Bear Valley Mourns The Loss Of Dave Edney

Bear Valley Mourns The Loss Of Dave Edney

Bear Valley, CA…It is with great sadness, the Bear Valley Fire Department and Bear Valley Search and Rescue announce the passing of one of their members; Dave Edney. On February 13th, shortly after completing one of his notorious workouts, Dave collapsed, and in spite of the efforts of the responding medical personnel, Dave passed away. […]

The Tipsy Frog Keeps Copperopolis Hopping

The Tipsy Frog Keeps Copperopolis Hopping

Copperopolis, CA…The New Tipsy Frog Wine Bar is a cool place to drink great wine, taste amazing cheeses and pairing foods, socialize with friends and experience fun events! The Tipsy Frog is owned, operated and staffed by Copperopolis residents who believe in sharing and promoting the beauty of Calaveras County with locals and visitors alike. […]

Help Lost Female Border Collie Find Her Owners

Help Lost Female Border Collie Find Her Owners

Arnold, CA…Hey Good People. Please help locate this girls owners…Female, Border Collie x Cattle Dog , Black and White. Older dog, has some milky glazing across the eyes. Right eye has been injured, but long enough ago for it to scab and look like it is healing well. She is well fed, probably close to […]

CCWD Provides Outstanding Water To Customers

CCWD Provides Outstanding Water To Customers

The Calaveras County Water District’s top priorities are to provide customers with safe, high quality and reliable drinking water that meets or exceeds state and federal standards, and the District is proud to have achieved these goals since 1946. With water quality concerns widely reported in the state and national news, there’s no better time […]

Angels Camp Police Department On Passing of Retired Police Service Dog, Turner

Angels Camp Police Department On Passing of Retired Police Service Dog, Turner

Angels Camp, CA…On Jan 28, 2016, retired police service dog Turner had to be euthanized. Turner served with the police department from 2005-2010, and was the first narcotics detection K-9 in the history of the department. His handler was Sergeant Todd Fordahl, who was Turner’s handler for the duration of his service. Turner set the […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 12 to February 20

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 12 to February 20

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”       The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville […]

Roasters Coffee Corner Has Become A Must Stop Destination

Roasters Coffee Corner Has Become A Must Stop Destination

Copperopolis, CA…Roasters Coffee Corner in Copperopolis Town Square has become a place where many make their daily pilgrimages for their morning pastry, coffee, latte, mocha or espressos and then a return trip a few hours later for great lunch items. After falling in love with Calaveras County and the Copperopolis area George Greaves and his […]

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

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

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. Precious will be there to meet you, along with a few other fabulous kitties who would love to meet you! Cat availability has […]

Mark Twain Medical Center and Soroptimists KICK OFF American Heart Month by offering FREE CHOLESTEROL TESTS DURING FEBRUARY

Mark Twain Medical Center and Soroptimists KICK OFF American Heart Month by offering FREE CHOLESTEROL TESTS DURING FEBRUARY

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. “Many people who are at risk for a heart attack and stroke don’t know it,” stated MTMC Cardiologist Courtney […]

The 2016 Calaveras Chamber Awards Dinner

The 2016 Calaveras Chamber Awards Dinner

Angels Camp, CA…Recently The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce held it’s 2016 Awards Dinner at CAMPS Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek. It was a great night that led off with a keynote by Senator Tom Berryhill who represents the citizens of Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, Tuolumne counties as well as parts of Fresno, Madera, Sacramento, […]

Chamber Names Mind Matters Nonprofit Of The Year

Chamber Names Mind Matters Nonprofit Of The Year

Murphys, CA…Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that is noted for its innovative treatment of autism and similar disorders, has been named the Nonprofit of the Year by the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce. The award was bestowed at the chamber’s annual dinner in Angels Camp. “There are so many worthwhile nonprofit organizations in our […]

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

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

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. Pixley will be there to meet you, along with a few other exceptionally marvelous kitties who you absolutely must meet! Cat availability has […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards over $28,000 in Community Grants To Area Not-For-Profit Organizations

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards over $28,000 in Community Grants  To Area Not-For-Profit Organizations

San Andreas, CA…February 3, 2016– Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has selected several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations to receive the Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2015. The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon held January 27th 2016. To date, more than $348,000 has been awarded to Calaveras organizations by the MTMC […]

Dave Christian Medical Fund

Dave Christian Medical Fund

Arnold, CA…After 5 years of migraines and some increasingly alarming symptoms, Friday morning, January 29th, Annalisa took Dave to the ER because he appeared to be exhibiting symptoms of a stroke. They performed a CT scan and discovered a large tumor in the front left lobe of his brain. He was transported by ambulance to […]

Bodie Is Lost…Have You Seen Him?

