A Bit of Wisdom on Freedom of Thought & Speech
“Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom – and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.” Benjamin Franklin
Amador FlyFishers Hosting Free Fly Fishing Faire April 22
Jackson, CA…Amador FlyFishers (AFF) will be hosting a free Fly Fishing Faire Sunday, April 22, from 10am to 2pm at Detert Park, 530 Highway 49, Jackson, California. There will be booths with club members demonstrating the use of the tools of the sport and answering questions to help attendees learn more about the wonderful sport […]
Columbia College’s Symphony of the Sierra on April 17th
Columbia, CA…The Symphony of the Sierra 2018 Spring Concert will be held at Columbia College, Dogwood Forum, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The repertoire provides a wonderful introduction to orchestral music for children, while being complex enough to satisfy the seasoned classical ear. The orchestra is excited to be performing the fourth […]
Hoe-down! Whiskerino Dinner Dance is April 14th
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtown, USA)The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair and the Junior Livestock Committee are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 14. The dinner dance will be the official kick-off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 17-20. The Whiskerino has a […]
The Eleventh Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride is Saturday, April 14, Don’t Miss It!!
Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted from cyclists throughout the Motherlode and beyond for the eleventh annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride to be held in the verdant hills of Calaveras County on Saturday, April 14. John Zunino, who is himself a successful bicycle racer at the national level, is this year’s ride director. The ride […]
Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night!!!
Murphys, CA…The 2018 Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night is April, 28 at Native Son’s Parlor in Murphys. Doors open at 5:00pm & Bingo is at 7:00pm.
Some Seasonal Roads on Stanislaus National Forest May Remain Closed Past April 15
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest will open seasonal roads beginning April 15, but forest crews need to inspect the roads to ensure there was no damage from this year’s winter storms. Scott Tangenberg, deputy forest supervisor, said workers haven’t been able to inspect many forest roads yet because some are still covered with snow. “Traveling on […]
Make Plans To Attend The Trout Spot’s 3rd Annual Fly Fishing Open House on April 21st
Arnold, CA…Come join us for a fun day of everything fly fishing at our 3rd annual fly fishing open house. From 10 am to 2 pm Saturday April 21st. Free Bar-B-Que Lunch, Door Prizes and Raffle, Meet our guides and instructor, Meet our local fly fishing club the Calaveras Fly Fishers, Casting & Tying Demos, […]
Warning Signs: New US Health Study Reveals ‘Dangerous Disparities’ Among States
Seattle, CA…Working-age Americans in 21 states faced a higher probability of premature death from 1990 to 2016, according to the most extensive state-by-state US health study ever conducted. The likelihood of early death for men and women age 20 to 55 is highest in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama. In contrast, same-age residents of Minnesota, California, […]
Apple Now Globally Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy
Cupertino, CA…As part of its commitment to combat climate change and create a healthier environment, Apple today announced its global facilities are powered with 100 percent clean energy. This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries — including the United States, the United Kingdom, China and India. The company […]
Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties Among Best Places in California for Living on Social Security
Arnold, CA…Planning where you’ll spend your retirement can be difficult, especially for folks who will be relying heavily on Social Security as a main source of income. There are, however, places where Social Security goes further than others and in a new study, SmartAsset has delved into the data to find out where. In its fourth annual study, SmartAsset analyzed Social Security income, cost of living data, […]
Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!
Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]
Calaveras County Public Health Department Conducting Focus Group
Arnold, CA…If you live in or near Arnold (including White Pines) please consider being part of a focus group happening in your area. Calaveras Public Health is holding a focus group to get feedback about our community. Register online or call at least one week before. Calaveras Public health partnered with Common Ground Senior Services […]
The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is Hitting the Road
Sonora, CA…May is National Tourism Month and the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is celebrating with a Road Show. In years prior the TCVB hosted a Tourism Summit that took place on a single day, in a single location, limiting the number of attendees and participation. With a little bit of thought and restructure the […]
A Bit of Wisdom From Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“It is the nature, and the advantage, of strong people that they can bring out the crucial questions and form a clear opinion about them. The weak always have to decide between alternatives that are not their own.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906 – 1945
New Study Confirms that Healthy Diet Can Treat Depression
Adelaide, South Australia….A pioneering study shows that a tasty, Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, fish oil and extra virgin olive oil can improve mental health in people suffering depression. The study, published in Nutritional Neuroscience by researchers from the University of South Australia, showed that, as volunteers improved their diet, their depression […]
Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 to 74 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51 higher […]
Suzy Serra: “Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms – It Could Kill You”
San Andreas, CA…For nearly a year Suzy Serra sensed something wasn’t right — she just didn’t feel normal. By the time she finally realized it might be something serious, she almost lost her life at the age of 55. “It was easy to mistake the symptoms for something less serious” Suzy admits. “I was tired […]
April Spring 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 […]
April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber. Click on an image below for full sized image… Forty years ago, Wilbur and Louise Fullaway started a small family owned business, Calaveras Lumber Company. From its humble beginnings with four employees and one delivery truck on ½ acre property, Calaveras […]
Hey Good People!! Limited Terrain Today But Full Operations Tomorrow! ~BV Update with Mattly Trent!
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 3.43″ of rain in 36hrs!!!!! Limited operations will be in effect today with Cub and Panda Carpets running as well as Cub Chair only. This could change at anytime today as per weather. Warm temps of 42F at 5am are giving way to rain instead of snowfall this morning. We […]
Deputy Sheriff’s Association Annual Dinner Dance
San Andreas, CA…Deputy Sheriff’s Association Annual Dinner Dance Event occurs on 04/07/2018 from 05:30 PM to .
Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner for Damian Jordan & the Jordan Family on April 7th
Murphys, CA…Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner for Damian Jordan & the Jordan Family. Tickets are $15. Dinner will be served at 6pm. Wristbands ($10) after 7, music only. There will be a raffle, silent auction, live music & dancing! Event occurs on 04/07/2018 from 04:00 PM to .
Purchase The Past Featured Finds For April 7th
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
Great Springs Savings From Arnold Ace Home Center
Arnold, CA…Great Springs Savings From Arnold Ace Home Center. Click on images below for larger version.
Yosemite Valley is Closing Friday Afternoon Due to Potential Flooding
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding. Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, […]
Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Impacts from Incoming Storm
Yosemite, CA…Park roads, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific. Storm activity is expected to impact Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area on Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Park roadways, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. […]
41st Annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival 2018
Twain Harte, CA…41st Annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival 2018 is July 28th & 29th, 2018, 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday. This July, among the tall pines, in the quiet vacation town of Twain Harte, a festival of quality arts, crafts, and performers, will fire up once again! Starting at the Twain […]
Get Ready for Prom at The Clothes Mine!
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Prom season is here, and we have a great selection of tuxes available for rental by Jim’s Formal Wear! From slim styles by Michael Kors to basic black traditional fits from a variety of designers, we have the perfect look for any guy. Basic black tux rental starts at just […]
A Bit of Wisdom From Booker T. Washington
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Booker T. Washington April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915