Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! October 28 – November 28th

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express!  October 28 – November 28th

Sonora, CA…Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is filled to capacity, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from the inside. Isolated, with a killer on the loose, Detective Hercule Poirot must identify […]

The 43 Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire!

The 43 Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire!

Murphys, CA…Join us for the 43rd annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire; a showcase of quilts wonderfully designed and stitched by the Independence Hall Quilters. Support our local artists by visiting the vendor booths, country store, and browsing needle art quilts for purchase. Adult tickets are $10 and are good for the entire weekend. Children 15 […]

The 2021 CWA Bubbles Bash & Costume Contest!

The 2021 CWA Bubbles Bash & Costume Contest!

Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy an afternoon of Bubbles, Bites, a Red Wine Flight & Costume Contest Fun! Monster Mash Dance Party, Halloween Costume Contest with PRIZES, Vintage Buggy Photo Booth, Sparkling Wines from Calaveras Wine Country, a Red Wine Flight to celebrate Harvest Season, Halloween Small Bites…AND ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE. ​ $50 per person […]

The Third Annual Annual Historic Downtown Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Third Annual Annual Historic Downtown Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Angels Camp, CA…The merchants of Histoic Downtown Angels Camp invite local children to The Third Annual Annual Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. About ACBA Since the 1960s, Angels Camp Business Association (ACBA) has been intricately involved in the life and commerce of our historic Gold Rush town – Angels […]

The All Hallows Faire 2021 is Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31 at Frogtown

The All Hallows Faire 2021 is Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31 at Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…The season to Celebrate the Celtic New Year in style and fun! The 11th annual, All Hallows Faire’ is a two-day all-inclusive costume play event keeping in the All-Hallows tradition this year, the dead will be celebrated like never before! The Faire is deeply root​ed in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but […]

Redistricting – Release of Additional Draft Maps from Clerk Recorder’s Office

Redistricting – Release of Additional Draft Maps from Clerk Recorder’s Office

San Andreas, CA…Additional draft map alternatives are now available on the County redistricting website.  All map alternatives are viewable in the map viewer on the redistricting website. The map viewer allows you to turn on other mapping layers that may be of interest to you, such as cities and special districts. The second draft map […]

Senders Market Ace Hardware October Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Senders Market Ace Hardware October 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. […]

All Three SNAC Locations Have Everything You Need For Fall!

All Three SNAC Locations Have Everything You Need For Fall!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…We’re here to keep you warm & dry! We have incoming! Billabong, Roxy, Columbia, Dakota Grizzly & Tons More. Every day there’s more product arriving, and since the mix at each store is different, you’ll have to check all 3 stores out. This year, the early bird is definitely going to […]

Blithe Spirit at Improbable Farce in Three Acts is October 8 – November 7!

Blithe Spirit at Improbable Farce in Three Acts is October 8 – November 7!

San Andreas, CA…Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit revolves around novelist Charles Condomine, who invites an eccentric medium to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his first wife who makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his current wife after […]

Ronald Lynn Adams 1947 – 2021

Ronald Lynn Adams 1947 – 2021

San Andreas, CA…Ronald Lynn Adams, 74, passed on October 23, 2021. He was born to Lindal Adams and Victoria Adams in Turlock, California on May 07, 1947. He married Linda Banning-Adams in 2002 and they lived together in San Andreas, California. Ronald is survived by his 2 children Chris Adams (Maria Adams), Megan Hard (Devin […]

Gerald R. Young 1943 – 2021

Gerald R. Young 1943 – 2021

Tuolumne, CA…Gerald R. Young 8/24/1943 – 10/16/2021. Gerald R. Young, 78, of Tuolumne, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Terry R. Haynes 1935 – 2021

Terry R. Haynes 1935 – 2021

Columbia, CA…Terry R. Haynes 6/22/1935 – 10/14/2021. Terry R. Haynes, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Monitor Pass Reopens, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Remain Closed

