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 […]

Hey Good People!!! Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Snowing lightly currently at 5am and winds are out of the SSE from 9-14mph. 1-2″ is expected today then by tonight the system should push it’s way East and clearing skies will be the thing after midnight. Cold air associated with this system will bring the night time […]

Great Winter Break Weather Week Ahead

Great Winter Break Weather Week Ahead

Bear Valley, CA…It looks to be perfect weather for the holiday vacation week for many. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers in the morning… Then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 21 to 36 higher elevations…33 to 39 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Light winds. […]

Murphys Open House 2015 Photos & Video

Murphys Open House 2015 Photos & Video

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 the town is ready to celebrate. A favorite of locals, the annual event is […]

Angels Camp Celebrates The Holidays In Style

Angels Camp Celebrates The Holidays In Style

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association awarded first place to Blooms and Things Florist for exterior décor during its annual ACBA Holiday Decoration Contest. Bank of Stockton garnered second place for its interior decor, and Firefall Jewelers won third place for their window display. “We want to thank everyone that participated this year to […]

FORRFS Requested current needs 12/21/15

FORRFS Requested current needs 12/21/15

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 […]

Another First Hand Account Of The Butte Fire Reality 12 19 2015

Another First Hand Account Of The Butte Fire Reality 12 19 2015

Mountain Ranch Ca Re-posted with permission from Terry Miner of the The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3. Via Facebook group Mountain Ranch Needs and Volunteers https://www.facebook.com/groups/518745204942169/permalink/546782125471810/ This is the #ButteFireReality Terry can be reached at –  terryrockzz@yahoo.com Terry Miner I’ve had a very busy couple of days and […]

Calaveras Recovers Update 12 18 2015

Calaveras Recovers Update 12 18 2015

San Andreas 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 […]

Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo

Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau worked with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad, Robert Reid, on a feature of Yosemite Gold Country this autumn using Yosemite National Park’s milestone anniversary as a news peg. Robert Reid, an award-winning travel writer who is a member of National Geographic Travel’s Editorial Council as well as a contributing Digital […]

Inaugural “AnimalScapes” Exhibit to Open January 16 at Ironstone, Murphys

Inaugural “AnimalScapes” Exhibit to Open January 16 at Ironstone, Murphys

Murphys, CA…What happens when you ask some of the best artists in three counties to create work around a common theme? You get a major art exhibition that’s entirely provocative, different and new. Called “AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills,” the prodigious show brings together artists from 3 counties with over 50 original works of […]

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Mountain Ranch Ca You are hereby invited to a very special #OutOfTheWeather rally being held on Christmas Day, December 25th 2015 from 7am – 6pm. This is being held in conjunction with our regularly scheduled #OutOfTheWeather Rally’s being held seven nights a week and Sunday days at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, on Washington Street […]

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

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 […]