Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As the day awakens it looks to be a stellar day with copious amounts of sunshine and a high of 45F with NE winds from 8-28mph. We have rescheduled the Pond Skimming event so check out the website for more info on that and other things Bear Valley. Remember to […]
Arnold, CA…Don’t forget — our annual nail trim clinic is tomorrow! Join us Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold. Just $10 for a trim, $15 for trim and file. All proceeds benefit your Calaveras Humane Society. Sponsored by Carrie’s Critter Couture & Biscuit […]
Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted from cyclists throughout the Motherlode and beyond for the eleventh annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride to be held in the verdant hills of Calaveras County on Saturday, April 14. John Zunino, who is himself a successful bicycle racer at the national level, is this year’s ride director. The ride […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Can You Handle The Mud? The 2018 Stop Drop & Mud 5k is April 28th! What is the Stop, Drop & Mud? We are proud to be bringing a mud run to Mountain Ranch again this year. For our 2nd Annual Central Fire Mud Run we are planning approximately 16 obstacles along the […]
Washington, DC…As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve the visitor experience, the National Park Service (NPS) announced today changes to the entrance fees charged at national parks. The changes, which come in response to public comments on a fee proposal released in October 2017, will modestly increase entrance fees […]
Arnold, CA…On Saturday, April 21, 2018 The Arnold Library Presents Novelist and Clive Cussler co-author from 1-3pm at the Ebbetts Pass Fire District Meeting Room. Robin Burcell spent nearly three decades working in law enforcement as a police officer, hostage negotiator, criminal investigator and FBI Academy-trained forensic artist. Burcell currently co-writes with international best-selling author […]
Yosemite, CA…Sad you missed experiencing the flood on Saturday? The next best thing is this six-minute video!
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Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is permitting marketing of the first medical device to use artificial intelligence to detect greater than a mild level of the eye disease diabetic retinopathy in adults who have diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high levels of blood sugar lead to damage in the blood vessels of the […]
Chicago, IL…”Night owls” — people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning — have a higher risk of dying sooner than “larks,” people who have a natural preference for going to bed early and rise with the sun, according to a new study from Northwestern […]
San Andreas, CA…Human Trafficking 101: Dispelling the Myths. Please join us for a community workshop presented by Ann Walton RN, Human Trafficking Lead for Mark Twain Medical Center. Learning objectives: Recognize misconceptions associated with human trafficking, Identify common red flags in any setting, Assess vulnerable persons for concerns, Learn about local and national resources DATES […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Sixth Annual Mountain Ranch Chili Cook Off This Sunday April 15th. 6th Annual Mountain Ranch 4-H Chili Cook-Off Sunday, April 15th, 2018 Mtn. Ranch Community Park Registration Form Deadline: Wed. April 11th Team Name:_________________________________________________________ Team Captain:________________________Phone:_________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________ Team Assistants:_____________________________________________________ [ ] Contestant Fee: $10.00 (Deadline 4/11/18) or pay that day by arrangement […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Airport is hosting their annual Fly-In & Open House on Saturday April 21 from 8am to 5pm. In addition to many aircraft flying in there will be aircraft, classic cars, & RC airplanes on display. Lions Club will be serving a pancake breakfast and for lunch EAA chapter 484 will BBQ hamburgers […]
Murphys, CA…The Twentieth Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic is Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8:00am ‘til 1:00pm – 1st through 8th Grade. Murphys Historical Community Park, Algiers Road. Turn south at Murphys Hotel Children must be accompanied by an adult. No Entry Fee or applications required. Free Food/Drinks for participants. Bring your own fishing equipment or use […]
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Jackson, CA…Amador FlyFishers (AFF) will be hosting a free Fly Fishing Faire Sunday, April 22, from 10am to 2pm at Detert Park, 530 Highway 49, Jackson, California. There will be booths with club members demonstrating the use of the tools of the sport and answering questions to help attendees learn more about the wonderful sport […]
Columbia, CA…The Symphony of the Sierra 2018 Spring Concert will be held at Columbia College, Dogwood Forum, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The repertoire provides a wonderful introduction to orchestral music for children, while being complex enough to satisfy the seasoned classical ear. The orchestra is excited to be performing the fourth […]
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtown, USA)The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair and the Junior Livestock Committee are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 14. The dinner dance will be the official kick-off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 17-20. The Whiskerino has a […]
Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted from cyclists throughout the Motherlode and beyond for the eleventh annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride to be held in the verdant hills of Calaveras County on Saturday, April 14. John Zunino, who is himself a successful bicycle racer at the national level, is this year’s ride director. The ride […]
Murphys, CA…The 2018 Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night is April, 28 at Native Son’s Parlor in Murphys. Doors open at 5:00pm & Bingo is at 7:00pm.
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest will open seasonal roads beginning April 15, but forest crews need to inspect the roads to ensure there was no damage from this year’s winter storms. Scott Tangenberg, deputy forest supervisor, said workers haven’t been able to inspect many forest roads yet because some are still covered with snow. “Traveling on […]
Arnold, CA…Come join us for a fun day of everything fly fishing at our 3rd annual fly fishing open house. From 10 am to 2 pm Saturday April 21st. Free Bar-B-Que Lunch, Door Prizes and Raffle, Meet our guides and instructor, Meet our local fly fishing club the Calaveras Fly Fishers, Casting & Tying Demos, […]
Seattle, CA…Working-age Americans in 21 states faced a higher probability of premature death from 1990 to 2016, according to the most extensive state-by-state US health study ever conducted. The likelihood of early death for men and women age 20 to 55 is highest in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama. In contrast, same-age residents of Minnesota, California, […]
Cupertino, CA…As part of its commitment to combat climate change and create a healthier environment, Apple today announced its global facilities are powered with 100 percent clean energy. This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries — including the United States, the United Kingdom, China and India. The company […]
Arnold, CA…Planning where you’ll spend your retirement can be difficult, especially for folks who will be relying heavily on Social Security as a main source of income. There are, however, places where Social Security goes further than others and in a new study, SmartAsset has delved into the data to find out where. In its fourth annual study, SmartAsset analyzed Social Security income, cost of living data, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]
Arnold, CA…If you live in or near Arnold (including White Pines) please consider being part of a focus group happening in your area. Calaveras Public Health is holding a focus group to get feedback about our community. Register online or call at least one week before. Calaveras Public health partnered with Common Ground Senior Services […]
Sonora, CA…May is National Tourism Month and the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is celebrating with a Road Show. In years prior the TCVB hosted a Tourism Summit that took place on a single day, in a single location, limiting the number of attendees and participation. With a little bit of thought and restructure the […]
“It is the nature, and the advantage, of strong people that they can bring out the crucial questions and form a clear opinion about them. The weak always have to decide between alternatives that are not their own.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906 – 1945
Adelaide, South Australia….A pioneering study shows that a tasty, Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, fish oil and extra virgin olive oil can improve mental health in people suffering depression. The study, published in Nutritional Neuroscience by researchers from the University of South Australia, showed that, as volunteers improved their diet, their depression […]
