South Lake Tahoe Encourages Guests to Observe Stay at Home Guidelines this Holiday Weekend

South Lake Tahoe Encourages Guests to Observe Stay at Home Guidelines this Holiday Weekend

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, the tourism agency representing California and Nevada on the South Shore, is reminding visitors that nonessential travel is still prohibited for the holiday weekend by governmental and health organizations. California’s stay at home order is still in place and the Lake Tahoe Basin area of El Dorado County […]

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical? ~ Al Segalla

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical?  ~ Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom recently said, at the time of reporting on his budget shortfall, that the Federal Government has a moral and ethical obligation to give money to California to make up the state shortfall. Most would agree that the essence of ethics and morality is to keep your word and respect the rights […]

Some Parking Reopens at Columbia State Historic Park

Some Parking Reopens at Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA…From the State…”As California State Parks begins working with locals on a phased and regionally-driven approach to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved, it is important for visitors to continue to practice physical distancing and avoid congregating with people outside their immediate […]

Celebrating Heroes Throughout the County as Signs Move to Murphys

Celebrating Heroes Throughout the County as Signs Move to Murphys

Murphys, CA…Dignity Health MTMC asked the Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County to assist them in put signs Honoring Healthcare & First Responder Heroes at locations throughout the county. Today the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club helped move the installation to Murphys for it’s residence in front of the Murphys Fire Protection District. Then with the help of […]

Locals, Our Motherlode Membership Was Designed For You!!

Locals, Our Motherlode Membership Was Designed For You!!

Angels Camp, CA…Locals, our Motherlode membership was designed with you in mind. Our COVID19 special, buy six months get the seventh free!! Visit http://www.greenhorncreek.com/golfmembership. We look forward to welcoming you here!! Or give us a call at 888-455-6520 Greenhorn Creek Resort is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County and is home to […]

Shutdown Affecting Healthcare Systems as UW Medicine Furloughs of 1,500 Workers Due to COVID-19 Costs

Shutdown Affecting Healthcare Systems as UW Medicine Furloughs of 1,500 Workers Due to COVID-19 Costs

Seattle, WA…UW Medicine announced temporary furloughs for approximately 1,500 professional and classified non-union staff to help address the financial challenges caused by COVID-19. Leadership also notified relevant unions of its intent to furlough represented classified staff and is actively negotiating the impacts of those plans. These actions are necessary to address the unprecedented estimated financial […]

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Moderna Announces Positive Interim Phase 1 Data for its Vaccine Against Novel Coronavirus

Moderna Announces Positive Interim Phase 1 Data for its Vaccine Against Novel Coronavirus

Cambridge, MA…Moderna, Inc. a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases […]

Full Video of Bear Valley to Markleeville on Ebbetts Pass Opening Weekend 2020

Full Video of Bear Valley to Markleeville on Ebbetts Pass Opening Weekend 2020

Bear Valley, CA…Yesterday we took a drive over Ebbetts Pass from Bear Valley to Markleeville. It was a beautiful drive. We encountered lot’s of people, cyclists & even a back country skier or two. Lake Alpine Lodge, developed campgrounds, etc are still closed from Covid-19 orders but there were people camping and recreating in some […]

(A Covid Shutdown Look Back) Busch Twins Hopped to Top of 2019 Frog Jump Field! Full Finals Video & Over 100 Photos

(A Covid Shutdown Look Back) Busch Twins Hopped to Top of 2019 Frog Jump Field!  Full Finals Video & Over 100 Photos

Frogtown, USA…Angels Camp…The 2019 Frog Jump Champion is Logan Busch Jockeying “The Webbed One” took the title with an 18′ 6″ jump. His twin sister Madison Busch hopped into second with 18′ 4 3/4″ jump with “Jumping Jack Splash”. The Frog Jockeying force runs strong in this family. Click Below for Full Video & Over […]

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN! Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…ALL SNAC locations are now OPEN! It’s great to have our entire staff on board and to be “back in business” helping you Socially Distance for 25+ years! Here’s what’s happening at each location. Arnold’s having a Parking Lot Sale this weekend! Pick your season – New Kayaks just arrived and […]

Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Arnold, CA…Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your home inside and […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor (Shop Online Locally & Curb Side Pickup))

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor (Shop Online Locally & Curb Side Pickup))

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Eldorado National Forest Begins Reopening Developed Day Use Recreation Sites

Eldorado National Forest Begins Reopening Developed Day Use Recreation Sites

Placerville, CA…The Eldorado National Forest is increasing access to the public by providing additional developed day use recreational opportunities with limited services. Restroom facilities will open as soon as personnel can mobilize and safety and cleaning supplies are obtained. We encourage visitors to check our website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information […]

All 3 SNAC Locations are Now Open! Helping You Socially Distance for 25 Years!

All 3 SNAC Locations are Now Open!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25 Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…OPEN Curbside! All 3 SNAC locations are now open 10-5. SNAC Arnold & SNAC Sonora have been helping you Socially Distance for 25 Years! Hit up SNAC Murphys curbside for that special Mother’s Day gift or Gift Certificate! Just come to the front door of any of our stores & let […]

Forest Service Extends Closure of Most Developed Recreation Sites on Stanislaus National Forest Through May 31

Forest Service Extends Closure of Most Developed Recreation Sites on Stanislaus National Forest Through May 31

Sonora, CA… The Stanislaus National Forest announced that most developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 31, 2020. The regional closure order 20-03 closed all designated recreation sites and campgrounds through May 15. Local forest order STF-16-2020-07 will be in effect beginning May 16, 2020 and is scheduled to expire May 31. A copy […]

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Gave Many Parts of Our Area the Shakes

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Gave Many Parts of Our Area the Shakes

Tonopah, NV…If you like us felt the rocking and rolling just after 4am this morning here are the details from the USGS…”A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Tonopah, Nevada, near the California-Nevada border and about 120 miles southeast of Carson City, early this morning on May 15, 2020, at 4:03 am local time (11:03:27 UTC). […]

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Work Expected to Begin, May 14

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park  Work Expected to Begin, May 14

Arnold, CA…California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to conduct a prescribed burn Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This burn is part of the series of prescription burns planned for the park this year. The work will be in the North Grove area, referenced on […]