Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys!  Shop Local & Save!

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. […]

Winter Returns, Snow Level Dropping to 4,000 Feet Monday & Storms Continue

Winter Returns, Snow Level Dropping to 4,000 Feet Monday & Storms Continue

Arnold, CA…Following are the latest NWS Forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, rain showers, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers early in the morning, then […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 19th, 2023

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 19th, 2023

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold, CA. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up […]

Arnold Peddler’s Faire 2023

Arnold Peddler’s Faire 2023

Arnold, CA… Arnold Peddler’s Faire 2023 Saturday, May 27th! The Annual Arnold Peddler’s Faire will be held over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, in the mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Arnold’s ‘Beginning-of-Summer’ festival is situated among the pines and redwoods, and features over 50 booths of […]

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

West Point, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning to approximately 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point due to a potential debris slide. Residents that live in the area of Barney Way should be prepared in the event that an evacuation order is given. Although […]

The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd! Get Your Tickets Now!

The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd!  Get Your Tickets Now!

Murphys, CA…Explore Calaveras Wine Country 4/22 & 4/23!  Enjoy two days of spring weekend fun in Calaveras Wine Country. 1-day and 2-day tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at 25 participating tasting rooms, and a weekend guide with maps. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event will sell out.  Wineglass/wristband/map pickup […]

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market! Another Shipment Awaits! Shop Local & Save!

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market!  Another Shipment Awaits!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…We are a small family-owned business who provide prepackaged foods a second chance. We offer discounts on the original retailed prices of name brand and high-quality products that are typically found in Big Chain Stores like Safeway, Save Mart, Target, and CVS. We do not sell expired food, only best by dated items. These […]

2023 Murphys Irish Day Is Coming March 18, 2023! (2022 Photos & Video to Get You in the Mood!)

2023 Murphys Irish Day Is Coming March 18, 2023! (2022 Photos & Video to Get You in the Mood!)

Murphys, CA…Saturday, March 18, 2023 – 10am to 5pm!  A Celebration of the Irish! Free Admission!  One of the premier annual events in the Mother Lode is Murphys Irish Day. Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys […]

The Seventh Annual Ride & Walk 4 Art in March 19th!

The Seventh Annual Ride & Walk 4 Art in March 19th!

Valley Springs, CA…The Seventh Annual Ride & Walk 4 Art on March 19, 2023 offers a variety of fun for everyone in West Calaveras County. This popular event, organized by the Calaveras County Arts Council and managed by the Mother Lode Bicycle Coalition, has three bicycle ride choices–30, 45, and 70 miles–or a 4.5 mile […]

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…A return of the popular cross country ski clinics with Judy Bettencourt. These clinics are designed to be taken as a series, or à la carte, and are open to all abilities with previous striding or skating experience. Visit our website for details and registration bvadventures.com/events This event repeats weekly every Sunday Thursday […]

New Artwork Displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold

New Artwork Displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold

Arnold, CA…Artists Christa Dodd and Deborah Marlene to exhibit in Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery at Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold. Show dates: March 1-31, 2023 Images Dodd_Christa  Blooming_Bear.jpg “Blooming Bear” by Christa Dodd, is a young cub scampering among the spring flowers in her backyard, one sunny day in Arnold, CA. Dodd_Christa Hunting_Snowblind.jpg Christa […]

Yosemite to Partially Reopen Starting March 18th

Yosemite to Partially Reopen Starting March 18th

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will […]

Medical Aid Requires Search and Rescue, High Water Rescue Vehicle & More!

Medical Aid Requires Search and Rescue, High Water Rescue Vehicle & More!

Sheep Ranch CA…On March 14, 2023, at about 1745 hrs., Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a cellular 911 call from a resident of Sheep Ranch. The caller explained that he was experiencing an emergency related to his health and that he and his wife were trapped in their residence due to his impassible driveway. The […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15th – 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15th – 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Hey Good People! 623 Inches of Snow So Far for this Epic Season!

Hey Good People!  623 Inches of Snow So Far for this Epic Season!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Today we’ll see a 20% chance of snow showers as the current system finally winds down and the rain and warm temps head East. We picked up another 6″ in the last 36hrs. of snow despite the rain and high snow elevations. Mostly cloudy today with some clearing showing face […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15 – 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15 – 21st!  Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

The 8th Annual Tablescape Show and Scholarship Luncheon

The 8th Annual Tablescape Show and Scholarship Luncheon

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Garden Club is holding their 8th Annual Tablescape Show & Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. There will be a viewing open to the public from 10:30 to noon, followed by a 3-course plated lunch. Tickets for the lunch are $52.00 cash/check and $53.50 Square. […]

California State Parks to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Calaveras Big Trees State Park’s Forest Management Plan

California State Parks to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Calaveras Big Trees State Park’s Forest Management Plan

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Town Hall This Thursday, March 16, 6-8, Virtual or In-person! Get updates on forest management plans and find out when the Park plans its 1300-acre prescribed burn in the South Grove of giant sequoias. California State Parks invites the public to attend a town hall meeting to hear about current and future […]

Walter John Robie 1938 – 2023

Walter John Robie 1938 – 2023

Milton, CA…Walter John Robie, 85, passed away February 24, 2023 in Milton, CA. He was born January 23, 1938 in Milton, CA. Walter was a lifelong cattle rancher and director of the Calaveras Cattlemen’s Association, past Agriculture Advisor for Calaveras, County, member of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Posse, served on the Fish and Game Commission, […]

Take Brownie Home With You Today!!

Take Brownie Home With You Today!!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Brownie (AO55324), an intact male Chocolate Labrador Retriever, estimated to be about 5 years old, and weighing 74 pounds. Brownie is eligible for our 55-5 senior discount program. Mr. Brownie was hit by a car. He is being treated by the vet and healing well. He is an affectionate dog, grateful for the loving […]

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Pioneer, CA…A full closure of SR-26 remains in place for safety due to an unstable boulder identified during removal of fallen trees. SR-26 is closed from Defender Grade Road to Higdon Road. There is no ETO. Please seek alternate route. #Update resuming full closure of the highway for safety due to unstable boulder. No ETO. […]

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

Bear Valley, CA…Due to storm-related issues, the 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is rescheduled to April 15-16, 2023. We hope many of you can join this historic and challenging event. On the upside, California has one of the deepest snowpacks in recent memory. Therefore the Bear Valley Adventure Company anticipates a long spring […]