Mokelumne River Becomes California’s Newest Wild and Scenic River

Mokelumne River Becomes California’s Newest Wild and Scenic River

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Thirty-seven miles of the North Fork and main stem of the Mokelumne River running through Amador and Calaveras counties became California’s 12th California Wild and Scenic River on June 27, 2018, when Governor Edmund G. Brown signed SB 854. The legislation was passed by the State Assembly and Senate on Thursday, June 14. […]

Little Big Town with Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. July 1st at Ironstone

Little Big Town with Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. July 1st at Ironstone

Murphys, CA…We are very happy to welcome for the first time to Ironstone one of Country Music’s hottest artists, Little Big Town. They recently one a Grammy with their song “Better Man” penned by Taylor Swift, which is off their latest studio album, The Breaker. The Breaker debuted #1 on the Billboard Country Charts and […]

Why Millennials May Wait to Marry

Why Millennials May Wait to Marry

Washington, DC…Young adults today have low marriage rates, and economic security may play an important role in their likelihood to marry. Using five-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS 2012-2016), a new working paper entitled “Millennial Marriage: How Much Does Economic Security Matter to Marriage Rates of Young Adults” finds that socio-economic indicators associated with labor force […]

FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana

FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana

Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. […]

ART Camps for Kids Two Dates Available: Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27

ART Camps for Kids  Two Dates Available: Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Museum is offering a great opportunity for children 9 – 12 years old. No previous art experience is required, just a willingness to have fun as we unlock the natural skill kids are born with. Illustrator and Education Coordinator Jim Miller will guide students through a day of “Drawing Nature […]

Are You Hungry? Head on Over to Sequoia Woods!

Are You Hungry?  Head on Over to Sequoia Woods!

Arnold, CA…When you’re looking for a place to socialize or to try a refreshing new drink, the Fairway View lounge offers a lovely mountain setting that is located away from Arnold’s busy main highway. With scenic views of the tree-lined golf course, you can find a cozy spot indoors by the fireplace, or gather around […]

Common Birds of the Sierra Nevada at Pinecrest Amphitheater

Common Birds of the Sierra Nevada at Pinecrest Amphitheater

Pinecrest, CA…Join Barry Boulton, president of the Central Sierra Audubon Society, for a discussion on birds and their behaviors. Barry will have photos, video, and audio for a multisensory experience! One night only – don’t miss it! Today at 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Pinecrest Lake, Pinecrest, California 95364 At the Stanislaus National Forest you […]

Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)

Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)

West Point, CA…The Beth E. Childs/Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during awards night at Calaveras High School in late May. The 2018 Scholarship Committee selected Corina Mata as the recipient. The Childs/Hurst scholarship is a 4-year $4,000 renewable scholarship awarded annually to a graduating student residing in the […]

Toby Keith Draws Back to Back Sellouts at Ironstone. Little Big Town Aims to Prove Murphys is Country Strong

Toby Keith Draws Back to Back Sellouts at Ironstone.  Little Big Town Aims to Prove Murphys is Country Strong

Murphys, CA…On July 1st the second country act in a row will headline at Ironstone Amphitheater. Little Big Town will bring their soulful melodies to Murphys and they hope to fill the venue like fellow country star Toby Keith did to open Ironstone’s 2018 season. To get you in the mood and show you what […]

Some Things Never Change, A Bit of Wisdom From Will Rogers

Some Things Never Change, A Bit of Wisdom From Will Rogers

“Politics pretty quiet over the weekend. Democrats are attacking and the Republicans are defending. All the Democrats have to do is promise “what they would do if they got in.” But the Republicans have to promise “what they would do” and then explain why they haven’t already “done it.” Will Rogers in 1932

The Beer Garden at Camp Connell General Store Welcomes the Rusty Rockers!

The Beer Garden at Camp Connell General Store Welcomes the Rusty Rockers!

Camp Connell, CA…The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes the Rusty Rockers! Join us for a great night at the Beer Garden at Camp Connell, creek side entertainment!  Concert starts at 7pm. The story of Camp Connell Continues…. The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced by the surging popularity of auto travel through the […]

Ted Z and the Wranglers at Brice Station’s Hilltop Concert Series

Ted Z and the Wranglers at Brice Station’s Hilltop Concert Series

Murphys, CA…Ted Z and the Wranglers to play at Brice Station. “Ted Z and the Wranglers deliver outlaw country-charged rock. Ted’s catchy story-songs are fully-realized tales of love, regret, getting older, and getting in trouble. The band stirs up its Americana influences, featuring quick picking and bluesy slide guitar over galloping train beats and swinging […]

Update: 6-22-18 9:00pm Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area has been located

Update: 6-22-18 9:00pm Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area has been located

Arnold, CA…Update: 6-22-18 9:00pm Missing 14 year Colt Price has been located. He arrived at a property in the Sheep Ranch area which is located Northwest of Arnold. No further information is available at this time. Update 6-22-18 7:00pm Search efforts to find missing 14 year old Colt Price in the Arnold area of Calaveras […]

Search Underway for Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area

Search Underway for Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area

Arnold, CA…Search efforts to find missing 14 year old Colt Price in the Arnold area of Calaveras County have been underway throughout the day. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Volunteers, Search and Rescue Team members and CHP air support have been searching around Arnold, White Pines Lake, surrounding sub-divisions and wilderness areas. Residents and visitors […]

Hospital Foundation Announces Winners of the Barger 2018 Golf Outing

Hospital Foundation Announces Winners of the Barger 2018 Golf Outing

Angels Camp, CA…The 11th annual Barger Golf Outing was held on Monday, June 4th at Greenhorn Creek Resort. The annual charity tournament attracted 120 golfers who competed in a modified scramble with scoring based on the “blind bogie” method. The day’s activities raised $60,000 bringing the cumulative event total to more than a half a […]

Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale This Saturday

Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale This Saturday

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale this Saturday. Thinking about adding succulents to your home and yard? Wonderful, varied range of these low maintenance, low water beauties available at the Calaveras Master Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, June 23 from 10am to noon. Still a great selection of natives, veggies and […]

In Win For Privacy Supreme Court Rules Warrant Needed For Phone Location Data

In Win For Privacy Supreme Court Rules Warrant Needed For Phone Location Data

Washington, DC…Some paragraphs from Roberts’s Opinion…”The Fourth Amendment protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” The “basic purpose of this Amendment,” our cases have recognized, “is to safeguard the privacy and security of individuals against arbitrary invasions by governmental officials.” Camara […]