Calaveras Big Trees State Park to Begin Prescribed Burning Program this Week

Calaveras Big Trees State Park to Begin Prescribed Burning Program this Week

Arnold, Calif. – Weather permitting, Calaveras Big Trees State Park will begin its annual fall prescribed burning program this week of November 13. The park has been conducting prescribed burns since 1976. The overall goal of prescribed burning is to mimic the natural role that fire plays in the ecosystem. Fire reduces harmful forest insects, […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …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. Saturday only, reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured […]

West Nile Virus Detected in Copperopolis

West Nile Virus Detected in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…West Nile Virus has been detected in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County. On 10/4/12 Calaveras County Public Health Division received confirmation of the first detection of West Nile Virus for 2017 in a chicken from Copperopolis. The chicken is part of a flock of “sentinel chickens” that are part of a surveillance program […]

National Parks Commemorate Veterans Day With Free Admission Nov. 11 & 12th

National Parks Commemorate Veterans Day With Free Admission Nov. 11 & 12th

Washington, DC…The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day and the service of American military members past and present with special events and free admission in parks throughout the country on November 11 and 12. The National Park Service’s American Military website contains a list of events as well as other military-related outreach and information. […]

Salute To Veterans Art Exhibition & Veterans Day Celebration in San Andreas

Salute To Veterans Art Exhibition & Veterans Day Celebration in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present a Celebration for Veterans in Calaveras County. Salute to Veterans, Service. Struggle. Strength. Honor. Dignity. Homecoming. Those words mean the world to those who serve our country. On Saturday, November 11, the Calaveras County Arts Council’s will serve respect to those men and women […]

Walter H Wilkinson 1914 – 2017

Walter H Wilkinson 1914 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Walt was born in 1914 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on November 6, 2017 at age 103. When he was 5 years old, his family embarked on a cross country camping trip to leave frigid Michigan for the warm, sunny climate of California. In the months it took to cross the country, they […]

Mark Borchin, Picture of Health Wary of Stress ~ Men’s Health Feature from Sandie Lema

Mark Borchin, Picture of Health Wary of Stress ~ Men’s Health Feature from Sandie Lema

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mark Borchin of Mokelumne Hill is the picture of health – blessed with low blood pressure and high metabolism. To keep it that way he is an active runner, plays basketball every week and hikes with his wife. But, he is always aware that stress looms as a big health threat. Mark is […]

Experience the Magic of Christmas At Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Experience the Magic of Christmas At Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Experience the Magic of Christmas At Calaveras & Sonora Lumber Calaveras Lumber Co. is here to help you with all your home, garden, and construction needs. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned contractor, we have what you need to get the job done right, and expert staff to […]

Railtown 1897 to Honor Military Veterans with Complimentary Train Rides and Park Admission

Railtown 1897 to Honor Military Veterans with Complimentary Train Rides and Park Admission

Jamestown, CA…To honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to offer veterans and active military personnel with complimentary excursion train rides plus complimentary Park admission on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Veteran and active military personnel are […]

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…The Veterans Day Parade which is sponsored by the VFW Post 12118 of Copperopolis. The parade is November 11, @ 11 am. Starting across the street from Copper Elementary School the parade proceeds down O’Byrnes Ferry Road ending at Reeds Turnpike. The Lions Club will be offering hot dogs, chips & drink afterward for […]

Trip Through High Sierra Among SMUG’S November 14 Highlights

Trip Through High Sierra Among  SMUG’S November 14 Highlights

Arnold, CA…A trip through High Sierra, with stops at other Apple points of interest, will be the main topic at the Tuesday, November 14 meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG). The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., Arnold, just off […]

Student Athletes Sign Collegiate Letters of Intent at Bret Harte

Student Athletes Sign Collegiate Letters of Intent at Bret Harte

Angels Camp, CA…Three student athletes signed their official letter of intent to pursue their athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on November 9, 2017. Senior Katie Juarez signed with Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota where she will […]

Holiday Festival of Wines and Murphys Open House

Holiday Festival of Wines and Murphys Open House

Murphys, CA…The Holiday Festival of Wines is an annual event that takes place in conjunction with Murphys Open House – an evening where everything else stops in the quiet town of Murphys, the street closes and the community comes together to celebrate the season. There will be live music in the streets, roasting chestnuts, a […]