San Andreas, CA…As part of a continuing partnership with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be offering FREE cholesterol tests for women in Calaveras County during American Heart Month in February. This FREE screening is also known as a lipid panel. The test measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides […]
Arnold, CA…ZUMBA Glow Party Fundraiser on February 2nd & New Personal Training Specials
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York, NY…Well the biggest story out of last night’s Grammy Awards wasn’t the music it was an appearance by Hillary Clinton. As of this morning this was the top trending video on YouTube. Those on the left cheered. Those on the right jeered especially for the subject matter…without further ado…the video is below.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Always throw your clubs in the direction you are going!” Ronald Reagan
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past Featured Finds For January 26th, 2017. Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4, Arnold, CA…209-795-1882
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 […]
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 […]
Sonora, CA…The Toulumne County Court has determined that National Forest Land is now Open Range. This is a huge change considering it has been closed range since the gold rush days. This affects thousands of property owners in our county. Any land that borders the forest or in the forest can now run Cattle, if […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…ZUMBA Glow Party Fundraiser on February 2nd.
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 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: Thursday, 1/25/18 at 7:30am: We received 9″ of new snow overnight and we’re hoping to get a few more inches from snow showers through this evening. The outside staff will be working hard today and tomorrow preparing the snow so we can offer a nice selection of groomed XC ski trails […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
