The 2018 AMA Crab Feed Is February 10. A Great Evening & Support Local Sports

The 2018 AMA Crab Feed Is February 10.  A Great Evening & Support Local Sports

Angels Camp, CA…Don’t miss the AMA Annual Crab Feed. This year the festivities are on February 10th at Mark Twain Hall at Frogtown. The fun starts at 6:00pm with the No Host Bar. There will be Music, Door Raffle, Silent Auction & 50/50 Prizes. Dinner is at 7:00pm and the All You Can Eat Dinner […]

Dottie Jean Lenfestey 1927 – 2018

Dottie Jean Lenfestey 1927 – 2018

Valley Springs, CA…Dottie Jean Lenfestey was born on July 2nd, 1927 in Baker city, Oregon. She passed away at home in Valley Springs on January 25th of natural causes. She graduated from Linden High School, Linden and was a housewife for 67 years. She was the Stone Corral Church Organist for SCCC for years. She […]

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Partner on U.S. Employee Healthcare

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Partner on U.S. Employee Healthcare

Seattle, Omaha & New York…Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) announced today that they are partnering on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs. The three companies, which bring their scale and complementary expertise to […]

Supervisor Michael Oliveira Announces His Re-Election Campaign

Supervisor Michael Oliveira Announces His Re-Election Campaign

Arnold, CA…Michael Oliveira announces his re-election campaign for Supervisor, Third District, of Calaveras County. Since his election in 2014, Supervisor Oliveira has dealt with several critical issues within the County, such as lack of law enforcement personnel, disintegrating infrastructure, and natural disasters. His dedication to serving the community is shown by his service in the […]

The 22nd Annual Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend is February 17th & 18th

The 22nd Annual Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend is February 17th & 18th

Murphys , CA…The 22nd annual Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend sponsored by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) will take place Saturday February 17th and Sunday February 18th. Presidents’ Wine Weekend is an opportunity for wine lovers to taste their way thru Calaveras County by purchasing a $25 commemorative glass and visiting over 28 participating wineries and […]

Listening is Vital Tool for Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller

Listening is Vital Tool for Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller

Valley Springs, CA…“Kindness goes a long way in healing” notes Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller. “Just listening to people makes a huge difference.” Laura has recently joined the staff at Mark Twain Family Medical Center in Valley Springs and explains, “I’m here to provide care for people of all ages.” She received her RN degree […]

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept Welcomes Army Vet & New Deputy Recruit Christian Favela.

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept Welcomes Army Vet & New Deputy Recruit Christian Favela.

Sonora, CA…From Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….”Dep. Favela served in the US Army for 7 years as an Infantryman Staff Sergeant. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. We thank him for his courageous service to our country and are now honored to have him […]

Public Intoxication Charges & More For Mi Wuk Village Man in Drunken Tirade At Church

Public Intoxication Charges & More For Mi Wuk Village Man in Drunken Tirade At Church

Mi Wuk Village, CA…Yesterday afternoon, we received a call from a church in Mi-Wuk Village reporting a drunk man was causing a disturbance and trying to fight the pastor. A deputy responded and arrested 36-year-old Kelly Correia for public intoxication and for punching another man. Correia earned himself more charges when he was found to […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Has Entire Front Side Open, Perfect Time for Lessons!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Has Entire Front Side Open, Perfect Time for Lessons!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. A beautiful day is ahead with abundant sunshine and a high of 50F and ENE winds from 9-13mph with some gusts up to 20mph. High pressure is firmly parked out in the Eastern Pacific and will bring slightly above normal temperatures to the area for the next 7 days. Some […]

Bear Valley Cross County Trails Open For The Season

Bear Valley Cross County Trails Open For The Season

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: Saturday 1/27/18 at 7:30am: Today is the long awaited and highly anticipated opening day! There are 15 meadow trails (snowcat groomed) with double track and skate lane for striding, ski skating and snowshoeing. They are open from 9am to 4:30pm and the conditions are great! Take a spin out to the […]

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

San Andreas, CA…Valentine’s Adoption Special! FOCAS –Friends Of Calaveras Animal Services is a non-profit organization with its primary mission being to enhance County Animals Services by providing a better environment for the animals housed at the existing county shelter. It was created by a small group of local residents who understood that Animal Services is […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Has Entire Front Side Open for Copious Amounts of “Pure Mtn Fun”

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Has Entire Front Side Open for Copious Amounts of “Pure Mtn Fun”

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!..A beautiful weekend is ahead with copious amounts of sunshine and smiles to be had. A high today of 42F is expected as the high pressure has returned and light SE winds will prevail today so don’t forget the sunscreen. The next 6 days look to be sunny with slightly above […]

The Bullwheels are Finally Turning as Dodge Ridge Opens for Season

The Bullwheels are Finally Turning as Dodge Ridge Opens for Season

Pinecrest, CA…From Dodge Ridge…”Saturday, January 27, 2018. . . It’s Official, Dodge Ridge will open for the 2017/18 Season today, Saturday, January 27, following the recent snowfall which delivered 9 inches. We’ll start out the day today with cold overnight temperatures in the low to mid 20’s followed by beautiful partly sunny skies for Opening […]

