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 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Our closing day for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing is now this Sunday, March 29th. In the meantime, we have 5 kilometers of good skiing in Orvis Meadow and The Runway, including a few meandering paths along the airstrip. Reba’s Meadow Cafe is serving 11am-3pm, and Art is “pluck’n & pick’n” tunes on […]
Strawberry, CA…Favorable road conditions & weather have enabled Caltrans snow removal operations to make significant progress on SR-108 this week. Our Caltrans Long Barn maintenance crew will continue working tirelessly to clear the roadway of any remaining ice or debris to safely re-open the highway out to #KennedyMeadows in the coming week(s).
Angels Camp, CA…Habitat for Humanity Calaveras is excited to announce that volunteer opportunities are opening at Eureka Oaks—the largest Habitat for Humanity development in California. This historic project is beginning its next phase, and we are inviting volunteers to be part of it from the ground up. Over the coming months, volunteers will help prepare […]
Arnold, CA…The Last Beading Event of the Season at Make and parTake us April 10th. Sign up now!
Copperopolis, CA…Patricia McCarty September 7, 1944 ~ March 25, 2026 (age 81). Patricia “Patty” Ann McCarty, 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend whose warmth, laughter and kindness touched so many lives. Patricia was born in Stockton, California. She spent many summers visiting […]
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Charles Edmond Farr August 23, 1943 ~ March 23, 2026 (age 82). Charles Edmond Farr, 82, passed away on March 23, 2026. A Celebration of his life service will be held Saturday May 16, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.at the Pickle Patch, 577 W. Saint Charles St. in San Andreas, CA. Kindly RSVP […]
San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Leonore Chaplik June 3, 1930 ~ March 21, 2026 (age 95). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Leonore Chaplik. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Leonore Chaplik, please visit our floral store.
West Point, CA…Mr. William Fred Voreyer June 5, 1949 ~ March 20, 2026 (age 76). William Fred Voreyer, 76, passed away on March 20, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad March 25 ~ March 31! 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, […]
Avery, CA…Vallecito Union School District is seeking a dynamic, personable, and student-centered leader to serve as Principal of Avery Middle School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Please spread the word about this great opportunity to work at Vallecito Union School District. For detailed information CLICK THE EDJOIN LINK
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 31st! 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 Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Shawn Q. Ahlers July 21, 1970 – March 15, 2026. Shawn was an incredible, enigmatic, extremely intelligent gift to this earth. He was born in Minneapolis, and after moves to Oregon and Los Angeles, spent the majority of his childhood on a cattle ranch in the Gold Country of northern California. He wrangled […]
Murphys, CA…Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Begin your journey with a ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne and whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad March 18 ~ March 24! 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, […]
Murphys, CA…Herman Aloysius Schmitz 1929 – 2026. Herman Aloysius Schmitz, 96, passed away February 6, 2026, in Las Cruces New Mexico. Smit, also called Sonny, was born in 1929 at home in Council Bluffs Iowa. He was the son of Herman A. Schmitz and Ruth C. Schmitz, née Britt. He was preceded in death by […]
Murphys, CA…Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in Murphys to honor its Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. This year Tom Eising was honored as Grand Marshall of the parade. In our summary piece this year there are over 200 […]
Arnold, CA…At Make and parTake, we have the cure for cabin fever: Come have fun with us! We have a host of curated project ideas to help your creative spirit bloom. Welcome Spring by rejuvinating your potted plant friends. Renew your Cabin with colorful Spring or Easter decor. Get a great gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Seniors ’26, […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 24th! 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.
Murphys, CA…Irish Day 2026 Full Parade Video. It was another of great Irish Day fun in Murphys! Now to sorting photos…
Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have opened their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard have their Arnold Tasting Room open Thursday – Sunday from 12:00-6pm. at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA The cidery is known for their work reclaiming abandoned […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…The Irish Day “Sky Cam” Video is all of Main Street from DEA Bath to Alchemy. We try to take these every year after the parade. It was a busy year and this video is a couple minutes longer than some years just due to the crowd density.
Murphys, CA…Irish Day 2026 is in the books! It was another packed Main Street for the 2026 event. We are starting to sort through photos, rendering full parade video and also our popular “sky cam” video where we walk the entire length of Main Street to give you a peek at the entire event. Below […]
Murphys, CA…We invite you to our annual Irish Day Pancake Breakfast. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful meal before heading out to the Murphys Irish Day Parade. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for kids under 10. Vets, first responders, law enforcement, and kids under 2 eat for free. Purchase tickets at www.fccmurph.org. Call (209)728-3141 […]
Murphys, CA…Free Murphys Irish Day Shuttle from Ironstone!
Murphys, CA…One of the premier annual events in the Mother Lode is Murphys Irish Day. Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys to honor its Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. Our picturesque […]
Arnold, CA…At Make and parTake, we have the cure for cabin fever: Come have fun with us! We have a host of curated project ideas to help your creative spirit bloom. Welcome Spring by rejuvinating your potted plant friends. Renew your Cabin with colorful Spring or Easter decor. Get a great gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Seniors ’26, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters responded this evening in Valley Springs for a 38-year-old female who was bitten on the leg by a baby rattlesnake when she walked out the front door. With the warm weather, snakes are out and about. Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters recommend the following tips to help prevent a snake bite: You can prevent […]
