Get Those Chili Pots Ready For The Eighth Annual Chili Cook Off On February 27th

Get Those Chili Pots Ready For The Eighth Annual Chili Cook Off On February 27th

Copperopolis, CA…Hey all! We are still accepting applications for our 8th Annual Chili Cook off on Saturday, February 27th! If interested in becoming a cooker or vendor contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700! Chili Cookoff Application! Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – […]

Glenn Frey, Founding Member Of The Eagles Passes Away At 67

Glenn Frey, Founding Member Of The Eagles Passes Away At 67

New York, NY…It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of husband, best friend, father, comrade, and Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis […]

Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall

Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall

Mountain Ranch Ca Global Realty is coming to Mountain Ranch Tuesday Jan 19 from 6p to 8pm and on Saturday Jan 23 from 10am to 12 Noon and on Tuesday Jan 26 from 6pm to 8pm to discuss with Residents and Contractors alike about the aspects of using their Building Materials and plans in reconstructing […]

Valley Springs Resident Patricia Ann (Fischer) Rager 1931 – 2016

Valley Springs Resident Patricia Ann (Fischer) Rager 1931 – 2016

Patricia (Pat) (Tree) Fischer-Rager died peacefully Jan. 7 at her childhood home in Mokelumne Hill with her family by her side. She was 84. Pat was born in Stockton to Andrew & Genevieve Fischer on Feb. 15, 1931. She attended Mokelumne Hill elementary and Calaveras High School. As a child growing up she enjoyed helping […]

Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

Washington, DC….Reverend Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. was a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963. In it he calls for an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – HOLLY!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – HOLLY!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49, open Thurs/Fri, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 11am–5pm. Holly is a guest cat from Calaveras Animal Services and will be available to meet you in Angels Camp this week, along with […]

Calaveras County Seeks Public Input To Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Calaveras County Seeks Public Input To Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

San Andreas CA…Nationwide, taxpayers pay billions of dollars annually helping communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals recover from disaster. Some disasters are predictable and, in many cases, much of the damage can be reduced or even eliminated. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has targeted natural disaster loss reduction as one of its primary goals. The […]

Calaveras County has a new Emergency Alert System

Calaveras County has a new Emergency Alert System

San Andreas Calif. Calaveras County CodeRED Alert Notification System provides a number of ways in which the county may contact the community in the event of an emergency such as: evacuations due to wildfires, floods, urgent law enforcement operations, urgent public health issues, other issues of high importance to quickly communicate to the public.   Calaveras […]

CFLC’s Play Was A Big Part Of What A Wonderful Holiday Season It Was…

CFLC’s Play Was A Big Part Of What A Wonderful Holiday Season It Was…

Angels Camp, CA…As the Christmas Lights come down and get packed away for another year let’s look back a few weeks to one of the local traditions that makes our area sparkle every year. The Christian Family Learning Center puts on a wonderful program annually that captures thy joy of the season. CFLC’s program has […]

Unwind, Indulge…Or Both! Calaveras Winter Vacation Itineraries ~ CVB Feature

Unwind, Indulge…Or Both! Calaveras Winter Vacation Itineraries ~ CVB Feature

Angels Camp, CA…Here we offer 3 itineraries for winter in Calaveras County. Use these links to view each or scroll down:Unwind, indulge…or both | Easy exploring: Catch the highlights | Go for it! Active adventures Unwind, indulge…or both Warm your body up with a few downward dogs and some deep stretching at one of Murphys’ two yoga studios. Find […]

Country is Back at the Calaveras County Fair Here comes “Little Texas”

Country is Back at the  Calaveras County Fair Here comes “Little Texas”

Angels Camp, CA…Little Texas was responsible for shaking up the country music world with a new, energetic sound that fused the look and attitude of modern rock music with traditional country themes and styles, bringing a much appreciated bolt of life into the genre. For their efforts, country fans the world over richly rewarded the […]

January is National Mentoring Month!

January is National Mentoring Month!

Angels Camp, CA…This January marks the 15th annual National Mentoring Month, a campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring programs and connecting more of our community’s young people with caring adults. Here in Calaveras County, the Calaveras County Office of Education administers three youth mentoring programs: Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, FNL Mentoring, and SWAG Young Adult […]

Controversial Rabbi to Speak In Angels Camp On Wednesday “Jihad In Our Schools: The Problem & Its Solution”

Controversial Rabbi to Speak In Angels Camp On Wednesday “Jihad In Our Schools: The Problem & Its Solution”

Angels Camp, CA…A 25-year veteran teacher of Los Angeles Unified, Rabbi Shifren has a unique answer to the absolute dysfunction and corruption of our government-run schools. His controversial book, “Kill Your Teacher” became a popular testimonial and personal indictment of the dumbing down of America and the racial divisiveness promulgated in academia…. After the presentation, […]

Get Ready For The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance’s President’s Wine Weekend! February 13-14, 2016

Get Ready For The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance’s President’s Wine Weekend!  February 13-14, 2016

Murphys, CA…February 13-14, 2016 – President’s Wine Weekend – The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents the 20th annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend at all 23 CWA wineries from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a great opportunity to sample the fine wines of Calaveras, celebrate with friends old and new, and take advantage of special discounts. […]

More Help For Butte Fire Survivors

More Help For Butte Fire Survivors

Mountain Ranch, CA…At the beginning of the new year, plans are underway for a unified effort in three counties to help Butte Fire survivors. Three Motherlode Community Foundations have come forward to express their commitment to that long-term recovery. Each will be assisting in accordance with the mission of their own Foundation, and will be […]

Tech Talk 2016 Workshops at Manzanita Arts Emporium, Angels Camp

Tech Talk 2016 Workshops at Manzanita Arts Emporium, Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Tools of the Trade at Your Fingertips. Community organizations, businesses, and activist groups all recognize the value of using social media to get the message out, to bring in new customers, or connect with others who share the same interests. In particular, the Facebook site is the essential tool for promotion, advertisement, and […]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review – Return of the Franchise ~By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Does Star Wars really need a review? You’d be hard pressed to find a more multigenerational and beloved film franchise, and the new film—Episode VII to be precise—was guaranteed to be a massive hit no matter what, bound to succeed on its legacy alone. The Force Awakens is practically hardwired to tap into this […]

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

New GriefShare Class Starting Tomorrow Night, January 5th

Murphys, CA…GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to […]

Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away

Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away

Jackson Ca Fire Season is right around the corner once again. Time to get out and get your Property in a Fire Safe Condition. I cannot emphasize it enough to clear back from your homes as far as reasonably possible. The more Defensible Space you have the better off you are. Clear all ground and […]

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/30/15

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/30/15

Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – TASHA!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49. Both of our Thrift Stores/Adoption Centers will be CLOSED ON ​NEW YEARS DAY only​​. Angels Camp will be open ​this week ​on Thursday​/​New Years Eve​, 10am–​3​pm & Saturday, 11am–5pm. […]

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

San Andreas, CA…In 2015, approximately 3,017 pounds of unused/unwanted drugs were collected for disposal. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department held a number of “Drop the Drugs” events in 2015. On December 15th alone, we collected 111 pounds of unused and/or unwanted prescription medications at three locations in the county. This […]