James A. McGee 1948 – 2022
Sonora, CA… James A. McGee 4/19/1948 – 7/15/2022. James A. McGee, 74, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
California Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Charles Ng
San Francisco, CA…A jury convicted defendant, Charles Chitat Ng, of 11 counts of first degree murder against Sean Dubs, Deborah Dubs, Harvey Dubs, Clifford Peranteau, Jeffrey Gerald, Michael Carroll, Kathleen Allen, Lonnie Bond, Sr., Lonnie Bond, Jr., Robin Scott Stapley, and Brenda O’Connor. The jury found true the multiple-murder special circumstance. The jury returned a […]
The 2022 Angels-Murphys Rotary Shrimp Feed!!
Murphys, CA…Angels-Murphys Rotary Charitable Foundation is pleased to welcome you back to Murphys Park on Saturday, August 20, 2022 for The Shrimp Feed! We hope you’re as excited as we are for more summer fun in Murphys Park! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and donated to last year’s Shrimp Feed event. It was […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Swerved Back n Forth, Crossed Over Double Yellow Lines Before Going off Roadway Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch
Avery, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Swerving Back n Forth, Crossed Over Double Yellow Lines Before Going off Roadway Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch Incident: 00227 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.204839 -120.369511 Detail Information 4:33 PM 3 [5] CROSSED OVER DBL YEL LINES AND WENT […]
Thursday Night Craft Fair at the Bistro! Crafts, Live Music, BBQ, Drinks, Ice Cream & More!
Arnold, CA…Thursday Night Craft Fair at the Bistro! Don’t miss out on these local vendors, live music, ice cream, barbecue, drinks and more!
Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 2nd! 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 […]
“Nature Nocturne” Tonight at Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley, CA….This innovative evening connects the stunning outside scenery with the classical sounds inside the concert tent. Many composers were inspired by nature: Grieg, Vaughn Williams, Smetana and Josef Strauss created music with birds, mountains and rivers in mind. Tune your ear for Finnish composer Rautavaara’s actual bird sounds as soloists! Grieg, Evening in the […]
Chutney & More on Tap for UCCE Master Food Preservers Class
Wallace, CA…Join UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties on Saturday, August 20th from 9am to 12noon at Tri-Lake Church Community Center, 7999 Wards Avenue in Wallace for a class on savory jams and jellies. We’ll explore making a variety of spiced fruit jams, jellies, chutneys, and more. Enhance a grazing platter or charcuterie spread […]
Book your tickets for the Wine Wagon!
Angels Camp, CA…Book your tickets for the Wine Wagon available Thursdays through Sundays at https://www.goldrushtourcompany.com ! #visitgoldcountry #gocalaveras #winetasting #winetours #tours #murphyswinetasting #murphyswinetour #murphysca #angelscamp #arnoldca #sonoraca #calaverascounty #tuolumnecounty
Electra Day Use Area Closed While PG&E Removes Hazardous Trees
Electra, CA…Over the next few weeks, PG&E will be removing a number of hazardous trees that were significantly burnt during the Electra Fire that began on July 4. The fire began at the Electra Day Use Area, also known as Vox Beach or Box Beach. The burned trees present a safety hazard to the public. […]
Join the H&R Block Team Today
Angels Camp, CA…Join the H&R Block Team Today. Your future as a tax professional awaits.
