The Latest on PSPS Outages from Calaveras OES, 13,072 PG&E Customers Included

The Latest on PSPS Outages from Calaveras OES,  13,072 PG&E Customers Included

San Andreas, CA…The latest from county OES….”We’ve received the latest potential outage area maps from PG&E, and have learned that the Communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the area between Camp Connell to the County line are now INCLUDED in the 13,072 PG&E Customers that may be affected by the potential PSPS Event. The […]

Forest Service Temporarily Closes Southern California National Forests, Stanislaus National Forest Now Closed!

Forest Service Temporarily Closes Southern California National Forests, Stanislaus National Forest Now Closed!

Vallejo, CA…Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to […]

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Bear Valley, CA…This 3-day weekend BVAC celebrates with 20-50% discounts on bike, boat, and fishing accessories, plus summer clothing and footwear in the store. On Monday, September 7th, the much-anticipated Rental Equipment Sale kicks off at 9 am, with phone orders accepted after 10 am. Discover great deals on lightly used mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes, […]

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

San Andreas, CA…Social distancing protocols prevents Mark Twain Medical Center from hosting its traditional 600 + attendees during the Annual Fall Health Fair. However, the $45 blood analysis screening which hundreds of local residents always take advantage of at the event are still be available – by appointment over the next few weeks. Call 209-897-0003 […]

The Outhouse Collection is Moving!! Blow-Out Moving Sale!

The Outhouse Collection is Moving!!  Blow-Out Moving Sale!

Arnold, CA…We have an exciting announcement! The Outhouse is moving to the new Mountain Living Store located at Ace Home Center in Arnold. Mountain Living will be offering all the products you love plus the shopping experience you expect. This weekend, The Outhouse will be having a blow-out moving sale. There will be incredible deals […]

Flex Alert in Effect for Next Two Days to Help Protect Power Grid Stability

Flex Alert in Effect for Next Two Days to Help Protect Power Grid Stability

Folsom, CA…Consumers should prepare for the likelihood of rotating electric outages. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for Californians to conserve electricity, to prevent or limit expected rotating power outages today. Flex Alerts are in effect from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow to reduce strain […]

Make Your Home Ember Resistant & Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Make Your Home Ember Resistant & Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Murphys, CA…DEA Bathroom Machineries in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or clips directly onto your gutter. […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Marquis de Lafayette

A Bit of Wisdom from Marquis de Lafayette

“Liberty consists in the freedom to do everything which injures no one else; hence the exercise of the natural rights of each man has no limits except those which assure to the other members of the society the enjoyment of the same rights.” ~ Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 6 September 1757 – 20 […]

Bistro Espresso is Your Labor Day Weekend Headquarters for Backyard BBQ & Great Music!!

Bistro Espresso is Your Labor Day Weekend Headquarters for Backyard BBQ & Great Music!!

Arnold, CA…Join us for a fantastic weekend of BBQ Platters and listen to great music September 5 &6 from, 6 PM – 9 PM.  According to COVID-19 guidelines you can wiggle in your seat while you eat, but dancing is not allowed. Covid guidelines are below: An agency with the State of CA COVID-19 task […]

Free Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccinations on September 19th

Free Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccinations on September 19th

Angels Camp, CA…The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Dr. Ginnie Ringuette, DVM, Calaveras County Animal Services, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, FREE DRIVE-THRU RABIES VACCINATIONS Saturday-September 19, 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, 1291 CA-49 Angles Camp, CA 95222. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. We live in […]

Heat & Fire Weather Are In Our Future

Heat & Fire Weather Are In Our Future

Arnold, CA…Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls…The National Weather Service says it will be excessively hot and the fire risk will be high for the next few days. One great things about our area is that if you don’t like the weather where you are in 30 minutes or so up or down the hill you […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19. 5 Suspected Covid Positive Deaths at Avalon Healthcare

Calaveras Public Health Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19.  5 Suspected Covid Positive Deaths at Avalon Healthcare

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 4, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 1 female between 18 to 49 years of age, 4 females and 2 males between 50-64 years of age, and 3 females and 6 males over 65 years of age. There were […]

Please Use Care Around Chipmunks & Squirrels in the High Country

Please Use Care Around Chipmunks & Squirrels in the High Country

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Parking areas at the Tallac Historic Site, Kiva Beach/Picnic area and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center reopened yesterday at 7am. The parking areas at the Tallac Historic Site, Kiva Beach/Picnic area and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center were temporarily closed to allow for treatment to mitigate fleas in the area, which have tested […]

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Bear Valley, CA…This 3-day weekend BVAC celebrates with 20-50% discounts on bike, boat, and fishing accessories, plus summer clothing and footwear in the store. On Monday, September 7th, the much-anticipated Rental Equipment Sale kicks off at 9 am, with phone orders accepted after 10 am. Discover great deals on lightly used mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes, […]

The Outhouse Collection is Moving!! Blow-Out Moving Sale!

The Outhouse Collection is Moving!!  Blow-Out Moving Sale!

Arnold, CA…We have an exciting announcement! The Outhouse is moving to the new Mountain Living Store located at Ace Home Center in Arnold. Mountain Living will be offering all the products you love plus the shopping experience you expect. This weekend, The Outhouse will be having a blow-out moving sale. There will be incredible deals […]

Forest Meadows Community Garage Sale in Murphys Sat., Sept. 5 8:00 – 2:00

Forest Meadows Community Garage Sale in Murphys Sat., Sept. 5 8:00 – 2:00

Murphys, CA…This is a gated community, ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRY until 8:00 a.m., All visitors MUST wear a mask, 16’ Aluminum boat & 40 hp motor, dirt bike, treadmill, wine fridge, furniture, canoe, home décor,sporting goods, h/h, tools, books, clothing, toys, video games,cribs, small appliances, fire pit, golf cart, golf clubs, plus too many items to […]

State Parks Advises Californians to Plan Ahead This Labor Day Weekend Amid COVID-19 and Wildfires

State Parks Advises Californians to Plan Ahead This Labor Day Weekend Amid COVID-19 and Wildfires

Sacramento, CA…California State Parks advises Californians to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend since 46 units remain fully closed due to COVID-19 and wildfires. The department is also closing all state beaches in Monterey County and implementing full or partial vehicle access closures in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties. Being prepared, abiding by the closures and […]

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly, Thursdays 4pm to 6pm 18 June to 29 October. Master Gardeners Demo Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. 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 […]

Calaveras County To Open Cooling Center in San Andreas Starting Saturday Through Tuesday

Calaveras County To Open Cooling Center in San Andreas Starting Saturday Through Tuesday

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory and will open a cooling center in San Andreas from Saturday, September 5 through Tuesday, September 8. San Andreas Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency, Sequoia Room 509 E. St. Charles, San Andreas, CA 95249 (Northeast corner […]

Nearly 100 Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

Nearly 100 Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

Minneapolis, MN…A class of drugs used for many conditions, including allergies, colds, high blood pressure and depression, may be associated with an increased risk of developing mild thinking and memory problems, particularly in people who have genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease or markers of this condition, according to a study published in the September […]