Calaveras Recovers & Mennonites Complete Another Home For Butte Fire Survivors

Calaveras Recovers & Mennonites Complete Another Home For Butte Fire Survivors

Mountain Ranch, CA…Another successful home building project — full of teamwork, sweat and love! After 18 months of living out of her camp trailer since the Butte Fire leveled her home in 2015, Mary Sacks walked 20 feet across a makeshift sidewalk of wooden pallets into her brand new home constructed entirely by volunteers. On […]

MTMC Named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by Watchdog Group

MTMC Named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by Watchdog Group

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is one of only 21 facilities across the nation – and, the only one in California – to be named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by The Leapfrog Hospital Survey. This independent, nonprofit hospital watchdog organization recognizes excellence in patient safety and quality care. In addition, MTMC is […]

Shakespeare On The Vine Theatre Company’s Annual Spring Gala

Shakespeare On The Vine Theatre Company’s Annual Spring Gala

Douglas Flat, CA…The Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company is proud to partner with Brice Station Vineyards for their third season. In the summer of 2017 the company will launch a new theatre education program for local youth and present William Shakespeare’s brilliant tragedy, Hamlet – under the direction of the company’s Artistic Director, Tara […]

The 2017 Irish Day Parade Photos & Video. Another Great, Green, Small Town America Parade

The 2017 Irish Day Parade Photos & Video.  Another Great, Green, Small Town America Parade

Murphys, CA…The 25th Annual Irish Day Parade was one of the best yet. Main Street of our local Irish berg was filled to overflowing with residents and visitors alike as the 11am hour approached and entry after entry made their way down the parade route. Below are shots of every entry and at times several […]

Temporary Bridge To Restore Public Access To White Pines Park, Moose Lodge & Beyond By May 1st!

Temporary Bridge To Restore Public Access To White Pines Park, Moose Lodge & Beyond By May 1st!

White Pines, CA…Calaveras County Supervisor Michael Oliveira met with membwrs of the White Pines Park committee, Moose Lodge and community members to give an update on the county’s progress on getting public access restored on Blagen Road after winter storms damaged a culvert. Supervisor Oliveria said the following…”I just received an update on the Blagen […]

Celebrate Spring at The Clothes Mine!

Celebrate Spring at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Celebrate Spring with beautiful shades of coral at The Clothes Mine! Soft tunics, pretty sweaters and great basic layering pieces pair well with all of the new pants and capris we’ve received. We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, […]

Wonderful March Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Wonderful March 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 […]

Foundation Program Manager Lin Freer Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Foundation Program Manager Lin Freer Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Sonora, CA…Sonora Area Foundation announces that program manager Lin Freer is celebrating her 20 year anniversary with the Foundation. Lin manages the grant programs and provides information and assistance to grant applicants and recipients, helping them with the granting process from initial contact, through grant evaluation, and final reporting. Along with scholarship administration, Lin is also […]

Don’t Miss The BIG OL’ Furniture Sale At Independence Hall

Don’t Miss The BIG OL’ Furniture Sale At Independence Hall

White Pines, CA…The BIG OL’ FURNITURE SALE!!!! ****THIS IS A**** **** FURNITURE ONLY SALE !****. THIS Saturday ONLY! March 18th, 10-2 Independence Hall Blagen Rd, White Pines In the Annex, behind the Hall! Couches, Tables, Chairs, Dining Sets, Bedroom Furniture, and MUCH MORE! *CASH OR CHECK W/ PROPER ID, ONLY* SORRY-NO CREDIT CARDS!

Don’t Miss The 2017 Daffodil Show At Ironstone Vineyards

Don’t Miss The 2017 Daffodil Show At Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA….The 2017 Spring Daffodil Show is brought to you by the NCDS and the Calaveras County Garden Club. On the country road to Ironstone Vineyards, you will marvel at thousands of naturalized daffodils blooming along the roadside and across the landscape.  At the winery itself, you’ll be greeted by spectacular barrels of brightly blooming daffodils. The show will […]

Meet Dr. McCoy, An Expert In Surgery and Kindness!

Meet Dr. McCoy, An Expert In Surgery and Kindness!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center has opened a new Specialty Care Center in San Andreas. Dr. Andrew McCoy is now seeing patients there full-time. “Dr. McCoy is an asset to our Specialty Care Center,” commented Bob Diehl, CEO MTMC adding “For the past three years as a General Surgeon he has been providing surgical […]

Make Your Reservations Now For Sequoia Wood’s Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party

Make Your Reservations Now For Sequoia Wood’s Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party

Arnold, CA…Reservations are coming in to the club for this Thursday’s dinner in the lounge and our “day-before-St. Patrick’s-Day” party. If you haven’t called for your reservation yet, you should do so…and soon! There will be live music, good food and a good spring vibe! Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope […]

California’s Gasoline Price Average, $3.00, 2nd Highest in Nation, Says AAA

California’s Gasoline Price Average, $3.00, 2nd Highest in Nation, Says AAA

Emeryville, CA…California’s average gasoline price, $3.00 is the 2nd highest in the nation, with only Hawaii having a higher price of $3.07. Despite lower crude costs nationally, prices in California have slightly increased due to ongoing maintenance of refineries on the West Coast.   Today’s average price of California unleaded regular gas is $3.00, a […]

Seriously! I Have To Get Out Of My Car To Get Coffee? Not With New Owners Reopening Coop’s Coffee House!

Seriously!  I Have To Get Out Of My Car To Get Coffee? Not With New Owners Reopening Coop’s Coffee House!

Avery, CA…That’s no way to start your day! The Summersett’s, Amber and Johanna, are happy to be re-opening Coop’s Coffee in downtown Avery on Saturday, April 1st. Coop’s will be serving tasty, locally roasted coffee while adding a simple selection of sandwiches to better serve you. So please stop in, say “hello” and grab a […]

Planned CCWD Water Outage in Copperopolis: Monday March 20

Planned CCWD Water Outage in Copperopolis: Monday March 20

Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is planning to make repairs to a water transmission line from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday March 20 on Copper Cove Drive in Copperopolis. These repairs may cause about 18  businesses and 200 residential customers in the area to experience low pressure or a short disruption in water service. The […]

Week Two Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Week Two Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Angels Camp, CA….Letter written by Tom Tryon to the Citizens of Calaveras County in the summer of 1985: In recent weeks I have been asked by many of my constituents to respond to statements I have made as a County Supervisor regarding the legalization of illicit drugs. Let me state emphatically I am not in […]