Angels Camp, CA…UWPA is looking for licensed contractors who are available to provide skilled labor during a three-week period: November 2 – 20, 2020. The work is near Hathaway Pines and involves repairing and replacing sections of historic wooden flume that provides the water supply for the communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito and Angels […]
Jackson, CA…The 21st annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction, the pivotal fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras, is happening virtually, on Friday, September 18. The streamed event will be accessible on Facebook Live, via the KVGC and Hospice Facebook pages. The online auction site will go live at the same time, so […]
Markleeville, CA…Effective immediately, I am ordering that all outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal fires, or any other open flame fires are hereby prohibited on all private lands throughout Alpine County. This prohibition shall be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting and each meeting thereafter and will continue until […]
Murphys, CA…Next Upscale Resale is Your Dry Cleaning Headquarters Along Ebbetts Pass Corridor! No need to drive across the county or out of town. Just drop off your cleaning needs at Next Upscale Resale in Murphys. They are conveniently located at Hwy 4 & Big Trees Road.
Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]
San Francisco, CA…This morning, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric crews will start patrolling in the air, in vehicles and on foot nearly all the power lines that were de-energized starting on Monday for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event. Once lines are inspected and found free of damage or hazards, PG&E can […]
Arnold, CA…With 2020 being well, 2020 with COVID, PSPS Outages, Fires and maybe even a bit of political angst we thought you might be able to use more than one quote today. These are from Colonel Sanders. Who really didn’t get started until he was almost 70 and worked pretty much until they carted him […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 1 female between 0 to 17 years of age, 1 female between 50-64 years of age, and 7 females and 4 males over 65 years of age. There were 11 cases reported […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Free Lunch Program is Back! Free lunches are available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in September and October on the following dates : September 9th – Ham & Cheese, September 23rd – Hot Dogs, October 14th – Turkey & Cheese, October 28th – Chicken Salad. The lunch meal will […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning that customers in the Sierra Foothills, Northern Sierra and elevated North Bay terrain who were notified of an impending Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) are now without power. The PSPS event is affecting approximately 172,000 customers in 22 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El […]
Sacramento, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service…”Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning. These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.” The full Advisories are below… Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Billy, a handsome medium-haired young adult. Super friendly, this energetic little guy loves people and is very affectionate. He runs up to and greets caretakers with a loud purr and leg rubs. When you join him on the floor, he revs up his motor and stays by your side. Billy really behaves […]
Murphys, CA…September marks the return of the popular wine sales that you have come to know and love at Black Sheep Winery. This month we are featuring some of your all-time favorites in the two and six bottle sales. Make a reservation off the Open Table website and stop by the tasting room today to […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Covid Comic ~ By Mike Darby
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“In times like these, it’s helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.” ~ Paul Harvey Aurandt, September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009
