proud of these two young woman. […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, October 20, 2024

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, October 20, 2024

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

Angels Camp, CA…Our 2024 Quilt Faire will be held on October 18, 19 & 20. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, At the Mark Twain Building, Frogtown. It features small to large traditional quilts, art quilts, wearable art, dolls, needle art, and the return of the ‘Wonky’ quilts. Our annual Raffle to win the year’s “Scholarship Quilt” takes […]

VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

Avery, CA…Dear Editor, I am writing to express my serious concerns and dissatisfaction with the VTA’s conduct during the current school board election cycle. As a board member, I am appalled by how you have represented the association. First, holding a candidate’s night for all three board positions when only one seat is up for […]

CGMS Tailgate Rock Sale & Swap

CGMS Tailgate Rock Sale & Swap

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society Tailgate Rock Swap & Sale.  Saturday October 26th.  NEW!!!! Kids Rock and Mineral activities at the clubhouse. You shop, they play!  This event is free and open to the public. Come on down and learn what our club has to offer!!  Learn about rocks and minerals, lapidary arts […]

“Seeing the Elephant” Part One

“Seeing the Elephant” Part One

Calaveras County, CA…Refresh Quest explores the Mother Lode region of California, following Highway 49 through some of the most historic and famous gold-rich towns, communities, and areas dating back to the first gold discovery of 1848. Along this journey, Refresh Quest meets Gary Bailey, a modern- day gold prospector who demonstrates a few tips on […]