Trail Tidbits On The Arnold Rim Trail. Interpretive Nature Walks Start On May 10th

Trail Tidbits On The Arnold Rim Trail.  Interpretive Nature Walks Start On May 10th

Arnold, CA…Dear Arnold Rim Trail Cyclists, Equestrians, Hikers, and Runners, Here are the activities for May on the Arnold Rim Trail! Please mark your calendars now for May. Interpretive Nature Walks: • Wednesday, May 10th, Guided Sunset/Full Moon Hike to Cougar Rock, arrive by 6:15pm, departs promptly at 6:30pm See specific details below. • Saturday, […]

We have a winner! 43rd Annual Capitol Frog Jump Results!

We have a winner! 43rd Annual Capitol Frog Jump Results!

Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) is pleased to announce the winners of the 43rd annual Capitol Frog Jump. Elected officials, legislative staffers, media, and members of the public jockeyed their frogs in hopes of becoming frog-jump legends. There are three winning categories: longest, shortest, and media jump. Trophies and bragging rights were awarded to […]

Sickness Unto Death: An American Dilemma. Part One ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death:  An American Dilemma.  Part One  ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…Introduction: The United States is alone among industrialized nations in using wealth as a gatekeeper for access to health care. The wealthier you are, the more and better health care you get. The national debate that is now taking place focuses on whether every individual, irrespective of their income, should have access to great […]

Caltrans Crews Pushing East To Clear Snow Covered Sierra Passes

Caltrans Crews Pushing East To Clear Snow Covered Sierra Passes

Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 gave the following update yesterday on their progress. “The gate at the Mt. Reba turnoff remains closed, and that is as far as folks can go by vehicle. After removing snow on SR-4 near Lake Alpine, a Caltrans’ maintenance crew saw that a washout had occurred, the result of a culvert […]

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

Murphys, CA…The Reverend Mary Jo Siders, age 81, of Murphys, California, passed away on May 6, 2017. She was born in Rushville, Illinois on August 12, 1935, to Russell and Louise (Mallory) Logan. After graduation from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1957, she married William (Bill) Siders and moved to California. They had two children, Susan […]

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter proudly represented Calaveras county at the California State FFA Judging Finals in San Luis Obispo on May 5th and 6th. Cal Poly hosted these career development events for over 3,000 FFA members across the state. The Floriculture team placed 4th high team in California with team members Bailey […]

Elvis Presley’s Revolvers Sell for World Record Prices

Elvis Presley’s Revolvers Sell for World Record Prices

Rock Island, IL…Two of Elvis Presley’s lavish revolvers sold for world record prices in a May firearms auction hosted by Rock Island Auction Company. A highly embellished Smith & Wesson 19-2 revolver, clearly seen being held by Elvis in a period photograph, brought $195,000, and a similarly decorated Colt Python revolver sold for $172,500. Each […]

Calaveras Fly Fishers Held Their Annual “One Fly” Contest At White Pines On May 6th

Calaveras Fly Fishers Held Their Annual “One Fly” Contest At White Pines On May 6th

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras Fly Fishers held their annual “One Fly” Contest against the Delta Fly Fishers on Sat May 6th at White Pines Lake. The 26 participants spend the morning chasing trout to raise money for the club’s Scholarship Program. The CFF presents a $1,000 scholarship each year to a deserving senior at Bret Harte […]

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County will compete for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Scholarship Pageant. These young women will participate in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, […]

Reforestation on Land Affected by Wildfire and Tree Mortality Workshop Is May 31st.

Reforestation on Land Affected by Wildfire and Tree Mortality  Workshop Is May 31st.

Sutter Creek, CA…On May 31, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the American Legion Hall, 12134 Airport Road in Sutter Creek the UC Cooperative Extension, Northern California Society of American Foresters, and CAL FIRE will be hosting this one day workshop aimed at foresters, land owners and others who are involved in planning […]

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]

The Huge Calaveras Lumber 41st Anniversary Super Yard Sale & Celebration

The Huge Calaveras Lumber  41st Anniversary Super Yard Sale & Celebration

Angels Camp, CA…The LOWEST PRICES for just one day. If you have any projects in your home or yard, you can’t afford to miss this sale! Tables and tables of clearance merchandise from 30% to 75% off, plus discounts throughout the store! Forty years ago, Wilbur and Louise Fullaway started a small family owned business, […]

Pizza, Live Music & Wine At Twisted Oak Tasting Room!

Pizza, Live Music & Wine At Twisted Oak Tasting Room!

Murphys, CA…Finally!!!! Summer Events are now beginning in Murphys!!! A couple of Fridays every month starting May 5th outside at Twisted Oak Winery on Main Street! Old Skool Pie Wood Pizza Truck will be fired up! Our very own Ras Beeken Dan will be playing his sax, plus special guest! Sun, Friends, Food, Wine……….!! Let’s […]

Celebrated Jumping Frogs Are On Their Annual Goodwill Tour

Celebrated Jumping Frogs Are On Their Annual Goodwill Tour

Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)..Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs are in the midst of their annual goodwill tour. The frogs and their entourage of Frog Jump Committee members/handlers hit the road every year to build excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee- this year’s event is May 18-21 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. […]

Jamestown Native Serves Aboard USS Ronald Reagan In Japan

Jamestown Native Serves Aboard USS Ronald Reagan In Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 4, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class (AW) Jordet James, from Jamestown, California, replaces an amphenol stud on a hose reel aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). An amphenol stud is used to ensure electrical continuity between the hose reel and ship’s power. Ronald Reagan, the […]

SNAC Is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

SNAC Is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company is your headquarters for all your outdoor adventures. They have a great selection of Teva Sandals at all three SNAC locations. It’s time to dive into summer… At SNAC, we are proud to stock high quality gear and clothing by the best manufacturers around. All three […]