Join Us Tomorrow For Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More All By 9am!

Join Us Tomorrow For Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More All By 9am!

Arnold, CA…Join tomorrow morning at 9:00am for our New Sunday Edition. Last Sunday we were blessed to have over twice the number of our usual Sunday Visitors. Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all […]

No Harmful Algal Blooms Found in CCWD Water Supply Testing

San Andreas, CA…Over the past few months, harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been identified in Calaveras County and throughout California by the State Water Resources Control Board, including in New Melones and New Hogan reservoirs (click here for more information). In light of these concerns, the Calaveras County Water District collected water samples in all […]

Deep Purple with Foghat and Joyous Wolf Bring Legendary Classic Rock to Ironstone

Deep Purple with Foghat and Joyous Wolf Bring Legendary Classic Rock to Ironstone

Murphys, CA…With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre whilst progressively moving into new areas to keep their sound fresh and attract new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception. There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the […]

Pioneer Day in San Andreas is September 7th

Pioneer Day in San Andreas is September 7th

San Andreas, CA…Pioneer Day is A Day of Family Fun, celebrating San Andreas Heritage. Activities include: Black Bark Pet Parade (dress your pet and yourself as Black Bart (entry fee-canned or dry pet food), Vendors, Food, Fire Bucket Brigade, Calaveras Community Band, Calaveras Cheerleaders, Pump Bike Track Demonstration and more at Turner Park, Saturday September […]

Mondo & The Good Time Charlie Band at The Bistro Espresso, “Music in the Park” Summer Concert Series

Mondo & The Good Time Charlie Band at The Bistro Espresso, “Music in the Park” Summer Concert Series

Arnold, CA…The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series will bring music to Cedar Center all summer long. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines. Bistro Espresso began in July 2005 serving coffee, smoothies and a variety of cold sandwiches. Expanding in 2016 […]

Hone Your Preserving & Pie Making Skills on September 14th

Hone Your Preserving & Pie Making Skills on September 14th

San Andreas, CA…Apples and pears are often associated with sweet treats, but in addition to pies, preserves and jams, did you know you can pickle them and use them in salsas? Get interesting ideas on canning and dehydrating apples and pears and how to incorporate the preserved food into your meals. Watch multiple demonstrations as […]

Call for Artists Everywhere for “Safe Space” Exhibit in Jackson

Call for Artists Everywhere for “Safe Space” Exhibit in Jackson

Jackson, CA…Call-to-Artists: Calling all artists of all ages, all disciplines, and skills to submit works to “Safe Space”—an art show celebrating the courage and beauty of rural, queer communities. By highlighting the experiences of the marginalized and disenfranchised, “Safe Space” serves to bring new opportunities for understanding the value of diversity in our rural community. […]

Leilani and the Distractions Tonight at First Friday in The Park!

Leilani and the Distractions Tonight at First Friday in The Park!

Murphys, CA…From June to September, First Fridays in the Park has featured performances by a variety of musical groups playing in the familiar gazebo starting at 5:30 p.m. Friends and neighbors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a small town America gathering in the cool confines of Murphys Community Park. The […]

Shigella Outbreak in Amador County

Shigella Outbreak in Amador County

Sutter Creek, CA…A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea is being reported in Amador County. Heathcare providers have reported Shigellosis in several individuals. Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health are completing an investigation and have enforced food safety practices at an Ione establishment associated with reports of this illness. Shigellosis is a disease caused […]

Lost Kids Kayak on Murphys Grade Road. Please Call 916.759.3819 if You Have Seen It!

Lost Kids Kayak on Murphys Grade Road.  Please Call 916.759.3819 if You Have Seen It!

Murphys, CA…We lost my daughter’s kids kayak on Murphys Grade Rd this morning. Someone picked it up before we could get back to it. My daughter is 2 and really loves her kayak! It is a Lifetime Wave kayak, blue with pink flowers on it. Please contact Ashley Nelson at (916) 759-3819 with any details. […]

Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710

Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710

Camp Connell, CA…Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710 It’s that time if year again!!! Contracts went out this weekend. Be prepared and get a contract. When the storms come in long or back to back contract customers have priority for service. Also send in your contract paid in full on […]

The SNAC 25th Anniversary Sale!!! Can You Believe it’s Been 25 Years?

