“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…Deputy Sheriff’s Association Annual Dinner Dance Event occurs on 04/07/2018 from 05:30 PM to .
Murphys, CA…Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner for Damian Jordan & the Jordan Family. Tickets are $15. Dinner will be served at 6pm. Wristbands ($10) after 7, music only. There will be a raffle, silent auction, live music & dancing! Event occurs on 04/07/2018 from 04:00 PM to .
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Arnold, CA…Great Springs Savings From Arnold Ace Home Center. Click on images below for larger version.
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, 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. […]
Twain Harte, CA…41st Annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival 2018 is July 28th & 29th, 2018, 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday. This July, among the tall pines, in the quiet vacation town of Twain Harte, a festival of quality arts, crafts, and performers, will fire up once again! Starting at the Twain […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Prom season is here, and we have a great selection of tuxes available for rental by Jim’s Formal Wear! From slim styles by Michael Kors to basic black traditional fits from a variety of designers, we have the perfect look for any guy. Basic black tux rental starts at just […]
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Booker T. Washington April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915
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, 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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance in Angels Camp is looking for a full time Delivery/Warehouse and installer employee. Must have a clean DMV and be able to drive an 18″ box truck. Also, must be able to lift and move heavy items and loads. Apply at Middleton’s 374 N. Main St., Angels Camp or […]
Sonora, CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be hosting a public meeting to present the proposed process and approach for a Toulumne County Biomass Utilization Feasibility Study and to receive public input on suggested study plans. The meeting will be held at Stanislaus National Forest […]
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Alexander Graham Bell
Murphys, CA…Willie Nelson is and American musical treasure! He is a one of kind and after six decades of making incredible music shows no signs of slowing down. It is always a thrill to have Willie back at Ironstone. He has given us some of our greatest shows, and last year’s sold out show with […]
Murphys, CA…April 2, 2018…After more than two decades and 20 million albums sold globally, Counting Crows will celebrate 25 years of making music by hitting the road for a worldwide “25 YEARS AND COUNTING” tour, starting with a 40+ city trek across North America this summer. Presented by Live Nation, the tour will begin June […]
“Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75.” Benjamin Franklin
Jackson, CA…Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort invites you to get your groove on with the award winning Commodores; April 5, 2018 in our Grand Oak Ballroom. Having sold over 60 million records, the Commodores were one of the largest selling acts for Motown in the 70’s and 80’s. But they didn’t stop there. Wanting to produce […]
