Bear Valley, CA…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain likely in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow likely in the morning, then heavy rain and heavy snow in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 36 to 50 higher elevations…46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]
Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate the winter holidays. A favorite of locals, the annual […]
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…Christmas comes early for shoppers as Calaveras & Sonora Lumber are discounting all their Christmas Decor & Lights by 25%. Make your home exquisite for the Holidays!!
Angels Camp, CA…Our community’s most spectacular holiday presentation starts tonight. Every year, Studio 4 Dance Theater dazzles and amazes audiences with the precision and elegance of its dancers in the timeless and heartwarming story of “The Nutcracker” ballet. The performance runs December 15-17, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. This year, tickets […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]
San Andreas, CA…The hospital opened on August 26, 1951, and since then Mark Twain Medical Center has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. While limited medical services have been available since the Gold Rush of the 1850’s, people locally needing medical care in an acute care […]
Jackson, CA…After the hustle and bustle of the holidays has passed, January is a great time to begin planning and planting parts of your spring vegetable garden. This year why not include a few well, chosen annual flowers to brighten up and add color to your veggie garden. Annuals also attract pollinators that can help […]
Jackson, CA…Grapes and olives grow well in the foothills. The local weather and soils seem to agree with them as these crops have a long history in the area. Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on February 4, 2017 at the “Table Grapes and Olives” class to learn how to add table grapes […]
Jackson, CA…Get ready for your springtime garden by learning the best practices for getting your vegetables off to a successful start. Seed starting and using plant cuttings to clone new plants is one of the most exciting and interesting facets of being a gardener. This class, “Plant Propagation”, on February 25, 2017 will include an […]
Jackson, CA…Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on February 11, 2017 for this timely class on grafting backyard fruit trees. Local Master Gardeners will present a hands-on clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be demonstrated and practiced. Bud grafts will also be discussed. Learn how to […]
Arnold, CA…Two Local Children Need Gifts Under The Tree Of Hope
Murphys, CA…Christmas Day brings the traditional free community dinner hosted by Murphys Friends. On December 25th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall on Main Street in Murphys, it will be turkey with all the trimmings, music and Santa and gifts for young people 0 to 14. For meals delivered in […]
Murphys, CA…Milliaire Winery is starting the new year off right with a free Winter concert series, Barrel Room Bash! Enjoy live music, local food and half off select wines in the barrel room of Milliaire’s winery. If we’re lucky, we might be able to convince Steve Millier to pop open a barrel or two for […]
Sacramento, CA…In this all day workshop you will learn the guidelines to judging preserved foods at fairs and other competitive events. The rules used at our California State Fair will be presented and discussed. There will also be a lab where you will actually participate in judging preserved foods with our instructors nearby to help […]
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Copperopolis, CA…Happy New Year! The Mother Lode Jewish Community will be starting of 2017 with a “Havdalah and Movie Night” on Saturday evening, January 14th at 5:30 pm at a member’s home in Copperopolis. This will be a potluck gathering that gives those participating an opportunity to think about Jewish life and connect with others […]
Murphys, CA…Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn: How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays. What to do about traditions and other coming changes Helpful tips for surviving social events How to discover hope for your future Mountain Christian […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5″of new in 24hrs!! Clear skies are here this morning in the wake of the passing system. We picked up 5″ at the base area and 6″ at the summit. Temps rose again around 6pm last night and the snowfall turned back to rain for a few hours before pushing […]
Sonora, CA…Today the Sonora Area CHP will take their CHIPS For Kids program to Sonora Ford. They will be collecting toys for children in our area. Stop on by and say hi to Chipper & help out a great cause. We stopped by Sierra Motors yesterday and took the picture below of Chipper & his […]
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” ― John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
Murphys, CA…Found large, white, male dog wandering on Hwy 4 and Big Trees Road in Murphys. Friendly but no collar. Please help us identify his owner, call or text 209-663-0745. Let’s get this guy home!
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: “12/10 Due to rain, we will have very limited operations today. Please call ahead for the most current conditions. Snow levels are forecast to drop tonight and give us a few inches of new snow. More snow expected next week.The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another day of warm temps ahead. The last 48hrs has been mostly rain but that looks to change later tonight as some cooler temps will try to inject themselves into the area. The high for today is slated to be 44F and breezy with variable winds from the mid teens […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop into the Angels Camp Veterinary hospital on Sunday, December 18th and get your holiday pet photo! One print-out will be given to the pet owner at the time of the photo shoot and a digital copy will be sent as well. Santa will be there! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 15 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting the Forest’s maps […]
Murphys, CA…Don’t Miss The Mountain Christian Fellowship Holiday Boutique On December 10th
Columbus, OH…John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016), (Col, USMC, Ret.), was an aviator, engineer, astronaut, and United States senator. He was one of the “Mercury Seven” group of military test pilots selected in 1959 by NASA to become America’s first astronauts and fly the Project Mercury spacecraft. On February 20, […]
Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences. You’ll discover 18 holes of championship golf […]
Columbia, CA…Las Posadas is a Spanish tradition that re-enacts the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem on the original Christmas Eve. The people of Columbia put on their own version of Las Posadas each December–with a distinctive 1850s flavor. This year it’s the 34th annual! Columbia State Historic Park is […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]
