Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

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 […]

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Candy Gutierrez as the program’s Mentor of the Month for February 2017. Photo: Candy Gutierrez (L) Tianna Lane (R) “Candy is an extraordinary volunteer,” said Lindsey Titus, Youth Development Programs Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “She goes above and […]

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Murphys, CA…The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival is a dream come true where guests can enjoy unlimited chocolate treats. This is a festival of treasured family recipes along with unique flavor combinations using rich dark, creamy milk and white chocolates. Come and enjoy the 60+ entries plus a chocolate fountain where you can create your own […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for President’s Day Weekend! UNCORK CALAVERAS – Have you checked out CWA’s new APP? It’s the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening within our Calaveras […]

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Angels Camp, CA…Sally Kaplan, award-winning screenwriter and director based in Murphys, presents a uniquely creative approach for writers to develop characters, build suspense, and produce visually rich storylines. Her four-session course, Film Techniques for Writers, will take place at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Downtown Angels Camp, 1211 South Main Street (kitty-corner from the Visitors Center), […]

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Murphys, CA…We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Kindness Week in Calaveras County February 6-10, 2017. As in the past, our project will provide kindness pass it on ribbons to encourage acts of kindness and tie up ribbon for all Calaveras county schools who participate. Kindness week in Calaveras County. Photo: Calaveras Unified Over […]

I Seemed To Have Misplaced My Owners

I Seemed To Have Misplaced My Owners

Arnold, CA…Do you recognize me? I was picked up on Sunday afternoon out in the middle of nowhere on Avery Sheep Ranch Road by a very nice lady who stopped and has kept me safe. Male. Will check for a chip when the vet opens, in the meantime, please reach out if you recognize me. […]

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Angels Camp, CA…Join Nicholas Lefler this week with special guest Flamenco dancer Violaine Estérez at Vino Metate tasting room. We offer wine by the bottle/glass, tapas, and free wine tasting with your purchase. Taste award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. We create our wines from Spanish varietal grapes aged in American […]

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Murphys, CA…Join us on Tuesday, January 31st, any time between 4:30 and 7:30, for the last of our annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinners in January. We offer an optional 4-course beer and food pairing menu, but our full regular menu is also available. This week, we feature beers from Liefmans, Dupont, Allagash, and High Water. […]

Butte Fire Burnt Tree Removal Begins Today

Butte Fire Burnt Tree Removal Begins Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Department of Public Works announces completion of the process required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify hazard burnt trees from the Butte fire area. These are the 8,400 trees that have the potential to fall and impact public roadways. They are located within the County right-of-way and […]

And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!

And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards dinner took place in the beautiful confines of Ironstone Vineyards on Friday night. It was an annual celebration of the businesses & people who have made our communities better, provided needed services and employment for many of our friends and neighbors. Over 200 movers & shakers […]

Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora, CA…Two Tuolumne County non-profit organizations were recognized for the significant benefit they provide to our community by receiving the Irving J. Symons Award presented by the Irving J. Symons Foundation, a supporting organization of the Sonora Area Foundation. The Smile Keepers program, providing dental education, school based preventative treatment and community education for the […]

The 15th Annual, “Love The Forest Concert.”

The 15th Annual, “Love The Forest Concert.”

Murphys, CA…Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Love the Forest Concert at our New Location at the Outer Aisle in Murphys, Saturday, February 18, beginning at 7pm. A host of local musicians including Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane, plus The Bill Welles and the Distractions. Cantamos: Michela Macfarlane and Cantamos highlight their musical dexterity by […]

Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend, February 18th-19th

Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend, February 18th-19th

Murphys,CA…Come celebrate our forefathers and their legacys’ and contributions to democracy by tasting your way thru Calaveras Counties finest wineries and tasting rooms. Whether you’re drinking more over the recent election or toasting more, one thing is sure we should all come together and celebrate local economies and small business and why not start now […]

Hey Good People!!! Grizzly Starts Turning Saturday Morning! Rasmussen Classic Race Weekend & More!!!

Hey Good People!!!  Grizzly Starts Turning Saturday Morning!  Rasmussen Classic Race Weekend & More!!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another beautiful day is on tap for Bear Valley with abundant sunshine and a high near 36F with ENE winds from 10-21mph. The Home & Lunch runs are now open with the latter being groomed for riding today. The Rassmussen Classic happens this weekend so make sure to check out […]

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting, Tuesday February 21st

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting, Tuesday February 21st

Arnold,CA… On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM, SIR (Sons in Retirement, Branch 152 ) will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Snowflake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold, CA. Sir Branch 152 is honored that our February speaker will be Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio. Sheriff DiBasilio has been our Sheriff since […]

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

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 […]

Film Techniques For Writers A Four-Session Course ~ Presented By Sally Kaplan

Film Techniques For Writers A Four-Session Course ~ Presented By Sally Kaplan

Angels Camp, CA…The art of storytelling has a lot to learn from the craft of filmmaking and screenwriting. Rich three-dimensional characters, breaking the work into scenes, the use of strong visuals, the importance of conflict and building suspense, unapologetic editing – all go into a winning film story, which begins after all, on the written […]

Grow Your Business Expo ~ Business Success Strategies

Grow Your Business Expo ~ Business Success Strategies

Sonora, CA…Opening keynote speaker, Derek Maxson, will discuss the challenges he has faced as the co-founder and now Strategist of Front Porch, Inc. His business expertise and visionary insights have enabled Front Porch to continually bring Internet providers multiple new streams of revenue. Mr. Maxson oversees the technology strategy and development functions for Front Porch’s […]

Tariffs Are Good For Votes But Bad For Economy & Jobs! ~ Letter To Editor By Al Segalla

Tariffs Are Good For Votes But Bad For Economy & Jobs! ~ Letter To Editor By Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…It seems protective tariffs are great for getting votes but horrible for the economy and jobs, according to the famous economist Milton Friedman. Why is that? Most of western civilization holds the concept human beings have natural rights. This is also the bases of Common Law. In our country, we have a Constitution that […]

For Some Areas It Has Been The Wettest January To Date On Record

For Some Areas It Has Been The Wettest January To Date On Record

Arnold, CA…Some areas have recorded their wettest January in history according to the NWS Sacramento. The updated forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows. Today Widespread snow showers. Highs 18 to 33 higher elevations…31 to 38 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Prevailing south winds up to 10 […]

Too Much Snow? Really? Bear Valley To Use Monday Catch Up On Over 6.5 Feet Of New Snow!

Too Much Snow? Really? Bear Valley To Use Monday Catch Up On Over 6.5 Feet Of New Snow!

Bear Valley, CA…Ironic, but, yes, that is the situation. After over 6.5 feet of snow in the last 4 days and the expectation for another 18 inches overnight we plan to close operations on MONDAY JAN 23rd to recover our infrastructure. The massive amount of snow combined with high winds and road closures forced many […]