Monitor Pass Reopens, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Remain Closed

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened State Route 89/Monitor Pass at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The roadway had been closed due to a series of storms. Route-4/Ebbetts Pass and Route-108/Sonora Pass remain closed until further notice. Caltrans will provide updates on social media. For the latest road conditions, visit […]

$2,904,000 in Marijuana Seized in Mountain Ranch & Converted Equestrian Property

$2,904,000 in Marijuana Seized in Mountain Ranch & Converted Equestrian Property

San Andreas, CA…On October 20th, 2021, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 8000 block of Sheep Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch. Deputies seized 107 growing marijuana plants and 250 pounds of processed marijuana with an estimated value exceeding $249,000. One suspect was contacted […]

Follow the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from California to Washington DC (Including Sonora on November 3rd)

Follow the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from California to Washington DC (Including Sonora on November 3rd)

Washington, DC…This year, System Transport by introduction of long-time sponsor Kenworth Truck Company was selected as the truck carrier for the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Over the last several months, System Transport has been integral in working with the Six Rivers National Forest team in ensuring preparations are ready to safely carry and transport […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 2nd! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 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 […]

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Returns on November 6th

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Returns on November 6th

San Andreas, CA…The fourth annual drive-thru flu clinic takes place Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Calaveras High School. The flu clinic is a collaboration between Calaveras Public Health and Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center. The flu vaccine is provided to anyone age 10 and up at no-cost. Nasal […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 2nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 2nd! 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.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Declares Tamarack Fire 100 Percent Contained and Controlled

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Declares Tamarack Fire 100 Percent Contained and Controlled

Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District near Markleeville, California, has been declared 100 percent contained and controlled. The fire reached this milestone after steady precipitation over the weekend provided much needed moisture to the fire area. The fire was reported on July 4, 2021 and burned 68,637 acres. Approximately […]

Get Your Season Pass Before October 31st & Save!!

Get Your Season Pass Before October 31st & Save!!

Bear Valley, CA…Winter has arrived and if you haven’t already purchased your 2021/2022 cross country ski and snowshoe season pass, now is the time to save before October 31st. Plus, we have a complimentary logoed beanie for the first 350 people who pick up their season pass in the store! 2021-2022 Season Pass Summer Pricing* […]

Successful Conclusion of Multi-Hour Standoff

Successful Conclusion of Multi-Hour Standoff

Sonora, CA…Just before 5:30 pm Sunday, our office received a call of a dispute involving 57-year-old Ty Day of Tuolumne. Day was reportedly intoxicated when he showed up at the victim’s house. During an argument, Day threatened to kill both victims before retrieving a shotgun from his vehicle and pointing it at them. The victim’s […]

The Calaveras Board of Supervisors Working Today with a Full Agenda

The Calaveras Board of Supervisors Working Today with a Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors Working Today with a Full Agenda. The full agenda for the meeting is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/26/2021 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. Pursuant to […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]

Moisture & Climate Conditions Allow Fire Restrictions to be Lifted on Stanislaus National Forest.

Moisture & Climate Conditions Allow Fire Restrictions to be Lifted on Stanislaus National Forest.

Sonora, CA…A combination of recent rain, snow, and cooler temperatures has reduced the overall fire danger within the Stanislaus National Forest, enabling termination of the fire restrictions that were put into place across the entire Forest back in August and updated on October 22, 2021. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken says “Temperatures have decreased […]

Get Ready for Winter at SNAC Arnold! Our Season Ski Rental Program is UP & Running!

Get Ready for Winter at SNAC Arnold! Our Season Ski Rental Program is UP & Running!

Arnold, CA…Save time & money this season! How does it work? We make it easy! Come into Arnold any day from 10-5 to start the process. Fill out the paperwork, get fitted, and leave with your entire ski package for the whole season! That way you & the family can head straight to the mountain […]