California State Parks and CAL FIRE Conducting Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Conducting Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…California State Parks, in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), plan to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park starting this week of Feb. 2, 2026. Map showing segment 2 is planned for prescribed burns the week of Feb. 2, 2026. Segment 1 has not been […]

Free Cholesterol Screenings for Women in Calaveras County: A Decade-Long Partnership Continues

Free Cholesterol Screenings for Women in Calaveras County: A Decade-Long Partnership Continues

San Andreas, CA…Since 2013, in recognition of American Heart Month each February, Soroptimist International of Calaveras County has partnered with Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center to provide free comprehensive lipid cholesterol screenings to women throughout the community. This long-standing initiative underscores both organizations’ commitment to improving women’s health and raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, […]

Newest Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

Newest Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of three academy graduates to our law enforcement team. On January 29, 2026, Calaveras County Deputies Caden Villegas, Nils Barrett, and Jacob Gavrillis graduated from the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy (Class 61-25). Over the past six months, the deputies completed […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3! Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3!  Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3! Shop Local & Save!!  Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]

Chapel in the Pines February 1st Service, 2026. When God Shows Up- He Brings Freedom – Week 5

Chapel in the Pines February 1st Service, 2026.  When God Shows Up- He Brings Freedom – Week 5

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. 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 in […]

Bootlegger’s Tour – Downtown Angels Camp

Bootlegger’s Tour – Downtown Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…5 cool spots not open to the general public – (location disclosed after purchasing tickets). 5 complimentary small appetizers & samples from local distillers & cider makers. 5 Gold Rush characters to entertain you with their tales about Angels Camp history 📞Contact the Angels Camp Museum Foundation @angelscampmuseumfoundation for tickets or stop by […]

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard plan to open the doors, located at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA this weekend, January 30th, January 31st & February 1st 2026 from 12:00-6pm. The cidery is […]

Arnold Fire Station Prescribed Burn

Arnold Fire Station Prescribed Burn

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burn operation at the CAL FIRE Arnold Fire Station – 2517 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223. This project is located south of the community of Arnold and will be visible from Highway 4. Smoke may be visible in the area […]

Visit HINTERHAUS Tasting Room this Weekend!

Visit HINTERHAUS Tasting Room this Weekend!

Arnold, CA…We utilize regional ingredients and local collaborations to ferment, distill, ages, blend, bottle and sell our award-winning distilled spirits at our distillery on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada wilderness. You can purchase our spirits at a growing list of CALIFORNIA and COLORADO retailers. Click the link in our bio to purchase our […]

Columbia Big Band Jazzy R & B Concert! Don’t Miss It!

Columbia Big Band Jazzy R & B Concert!  Don’t Miss It!

Columbia, CA…The Columbia Big Band will perform a special free concert on Sunday, Feb 1st at 2pm at the Columbia College Dogwood Theater featuring vocalist Alex Lucero.  Alex tours and performs nationally with more than 200 performances a year.  Alex has for three years in a row been named the “audience favorite” top performer in […]

The TOAD & CO Sample Sale is Back & Better Than Ever at SNAC

The TOAD & CO Sample Sale is Back & Better Than Ever at SNAC

Murphys, CA…NOW at SNAC Murphys! Over 250 new items for Women and Men – all 30% off! Sizes are women’s small (generous) and Men’s Medium. All items are 1 of 1 so get them before they’re gone! Check out our new “Ski Shop” logowear available exclusively at SNAC Arnold and Online! Buy Here at snacattack.com […]

Free Live Music January 31st at Renegade Winery Featuring Triple Threat (Original/Classic)

Free Live Music January 31st at Renegade Winery Featuring Triple Threat (Original/Classic)

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Triple Threat featuring DJ Ison will be playing rock and blues from greats like Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB, Kenny Wayne Shepard, ZZ Top, Hendrix, and more! Join us for some great music, fantastic food and drinks. Time (Saturday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Renegade Winery 8345 Main St Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245 […]

The 39th Annual “First Taste of the Year” Wine Tasting Event is February 21st.

The 39th Annual “First Taste of the Year” Wine Tasting Event is February 21st.

Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Community Center is sponsoring their 39th Annual First Taste of the Year on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event will be at the Copperopolis Armory from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, 695 Main St in Copperopolis. This will be an indoor event. Calaveras and its surrounding Counties are fortunate to be the home […]

Women, Test Your Heart Health for Free During American Heart Month

Women, Test Your Heart Health for Free During American Heart Month

San Andreas, CA…Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. During American Heart Month in February, Mark Twain Medical Center offers no-cost testing to help local women monitor their heart health. Make time any weekday in February for a comprehensive lipid panel test. It can help identify chronic and new conditions like cholesterol numbers […]

Mokelumne Hill Health Fair is February 28! Don’t Miss It!

