Successful Animal Rescue in Campo Seco.

Successful Animal Rescue in Campo Seco.

Campo Seco, CA…Firefighters from CALAVERAS CONSOLIDATED, CALFIRE, SAN ANDREAS FIRE, a backhoe loader from EBMUD, along with a former firefighter/rancher, Joe Butler, who specialized in large animal rescue, were successful in rescuing/removing a calf (yearling) from an abandoned mine shaft. The animal had fallen into the shaft/pit and was found by the owner. Firefighters located […]

Let Longfellow Add Poetry to Your Home!

Let Longfellow Add Poetry to Your Home!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Longfellow (A060459), a male Long-Haired Dachshund mix, about 3 years old and weighing 42 pounds. Longfellow is quite the distinctive fellow—long-bodied, fluffy-coated, and full of quiet charm. Found straying on Gold Strike Road in San Andreas, he has been settling in at Calaveras County Animal Services and getting to know the people […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

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, […]

Chili Loves Our Pet Products! Arnold Ace Home Center, Much More Than a Hardware Store!

Chili Loves Our Pet Products! Arnold Ace Home Center, Much More Than a Hardware Store!

Arnold, CA…Chili loves our pet products!  Is your best friend in need of some new gear? Arnold Ace Home Center has everything you need to keep your pets happy and healthy!  We carry a great selection of high-quality Taste of the Wild dog and cat food, packed with real meat and nutrients to fuel their […]

Book Your Adventure Now for The River Cruise for Wine Lovers Hosted by Brice Station Vineyards!

Book Your Adventure Now for The River Cruise for Wine Lovers Hosted by Brice Station Vineyards!

Murphys, CA…Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Begin your journey with a ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne and whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike […]

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 8th, 2026

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 8th, 2026

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

The 2026 Miss Calaveras Candidates

The 2026 Miss Calaveras Candidates

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is proud to announce our 2026 Miss Calaveras Candidates! ✨ Please join us in congratulating: 👑 Laura Segura 👑 Katie Schell 👑 Payton Kelling-Ballard 👑 Scarlett Pinkston 👑 Winter Adkins We are so excited to watch these outstanding young women shine throughout Fair Season. […]

Sheriff’s Office Attends Native Community Round Table Meeting.

Sheriff’s Office Attends Native Community Round Table Meeting.

San Andreas, CA…On February 18th, 2026, Calaveras Sheriff Rachelle Whiting met with members of the California Valley Miwok Tribal Council at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in San Andreas. Council Chairwoman Antoinette Del Rio scheduled the meeting to review the tribe’s history, discuss cultural resources, and strengthen positive relations with the Sheriff’s Office and Native community […]

Sheriff Connects with SIR Members at Luncheon.

Sheriff Connects with SIR Members at Luncheon.

Jackson, CA…Last September Calaveras Sheriff Rachelle Whiting was a guest speaker at the Son’s In Retirement group luncheon at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowner’s Association Snowflake Lodge in Arnold. What was scheduled as an informative speech turned into thought-provoking interactions with remarkable members of our community. So, when the Amador Branch 96 SIR group asked […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Knute Rockne

A Bit of Wisdom from Knute Rockne

Notre Dame, Indiana…Knute Kenneth Rockne March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931, Football player and coach at the University of Notre Dame. The secret is to work less as individuals and more as a team. As a coach, I play not my eleven best, but my best eleven. Most men, when they think they are […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Lou Holtz

A Bit of Wisdom from Lou Holtz

Orlando, FL…Louis Leo Holtz, January 6, 1937 – March 4, 2026. Football Head Coach and television analyst. “Never tell your problems to anyone…20% don’t care and the other 80% are glad you have them.” ― Lou Holtz “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” ― Lou […]

Governor Newsom on New CARE Court Measures to Get More Chronically Mentally Ill Off Streets, Awards $291 Million in Funding

Governor Newsom on New CARE Court Measures to Get More Chronically Mentally Ill Off Streets, Awards $291 Million in Funding

Hayward, CA…Following California’s first statewide drop in unsheltered homelessness in more than 15 years — a 9% decline — Governor Gavin Newsom announced new accountability measures to speed up the adoption of CARE Court and awarded $291 million to expand supportive housing and behavioral health services statewide. The actions strengthen enforcement of the Community Assistance, […]

