The 10th Annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration, Hermitfest 2016 Is September 10th!

The 10th Annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration, Hermitfest 2016 Is September 10th!

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 10th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 from noon until 7pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Four Hundred Acres Added To Yosemite National Park

Four Hundred Acres Added To Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park added Ackerson Meadow, 400 acres of critical wetlands and meadow habitat on the park’s western boundary through a donation. The landmark addition was donated to the park through a cooperative effort between The Trust for Public Land, Yosemite Conservancy, and the National Park Service. The Trust for Public Land purchased Ackerson […]

Fund Established for Colby Westberg & Memorial Set For September 10th

Fund Established for Colby Westberg & Memorial Set For September 10th

Copperopolis, CA…On Saturday, September 3, Calaveras County suffered a tragic loss. Colby Westberg was killed in a motor vehicle accident. A fund for donations and support is established at Umpqua Bank. The friends of the Westberg Family would like to thank the community for the countless prayers, love and support. Details regarding the Memorial Fund […]

Black Sheep Winery’s Six Bottles Of Wine September Special

Black Sheep Winery’s Six Bottles Of Wine September Special

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great September Specials. Six Bottles of Wine Sale Two Bottles of Each of the Following Wines. Black Sheep Winery Harvest Sale. Black Sheep Winery Harvest Sale 2013 Dusty Lane Cinsaut 2012 Amador County Shiraz 2012 Amador County Zinfandel For $66.00. No Substitutions & No Other Discounts Apply 221 Main Street […]

8th Annual Arnold Library Fundraiser Dinner & Raffle

8th Annual Arnold Library Fundraiser Dinner & Raffle

Arnold, CA…8th Annual Arnold Library Fundraiser Dinner & Raffle. Saturday, September 17th at 6:00 pm at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, 1965 Blagen Rd. in White Pines. Pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans and dessert. Vegetarian option is available. Great prizes. Tickets are $12 for dinner and are available at the library, 1065 Blagen Rd. […]

A Proverb From Proverbs On Labor

A Proverb From Proverbs On Labor

“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.” Proverbs 14:23 KJV King James who reigned from 4 July 1567 – 27 March 1625. He sponsored the King James Translation of the Bible. It was completed in 1611 and was until the last 50 years or so regarded […]

Homily for the Canonization of Mother Teresa

Homily for the Canonization of Mother Teresa

Vatican City…Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the Rite of Canonization for Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at a Solemn Mass offered in St Peter’s Square. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and […]

Run the Rim 10K

Run the Rim 10K

Arnold, CA…FREE Run the Rim 10k on Sunday September 4th on Labor Day weekend 2016. Unorganized and unsupported, no t-shirt, no food, no aid stations, just a fun run, but let’s see who can set a course record for fun as it’s not an easy 10k! This is a tough 10K will hill climbs. The […]

Muphys 9 Golf Course, Great Golf, Great Setting, Great Value & Great Food All Labor Day Weekend!

Muphys 9 Golf Course, Great Golf, Great Setting, Great Value & Great Food All Labor Day Weekend!

Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy the Murphys 9 Golf Course in Forest Meadows. When you come play the Murphys 9 Golf Course, you will enjoy some of the best golf and the best golf value in the area. This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course offers golfers of all abilities a day they will not soon forget, […]

The 24th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon: A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

The 24th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon: A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley, CA…The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California, will be the location of the exciting 24th annual Bear Valley Triathlon.  The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 4(day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the […]

JJ’s Dive Bar & Grill, Bringing A Bit Of Island Life To Calaveras 209.795.1950

JJ’s Dive Bar & Grill, Bringing A Bit Of Island Life To Calaveras  209.795.1950

Arnold, CA…JJ’s Dive Bar & Grill is bringing a bit of Island life to Calaveras. With a great menue, full bar and a welcoming, family friendly atmosphere. JJ’s Dive is named after the owners brother Harold “JJ” Jackson who was a diver in Hawaii. His passion was diving for rare shells and the bar and […]