Mokelumne Hill Health Fair is February 28!  Don’t Miss It!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Mokelumne Hill Lions Club is hosting a free Health Fair open to families on February 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Moke Hill Elementary School (8350 Highway 26, Mokelumne Hill). The event offers various no-cost medical screenings and services, including vision screening, visual acuity testing, free eyeglasses, A1C/diabetes screening, […]

The Latest from Bear Valley Adventure Company! Project Warming Hut, Ski Clinics, 25$ Trail Pass Tuesdays & More!

The Latest from Bear Valley Adventure Company!  Project Warming Hut, Ski Clinics, 25$ Trail Pass Tuesdays & More!

Bear Valley, CA…Project Warming Hut Story #7. Visit our website to read the newest Project Warming Hut installment, where Kerry Kilgore shares tales about living and working at the cafe, “One winter, there was always snow to shovel. The snow was so high you had to throw it over your head when you shoveled the […]

Boarding for Breast Cancer, Sports Basement Ski Bus, Masters Clinics & More at Bear Valley

Boarding for Breast Cancer, Sports Basement Ski Bus, Masters Clinics & More at Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Cold temperatures and continued overnight snowmaking have kept the snow skiing and riding well, making it a great day for midweek laps! All major lifts are open, with the exception of Grizzly Bowl, which will remain closed until we receive more snow due to its lower elevation and coverage needs. Get out and […]

(Update….Arnold Tasting Room Opens Tomorrow!!) A Few Minutes with Posterity Ciderworks’ Brendan Barnard

(Update….Arnold Tasting Room Opens Tomorrow!!) A Few Minutes with Posterity Ciderworks’ Brendan Barnard

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, open their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard plan to open the doors, located at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA this weekend, January 30th, January 31st & February 1st 2026 from 12:00-6pm. The cidery is […]

Record Attendance Marks 7th Annual Battle of the Books in Calaveras County

Record Attendance Marks 7th Annual Battle of the Books in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA — A record-breaking 133 students from eight schools across Calaveras County gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to compete in the 7th Annual Battle of the Books. This popular student event, offered by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), continues to grow each year and celebrates reading, teamwork, and academic competition. 4th/5th Grade […]

Threat Reported Against Jenny Lind Elementary School. Valley Springs Man Arrested

Threat Reported Against Jenny Lind Elementary School.  Valley Springs Man Arrested

Valley Springs, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the reported threat made against Jenny Lind Elementary School involving the school’s public address (PA) system. First and foremost, the students and campus remained safe throughout the incident. School officials and the Sheriff’s Office worked immediately and cooperatively to ensure this. After being […]

Mrs. Mary “Betty” E. Cyr 1937 ~ 2026

Mrs. Mary “Betty” E. Cyr 1937 ~ 2026

Avery, CA…Mrs. Mary “Betty” E. Cyr November 23, 1937 ~ January 18, 2026 (age 88).   Mary Elizabeth Cyr (Betty) November 23rd, 1937 – January 18th, 2026.  Mary Elizabeth Cyr (Betty), age 88, passed away peacefully in her own home on January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 23, 1937, Mary lived […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3! Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3!  Shop Local & Save!!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 28 ~ February 3! Shop Local & Save!!  Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]

Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking

Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking

Calaveras County, CA…High school students from across Calaveras County are leading a creative, research-based media campaign to reduce underage drinking, using their voices to influence peers and spark positive change. The effort is led by the Calaveras County Youth Council, a countywide chapter of the Friday Night Live (FNL) program locally coordinated by the Calaveras […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through February 3rd! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Love Your Peaks 2026! Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit January 31st

Love Your Peaks 2026!  Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit January 31st

Bear Valley, CA…Join us for a day full of fun and prizes for a great cause.  Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit foundation that advocates early detection and a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. We’ll have a B4BC bingo, merch you won’t want leave […]

Bret Harte Ski and Snowboard Team Impresses at the Start of Season

Bret Harte Ski and Snowboard Team Impresses at the Start of Season

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte’s inaugural Ski and Snowboard Team has proven successful this far in their winter season. This small, but mighty team, traveled to Sierra in Tahoe on Monday, January 12 to compete in the season’s first competition in the California-Nevada Interscholastic Ski & Snowboard Federation’s South 1 Division. Pictured, from left, Dragomanovich, Shawkey, […]