Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its […]
Copperopolis, CA…Recently the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution supporting Kindness Week. This is a good thing. However, at a previous meeting, they passed a ban on commercial cannabis farming. Also, they stopped the proposal to let the public express their opinion. To me, although I don’t like cannabis, it seems that threatening […]
San Andreas, CA…The implementation of the commercial cannabis cultivation ban adopted by the Board of Supervisors in January 2018 is set to begin on Friday, March 9, 2018. The ordinance, which bans all commercial cannabis cultivation and limits and regulates personal cultivation of up to six plants (per State law), was posted in the paper […]
Washington, DC…THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police responded to reports of gunfire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida — a great […]
Washington, DC…From the US Census Bureau… Colorado Is Home to 1 in 8, but Vermont Sends More Per Capita! As we celebrate the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, we take a bird’s-eye view of population statistics of the 31 states U.S. athletes call home. This year, Colorado contributed the largest number (31 out of 244) of […]
San Diego, CA…An Arnold, California native and 2015 Bret Harte High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS John Finn. Petty Officer 3rd Class Haley Stanfill is a culinary specialist aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of San Diego. A Navy culinary specialist is responsible for keeping the morale of the ship […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. Clear skies and cool temps are giving us great conditions for snow making! Today the high should reach 37F with ENE winds from 11-17mph with some possible gusts into the mid 20’s. It looks like beautiful sunny weather will be on tap through Saturday then we’ll see the next wave […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]
Bear Valley, CA…On Feb. 10-11 the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF) held the first Far West Central Sierra Series race of the season at Bear Valley Mountain last weekend. Racers ages seven to sixteen demonstrated their technical skills, racing slalom on Saturday and Sunday. Participating teams included Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak, Yosemite […]
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 […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Gas prices in California dropped for the first time in 2018, but it’s unclear whether this one-week decline is a signal that cheaper gas is on the horizon for the Golden State. California’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.34 on Tuesday, just one cent lower on the week. But […]
Arnold, CA…The Big, Ginormous President’s Day Sale at CHS Thrift all President’s Weekend! Mission Statement: The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the animals of our County. We seek to involve and engage the greater community in achieving our mission. Who We Are: We are […]
Angels Camp, CA…You’re invited to travel with us to the merry ol’ land of Oz. Find wisdom, heart, and courage, while discovering there really is no place like home! Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for children 12 & under. Reserve your tickets at http://cstarswizardofoz.brownpapertickets.com/ or purchase at the door. Invite your friends to […]
La Grange, CA…A new state fish advisory issued today provides safe eating advice for black bass species, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Sacramento Sucker, and sunfish species from Don Pedro Lake in Tuolumne County. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) developed the recommendations based on the levels of mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found […]
San Andreas, CA…On February 13, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to retain the national law firm of Baron & Budd and the California Fire Lawyers to initiate litigation against PG&E for its role in causing the Butte Fire. The Board’s decision marks the next important step towards recovering “millions upon millions […]
Plymouth, CA…Put on your fancy red carpet outfits on Sunday, March 4, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. and head to Taste Restaurant in Plymouth, for “Dress to the Nines,” a benefit for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. Taste will roll out the red carpet and donate 9% of the dinner bill to Hospice, for all […]
Valley Springs, CA…On the 73rd anniversary of the beginning of the battle of Iwo Jima the Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District in Valley Springs will be holding a dedication ceremony of the new hall. Any seniors or veterans in need of transportation need to make arrangements with Common Grounds by Friday February 16th.
San Andreas, Ca…JUST TWO DAYS LEFT to send your valentines! We’ll shoot a super-sweet personalized e-message complete with a darling graphic to your sweetheart, BFF, coworker, niece, etc. telling them you made a donation IN THEIR NAME to help pets in need. Forget those chalky candy hearts — THIS is a creative and wonderful way […]
Pyeongchang, South Korea….Red Gerard (Silverthorne, Colo.) stomped the run of his life to win Team USA’s first gold medal of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games Sunday in slopestyle snowboarding. “I’m just insanely excited right now,” said Gerard, who is the youngest Olympic snowboarding gold medalist ever. “I can’t believe it all worked out. I just […]
Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. As the crescent moons rises at 5am over the horizon winds have calmed down from last nights peak of 59mph!!! Today could be a few degrees warmer with a possible high of 44F with ESE winds from 8-13mph for early morning then up to 18-23mph during the day. Low pressure […]
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
Murphys, CA…Hovey Winery is excited to welcome long time Murphys resident and Hovey Wine Club member Terri Wilson. Terri has been producing art for a number of years. Her preferred mediums are oils and acrylics, although she is adept with watercolor, pastel and graphite. Terri has studied under the tutelage of many talented artists including […]