Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service 209.736.2186

Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service 209.736.2186

Angels Camp, CA…Call Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service For All Your Water Needs. They are your Complete Water Treatment Products, Systems & Design Solution. From Pumps, Tanks, Filters & Softeners to Specialized Iron, Sulphur & Treatment Filters. The Serve Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. Give Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service A Call For […]

Taste of Calaveras Takes Senses To New Heights Saturday, April 16, 12 – 4 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards

Taste of Calaveras Takes Senses To New Heights Saturday, April 16, 12 – 4 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards

Angels Camp, CA…The top wineries, restaurants and artists of Calaveras County will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the tenth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. To top off the perfect mix of wine, food and art, The Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio will perform in […]

O.A.R.S. Launches New River Warriors Trips For Millitary Veterans

O.A.R.S. Launches New River Warriors Trips For Millitary Veterans

Angels Camp, CA…This year, O.A.R.S. is proud to offer fully-hosted multi-day rafting trips for military service members and veterans on the Green River through the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument. The company has six dedicated departures scheduled in May, August and September for up to 25 people per trip. The six-day trips include […]

Poll Workers Needed!!

Poll Workers Needed!!

San Andreas, CA…About 30 poll workers are still need for the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election. The majority of the areas that still require poll workers are: San Andreas, Burson, Mountain Ranch, Rail Road, West Point, Mokelumne Hill, Murphys, Angels Camp, Copper, and Valley Springs. Poll Worker Stipends: Clerk $85.00 Student Poll Worker $85.00 […]

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 3rd Annual Cowboy Poetry Competition is May 20, 2016. Our focus is on stories about the life of rural communities and today’s real working West. We look for poems and lyrics that say something original about cowboying, ranching, or rural life. . We encourage poems […]

Calaveras Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita Says They Are Following Measles Exposures

Calaveras Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita Says They Are Following Measles Exposures

San Andreas, CA….San Andreas, CA – Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, announced that Public Health Services is investigating a child diagnosed with measles traveling through Calaveras County to ensure no local residents were infected. The unvaccinated child resides in Nevada County and developed measles after returning to California from traveling overseas. The child […]

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Murphys, CA…Bicyclists from throughout Northern California and Nevada will journey to
 the historic gold rush town of Murphys to enjoy the spring beauty of Calaveras County and take part in the ninth annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride on Saturday, April 16. Two scenic routes, the Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of […]

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed new medical cannabis ordinance. The ordinance will permit and regulate cannabis cultivation in the county and provide for commercial activities associate with medical cannabis. A Notice of Preparation, used to scope the issues that the EIR should consider, has been issued […]

The Grandparent Project Invites Grandfamilies To Family Picnics, May 1st At Turner & White Pines Parks

The Grandparent Project Invites Grandfamilies To Family Picnics, May 1st At Turner & White Pines Parks

Angels Camp, CA…The Grandparent Project of Calaveras provides real life, practical support for grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren. All participants, children, family friends and those who may be interested in meeting other grandparents/relative caregivers are invited to celebrate together with a picnic on May 1, 2016. This year the fun will be held in […]

2016 Miss Calaveras & Saddle Queen Contestants Announced

2016 Miss Calaveras & Saddle Queen Contestants Announced

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The 39th Agricultural District Association is excited to announce the young girls participating in this year’s Miss Calaveras and Saddle Queen competitions. Taking the stage on Thursday May 19 at 8 P.M. for Miss Calaveras will be Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), Hailey Long (Calaveras), Brighton Hamari (Bret Harte), Emma Hampton (Calaveras), Makayla […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Held Their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair

Mark Twain Medical Center Held Their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) held Their 7th Annual Health Fair on March 26th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over twenty community health related service groups will participated in this community-wide event. A wealth of information was available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing […]

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Arnold, CA…On the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada spring is sprunging this week. Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations…60 to 72 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44 higher […]

Reclamation To Increase Stanislaus River Flows April 3

Reclamation To Increase Stanislaus River Flows April 3

Sonora, CA…Beginning April 3, the Bureau of Reclamation plans to increase releases from Goodwin Dam into the Stanislaus River, to meet spring fishery flow requirements according to the National Marine Fisheries Service 2009 Biological Opinion. Goodwin Dam is located downstream from Tulloch Dam and New Melones Dam and Reservoir. The increased flows will be in […]

May 1st Is Grand Opening Market At The SQUARE For 2016 At Copperoppolis Town Square

May 1st Is Grand Opening Market At The SQUARE For 2016 At Copperoppolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…C’mon out and Celebrate with us at our Grand Opening of Our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Coming Up on Sunday May 1st, 10am-3pm!! Live Music by Jill and The Giants, Farm Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies.. Cherries, and much more! Artisan Food and Craft Vendors! Horse and Carriage Rides! Face Painting! Bob The Balloon […]

Is It an Allergy—or Is It a Cold? Spring Advice & Savings From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies!

Is It an Allergy—or Is It a Cold?  Spring Advice & Savings From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies!

Arnold & Groveland, CA…Spring has sprung—or it’s just about to. That means spring allergies are “blooming,” too. But sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy, also known as hay fever. Here are some signs to look for and ways to find relief. Know the signs.  Both colds and […]

Tuolumne Sheriff Mele & Sonora CHP Lieutenant Commander Clamp Visit Twain Harte Elementary

Tuolumne Sheriff Mele & Sonora CHP Lieutenant Commander Clamp Visit Twain Harte Elementary

Twain Harte, CA…Sheriff Mele and Lieutenant Commander Clamp stopped in for lunch at the Twain Harte Elementary school on March 30th. The children really enjoy talking with law-enforcement and learning about police work. The Sheriff and Lt. believe in the importance of being a positive role model, building relationships, and making these kids smile. A […]

Vail Buys Bear Valley To Reduce Companywide Lift Line Times ~ By Jack Gall

Vail Buys Bear Valley To Reduce Companywide Lift Line Times ~ By Jack Gall

Bear Valley, CA…Ski Resort conglomerate Vail Resorts has purchased little known California Ski Area Bear Valley in a bid to lower the time their customers spend in lift lines. Locals are delighted an out of towner has embraced the true value of Bear Valley Mountain Resort. The final sale price from Skyline resorts to Vail […]

It’s Clubhouse Time At Chapel In The Pines

It’s Clubhouse Time At Chapel In The Pines

Arnold, CA…Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and a friendly competition too and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not just Chapel folks! If you would like […]

Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

Bear Valley, CA…The 11th Annual Slush Cup, a fun ski race benefitting the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF), will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Bear Valley Mountain. This BVSEF fundraiser event is open to the public to participate and designed for a rider’s skill level to be an intermediate and above. Almost […]

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, […]

Dessert Contest Benefits Mentoring Works Program

Dessert Contest Benefits Mentoring Works Program

Sonora, CA…“A Taste for Mentoring” is a dessert contest showcasing creations from our county’s finest restaurants as a fund raiser for the Mentoring Works program. Mentoring Works matches caring adults in our community with at risk children under the guidance of the Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency. “A Taste for Mentoring” Dessert Contest and Antique […]

Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing

Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing

Raleigh, NC…In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor – a molecule that helps promote cell growth and wound healing. Sterile, lab-raised green bottle fly larvae are used for maggot debridement therapy (MDT), in which maggots are […]