Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]
Arnold, CA…The detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service office in Sacramento for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and the Mother Lode are below…Today Sunny. Highs 52 to 67 higher elevations…65 to 75 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 44 higher elevations…43 to 51 lower […]
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin clearing the winter accumulation of snow from Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass in Alpine County, and Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County in an effort to get the seasonal routes open for the summer season. Equipment has been scheduled and the District 10 Maintenance […]
Phillips, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey at the Phillips Station snow course. The manual survey recorded 49.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 21 inches, which is 83 percent of average for this location. The SWE measures the amount of water contained in […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans awarded more than $227 million today to fund safety projects designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on city and county roads. Funding is provided through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. “Safety is always our number one priority,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “These projects will enhance systemwide safety features, including […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the 2021 Edwin C. Bearss History Fellowship has been awarded to Emily Dayhoff. Emily is a Park Ranger who works in Yosemite National Park’s Division of Interpretation and Education, and specializes in cultural demonstration. In addition to being a full-time Park Ranger in Yosemite, Dayhoff is […]
San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]
Washington, DC…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a rapid decline in new COVID-19 […]
San Andreas, CA…Anyone who’s ever been involved with emergency services knows there’s no such thing as “routine calls for service”. Traffic enforcement stops, neighbor disputes, and as one deputy found out recently, general alarms are never routine. On March 29th, 2021 at about 8:50 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s 911 dispatch center began receiving calls […]
San Andreas, CA…Come join us on April 17th for a homestyle drive thru cookout at the Treats parking lot. Each meal comes with a half slab of mouthwatering delicious BBQ pork ribs, a corn on the cob, coleslaw and, homemade cornbread. There will be music while you wait in your vehicle for a dinner that […]
Murphys, CA…Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s annual document shredding and electronic waste recycling event! Free to Calaveras County residents. This year we will have a drive-through system in the Black Bart Parking Lot. Please have your papers and/or electronics in the trunk of your vehicle and we will unload it for you. Your papers will be shredded […]
Placerville, CA…The seasonal closure of native surface roads (also known as dirt roads) in the Eldorado National Forest will be lifted beginning Thursday, April 1. However, damage could still occur from using dirt roads in wet areas and visitors will be responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Due to melting snow, wet areas […]
Geneva, Switzerland…The report of the international team on their Wuhan field visit, from 14 January -10 February 2021, was published on March 30th as WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for further studies. The report stems from a Member State resolution adopted by consensus at the World Health Assembly in May 2020 and calling […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 29 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,675. The new cases include 17 males and 12 females, 3 children under the age of 18, 13 aged 18-49, 4 aged 50-64, 9 over 65 years of age; 2 residing […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is proud to announce the return of Dr. Dean Kelaita to the San Andreas Family Medical Clinic. “Dr. Kelaita is a natural fit for our health care delivery system, remarked Doug Archer, President and CEO of MTMC. “He is an excellent Medical Doctor, who has served this entire community […]
Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater Spring Student Showcase April 23 & 24 at Frogtown!
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
Washington, DC… Homeschooling is a legal instructional option in all 50 states and national homeschooling rates grew rapidly from 1999 to 2012 but had since remained steady at around 3.3%. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new interest in homeschooling and the appeal of alternative school arrangements has suddenly exploded. So, how significantly have […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 14 more cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,646. The individual who passed was a male in his 70s. The new cases include 8 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of […]
The Other Side ~ By Mike Darby
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center’s March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save All Month Long!. Click on an image for larger version.
Murphys, CA…Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee sent the following to Representative McClintock. “We write to express our disappointment with your recent vote against HR1319, otherwise known as the American Rescue Plan. You have characterized your opposition as concern for the financial future of American families, and as fiscal responsibility. It is our view that this […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Turner’s Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner’s Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the “Best Smelling Store In The Mother […]
Corvallis, OR….A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased. That reduction in stress may have a major impact on overall health, researchers say. “Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. […]
Washington, DC…Jill and I send our best wishes to everyone celebrating Passover in the United States, the State of Israel, and around the world. At its heart, the Passover story is one of overcoming adversity and finding hope, of summoning the resilience and resolve to emerge from a long dark night to a brighter morning. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A beautiful day is ahead after some very windy conditions over the last 4 days. The high looks to be 46F with ENE winds from the single digits and some possible gusts into the low 20’s. Sunday looks to be a repeat with more sunshine and winds backing off down […]