$122,000.00 Donated to Butte Fire Relief

$122,000.00 Donated to Butte Fire Relief

COUNTYWIDE – Calaveras Recovers, a long-term relief organization helping survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, has received a generous, $22,000 donation from the congregation of Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church of Valley Springs. Another anonymous donor also privately contributed $100,000. “We studied and prayed where we should put our money,” said Jeff Jolliff, church Executive […]

Murphys Student Part of Cal Poly Student Chapter’s Winning Streak

Murphys Student Part of Cal Poly Student Chapter’s Winning Streak

San Luis Obispo, CA…For the third year running, Cal Poly’s Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) club reigns as the best in the west. Cal Poly was awarded the Student Chapter of the Year award at the ITE Western District Annual Meeting held July 10-13 in Albuquerque, N.M. Murphys resident and Cal Poly civil engineering student, […]

‘Melon Mania at the Square’ Coming to Copperopolis Sunday, September 4

‘Melon Mania at the Square’ Coming to Copperopolis Sunday, September 4

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host “Melon Mania at The Square” Sunday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Special guests Brian Jirka & The Cabby Band will play live music throughout this first-annual event celebrating the 2016 […]

Fuel Your Labor Day Fun With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks From Calaveras Lumber

Fuel Your Labor Day Fun With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks From Calaveras Lumber

Angels Camp, CA…It is summer and grilling, camping & all your outdoor activities are in high gear. Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp now has one of the lowest prices anywhere on propane exchange tanks. Simple, fast, safe & efficient. Stop by their home improvement store in Angels Camp and they will have you fueled up […]

A Bit Of Inspiration From Isaiah

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

VOTE NO on “Measure D” It’s claim to “Control Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras” is deceptive!

VOTE NO on “Measure D” It’s claim to “Control Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras” is deceptive!

Angels Camp, CA…Why Vote No on D when it offers “Control for Commercial Cannabis”? Simple — Measure D is a hastily and poorly written legislation. It lacks the necessary authority for law enforcement and code compliance to do their jobs! It is in conflict with current zoning law. It has a seriously flawed land-lease component. […]

“Pride In The Park” Will Be On September 3rd

“Pride In The Park” Will Be On September 3rd

Murphys, CA…The newly founded Tri-County LGBT Alliance is an LGBT community servicing the Tri-County (Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne) area as well as Alpine Country. On Saturday, September 3rd from 10:00am – 8:00pm in Murphys Community Park the Alliance will host their inaugural Pride In The Park event. They invite all friends, family, community allies, and LGBT […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 6th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 6th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through August 9th. 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. ” – […]

President Obama’s Speech At 20th Lake Tahoe Summit

President Obama’s Speech At 20th Lake Tahoe Summit

Stateline, NV…THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Tahoe! This is really nice. I will be coming here more often. (Applause.) My transportation won’t be as nice — (laughter) — but I’ll be able to spend a little more time here. First of all, I want to thank Harry Reid. (Applause.) And because he’s a captive audience, he doesn’t […]

21st Annual Logging Jamboree Is September 3rd At Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

21st Annual Logging Jamboree Is September 3rd At Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

Arnold, CA….21st Annual Logging Jamboree Is September 3rd At Sierra Nevada Logging Museum on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Sept. 3rd. 9am to 5 pm. Logging competition: Practice for beginners at 9. Pros start at 12. Games for kids, great barbecue, tours, next to lake for kids. Entrance fee: Under 12 free, Adults $8 each […]

Gavin Brummund Memorial Trail Run 2016

Gavin Brummund Memorial Trail Run 2016

Arnold, CA…The Inaugural Gavin Brummund Memorial Trail Run kicked off what organizers hope will be an annual event honoring local men and women who serve their country and especially those who have fallen in that service. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum parking lot was the launching point for runners to take to the trails including […]