Emergency Ranch Pass Public Training

Emergency Ranch Pass Public Training

San Andreas, CA…Beginning in March 2026, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, and the Calaveras County Agriculture Department will host two classroom-based training sessions for individuals who may qualify for a pass. These sessions are intended for new passholder applicants only and are required. During the 2015 Butte Fire, several […]

Make Koda Your Coda in Your Search for a New Companion

Make Koda Your Coda in Your Search for a New Companion

San Andreas, CA…Meet Koda (A060318), a neutered male German Shepherd, about 3 years old and weighing 84 pounds. Koda is a strikingly handsome shepherd who has only recently arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services and is still adjusting to shelter life. With his classic build and attentive expression, he has the presence many people associate […]

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

Your Land, Our Expertise, We Dig, We Haul, We Move Earth, We do it all!  We Also Do Disaster Recovery & Clean Up!   A & A Groundworks https://aagroundworks.us Mikel Aceves Office: (209) 217-7975 Mobile: (209) 482-1835 Services: Excavation Forms Foundations Grading Land Clearing Site Preparation Underground Plumbing / Conduit Trenching PGE Certified Installer and […]

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have opened their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard have their Arnold Tasting Room plan to open Thursday – Sunday from 12:00-6pm. at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA The cidery is known for their work […]

Landscape Grant Program Guidelines Open for Public Comment

Landscape Grant Program Guidelines Open for Public Comment

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is excited to open the Landscape Grant Program Guidelines for public comment prior to consideration and adoption by the SNC Governing Board. The rural town of Taylorsville in Plumas County. In order to increase the pace and scale of forest-health and wildfire-resilience work in the Sierra-Cascade, the SNC developed the […]

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 1st, 2026

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 1st, 2026

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. During American Heart Month in February, Mark Twain Medical Center offers no-cost testing to help local women monitor their heart health. Make time any weekday in February for a comprehensive lipid panel test. It can help identify chronic and new conditions like cholesterol numbers […]

Sunny Will Add Sunshine to Your Life! Adopt Her Today!!

Sunny Will Add Sunshine to Your Life!  Adopt Her Today!!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Sunny (A060435), an intact female Husky/Retriever mix, about 6 months old and weighing 40 pounds. Sunny is a golden girl in both color and spirit. When she first arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services as a stray, she clearly adored people but was understandably cautious around other dogs after a frightening encounter […]

First the Blizzard & Now Rain…Mother Nature Still Making us Pay for the Dry & Warm January ~ Weather Sponsored by Fox Security

First the Blizzard & Now Rain…Mother Nature Still Making us Pay for the Dry & Warm January ~ Weather Sponsored by Fox Security

Arnold, CA…The latest detailed weather reports from NWS Sacramento for the West Slope & Motherlode are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Rain. Highs 37 to 52 higher elevations…46 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 […]

Community Sweet Spot – Deputies Support Local Girl Scouts

Community Sweet Spot – Deputies Support Local Girl Scouts

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is happy to share a fun moment from this past weekend. In between calls for service, patrol deputies stopped by to support the San Andreas Girl Scout Troop 1244 during their cookie booth at Treats True Value. Unfortunately, Thin Mints were already sold out, and yes, our deputies, […]

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

Your Land, Our Expertise, We Dig, We Haul, We Move Earth, We do it all!  We Also Do Disaster Recovery & Clean Up!   A & A Groundworks https://aagroundworks.us Mikel Aceves Office: (209) 217-7975 Mobile: (209) 482-1835 Services: Excavation Forms Foundations Grading Land Clearing Site Preparation Underground Plumbing / Conduit Trenching PGE Certified Installer and […]

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. During American Heart Month in February, Mark Twain Medical Center offers no-cost testing to help local women monitor their heart health. Make time any weekday in February for a comprehensive lipid panel test. It can help identify chronic and new conditions like cholesterol numbers […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

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, […]

Arnold Auto Supply Has Your New Tire Chains & Supplies to Keep Your Vehicle Winter Ready!

Arnold Auto Supply Has Your New Tire Chains & Supplies to Keep Your Vehicle Winter Ready!

Arnold, CA…Arnold Auto Supply has your chains ready so you and your car will be on solid footing this winter!! At Arnold Auto Supply they car about you and your car.  In fact their relationship with your vehicle may last long after you pass it along to the next caretaker. For them your care is […]

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard plan to open the doors, located at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA this weekend, January 30th, January 31st & February 1st 2026 from 12:00-6pm. The cidery is […]