Hey Good People!! 54 Inches of Fresh Snow From This System, Pure Mountain Fun is Here! ~Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  54 Inches of Fresh Snow From This System, Pure Mountain Fun is Here! ~Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 6″ OF NEW SNOW OVERNIGHT AND SKIES ARE CURRENTLY CLEARING!A beautiful day of skiing/riding is on tap as the vibe yesterday was off the hook. So many folks were in the “element and enjoying what we cal”Pure Mtn Fun”. Today we’ll see a high around 25F with WNW winds from […]

MCT Opens 2018 with Joseph Kesselring’s Arsenic and Old Lace. Through March 25th

MCT Opens 2018 with Joseph Kesselring’s Arsenic and Old Lace. Through March 25th

Murphys, CA…Murphys Creek Theatre launches its new vibrant season with the deep dark comedy classic Arsenic and Old Lace, opening March 2nd and runs till the 25th. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. Written by Joseph Kesselring the play originated on Broadway in 1941, ran for four years, and a […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through March 5, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through March 5, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Power Outage Update…Over 2,500 Without Power in Tuolumne County This Morning

Power Outage Update…Over 2,500 Without Power in Tuolumne County This Morning

Twain Harte, CA…This latest storm wave has created a bit of havoc in the power grid across northern California and locally in Tuolumne County. There were several large outages in the Groveland area last evening and there have bee persistent problems for a large number of customers in the Strawberry area the last couple of […]

Hey Good People!! Another 20 Inches of “Pure Mtn Fun” Last Night for Best Conditions of the Season! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Another 20 Inches of “Pure Mtn Fun” Last Night for Best Conditions of the Season! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 7am weather update. 20″ of new snow overnight! 3-7″ expected today with WSW winds from 7-9mph. 3-5″ expected tonight. CalTrans has done an incredible job keeping Hwy 4 open and clear and the easiest access on the Western slope despite the storm intensity. As with any Resort in Central/NorCal during […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Start “Miracle March” Off & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley This Weekend!

Start “Miracle March” Off & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley This Weekend!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide. […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Weather & Conditions Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Weather & Conditions Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 32″ of new snow in the last 36hrs and 15″ of new overnight!!!!! Today the high will be around 21F with SW winds from 10-20mph with some gusts up to the low 30’s possibly. 10-14″ of new is possible today with another 6-10″ tonight and 2-4″ for Saturday. Winds have […]

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Opens Warming & Operations Center at EPFD Station One

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Opens Warming & Operations Center at EPFD Station One

Arnold, CA…Regarding the snowfall of the current storm in District 3 along Highway 4, preliminary reports indicated that over a period of 2 to 3 days, 3 to 5 feet of snow is expected with 7 feet in some areas. This necessitated opening the Emergency Operating Center at Station One and that the OES Director […]

You Are Invited to Explore Science Fair Projects and Demonstrations

You Are Invited to Explore Science Fair Projects and Demonstrations

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County students in fourth through twelfth grades will showcase their scientific experiments and demonstrations at the 33nd Annual Calaveras County Science Fair on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. The Science Fair is funded in part by a grant […]

Gold Specimen Heist….Actually an Art Heist in Angels Camp

Gold Specimen Heist….Actually an Art Heist in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The Monday-Night Burglar(s) may have thought they were running off with a very valuable specimen of Natural Gold in a Quartz Crystal rock. Albeit, it was not without value… The specimen was actually a Gold Rush Original One-of-a-kind work of art created by Mike Darby, and endearingly referred to as: the “Anna West […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]

Hey Good People!! It is “Nuking Snow” in Bear Valley!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  It is “Nuking Snow” in Bear Valley!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 8″ of new snow overnight as of 10am! 24F is the suggested high for today with winds into the 25-45mph range. As the current storm cycle gets a foot hold on the Central/NorCal region we’ll see increased winds today as the pressure gradient tightens up. Snowfall amounts today could push […]

California’s 21st Annual ‘Read Across America’ is Friday – Teachers, Students, Parents and Celebrities to Celebrate Joys of Reading

California’s 21st Annual ‘Read Across America’ is Friday – Teachers, Students, Parents and Celebrities to Celebrate Joys of Reading

Burlingame, CA…California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Friday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, and celebrities at events statewide for the National Education Association’s 21st annual “Read Across America” extravaganza. Millions of people across the nation will take part in the reading celebration, as will […]

Hey Good People! Feet of New Snow on the Way for Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  Feet of New Snow on the Way for Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Wednesday is here and the storm is right on track to deliver the goods! A partly sunny day today with SSW winds from 9-14 mph with occasional gusts into the low 20’s with a high of 31F expected. We look to pick up anywhere from 34-54″ of new snow starting […]

Dining Program Returning to Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall on March 8th

Dining Program Returning to Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall on March 8th

San Andreas, CA…Common Ground Senior Services has been providing Congregate Dining Sites in Calaveras and Amador County for over ten years. These meal sites are designed to bring folks together for a hot nutritious meal, along with socialization. Meals are served each Wednesday at the old Burson Fire Station and Thursdays in Valley Springs. Meals […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards Over $32,000 in Community Grants

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards Over $32,000 in Community Grants

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations that received the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2017.  The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon in January. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded to Calaveras organizations […]

The Winter Storm Door Finally Opens…

The Winter Storm Door Finally Opens…

Arnold, CA…The storm door is open along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At higher elevations, isolated snow showers in the morning. Breezy. Not as cold. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations…40 to 48 lower elevations. No snow accumulation. Prevailing northeast […]

Meet Dr. Parsa. Specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

Meet Dr. Parsa. Specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Meet Dr. Parsa, Board Certified Gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive surgery at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center. “I find it very rewarding to help my patients with their individual medical needs, from having a baby to the most advanced gynecologic surgeries,” stated Dr. Parsa. He provides comprehensive women’s health services from well […]

Sheriff Volunteers Honored Last Night in San Andreas

Sheriff Volunteers Honored Last Night in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…From Sheriff Rick DiBasilio…”Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Calaveras Co. Sheriffs Volunteer Unit Awards Dinner in San Andreas at the Senior Center. SO Volunteers were awarded Ribbons, Stars and some received Presidential Letters and Pins. I can’t say enough how important and appreciated our volunteer unit is to the […]

Weather Closes Columbia College For The Day

Weather Closes Columbia College For The Day

Columbia, CA…Campus Alert! ALERT – Columbia College is closed today 2/26/18 – due to inclement weather. Campus History and Heritage Columbia College and Modesto Junior College are the two community colleges located in the Yosemite Community College District. The former Modesto Junior College District was expanded into the larger Yosemite Community College District in 1964 […]

The 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone

The 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone

Murphys, CA…Celebrate the dawn of Spring with the 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show. Browse a stunning selection of mixed media pieces, on display through Mother’s Day weekend. Debut weekend details below: Saturday, March 3rd – Sunday, March 4th: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. We kick off the art show with the artist themselves! Join […]

USDA Launches Webpage Highlighting Resources to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis

USDA Launches Webpage Highlighting Resources to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis

Washington, DC…Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today unveiled a new webpage featuring resources to help rural communities respond to the opioid crisis.  “While no corner of the country has gone untouched by the opioid crisis, small towns and rural places have been particularly hard hit,” Hazlett said. “The challenge of opioid misuse is […]