Warren Miller Tribute – Warren A. Miller, Oct 15, 1924 – Jan 24, 2018

Warren Miller Tribute – Warren A. Miller, Oct 15, 1924 – Jan 24, 2018

Boulder, CO…Warren Miller changed countless lives with his undeniable passion for showing people that there is another way to live their life. Warren A. Miller, who rose up from a Depression-era childhood to become the world’s foremost ski filmmaker and a beloved spokesperson for the sport, passed away January 24, 2018, at his home on […]

More New Snow & Koala Opens For The Season. Pure Mountain Fun Weekend Ahead!

More New Snow & Koala Opens For The Season.  Pure Mountain Fun Weekend Ahead!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 2″ of new snow has fallen overnight bringing the storm total to 12″. A mostly sunny day is on tap with a high of 33F and an ESE wind up to 6mph then becoming variable mid day. High pressure returns for the weekend and extended forecast with some high clouds […]

Opening Day for Bear Valley Cross Country’s Trails System is Saturday January 27th.

Opening Day for Bear Valley Cross Country’s Trails System is Saturday January 27th.

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: Friday, 1/26/18 at 7:30am: We received 3″ of new snow overnight for a storm total of 12″. The outside staff will continue to prepare the snow so we can offer a nice selection of groomed XC ski trails starting tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 27th. The tubing ($18 per person) and sledding areas […]

The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods

The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods. With Lake Tahoe to the north and Yosemite National Park to the south, the town of Arnold boasts a truly central location in the Sierra. At the 4,000 foot elevation, you have the unique opportunity to pursue a wide and varied roster of […]

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!! Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!!  Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys, CA…Murphys School of Music is a new music school. Located in beautiful Murphys California. M.S.M runs daily classes, every week. Be sure to check our schedule, and class descriptions page to find your next musical venture! We are a non-profit school of music for kids, teens, adults, seniors and people with special needs. There […]

10 Inches of New “Pure Mountain Fun” Fell Overnight at Bear Valley & More on the Way! ~ Mattly Trent

10 Inches of New “Pure Mountain Fun” Fell Overnight at Bear Valley & More on the Way!  ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 10″ of new snow has fallen overnight and we look to pick up another 2-6″ in the next 24hrs. Ullr delivered last night as colder temps came inline and well…….it’s a powder day good people! With a high of 26F today and SSW winds from 7-13mph it’s the day most […]

Dignity Health and The Mark Twain Health Care District to Continue Partnership

Dignity Health and The Mark Twain Health Care District to Continue Partnership

San Andreas, CA… “Dignity Health is pleased with the Health Care District Board’s decision to continue the successful affiliation with Dignity Health. The affiliation will enable Mark Twain Medical Center to advance health care for residents throughout Calaveras County and to ensure patients continue to have access to high-quality, compassionate care. We appreciate the support […]

Mark Twain Health Care District Votes 4-0 For New Lease For Dignity Health & The Mark Twain Medical Center.

Mark Twain Health Care District Votes 4-0 For New Lease For Dignity Health & The Mark Twain Medical Center.

San Andreas, CA…At this morning’s board meeting the Mark Twain Health Care District Board voted 4-0 to approve a new lease for the Mark Twain Medical Center for Dignity Health. This is the first of several pieces on this great news. Enclosed is details of the proposed agreement that were released a few weeks ago. […]

Winter Storm Wednesday into Friday…Up to Three Feet of Snow in Some Areas

Winter Storm Wednesday into Friday…Up to Three Feet of Snow in Some Areas

Arnold, CA…Pacific storm will bring periods of moderate to heavy snow and gusty wind to the this Wednesday afternoon into Friday. Heaviest snow and strongest wind expected this evening into early Thursday morning and again late Thursday afternoon and evening. Hazardous winter driving is likely during this period with travel delays and chain controls. Heavy […]

Supervisor Mills & Supervisor Tofanelli Served Recall Notices At Today’s Meeting!!

Supervisor Mills & Supervisor Tofanelli Served Recall Notices At Today’s Meeting!!

San Andreas, CA…Well for those of you who thought the reality show that is the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors might have a calm meeting or two before the drama picked back up you were mistaken. Before they broke for lunch Board Chair, Supervisor Tofanelli & Supervisor Dennis Mills were served recall notices and read […]

Murphys Old Timers Museum Will Display “Cattle in the Sierras ” Through April

Murphys Old Timers Museum Will Display “Cattle in the Sierras ” Through April

Murphys, CA…Funded by a California Stories grant from California Humanities, the Murphys Old Timers Museum, has produced an exhibit on the long-established practice of transhumance in the California Foothills and Sierra Nevada. Since gold was discovered in California in the winter of 1848, cattle have roamed the foothills in winter and spring, summered in the […]