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 […]
Geneva, Switzerland…World Health Organization COVID-19 May 15th Briefing. We had started to stream this live during our third hour but switched away to the vaccine event from the White House. So the full briefing is below…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
Angels Camp, CA…Blooms & Things Has Moved to Historic Downtown Angels Camp! They are taking web-orders for delivery & Curb Side Pick Up. Brighten Someone’s Day Today! Order Online or give them a call at 209-736-6771
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 […]
Frogtown, USA…Normally this is the first and busiest day at least for events of the Fair. Thursday is home for the Youth Parade, Calaveras Saddle Queen Competition & Miss Calaveras Pageant. Not to be for this year but not to worry and the Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee is bringing the parade to […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County officials submitted the State required local attestation to move further into Stage 2 of Reopening as part of the State’s variance process. Last week the public Health Officer rescinded the local Calaveras County stay-at-home order, but the residents of Calaveras are still subject to the current statewide order. “The people of […]
San Andreas, CA…This Nurses Week, we cannot say “thank you” enough to the brave women and men on the front line. Each day they go to work and put the needs of others first. Doing the job they were called to do in circumstances that no one could imagine. They never give up, no matter […]
Frogtown, USA…Jumping Frog Jubilee…hopping on into next year! Logan and Madison Busch will return to Frogtown in May 2021 to defend their sweep of last year’s Frog Jump Grand Finals. The 14-year-old twins from San Jose, California won big – only a little over one inch separating Logan’s first place score of 18 feet, 6 inches from […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…This Nurses Week, we cannot say “thank you” enough to the brave women and men on the front line. Each day they go to work and put the needs of others first. Doing the job they were called to do in circumstances that no one could imagine. They never give up, no matter […]
White Oak, MD…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected from the nasal cavity using swabs. The […]
Sonora, CA…Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health authorities, Bureau of Reclamation is increasing recreational access at New Melones. Reclamation is working with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a […]
London, UK…Her Majesty The Queen made a special address on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. On 8 May 1945, King George VI made a radio broadcast to the people of the Commonwealth to mark the end of war in Europe. The Queen’s address was made at the same hour as her father’s broadcast, exactly […]
Sonora, CA…As Adventist Health Sonora, the U.S. and communities across the world confront the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many may be hesitant to head to the emergency department in the event an urgent health matter arises. Adventist Health is advising members of the communities it serves that staff is prepared to safely deliver care and handle […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…OPEN Curbside Today! 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 & […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health has worked in collaboration with Amador County Environmental Health and Calaveras Department of Public Health to approve re-opening of both Lake Camanche and Lake Pardee with modified operations on May 8, 2020 for residents. Both concessionaires, Basecamp Hospitality and Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, in collaboration with East […]
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health MTMC asked the Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County to assist them in putting the signs they had built in different locations throughout the county. They started today with members of the San Andreas Rotary Club and the Mark Twain Medical Center Maintenance Personnel placing the sign at the corner of Hwy. […]
Placerville, CA…New temporary emergency closures are now in effect for high use areas where there are safety hazards associated with down trees, and other fire-related hazards in the Caples Fire burned area such as fire weakened trees, stump holes and loose rocks. All uses, including hiking, are temporarily prohibited for areas specified in the new […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Hey Dads, Mother’s Day is only a few days away! Just a suggestion, our Pinot Noir sparkling wine is the perfect gift for mom on Mother’s Day. Pink, bubbly, delicious. Get a whole case or add some sparkling to your order of 12 bottles or more and we will delivery right to your […]
Murphys, CA…Tonight Syd Klann and Scott are treating ourselves to 3 wines from a breathtaking vineyard, Dalton Ranch. You’ve heard us gush over this magical place, owned by Deirdre Dalton Webb, You’ve seen her father’s picture in our tasting room. We buy more grapes from here than from any other vineyard. Tonight’s Virtual Tasting Dalton Syrah, […]
Lodi, CA…People living in Calaveras County can now schedule a COVID-19 test at a new testing center in Lodi. The state of California teamed up with OptumServe to open 80 new testing sites across the state to expand and offer more testing. Individuals will be billed through their health insurance. Tests will be paid by […]