Bodie Is Lost…Have You Seen Him?

Murphys, CA…My son lost his 14 week old puppy on Murphy’s Grade Road last nite around 6:30 if you can share this I would so appreciate it. He is toy chihuahua, pure black with white paws. His name is Bodie he has tags and a contact phone number, or you can contact Jordan or Francesca […]

CCWD Assists Butte Fire Recovery Efforts Of CalaverasGROWN

CCWD Assists Butte Fire Recovery Efforts Of CalaverasGROWN

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors recently contributed $5,000 to CalaverasGROWN to aide in Butte Fire recovery efforts. The community organization used the funds to purchase weed-free rice straw, which is spread over burned areas that have the highest risk of erosion. These efforts provide significant benefits to private landowners by […]

Get Your Chili Pots Or Tastebuds Ready For The 9th Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Get Your Chili Pots Or Tastebuds Ready For The 9th Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Murphys, CA…Join us for our 9th annual Chili Cook-Off at the Murphys Historic Hotel held Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th! All proceeds will benefit the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras & the Resource Connection Food Bank! Our cook-off will start at 10 am and tasting starts at 2 pm. Price to enter is either 10 […]

WHO Declares Zika Virus A Global Health Emergency

WHO Declares Zika Virus A Global Health Emergency

Geneva…WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan, convened an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. The Committee ascertained the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Outbreak in the Americas In May 2015, Brazil reported its first case of Zika virus disease. Since then, the […]

Get Ready For The 21st Annual Kindness Week February 8-13, 2016

Get Ready For The 21st Annual Kindness Week February 8-13, 2016

Angels Camp, CA…Once again, a small group of local residents are working together to encourage and promote random acts of kindness throughout Calaveras County. In 1995, the Angels Camp City Council passed a proclamation that Angels Camp is a Kindness Zone. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors has passed a county-wide Kindness Zone proclamation again. […]

Cal Waste Recycles With Goats

Cal Waste Recycles With Goats

Arnold, CA…Cal-Waste is on the cutting edge of recycling technology. Sometimes the best way to go forward in recycling is decidedly old school. They rented the 350 + goats to eat the Christmas trees that were collected throughout the areas they service. There were probably 300-400 trees at the ranch. IT’s just another way to […]

Calaveras Fire Safe Council To Meet Feb 18 In San Andreas

Calaveras Fire Safe Council To Meet Feb 18 In San Andreas

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Fire Safe Council is a non-profit who writes and administers grants for fuels reduction/fuel break projects in Calaveras County. The Mission of the Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council is to maintain the quality of life for residents (human as well as local animal and vegetation species) as we coexist within each Wildland-Urban […]

Introduction To FlyFishing Class

Introduction To  FlyFishing Class

Jackson, CA…Amador FlyFishers (AFF) is partnering with the Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) to present an introductory class on flyfishing. The class will be held April 16 & 17, 2016 9am – 4pm at The HUB, 206B Main Street, Jackson, CA. Cost is $40. To register or get information please call (209) 223-6349, or email […]

“The Little Mermaid” Swims Into The Bret Harte Theatre Feb. 12-14

“The Little Mermaid” Swims Into The Bret Harte Theatre Feb. 12-14

Angels Camp, CA…Go “Under the Sea” and let Calaveras Sings! Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids be “Part of Your World” as 70 talented youth performers between the ages of 5-18 stage “The Little Mermaid,” February 12-14 at the Bret Harte High School Center for the Performing Arts in Angels Camp.   Based on the iconic 1989 […]

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

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

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. Bebe and several other irresistible kitties will be there to meet you. Our Arnold Adoption Center will be CLOSED this week, so if […]

14th Annual Love The Forest Valentine Concert Rocks On Valentines Day

14th Annual Love The Forest Valentine Concert Rocks On Valentines Day

Murphys, CA…Mark your calendars for the 14th annual Love the Forest Concert at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys, Saturday, February 13, beginning at 7pm. A host of local musicians including Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane, plus The Bill Welles Band. The evening will also include special guest singers from the San Francisco Women’s Choir Musae joining […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present Cookin’ with Gus, opening February 12th in West Point.

The Blue Mountain Players Present Cookin’ with Gus, opening February 12th in West Point.

West Point, CA…This laugh-out loud comedy, by Jim Brochu, follows chef and cookbook author Gussie Richardson as she tries to secure her own television cooking show. Unfortunately, Gus’s stage fright gets in the way of her dream. No one escapes the mess that ensues as her friends try to help her overcome her fears. Cookin’ […]