Juvenile Arrested for June 21st Shooting
Sonora, CA…On Tuesday June 21st at around 1:30 in the afternoon, Deputies responded to the area of Nonies Road near Cherokee Road after receiving multiple 911 calls. One call reported a gunshot heard in the area with multiple people seen running from the scene. A second caller reported being flagged down to assist a man […]
What’s Happening in the Mother Lode July 29 – August 4, 2022
San Andreas, CA…Join Sarah & Sarah weekly as they talk about what’s going on in the Mother Lode, and give you tidbits of fun trivia about the area too! The Mother Lode region of California includes Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. All three counties have a rich history in gold mining, settlers and agriculture that […]
Sutter Creek Theatre Presents: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Sutter Creek, CA…Sutter Creek Theatre Presents: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter – Founding member of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist JUST ADDED OPENING ACT – GOODING! July 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $38 – $44. Doors at 6:30 show at 7 pm. Open seating, beer and wine available. WOW! Rock and Roll Hall of […]
Copper Valley’s Big Band Dinner Dance
Copperopolis, CA… Come to Copper Valley’s Big Band Dinner Dance with The Columbia Big Band and Singers on Saturday, July 30th at The Golf Club at Copper Valley. At 6:00 pm, we will start with Cocktails, and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. The dancing and entertainment will begin at 7:00 pm. Call 209-783-9503 […]
Mystic Saturday – Tarot Cards & Palm Readings
Murphys, CA… Mystic Night at Milliaire Winery. Mystic Saturday – Tarot Cards & Palm Readings. Event is on Sat, Jul 30, 2022 starting at 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Get your $20.00 tickets, includes a glass of wine and a reading from one of our guest fortune tellers. Location Milliaire Tasting Room, 276 Main St […]
Scotch and Cigars Under the Stars
Copperopolis, CA… Scotch and Cigars Under the Stars Presented by the Copper Valley Wine Club. Hosted on Friday, July 29th, 20222 at 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Located at The Golf Club at Copper Valley 1001 Saddle Creek Dr, Copperopolis, CA 95228. Bring your own cigar or buy one from an assortment for $10 a […]
3,154 Firefighters Reach 32% Containment Fighting Now 18,715 Acre Oak Fire Near Yosemite
Mariposa, CA…Firefighters worked overnight to increase containment lines around the fire perimeter. Smoke continued to produce poor visibility across the fire during the night. Temperature and humidity are forecasted to be similar to yesterday. Crews continue work around communities, patrolling for hot spots, providing structure defense, and building of direct fire line in very steep […]
The Bear Valley Music Festival Rolls on with Take3 Tonight in the Big White Tent.
Bear Valley, CA…With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Known for their infectious and down to earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves their indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country performing their arrangements of […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials July 27 – August 2! Shop Local & Save for Summer!!
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.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 27 ~ Aug 2
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…100’s of Weekly Specials in Our stores each day. Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 27 ~ Aug 2. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
Sonora Man Lost His Life in Head on Collision on Hwy 108 & Old Wards Ferry
Sonora, CA…On July 24, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm, a 41-year-old man from Sonora was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Mirage westbound on State Route 108, west of Old Wards Ferry Road at an unknown rate of speed. At that same time, 72-year-old Bruce Krejcik of Tuolumne was driving a 2006 Lexus ES330 eastbound on State […]
22 Year Old Mokelumne Hill Man Lost his Life in Collision off French Gulch Road
Murphys, CA…On July 23, 2022, preliminary investigation shows that Aidan D McGee, 22 from Mokelumne Hill was traveling west on French Gulch Road, west of Murphys Grade Road. For an unknown reason, he allowed his vehicle to cross into the eastbound lane and then off the roadway to the south. The vehicle then collided into […]
Taco Tuesday with Live Music, Tacos, Drinks, Ice Cream & More at Bistro Espresso
Arnold, CA…Tacos and Music? How about YES! Sierra Blues Allstars and Lush Life come together to woo you from stage while you enjoy TACO TUESDAY in the Summer night air. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine and BBQ. We serve fair trade, organic espresso drinks and coffee and a variety of beers & wines. […]
End of an Era as Glory Hole Sports to Close August 20th
Angels Camp, CA…End of an Era as Glory Hole Sports to Close August 20th. Details below…
Chance of “Blessings from the Devil” Today & Increasing Temps Later in Week
Arnold, CA…As my mom used to say summer thunderstorms are just “Blessings from the Devil” as fire risk takes away any benefit the rain may have. The National Weather Service forecasts for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada & Mother Lode are below… TodayMostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Haze and areas […]
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Purchase of Rail Road Flat School & More Top Agenda
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Purchase of Rail Road Flat School & More Top Agenda Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/26/2022 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. […]
The 2022 Angels-Murphys Rotary Shrimp Feed!!
Murphys, CA…Angels-Murphys Rotary Charitable Foundation is pleased to welcome you back to Murphys Park on Saturday, August 20, 2022 for The Shrimp Feed! We hope you’re as excited as we are for more summer fun in Murphys Park! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and donated to last year’s Shrimp Feed event. It was […]
Update on Ampine Fire from Amador Fire Dept
Sutter Creek, CA….Following is an update from Amador Fire on Ampine Fire that occured today…
Margaret Rose Levasseur 1937 – 2022
Murphys, CA…Margaret Rose Levasseur 6/20/1937 – 7/22/2022. Margaret R. Levasseur, 85, of Murphys, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com