Make Plans To Attend The Trout Spot’s 3rd Annual Fly Fishing Open House on April 21st

Make Plans To Attend The Trout Spot’s 3rd Annual Fly Fishing Open House on April 21st

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, […]

Warning Signs: New US Health Study Reveals ‘Dangerous Disparities’ Among States

Warning Signs: New US Health Study Reveals ‘Dangerous Disparities’ Among States

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, […]

Apple Now Globally Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy

Apple Now Globally Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy

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 […]

Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties Among Best Places in California for Living on Social Security

Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties Among Best Places in California for Living on Social Security

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, […]

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 […]

Calaveras County Public Health Department Conducting Focus Group

Calaveras County Public Health Department Conducting Focus Group

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 […]

The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is Hitting the Road

The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is Hitting the Road

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 […]

A Bit of Wisdom From Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A Bit of Wisdom From Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“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

New Study Confirms that Healthy Diet Can Treat Depression

New Study Confirms that Healthy Diet Can Treat Depression

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 […]

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 to 74 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51 higher […]

Suzy Serra: “Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms – It Could Kill You”

Suzy Serra: “Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms – It Could Kill You”

San Andreas, CA…For nearly a year Suzy Serra sensed something wasn’t right — she just didn’t feel normal. By the time she finally realized it might be something serious, she almost lost her life at the age of 55. “It was easy to mistake the symptoms for something less serious” Suzy admits. “I was tired […]

April Spring Specials from Black Sheep Winery

April Spring 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 […]

April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber. Click on an image below for full sized image…   Forty years ago, Wilbur and Louise Fullaway started a small family owned business, Calaveras Lumber Company. From its humble beginnings with four employees and one delivery truck on ½ acre property, Calaveras […]

Hey Good People!! Limited Terrain Today But Full Operations Tomorrow! ~BV Update with Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Limited Terrain Today But Full Operations Tomorrow! ~BV Update with Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 3.43″ of rain in 36hrs!!!!! Limited operations will be in effect today with Cub and Panda Carpets running as well as Cub Chair only. This could change at anytime today as per weather. Warm temps of 42F at 5am are giving way to rain instead of snowfall this morning. We […]

Yosemite Valley is Closing Friday Afternoon Due to Potential Flooding

Yosemite Valley is Closing Friday Afternoon Due to Potential Flooding

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding. Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, […]

Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Impacts from Incoming Storm

Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Impacts from Incoming Storm

Yosemite, CA…Park roads, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific. Storm activity is expected to impact Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area on Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Park roadways, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. […]

The 2018 UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador Plant Sale

The 2018 UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador Plant Sale

Martell, CA…The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant sale on Sunday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m at the American Legion Hall located at 12134 Airport Rd in Martell. Start your spring gardening off right by picking up your favorite tomato or other vegetable varieties which have been propagated […]

Bear Valley Places Third in NASTAR 2018 National Championships Team Competition

Bear Valley Places Third in NASTAR 2018 National Championships Team Competition

Bear Valley, CA…Squaw Valley, Aspen Mountain and Bear Valley on the podium at prestigious ski event. The Bear Valley ski team recently placed third in a field of more than 60 teams from across the country at this season’s National Standard Race (NASTAR) held at Bear Valley. NASTAR is the largest public grassroots ski-racing program […]

Mark Twain Health Care District Finance Committee Member Needed

Mark Twain Health Care District Finance Committee Member Needed

San Andreas, CA…COMMUNITY MEMBER WANTED to serve as a Volunteer voting member of the Mark Twain Health Care District Finance Committee. The community member shall collaborate and assist the Finance Committee and staff with financial evaluations and decisions. QUALIFICATIONS include – be a Calaveras resident; minimum of a BA degree in business, finance or an […]

A Bit of Wisdom From Martin Luther King, Jr.

A Bit of Wisdom From Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” Martin […]

President Donald J. Trump Proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President Donald J. Trump Proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington, DC…Fifty years ago today, on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Though he was taken from this earth unjustly, he left us with his legacy of justice and peace. In remembrance of his profound and inspirational virtues, we look to do as Dr. King […]

Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week. Inches of Rain in the Forecast!

Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week.  Inches of Rain in the Forecast!

Arnold, CA….From the National Weather Service Sacramento….Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week. A surge of sub-tropical moisture from Hawaii will bring a return of wet weather to northern California beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Periods of heavy rain, and strong gusty south winds, are possible Friday night and Saturday. Rain […]

No Sales Tax Week is April 3 -7 at High Country Spa & Stove Center

No Sales Tax Week is April 3 -7 at High Country Spa & Stove Center

Arnold, CA…Family owned and operated since 1983, we are the premier hot tub, stove and fireplace source in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Amador counties. Bill Deplitch is a general contractor and built many homes in the Arnold area from the late 70’s to the early 90’s. Today, along with his wife Barbara, they run High Country […]