Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

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 […]

Make Plans For Mother’s Day Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel

Make Plans For Mother’s Day Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel

Murphys, CA…In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, […]

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Altaville, CA…Nick Kristoff signed his official letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a celebratory ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, […]

The Freed Americans Say Thank You!

The Freed Americans Say Thank You!

Washington, DC…The following statement by Kim Dong Chul, Kim Sang Duk (Tony Kim), and Kim Hak Song, after their release was secured by Secretary Mike Pompeo on behalf of the Trump Administration on May 9, 2018: We would like to express our deep appreciation to the United States government, President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and the […]

Great Gift Ideas for Mothers Day at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Great Gift Ideas for Mothers Day at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Angels Camp, CA…These cute and comfortable tops would make the perfect gift for Mom! We also have great capris and accessories. Stop by and see us in the Angels Towne Center. We’re open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We’ll even gift wrap your selections! ABOUT US At […]

Trio Brasileiro Kicks Off The 2018 Twisted Folk Concert Series at Twisted Oak Winery May 12!

Trio Brasileiro Kicks Off The 2018 Twisted Folk Concert Series at Twisted Oak Winery May 12!

Vallecito, CA…Formed in 2011, Trio Brasileiro quickly made a name for itself as an ensemble worthy of international attention. And, after four recordings and successful tours through Europe and North and South America, they are receiving more than their share of it. Among the many accolades, their 2017 recording with the brilliant Israeli clarinetist Anat […]

Frog Jump Committee on KFBK’s Pat Walsh Show May 9th at 8PM

Frog Jump Committee on KFBK’s Pat Walsh Show May 9th at 8PM

Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…On May 9th at 8PM, volunteers from the Frog Jump Committee will be interviewed for the third consecutive year on KFBK’s popular Pat Walsh radio show. Bill Proctor and Bob Lema from the committee will discuss the Frog Jump’s 90th Anniversary Birthday Party and Bill’s recollections of tactics and psych-ops he employed […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – May 7 through May 17, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – May 7 through May 17, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

First Lady at the Launch of the “Be Best” Initiative

First Lady at the Launch of the “Be Best” Initiative

Washington, DC…Thank you. Good afternoon. Welcome to the White House. As a mother and as First Lady, it concerns me that in today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, children can be less prepared to express or manage their emotions and oftentimes turn to forums of destructive or addictive behavior, such as bullying, drug addiction or even […]

44th Annual Capitol Frog Jump

44th Annual Capitol Frog Jump

Sacramento, CA….–Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs hop into Sacramento on May 16, joining Senator Tom Berryhill and Assembly member Frank Bigelow to stage the 44thannual State Capitol Frog Jump.  The event is the final stop on the Jumping Frogs’ annual goodwill tour building excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee — May 17-20 at Frogtown in […]

Request For Wagon Trail Realignment Project Proposals

Request For Wagon Trail Realignment Project Proposals

San Andreas, CA…COUNTY OF CALAVERAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. #17-1200-10-958. STATE ROUTE 4 WAGON TRAIL REALIGNMENT PROJECT PHASE I PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. Notice is hereby given that Calaveras County is releasing a Request for Proposals for professional project management services for the State Route 4 Wagon Trail Realignment Project – Phase I. The Request for […]

Jumping Good May Specials from Black Sheep Winery

Jumping Good May 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 […]

The 13th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference Presents An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Karen Joy Fowler

The 13th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference Presents An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Karen Joy Fowler

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Gold Rush Writers’ Conference opens to the public its guest speaker event featuring Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times best-selling author of The Jane Austin Book Club. Fowler, the author of six novels and three short story collections has written literary, contemporary, historical, and science fiction. Her most recent novel, We Are […]

59th Annual Firemen’s Muster in Columbia

59th Annual Firemen’s Muster in Columbia

Columbia, CA…Volunteer fire crews from around the western United States will take part in the competition, presented by Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Engine Co. No. 1. The muster parade begins at 12 Noon (Columbia time) on Main Street in Columbia. Other events include hose cart races, bucket brigade, skills completion, hand pumper contest. Admission is […]

Mountain Melody Spring Concerts May 5th, 6th & 12th

Mountain Melody Spring Concerts May 5th, 6th & 12th

Calaveras County, CA…Mountain Melody once again presents a musical celebration of the vernal equinox entitled “Friends and Music and Spring–Oh My!!” Their musical selections are sure to cleanse your winter burdened palates and bring lightness and joy to your life! The songs include “Jitterbug” from Wizard of Oz, “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It […]

A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment

A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment

San Andreas, CA…A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment on May 31st at 10 a.m.. A Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Dr. James Brennan will discuss new Urology Services at Mark Twain Medical Center at this free seminar. Dr. Brennan is a Board Certified Urologist with […]

Bret Harte’s Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent for Vanguard University

Bret Harte’s Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent for Vanguard University

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte will be holding a ceremony to celebrate student athlete Nick Kristoff’s signed letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests at the collegiate level on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, in his fourth […]