Make Memories That Will Last a Lifetime!

Make Memories That Will Last a Lifetime!

Arnold, CA…Imagine taking a family trip to the Galápagos, a nature-lovers’ paradise so unique the experience will be treasured forever. Or how about taking the extended family to Walt Disney World® Resort, perfect for large groups and fun for all ages! Across generations, close to home or far afield, with the special offers below, it’s […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Presents Liz Darby Airola Scholarships for Nursing Students

Calaveras Community Foundation Presents Liz Darby Airola Scholarships for Nursing Students

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) presented two scholarships recently to two Columbia College students. Funds were from the Liz Darby Airola Fund for Nursing Students. Each scholarship was in the amount of $500. Columbia College student, Max Golay, was the first awardee. Determined and driven are words that describe Max. His instructors gave glowing […]

Governor Brown Signs Bills to Block Trump Administration’s Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion

Governor Brown Signs Bills to Block Trump Administration’s Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation – SB 834 by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and AB 1775 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) – to block new federal offshore oil drilling along California’s coast, and announced the state’s opposition to the federal government’s plan to expand oil drilling on public lands in California. […]

The Pacific Crest Trail Reopens as Donnell Fire Reaches 87% Containment

The Pacific Crest Trail Reopens as Donnell Fire Reaches 87% Containment

Bear Valley, CA…The Pacific Crest Trail is open to public use. Fire activity has been minimal during the past week, with an overall fire growth of only 150 acres since Sunday September 2. The Stanislaus National Forest Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is currently working on their soil assessment regarding the burn severity for […]

First Fridays in the Park Closes the Season with The Iconics Tonight

First Fridays in the Park Closes the Season with The Iconics Tonight

Murphys, CA…The First Fridays in the Park series will round out its 2018 season on September 7 with Music by The Iconics, a seven-member band from San Jose that plays tunes from the 50’s and 60’s with a nod to the roots of Rock & Roll.  “We are thrilled to be returning to Murphys,” says bandleader Jim […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Murphys Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Grape Stomp Competition! Registration Open Now!

Murphys Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Grape Stomp Competition!  Registration Open Now!

Murphys, CA…Stomp competition, costume contests, and street fair brings thousands of people to historic Downtown Murphys for a day of fun and entertainment for all the first Saturday in October! Crowds of over 5,000 people from near and far flood the little town of Murphys, to celebrate the beginning of the wine harvest season. Murphys […]

The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Forest Service Open House Sept. 6 to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS

Forest Service Open House Sept. 6  to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS

Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will […]

Calaveras Search & Rescue Honor’s Its Own

Calaveras Search & Rescue Honor’s Its Own

San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…”The Calaveras County Search and Rescue team held its annual awards event on Saturday, August 25th. Awards for 2017/18 year – chosen by team members: *Outstanding Service 2016/17: Mike Borean. *Training Officer of the Year 2016/17: Laurie Plautz. *Rookie of the Year 2016/17: Jennifer Berry (no pic- Not in […]

Local Health Care District Saves Lives with New Program

Local Health Care District Saves Lives with New Program

Calaveras County, CA… 9/1/2018 – Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. […]

The Lode Hotel, Does Angels Camp Want to Help Preserve History or Destroy it? ~ Tim Ashlock

The Lode Hotel, Does Angels Camp Want to Help Preserve History or Destroy it?  ~ Tim Ashlock

Angels Camp, CA…Hope springs eternal must have been my frame of mind when the Lode hotel was purchased by me in 2002. The flamboyant history of what the place has meant to so many and the building echoing all the past lives it had lived (see history below article prepared by historian) was especially enthralling […]

The Smithsonian on the Fire at the National Museum of Brazil

The Smithsonian on the Fire at the National Museum of Brazil

Washington, DC…Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton issued the following statement today on the fire at the National Museum of Brazil: The fire at the National Museum of Brazil is a terrible tragedy. Our sympathies are with our colleagues and indeed, all of those in Brazil and well beyond who have benefited from and appreciated this wonderful […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Labor Day Concert Monday, September 3, 2018 5:00 p.m. Murphys Community Park

Labor Day Concert  Monday, September 3, 2018 5:00 p.m.  Murphys Community Park

Murphys, CA…A free Labor Day Concert by the longest “laboring” band in the County, the Calaveras Community Band, will take place at the Murphys Community Park on Monday, September 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. (Please note this time is earlier than usual starting times.) The Calaveras Community Band has been in existence since the 1880s, […]

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine

Murphys, CA…(Now Playing)..In their fourth season, Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest — critically thought to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote. The piece will be performed on the outdoor Arden Stage at Brice Station Vineyards. Director, Tara Kayton and her talented company will bring this magical […]

September Specials From Black Sheep Winery

September 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 […]

A Treasure Hunt for California Wine Month.

A Treasure Hunt for California Wine Month.

Murphys, CA…Calaveras Wine Country is inviting you on a treasure hunt in historic gold country to celebrate California Wine Month. Pick up or download a treasure map and taste at a participating winery (tasting fees apply) to discover their gold. Receive their gold star on the board and fill in a line for BINGO throughout […]