Arnold, CA…A main, 14-inch water transmission line failed on Meko Drive in Big Trees Village at around 6 p.m. Thursday May 3. More than 50 customers who live on Meko Drive, Blackfoot Circle, Midoo Way and part of Shoshone Drive have had their water service turned off to allow CCWD crews to repair the pipeline. […]
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtwon, USA)…This year the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is May 17-20. Last night Mark Twain Hall at Frogtown played host to the annual fair kick-off dinner. It is a great event every year that is filled with awards for those who help keep the fair and frog jump thriving and […]
Angels Camp, CA….The LOWEST PRICES of the year with up to 20% off the entire store! Plus tables and tables of clearance merchandise from 30% to 75% off. If you have any projects in your home or yard, you can’t afford to miss this celebration sale!
Pinecrest, CA…PG&E is reporting over 1600 customers in the Pinecrest and Strawberry Areas without power due to major equipment failure. PG&E repair crew is on-site working to restore power hopefully by 1pm this afternoon. From the USFS..”Power and phones are out of service at the Summit Ranger District due what PG&E is reporting as a […]
Murphys, CA…More than 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Barden Stevenot on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Old School House in Murphys. Stevenot’s wife, Annie, was presented with two proclamations honoring his contributions to the county. The Calaveras Board of Supervisors signed one and the other was written, signed and presented by […]
Tuolumne, CA…Every 15 Minutes Summerville High School 2018. This video was edited by Summerville senior Halle Bell. Every 15 minutes someone dies from a Drunk driver. This program helps educate students on what could happen.
Sacramento, CA…Volunteers from all over the Gold Country Region will gather this weekend in support of Sound the Alarm, the nationwide Red Cross effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries from home fires. Nationwide, the Red Cross will Sound the Alarm through a series of smoke alarm installation and fire safety events […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center is committed to being “the helpful place” by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. We have a large selection of hardware, home goods, lumber, paint, and garden supplies. Arnold Ace Home Center has been serving the community for 30 years and the Hauer family has owned […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program to cover the costs of volunteer fingerprinting in the program’s 2018-19 budget. The grant will support at least seven new volunteers being matched with local young people. “We are very grateful for the continuing support of our local community […]
White Pines, CA…The Annual White Pines Park Clean Up Day is this Saturday, May 5th from 9 am to 1 pm. The White Pines Committee invites you to assist in the clean up of White Pines Park. The White Pines Park like many recreation spots in our is volunteer run.
Washington, DC…Come on in, folks. Enjoy yourselves. Come on. Hello. Some incredible people behind me. I want to just say that I’m honored to have the heroic crew and passengers of Southwest Flight 1380 at the White House today. I also want to thank Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao — who’s doing an incredible job, […]
Tuolumne, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept…”Look at the huge smiles on the faces of these kids! First dirt was turned for the Big Dreams Park and Playground in Tuolumne. Nearly $340,000 has been raised over the last five years to turn this project into reality. Around $20,000 for this project was raised at the […]
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Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. At lower elevations, scattered rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered […]
Arnold, CA…Time to Celebrate!! Fine-Things will be 20 years old in May and we want you to help us celebrated like it’s 1998! Saturday, May 5th from 10am to 6pm. Join us for morning mimosas’s & afternoon BBQ, beer, wine, prizes, raffles & party!! Where it all began With no business experience or background in […]
Arnold, CA…Rich in History, Arnold Timberline Lodge is a delightful mountain destination. Think of us as your personal vacation cabin where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable, well-appointed room with all the amenities and charm that make your mountain retreat perfect. The Lodge is centrally located, making it easy to enjoy all the great […]
Sonora, CA…Nearly 500 community members and Adventist Health Sonora staff attended the ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute, which was held on April 30 in honor of the birthdate of the late Diana J. White. Members of the White family traveled from across the country to attend. The […]
Sonora, CA…The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house on Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at Adventist Health Sonora’s new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute. Located at 900 Mono Way in Sonora, the Health Pavilion is a brand-new, 64,000-square-foot building that will offer state-of-the-art health care services close […]
Angels Camp, CA…Murphys Inn Motel and Lee-Way Construction planted 600-lb of trout in the Angels Creek between the head of Tryon Park and the fireman’s hole weighing 1 to 2 pounds each. These fish were purchased from Calaveras Trout Farm. This donation was provided to our community because our family loves fishing so much we […]
Dallas, TX…Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and not smoking, could prolong life expectancy at age 50 by 14 years for women and just over 12 years for men, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. America is one of the wealthiest countries worldwide, yet Americans have a shorter […]
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Murphys, CA…Twisted’s first S’mores & Wine Saturday! Enjoy some oooey gooey goodness by the roaring fire in the Enchanted Garden while singing campfire songs with Nick Lefler! Now that’s fun!!!
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Peru…Evidence for the largest single incident of mass child sacrifice in the Americas— and likely in world history— has been discovered by National Geographic Explorers on Peru’s northern coast. More than 140 children and 200 young llamas appear to have been ritually sacrificed in an event that took place some 550 years ago on a wind-swept bluff overlooking […]
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
Yosemite, CA…Report shows visitor spending supports 6,666 jobs in local economy. A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,336,889 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2017 spent $451,782,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,666 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $589,343,700. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School Drama is delighted to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” the first full-length musical to take the stage at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center in over three years. The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented […]
Jamestown, CA…Tickets on Sale Now for Two Weekends Only: April 21, 22, 28 & 29. With spring in full bloom, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a train. While the Park […]
Murphys, CA…Take a complimentary guided tour beginning in the tasting room (offered Wednesday – Sunday only) at 1:30 pm. Or take the self-guided tour. Print out the self-guided map here. Ironstone is open Daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day This event repeats weekly every Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday until 01/07/2019
Murphys, CA…Saturday, April 28th at Murphys Park- registration opens at 10am. The Murphys Mutt March will have it’s second annual walk to Ironstone from Murphys Park this year. This successful event will be followed by the first annual Muttminster Dog Show. Together these events promise to be one of the most dog-friendly, fun-filled days for […]
