The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Forest Service Open House Sept. 6 to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS

Forest Service Open House Sept. 6  to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS

Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will […]

Calaveras Search & Rescue Honor’s Its Own

Calaveras Search & Rescue Honor’s Its Own

San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…”The Calaveras County Search and Rescue team held its annual awards event on Saturday, August 25th. Awards for 2017/18 year – chosen by team members: *Outstanding Service 2016/17: Mike Borean. *Training Officer of the Year 2016/17: Laurie Plautz. *Rookie of the Year 2016/17: Jennifer Berry (no pic- Not in […]

Local Health Care District Saves Lives with New Program

Local Health Care District Saves Lives with New Program

Calaveras County, CA… 9/1/2018 – Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. […]

The Lode Hotel, Does Angels Camp Want to Help Preserve History or Destroy it? ~ Tim Ashlock

The Lode Hotel, Does Angels Camp Want to Help Preserve History or Destroy it?  ~ Tim Ashlock

Angels Camp, CA…Hope springs eternal must have been my frame of mind when the Lode hotel was purchased by me in 2002. The flamboyant history of what the place has meant to so many and the building echoing all the past lives it had lived (see history below article prepared by historian) was especially enthralling […]

The Smithsonian on the Fire at the National Museum of Brazil

The Smithsonian on the Fire at the National Museum of Brazil

Washington, DC…Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton issued the following statement today on the fire at the National Museum of Brazil: The fire at the National Museum of Brazil is a terrible tragedy. Our sympathies are with our colleagues and indeed, all of those in Brazil and well beyond who have benefited from and appreciated this wonderful […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Labor Day Concert Monday, September 3, 2018 5:00 p.m. Murphys Community Park

Labor Day Concert  Monday, September 3, 2018 5:00 p.m.  Murphys Community Park

Murphys, CA…A free Labor Day Concert by the longest “laboring” band in the County, the Calaveras Community Band, will take place at the Murphys Community Park on Monday, September 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. (Please note this time is earlier than usual starting times.) The Calaveras Community Band has been in existence since the 1880s, […]

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine

Murphys, CA…(Now Playing)..In their fourth season, Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest — critically thought to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote. The piece will be performed on the outdoor Arden Stage at Brice Station Vineyards. Director, Tara Kayton and her talented company will bring this magical […]

September Specials From Black Sheep Winery

September Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

A Treasure Hunt for California Wine Month.

A Treasure Hunt for California Wine Month.

Murphys, CA…Calaveras Wine Country is inviting you on a treasure hunt in historic gold country to celebrate California Wine Month. Pick up or download a treasure map and taste at a participating winery (tasting fees apply) to discover their gold. Receive their gold star on the board and fill in a line for BINGO throughout […]

The 3rd Annual Pride in the Park

The 3rd Annual Pride in the Park

Murphys, CA…The Tri-County LGBT Alliance will be holding their 3rd annual Pride in the Park event on Saturday, September 1st from 12 noon to 6 PM. Live music and DJ, Unicorn Carriage Rides, Local Food, Beer and Wine Vendors, Merchandise, Speakers, Information and more! Fun for the whole family!

Railtown 1897 Goes Hollywood with Special Robbery on the Rails Train Ride Experiences

Railtown 1897 Goes Hollywood with Special Robbery on the Rails Train Ride Experiences

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, the California State Railroad Museum Foundation and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown are excited to present entertaining and new “Robbery on the Rails” theatrical steam train excursion ride experiences over the extended Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2018. Designed using some Hollywood-style creative license to add to the fun, […]

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Sonora, CA…With Labor Day weekend upon us, visitors to the Stanislaus National Forest will enjoy a final weekend of summer recreation. While visitors can still enjoy activities like camping, backpacking, and picnicking in the great outdoors of both the forest and Yosemite National Park, extreme temperatures and increased fire danger remain the order of the […]

Labor Day Weekend Book Sales!

Labor Day Weekend Book Sales!

San Andreas, CA…Relax this Labor Day Weekend with a good book. BIG book sales happening all around Calaveras County at the library. On Friday and Saturday, August 31-September 1 books are on sale at the Murphys Library Branch on 480 Park Ln. For more information in Murphys – 209-728-3036. On Saturday, September 1 from 9 […]

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley, CA…The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California, is the location of the exciting 26th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon. The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 2 (day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the […]

The Final Patio Party for 2018 is Tonight at Sequoia Woods!

The Final Patio Party for 2018 is Tonight at Sequoia Woods!

Arnold, CA…There’s also still space available for our final patio party this Saturday, September 1, so give us a call if you’d like to get in on the fun! Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]