A Bit of Wisdom From Old Ben
“Approve not of him who commends all you say” ~ Benjamin Franklin
USNS Comfort Hospital Ship in Columbia Treating Refugees From Venezuela & More.
Bogota, Columbia….The first phase of the USNS Comfort hospital ship mission in Turbo finished yesterday after assisting 5,450 patients and performing 131 surgeries. The mission will continue in Riohacha as of November 26. In the five days of the mission in Turbo, USNS Comfort staff and their allies attended a total of 5,450 patients and […]
Greenhorn Creek Inviting Gift Card Donations for Camp Fire Victims
Angels Camp, CA…We are inviting the public to donate new gift cards (Target, Walmart, CVS, Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, etc.) to be given to those in need in Butte County affected by the devastating Camp Fire. Gift Cards will be hand delivered to some victims and Quota International of Gridley who will further distribute them […]
NASA’s InSight Spacecraft Has Touched Down on Mars
Pasadena, CA…Mission controllers at NASA-JPL have received a signal from NASA’s InSight lander on the Mars surface via MarCO OR a beep from InSight’s X-band radio. In the coming hours, engineers will be checking on the spacecraft’s health. A post-landing news briefing expected at 2 p.m. PST (5 p.m. EST).
Murphys Open House, Friday, December 7, 2018, 5-8 pm…Get Those Parade Entries In Soon
Murphys, CA…Murphys will be celebrating the start of the holiday season with our Annual Murphys Open House on the first Friday in December, the December 7, 2018, featuring a parade, live music, photos with Santa, shopping, treats and more. Join us around the firepits and in the shops, restaurants and tasting rooms for an evening […]
(Update…All Entries Have Confirmed, Gazebos Up For Santa, Rain or Shite) The 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights
White Pines, CA…November 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm we will be holding the 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights. Join us as we light up Blagen Rd and enjoy the parade of light entries. From people walking, dancing , singing to cars and floats. There will be a large Christmas tree lit […]
35th Annual Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade is Rain or Shine!
Sonora, CA…The largest Holiday Parade in our area kicks off the Holiday Season in downtown Sonora this evening. From the Tuolumne Visitors Bureau…”RAIN OR STARS! Sounds of Christmas will fill the air with this night time parade with bright lights, floats, antique cars, and sounds of the holidays with marching bands and dancers. Starts promptly […]
Make Your Cabin Your Home at The Timber Home Store
Arnold, CA…The business community keeps expanding in the Arnold area to provide more shopping opportunities for adding those special touches to your cabin or home. The Timber Home Store is located in the Cedar Center between Fine Things and Peddlers Market.
The Outhouse Collection in Arnold is Your Christmas Destination
Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection in Arnold is Your Christmas Destination.
Bear Valley Cross Country Opens for 2018/19 Cross Country Season
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: 11/23/18 – Happy First Day Of The 2018-19 Ski Season! We received 5 inches of new snow overnight for a current storm total of 16 inches! It is currently snowing lightly and the storm should wrap up by tomorrow morning for a nice weekend. Today, we will have 11 meadow trails groomed. […]
Make Plans to Attend The Annual Avery Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight
Avery, CA…Make Plans to Attend The Annual Avery Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight
Hey Good People! Its Opening Day at Bear Valley Mountain! Bear Valley Update by Mattly Trent!
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Opening Day Today with the Cub Carpet, Cub Chair and Tubing as well as the start of Winterfest. As the day the day starts to wake up we have 4″ of new snow overnight for a storm total of 17″ so far and a 15″ base currently. The high for […]
Winterfest & Opening Weekend for Bear Valley!
Bear Valley, CA…Winterfest 2018 is This Weekend!! Bear Valley Resort is Opening THIS Friday, Nov. 23rd! Winterfest Opening Weekend is here for the start of the 2018/19 Season in Bear Valley. They will be offering lessons, tubing & possible beginner terrain! We’re getting ready for winter at Bear Valley and to celebrate opening day we […]
Warren Miller Movie Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on November 23rd
Bear Valley, CA…The Annual Warren Miller Movie this Friday Night. We are getting geared up for winter and that means our annual showing of the latest Warren Miller movie is here! Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” Friday, Nov. 23, Doors open at 6:30 PM, Showing starts at 7:00 PM, Bear Valley Lodge – […]
The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Courtesy of the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge
Arnold, CA…The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Courtesy of the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge
The 26th Annual Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting is November 24th!
Dorrington, CA…The 26th Annual Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting is November 24th!
Make Your Winter Snow Removal Plans Now with Abbott’s Snow Removal
Camp Connell, CA…Make Your Winter Snow Removal Plans Now with Abbott’s Snow Removal
Calaveras County 2018 Holiday Special Event Road Closures
San Andreas, CA…The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights”. Blagen Road and Henry Street will be closed to traffic from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018. “Valley […]
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please, be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. A very special day at the White House. We are thrilled to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. (Applause.) At this time […]
Angels Camp Christmas Parade Grand Marshals Announced Joan and George Loomis Will Lead Parade
Angels Camp, CA…Long-time Angels Camp residents Joan and George Loomis, who have fostered 1,200 children in Calaveras County and volunteered countless community service hours, will be the Grand Marshals in the 28th annual Angels Camp Parade of Lights beginning at 5 p.m. November 24. Dwayne Garcia, president of the Angels Camp Business Association, which hosts […]
Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Atlanta, GA…CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce. Advice to Consumers, Restaurants, and Retailers: CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, […]
Bear Valley Cross Country is Ready for 2018-2019 Season
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Cross Country is Ready for 2018-2019 Season! All the excitement begins Thanksgiving Weekend.
CHS Thrift Black Friday Blowout Sale
Arnold, CA…CHS Thrift Black Friday Blowout Sale! Great Specials & Support the Animals as well! The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carries a variety of high-end used goods. Shoppers will find high-quality, like-new and gently used clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS goods, […]
The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!
The 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights
White Pines, CA…November 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm we will be holding the 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights. Join us as we light up Blagen Rd and enjoy the parade of light entries. From people walking, dancing , singing to cars and floats. There will be a large Christmas tree lit […]
One Cabin Left on the April 30-May 7, 2019 Frogs Tooth Vineyards Douro River Cruise
Arnold, CA…Only ONE cabin left. Call now to reserve the last cabin on the April 30-May 7, 2019 Frogs Tooth Vineyards AmaWaterways Douro river cruise in Portugal.
Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Gardens, Part of Generations of Mountain Memories.
Camp Connell, CA…The story of Camp Connell Continues with Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Garden. Owner Dan Tulipani and his crew show what Mountain Life is all about. / “I went into a General Store, they wouldn’t let me buy anything specific…” Comedian Steven Wright The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced […]
A Plan 4 Me December…Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
San Andreas, CA…A Plan 4 Me December…Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
Murphys Treasures, A Modern Shop with Vintage Charm
Murphys, CA…My name is Dori OBrien and it has always been my dream to open my own store. I have spent 30 years in the travel industry and 15 years in Title and Escrow. I was born and raised in San Francisco but I found my home when I visited Downtown Murphys and fell in […]
A Twisted Family Christmas at Twisted Oak
Vallecito, CA…A Twisted Family Christmas at Twisted Oak