The SNAC 25th Anniversary Sale!!!  Can You Believe it’s Been 25 Years?

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

The CWA is Getting Ready for 26th Annual Grape Stomp on October 5th! 2018 Finals Video & Over 100 Photos Below!

The CWA is Getting Ready for 26th Annual Grape Stomp on October 5th!   2018 Finals Video & Over 100 Photos Below!

Murphys, CA…(Our Coverage of last year’s event to get you ready to Stomp). The 25th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp was another special day in Murphys Community Park. Previous Champions the Grapeful Dead came back stronger than ever after an injury kept them out of last year’s stomp competition. Another great story was the Local father […]

Celebrate The Foundation Of America as DAR Promotes Constitution Week

Celebrate The Foundation Of America as DAR Promotes Constitution Week

Washington, DC…There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an […]

Angels Camp Friends of the Library Disappointed As City of Angels Camp Pulls Support

Angels Camp Friends of the Library Disappointed As City of Angels Camp Pulls Support

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Friends of the Library is releasing its recent letter to the Angels Camp City Council expressing deep disappointment with the Council for its failure to support the branch library. The letter is below.. Dear Mayor and Members of the Angels Camp City Council, The failure of the City of Angels […]

13th Annual Hermitfest High Country Music Festival is September 7th

13th Annual Hermitfest High Country Music Festival is September 7th

Ebbetts Pass, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) presents the 13th annual scenic byway celebration, known as Hermitfest, on Saturday, September 7th from 11 am – 8pm. This quintessentially Californian, early-fall music festival takes place in Hermit Valley in the Stanislaus National Forest, 38 miles east of Arnold and 23 miles west of Markleeville […]

The 21st Annual Fall Family Health Fair is September 28th!

The 21st Annual Fall Family Health Fair is September 28th!

San Andreas, CA…Our medical services are provided by highly trained, compassionate health care professionals who know that human kindness enables a more effective treatment and a quicker recovery. We help keep people healthy so they can enjoy a good life. We are what the next generation of excellent health care looks like in Calaveras County. […]

The 2019 “Taco Tuesdays” Concert Series at Bistro Espresso…Tonight Jill & The Giants!

The 2019 “Taco Tuesdays” Concert Series at Bistro Espresso…Tonight Jill & The Giants!

Arnold, CA…Come on out for Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso tonight 6-8pm, featuring Jill Warren & The Giants! Please remember to bring a picnic blanket or chairs and to leave your pets and personal alcohol at home!The place to be in the mountains this summer every Tuesday evening is Bistro Espresso in Arnold. Their legendary […]

Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710

Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710

Camp Connell, CA…Let Abbott’s Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter… (209) 795-6710 It’s that time if year again!!! Contracts went out this weekend. Be prepared and get a contract. When the storms come in long or back to back contract customers have priority for service. Also send in your contract paid in full on […]

Walmart CEO McMillon to Associates: Our Next Steps in Response to the Tragedies in El Paso and Southaven

Walmart CEO McMillon to Associates: Our Next Steps in Response to the Tragedies in El Paso and Southaven

Bentonville, AK….”Dear Associates, A month ago, in El Paso, Texas, a gunman with an assault-style rifle launched a hate-filled attack in our store, shooting 48 people resulting in the loss of 22 innocent lives. Just a few days prior, two of our associates were killed by another associate in our store in Southaven, Mississippi. And […]

The SNAC 25th Anniversary Sale!!! Can You Believe it’s Been 25 Years?

The SNAC 25th Anniversary Sale!!!  Can You Believe it’s Been 25 Years?

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

The Calaveras Community Band’s Labor Day Concert

The Calaveras Community Band’s Labor Day Concert

Murphys, CA…Labor Day Concert, Monday, September 2, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Murphys Community Park! Come listen to the Calaveras Community Band perform a free Labor Day Concert at the Murphys Community Park on Monday, September 2, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. (Please note this time is earlier than usual starting times.) The Calaveras Community Band is led […]

Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Murphys, CA…We stopped by DEA Bathroom Machineries yesterday and 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 […]