San Andreas, CA…Winter is over and summer is finally out of storage; it’s time to liberate your lawn chairs and shake out your beach blankets, pack a picnic lunch and get ready for Music in the Parks. Music in the Parks, presented by the Calaveras County Arts Council once again celebrates summer on Wednesdays with […]
Washington, DC…Well, this is very special. And thank you all for being here. Thrilled to welcome so many young athletes — and these are really great athletes — to the White House for a very special White House Sports and Fitness Day. I want to thank Secretary Azar. Thank you, Secretary. Fantastic job you’re doing. […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much, everybody. I really appreciate it. This is — to me, this is a very important moment, a very important day. Been looking forward to this for a long time, along with Senator Ron Johnson. And I will tell you, we worked hard on this. I never understood why it was […]
Murphys, CA…Brian Jirka and the Cabby Band will blend their stylish creations of pop, rock and soul into a unique experience for the whole family when they kick off the Murphys Community Club’s popular First Fridays in the Park series on Friday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. From June to September, First Friday in the Park […]
Valley Springs, CA…Updated 5/30/18 5:40pm. On 5-28-18 at about 1425 hours a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputy took a report for a missing juvenile from a residence in the 8000 block of Baldwin Street in Valley Springs. It was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that 15 year old Samantha Roberts was last seen at her […]
Murphys, CA…In its 28th annual Retirement Confidence Survey, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) discovered that 64% of today’s workers feel very or somewhat confident in having enough money to retire comfortably, up from 60% in 2017. And although far more retirees are very confident in their retirement prospects than workers (32% versus 17%, respectively), […]
San Andreas, CA…A Plan For Me, Free Seminar on Kidney Stones Prevention & Treatment on May 31st at 10 a.m.. A Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Dr. James Brennan will discuss new Urology Services at Mark Twain Medical Center at this free seminar. Dr. Brennan is a Board Certified Urologist with […]
Valley Springs, CA…The 2nd annual Calaveras Wine, Cheese and Olive Festival is back bigger and even better August 4th at the LaContenta Golf Club in Valley Springs. Nestled at the base of the Gold Country foothills, this new, popular festival celebrates the Good Life the miners enjoyed with their riches: Wine, Olives and Cheese. Foothill […]
Arnold, CA…Bistro Espresso has long been the destination of choice in the Arnold area to get rolling in the morning, grab lunch and or meet friends of have a quick business meeting. In the last year though they have upped there night and weekend evening game with a great outdoor stage and music venue. Last […]
San Andreas, CA…A significant increase in Calaveras County residents diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in 2017 was reported by the Calaveras County Public Health Division (CCPHD). According to local health authorities, cases of gonorrhea increased from 12 cases in 2016 to 21 cases in 2017, while cases of syphilis increased from 6 to […]
Jackson, CA…From Amador Fire…Yesterday afternoon Amador Fire crews along with Sutter Creek Fire District were called to the report of a horse stuck in a mineshaft. Upon arrival crews found the horse in approximately 6-8 feet of water. Crews quickly used portable pumps to remove as much water as they could. With the assistance of Lynch’s Automotive’s crane […]
Murphys, CA…The 2018 Hilltop Concert Series kicked off their summer run with great local group Risky Biscuits. Brice Station Vineyards venue will play host to concerts and Shakespeare now through September. Next up is Ted Z and the Wranglers on June 20th. About Risky Biscuits…From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original […]
Burson, CA…Celebrate Flag Day with a State of Jefferson Tri Tip Dinner & Fundraiser. We the people of the 23 counties of Northern California, hereafter known as Jefferson, formally demand an immediate Article 4, Section 3, (U.S.) state split. We declare the State of California is in open rebellion and insurrection against the government of […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 22nd, representatives from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), National Homebuyers Fund, Inc. (NHF), and iFoster provided an update to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on the distribution of 26 gifted laptops to local foster youth and former foster youth aged 16-21 in Calaveras County. These laptops are part […]
Houston, TX…Stephen Curry knocks down 7 triples en route to 27 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, guiding the Golden State Warriors back to the #NBAFinals for a 4th straight season! Steph’s seven three-pointers ties his own record for most three-pointers made in a Game 7.
Stockholm, Sweden…..Previous studies have found a U‐shaped relationship between mortality and (weekday) sleep duration. We here address the association of both weekday and weekend sleep duration with overall mortality. A cohort of 43,880 subjects was followed for 13 years through record‐linkages. Cox proportional hazards regression models with attained age as time‐scale were fitted to estimate […]
Washington, DC….The graphic below from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a stark reminder of the enormous sacrifices paid for our freedoms. Total Military Service During Wartime, 41,892,128. Battle Deaths, 651,031. Other deaths in service (theater), 308,800. Other deaths in service (nontheater), 230,254. Nonmortal woundings 1,430,290. Thank You to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. The “Bliss Copy” of his address “Four score and seven years ago our fathers […]
Independent Mercantile is hosting an artist reception for local artist Nannette Klass at our Main Street store the ND&X on June 8th, 2018. We are both excited and honored to be the venue she has chosen to unveil her latest works. Nannette is an intuitive contemporary artist who works with subliminal messages, developing them into […]
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
Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection Super Memorial Day Sale! Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. This is the sale everyone waits for! Up to 50% off select décor and gift items. $500 off all in stock upholstered furniture. Quantities are limited so shop early. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4, Arnold
Murphys, CA…The 2018 music season in Murphys Community Park will get an exciting and eclectic kick-off when the Calaveras Community Band presents a special Memorial Day concert under the direction of conductor Mic Harper on Monday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge for the program that will honor the men and […]
Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted for a series of Youth Tennis Clinics to be held in Calaveras County beginning June 11. Organized by Angella Woods, a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) since 2003, the program is open to all junior players, ages 4 to 17, with a special emphasis on […]
Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]
Murphys, CA…The Risky Biscuits play at Brice Station. Doors open at 6pm. Jimbo Scott opens for the Biscuits at 7pm. From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country. FROM 5:30 TO 10:00 *FREE ADMISSION FOR WINE […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation is seeking high energy volunteers to assist in the Hospital Gift Shop. Gift shop volunteers assist in daily operations, run the register, open and close, inventory, restocking and customer service. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. The “Gifts of Love” hospital gift shop […]
Arnold, CA…Great deals on a wide variety of used books. All proceeds support your library! May 26 & 27, 2018: HUGE Book Sale! 9am – 4pm at Arnold Library Friends of the Calaveras County Library (FOTCCL) exists to promote the services offered by our community libraries – actively working to provide support for each of […]