Stephen “Mike” Carll 1953 ~ 2022

Stephen “Mike” Carll 1953 ~ 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA… Stephen “Mike” Carll May 2, 1953 ~ November 16, 2022 (age 69) Stephen Michael Carll, 69, passed away on November 16, 2022, in Mountain Ranch, CA. Stephen was born on May 02, 1953 in CA. Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A funeral service will be held privately. Online condolences […]

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are You Ready?

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are You Ready?

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There’s snow in the high country, so it’s time to get up there. Last week’s storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40″ of snow, so let’s get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow. It’s the age-old […]

Your Christmas Tree Awaits at Trifilo Garden Center

Your Christmas Tree Awaits at Trifilo Garden Center

Murphys, CA…Trifilo Garden Center has everthing you need to make your Holidays perfect this year. Cut and Living Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias & More. About Trifilo Garden Center Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, indoor/outdoor plants, succulents, […]

Mountain Ranch Community Club’s 36th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon

Mountain Ranch Community Club’s 36th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon

Mountain Ranch, CA…Join us for Mountain Ranch Community Club’s 36th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2022, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch Available from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be many vendors showcasing unique and artfully crafted handmade items. Bake Sale – Raffle Prices Free […]

Spirit of Winter Festival is Nov 26th & 27th at Frogtown

Spirit of Winter Festival is Nov 26th & 27th at Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Nov. 26th and 27th at the Calaveras Fairgrounds Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 10am to 3pm Entry $5 , Kids 12 and under FREE, FREE PARKING, 100 gifts each day from Santa for kids 12 and under, gift give-a-ways throughout the day. The Fire will perform their Scottish Christmas album Sat., Mirth […]

Christmas Tree Permits Available on the Stanislaus National Forest

Christmas Tree Permits Available on the Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…As the holiday season approaches, the Stanislaus National Forest is pleased to announce our inaugural season offering Christmas Tree permits. In celebration of this event, this year only, Christmas Tree permits will be made available for free. Christmas Tree permits will be available Friday, November 25 through recreation.gov who charges a $2.50 processing fee. […]

67 Year Old Modesto Man Dies in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Hwy 108

67 Year Old Modesto Man Dies in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…On November 25, 2022., at approximately 10:40am, a 67-year-old male from Modesto was riding a bicycle on the south shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road. At the same time, 22-year-old Leanda Lopez of Oakdale was driving a 2005 Subaru eastbound on State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road […]

Bear Valley Bicycles Cyber Weekend Savings! Shop Local & Save!

Bear Valley Bicycles Cyber Weekend Savings!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Don’t miss the biggest deals of the year on select Specialized bikes and equipment. Bear Valley Bicycles Cyber Weekend Savings! Shop Local & Save! We’re passionate about bicycles. We believe that bikes offer a simple solution to many of our communities’ complex problems. Bikes are great for your personal health and for the health […]

Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters

Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters

Angels Camp, CA…Shop us for locally handmade goods and carefully curated happy treasures!  Charcuterie & Cocoa! Everything you need for holiday gatherings and gifts! (209) 297-3393 Crafty Chicks & Co. 1273 South Main Street Angels Camp, CA 95222 Business Hours Mon: Closed Tue: Closed Wed: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thu: 11:00 AM – 5:00 […]

Small Business Saturday & Open House in Angels Camp

Small Business Saturday & Open House in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Sharing some of the SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY specials you will find at a few of our local downtown businesses THIS Saturday! 🛍️ Crafty Chicks & Co. Mingos on Main Raven’s Basket The Salon and Boutique #Sunflower Antiques #Prestidge Gallery Make sure to bring those FROG BUCKS with you as well! A great way […]

The Calaveras Wine Country 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

The Calaveras Wine Country 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Murphys, CA…Perfect ideas for Gifting & Gatherings this Holiday Season! Explore Wine Gift Packs, Adventures & More in our 2022 Calaveras Wine Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you for your support of our Gold-Rush Era, Family Run Wine Region. Cheers to you and yours this Holiday Season! SAVE THE DATES! Spring Wine Weekend April 22nd & […]

The 17th Annual Lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree! November 25 at Mountain Aloha MTB!

The 17th Annual Lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree! November 25 at Mountain Aloha MTB!

Avery, CA…The 17th annual lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree! Refreshments (Coffee/Hot Chocolate and Cookies) served starting at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022 with the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:00 PM. Please bring cookies to share with your friends and neighbors! Mountain Aloha, home of Calaveras Counties premier action and extreme […]

25% Off Dog Toys and Treats at Spence Ranch Feed November 25 & 26! Shop Local & Save!

25% Off Dog Toys and Treats at Spence Ranch Feed November 25 & 26!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp, CA…Looking for the very best food and supplies for your pets? Shop local and put the experience and local knowledge of Spence Ranch to work for you! Spence Ranch Feed & Supply carries ranch supplies, farm supplies, and vet supplies. They also carry pet supplies, fish and baby chickens. Stop in for all […]

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode – Thanksgiving and Beyond Edition 2022

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode – Thanksgiving and Beyond Edition 2022

San Andreas, CA…We didn’t mention that the Angels Camp Museum is having a lecture this Sunday at the Carriage House. The lecture is about the Roundhouse as a central hub of Mi-Wuk Culture. Lecture is from 2 to 3pm, and refreshments are available at 1:30pm. Check out their website at https://www.angelsmuseumfoundation.org/ for more information about […]

Frederick “Jim” Dodge 1947 – 2022

Frederick “Jim” Dodge 1947 – 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA…Frederick “Jim” Dodge was born in Atascadero, CA, October 26, 1947, to Peggy and LeRoy Dodge, the oldest of four brothers. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1965. After initially attending Modesto Junior College, Jim graduated from the University of Oregon in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Upon graduating, he […]

Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters

Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters

Angels Camp, CA…Shop us for locally handmade goods and carefully curated happy treasures!  Charcuterie & Cocoa! Everything you need for holiday gatherings and gifts! (209) 297-3393 Crafty Chicks & Co. 1273 South Main Street Angels Camp, CA 95222 Business Hours Mon: Closed Tue: Closed Wed: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thu: 11:00 AM – 5:00 […]

Susan Weatherby Selected as New Chamber Leader

Susan Weatherby Selected as New Chamber Leader

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Susan Weatherby as the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. This announcement follows Martin Huberty, former CEO, switching gears and taking over as Calaveras County District 3 Supervisor. We wish Martin the best in his new endeavor and thank him for his dedicated […]

Deputies Respond to Jamestown for a Report of a Man Pointing a Gun at People

Deputies Respond to Jamestown for a Report of a Man Pointing a Gun at People

Jamestown, CA…On Friday November 18th, 2022, at about 7:00 pm deputies responded to the area of Main Street near Willow Street in Jamestown for a report of a man pointing a gun at several people. Deputies responded to the scene with lights and sirens. While deputies were en-route to the scene, the man, later identified […]

Big Trees Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials November 16 ~ 29! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials November 16 ~ 29!  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.

Sender’s Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 29! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 29! 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 […]