PG&E Conducting Electric Safety Work in Arnold Area

PG&E Conducting Electric Safety Work in Arnold Area

Arnold, CA…As part of its wildfire prevention efforts, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is performing important safety work along Highway 4 in the Arnold area. PG&E is strengthening the electric system in the Arnold community by installing interconnection hubs. This work will provide temporary power generation to shared community services, such as community centers, […]

Bret Harte Students Learn Living History from Local Veterans and Servicemen

Bret Harte Students Learn Living History from Local Veterans and Servicemen

Angels Camp – Junior and senior Bret Harte U.S. History students learn firsthand the experiences of those who have served our Nation. Veterans and servicemen share their stories, bringing history alive for the students. The United States Servicemen/Veterans Presentation event has been a 24-year tradition at Bret Harte High School (BHHS), headed up by history […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Honored with Missing Persons Annual Service Award

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Honored with Missing Persons Annual Service Award

San Andreas, CA…We are pleased to announce that Lt. Tim Sturm of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded the 2022 Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Annual Service Award by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. The award was presented at the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference in Las Vegas, NV on April […]

Take Thomas Home with You Today!

Take Thomas Home with You Today!

San Andreas, CA…Thomas is a handsome short-haired brown tabby junior. He was a stray that a woman was feeding, but the woman moved and he was abandoned. Thomas was shy when he first arrived at the shelter but has become much more confident and now enjoys head scratches and pets from volunteers and shelter staff. […]

Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Continues

Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Continues

West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County, four miles north of Wilseyville near Schaad Road and Forest Creek in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible […]

The 63rd Annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is Saturday May 7, 2022.

The 63rd Annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is Saturday May 7, 2022.

Sonora, CA…The 63rd annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is Saturday May 7, 2022. The parade will start at 10:00 am and will last approximately three hours. Although open containers will be temporarily allowed between 10:00 am and the parades end within the cordoned area of the parade, glass containers are strictly prohibited. Several streets will […]

Your May Ace Red Hot Buys from Sender’s Ace Hardware

Your May Ace Red Hot Buys from Sender’s Ace Hardware

Valley Springs & 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. […]

The Ribbon Has Been Cut on The New Beautiful Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibition! Photos & Video Below!

The Ribbon Has Been Cut on The New Beautiful Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibition!  Photos & Video Below!

Angels Camp, CA…On Saturday the ribbon was cut on the beautiful new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibition at the Angels Camp Museum. The Calaveras County Fairgrounds & Angels Camp Museum collaborated the interactive exhibit. It traces the path of Mark Twain’s legendar tale about “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” to the first Frog Jump […]

The Summer Switchover in SNAC Arnold is Complete!

The Summer Switchover in SNAC Arnold is Complete!

Arnold, CA…Due to Popular Demand, we’ve expanded our Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Department! Inflatable SUPs are a lot lighter, way more durable and are more affordable than most hard shell SUPs. All of our Inflatable SUPs come with a Travel Bag, 3-Piece Paddle, Dual Action Pump, Leash & Skeg. All 3 GLIDE models $895. AQUAGLIDE […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials April 27th Through May 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials April 27th Through May 3rd! 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 Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials April 27th to May 3rd! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials April 27th to May 3rd! 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 […]

The Angels Camp Farmers Market Starts on June 10th!

The Angels Camp Farmers Market Starts on June 10th!

Angels Camp, CA…Who’s ready for the June 10th kickoff of the 17th Annual Angels Camp Farmers Market? 🎉 Our market manager and committee volunteers are working diligently to bring you the BEST market season yet! We are still accepting certified produce, artisanal food and craft vendors.   For more info or to request a vendor application, […]

Guided Nature Walk: Arnold Rim Trail Natural History April 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Guided Nature Walk: Arnold Rim Trail Natural History April 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

White Pines, CA…Join retired National Park Service Ranger Nancy Muleady-Mecham as she shares her extensive knowledge of the history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks meet at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines at 9 am and are about 2 miles round trip. Walks proceed rain or […]

Traffic Update…Drainage Repairs Closing Intersection of Daphne & Cedar Streets

Traffic Update…Drainage Repairs Closing Intersection of Daphne & Cedar Streets

Valley Springs, CA…On May 3 and May 4, 2022, emergency drainage repairs will be performed at the intersection of Daphne Street and Cedar Street in Valley Springs. This will result in the closure of the intersection which will be closed to through traffic. Only residents directly affected by the closure will be permitted to pass. […]

Hello Dolly – Calaveras High School Drama Production

Hello Dolly – Calaveras High School Drama Production

Calaveras High School Performing Arts is proud to present the beloved American musical classic, “Hello, Dolly!” for one weekend only, April 28, 2022 – May 1, 2022, at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center in San Andreas, CA. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

Arnold, CA…The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who […]

Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center Thanks Their Nurses During Nurses Week!!

Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center Thanks Their Nurses During Nurses Week!!

San Andreas, CA…Providing humankindness® in everything we do is only possible because you are here, delivering it every step of the way. This Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to thank you for your dedication to making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. Happy Nurses Week! Hello humankindness®

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode for Week of April 29 – May 5, 2022

What’s Happening in the Mother Lode for Week of April 29 – May 5, 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 […]

Burn Permits Required May 1st in the TCU!

Burn Permits Required May 1st in the TCU!

San Andreas, CA…Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. As of April 22nd, statewide there has been 1,301 wildland […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 27th, 2022

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 27th, 2022

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, April 27, 2022) 01:20 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2204270002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/MONO Vista Rd S, Sonora. . Disposition: Citizen Assisted or Community Orientated Policing. 03:14 TRAFFIC STOP 2204270003 Officer initiated activity at Miners Motel, Hwy 108, Jamestown. . Disposition: Warning […]