California’s 21st Annual ‘Read Across America’ is Friday – Teachers, Students, Parents and Celebrities to Celebrate Joys of Reading

California’s 21st Annual ‘Read Across America’ is Friday – Teachers, Students, Parents and Celebrities to Celebrate Joys of Reading

Burlingame, CA…California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Friday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, and celebrities at events statewide for the National Education Association’s 21st annual “Read Across America” extravaganza. Millions of people across the nation will take part in the reading celebration, as will […]

Hey Good People! Feet of New Snow on the Way for Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  Feet of New Snow on the Way for Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Wednesday is here and the storm is right on track to deliver the goods! A partly sunny day today with SSW winds from 9-14 mph with occasional gusts into the low 20’s with a high of 31F expected. We look to pick up anywhere from 34-54″ of new snow starting […]

Dining Program Returning to Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall on March 8th

Dining Program Returning to Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall on March 8th

San Andreas, CA…Common Ground Senior Services has been providing Congregate Dining Sites in Calaveras and Amador County for over ten years. These meal sites are designed to bring folks together for a hot nutritious meal, along with socialization. Meals are served each Wednesday at the old Burson Fire Station and Thursdays in Valley Springs. Meals […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards Over $32,000 in Community Grants

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards Over $32,000 in Community Grants

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations that received the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2017.  The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon in January. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded to Calaveras organizations […]

The Winter Storm Door Finally Opens…

The Winter Storm Door Finally Opens…

Arnold, CA…The storm door is open along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At higher elevations, isolated snow showers in the morning. Breezy. Not as cold. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations…40 to 48 lower elevations. No snow accumulation. Prevailing northeast […]

Meet Dr. Parsa. Specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

Meet Dr. Parsa. Specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Meet Dr. Parsa, Board Certified Gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center. “I find it very rewarding to help my patients with their individual medical needs, from having a baby to the most advanced gynecologic surgeries,” stated Dr. Parsa. He provides comprehensive women’s health services from well […]

Sheriff Volunteers Honored Last Night in San Andreas

Sheriff Volunteers Honored Last Night in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…From Sheriff Rick DiBasilio…”Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Calaveras Co. Sheriffs Volunteer Unit Awards Dinner in San Andreas at the Senior Center. SO Volunteers were awarded Ribbons, Stars and some received Presidential Letters and Pins. I can’t say enough how important and appreciated our volunteer unit is to the […]

Weather Closes Columbia College For The Day

Weather Closes Columbia College For The Day

Columbia, CA…Campus Alert! ALERT – Columbia College is closed today 2/26/18 – due to inclement weather. Campus History and Heritage Columbia College and Modesto Junior College are the two community colleges located in the Yosemite Community College District. The former Modesto Junior College District was expanded into the larger Yosemite Community College District in 1964 […]

The 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone

The 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone

Murphys, CA…Celebrate the dawn of Spring with the 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show. Browse a stunning selection of mixed media pieces, on display through Mother’s Day weekend. Debut weekend details below: Saturday, March 3rd – Sunday, March 4th: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. We kick off the art show with the artist themselves! Join […]

USDA Launches Webpage Highlighting Resources to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis

USDA Launches Webpage Highlighting Resources to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis

Washington, DC…Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today unveiled a new webpage featuring resources to help rural communities respond to the opioid crisis.  “While no corner of the country has gone untouched by the opioid crisis, small towns and rural places have been particularly hard hit,” Hazlett said. “The challenge of opioid misuse is […]

The San Andreas Rotary St Patrick’s Dinner

The San Andreas Rotary St Patrick’s Dinner

San Andreas, CA…Need To Get Your Ticket for the Upcoming San Andreas Rotary St. Patricks Dinner Event? Stop by These local businesses in our county and buy to support your local organizations: IN VALLEY SPRINGS =============== Health Habit 1906 Vista Del Lago Ste H Valley Springs, CA 95252 IN SAN ANDREAS ============= Baker Acre’s Collectibles […]

1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses – Free Surrender Day Today

1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses – Free Surrender Day Today

Plymouth, CA…Horse Plus Humane Society will be holding a 1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA. just outside of Sacramento. Horse Plus Humane Society already has 95 horses pre-registered to be surrendered and are expecting that number to be doubled from horses who are not pre-registered. “Horse Plus […]

“Cattle in the Sierra” Museum Exhibit Reception at Murphys’ Old-Timers Museum

“Cattle in the Sierra” Museum Exhibit Reception at Murphys’ Old-Timers Museum

Murphys, CA…Museum Exhibit Reception at Murphys’ Old-Timers Museum. Saturday February 24, 4 – 7 PM. Main Street Murphys, Calaveras County. Grazing cattle in the high country is a subject of controversy. Historic traditions and public use of forest resources must be balanced with water quality, meadow impacts, and the ringing of cowbells. A grant from […]

Roping Kids into Agriculture Education

Roping Kids into Agriculture Education

Angels Camp, CA…On February 23, 2018, Bret Harte FFA held their annual Petting Zoo Extravaganza. This event is planned for weeks by the Ag Science 2 class and one of the advanced floral classes headed by two committee chairs Rowan Perry and Dominic Santella. The event included a coloring station with a lesson on farming, […]

Missing Hiker Found Safe In Yosemite National Park

Missing Hiker Found Safe In Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…Alan Chow, the hiker missing in Yosemite National Park since Tuesday, February 20, has been found safe today. Chow, who was backpacking alone, was spotted from a National Park Service helicopter around Noon today above Wapama Fall in the Hetch Hetchy area after an extensive search the past several days. . He was transported […]

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, deserves our special thanks. As a loyal supporter and business partner for many years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations […]

Girls Night Out at Ironstone, Don’t Miss It.

Girls Night Out at Ironstone, Don’t Miss It.

Murphys, CA…Calling all ladies… This night is all about you! Enjoy a much-needed glass of wine with your gal pals for a good cause. Admission is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Bret Harte Aquatic Center. Admission includes wine tasting or a glass of your favorite Ironstone Vineyards wie. Light appetizers will be available and for […]

“ART SPIRIT” Teen Art Show Exhibit Continues Through March 5th

“ART SPIRIT” Teen Art Show Exhibit Continues Through March 5th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present an art show called “Artspirit.” Artwork will be by middle school and high school students in Calaveras County. For more information, contact Calaverasarts.org or 209/754-1774. The 21st annual Calaveras student exhibition ArtSpirit will open on February 2 with a reception at Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery […]