Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Adventure Co. fully up and running for the 25/26 season! From yesterday…Good news! Today’s snowcat explorations provided improved conditions. Therefore groomed trails for cross country skiiing and snowshoeing will be on the menu for tomorrow, Dec. 27, 2025. Trails include: Bear Trail, Warming Hut, Out & About, Bloods Creek, Pooh, Creekside […]
Murphys, CA…Don’t want to cook on Christmas Day? Let the Murphy Friends take care of you, your family, your friends and neighbors. We will be serving a FREE Christmas Dinner of succulent Diestel turkey and all the trimmings at the Native Sons Hall in Murphys from 1 PM to 3 PM. We are also having […]
Arnold, CA…Over 2,000 PG&E Customers in the Arnold & Surrounding areas are powerless at this time. At least from PG&E. There are other smaller outages in the Groveland, Tuolumne, Rancho Calaveras & Sonora areas at this time as well. PG&E is not reporting any restoral times for most of these outages including the largest block […]
Bear Valley, CA…A phone accident notification was picked up by CHP at Bear Valley. It was posted to CHP’s Dispatch System but has since been pulled down. Hope the skier or boarder is ok.
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The snow we’ve been waiting for is finally on the way! We are ready for you whether you need last-minute gifts, gear or rentals! All SNAC stores ARE OPEN on Christmas Eve! SNAC MURPHYS & SONORA 10AM-4PM SNAC ARNOLD 8AM-6PM WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY All stores will re-open Friday 12/26 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Moon (A059047), a neutered male Alaskan Husky mix, about 1 year old and 72 pounds. Moon is the kind of Husky who surprises people—in all the best ways. While the breed is famous for being vocal, energetic, and occasionally a bit dramatic, Moon is a gentler, quieter soul with an unshakably sweet […]
Bear Valley, CA…9:30AM UPDATE: Mokelumne Express is now spinning! Runs Open: National, Monte Wolfe, Mokelumne, Mokelumne West, Lodge Run, Cub Meadow 8:06AM UPDATE: 12″ of fresh snow and it just keeps rolling in! There is a potential delay on Mokelumne this morning but our team is working to open up the runs Monte and National […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 at 09:42 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 0.6 mi east of Lake Alpine to 7.2 mi west of the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – Due to snow – Motorists […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Christmas Eve ushers in snowfall as the Long wave trough is now moving over Norcal and bringing with it an interesting mix of suggested snowfall totals. 3″ has fallen in Town overnight while the resort shows 10″ at the study plot near Grizz Top. So……. Today we are in a […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through December 16th! 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 & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Big Christmas Ad December 17 ~ December 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, […]
Arnold, CA…The Hewn Woodshed is open until 8pm tonight and Christmas eve for your last minute shopping needs! We offer Rustic Handcrafted Gifts. Candles, Signs, Amish style wooden dough bowls,Coasters,and more! We also have one live Christmas wreath wreath left, $20! We are located at 1421 Hwy 4 in Arnold. Lights are on.
Angels Camp, CA…Mr. Kenneth Clayton Bailey October 13, 1942 ~ December 19, 2025 (age 83). Kenneth Clayton Bailey “Philosopher”. Born in October 1942 a few minutes after midnight during a howling Santa Anna storm. Grew up and lived in San Bernardino County when it was still rugged chaparral county. Showed artistic talent at an early […]
Angels Camp, CA…Jennifer Eltringham January 30, 1952 ~ December 21, 2025 (age 73). Jennifer Anne Eltringham — more lovingly known as Jenny, Mom, Grammy to her grandkids, and Grandma Jenny to everyone else — passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Jenny was born on January 30th, 1952, in San Andreas, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters responded December 18th to two fires that were literally back-to-back. The first involved a chicken coop behind the home on Meagan Lane in Burson. 13 chickens perished in the fire. The second fire was on Melissa Lane off of Highway 26 in the subdivision of Rancho Calaveras in Valley Springs. The fire […]
Bear Valley, CA…12/22/2025, Hey Good People! The rain is still falling as we wait for the temp to drop, then, GAME ON! 1.32″ of rain fell over the last 24hrs, far less than what was expected but we also saw that the model runs were showing some in and out rain for yesterday and that […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Big Christmas Ad December 17 ~ December 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, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mrs. Susan Mason March 31, 1965 ~ December 9, 2025 (age 60). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Susan Mason. 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. Susan Mason, please visit our floral store.
Burson, CA…Mr. Mark C. Freeborn September 14, 1975 ~ December 11, 2025 (age 50). Mark Cameron Freeborn, 50, passed away on December 11, 2025. 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 send […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…After a bit of a break Mother Nature is bringing weather back with a vengeance for Christmas. Snow levels will start high & then drop as the week goes on. Flood watches for lower elevations & more. Full forecasts from NWS Sacramento for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below. Here we go… […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through December 16th! 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.
Arnold, CA…Your Lunch Awaits at Arnold Chevron & Deli! Every vacation area has one of those places all the locals go to get great food, great service and great value. Arnold Chevron & Deli is one of those spots. The Deli is open from 9am – 2pm Monday – Saturday. Give em a call at […]
Murphys, CA…Don’t want to cook on Christmas Day? Let the Murphy Friends take care of you, your family, your friends and neighbors. We will be serving a FREE Christmas Dinner of succulent Diestel turkey and all the trimmings at the Native Sons Hall in Murphys from 1 PM to 3 PM. We are also having […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Health and Human Services (HHSA) in collaboration with Economic & Community Development is pleased to announce that they are rolling out Down Payment Assistance (DPA) and Home Assessable Modification (HAM) programs aimed at helping qualified individuals and families purchase a home, and for those with disabilities to stay safely in their […]
Columbia, CA…Mrs. Hazel Irma Kleine December 16, 1936 ~ December 15, 2025 (age 88). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Hazel Irma Kleine. 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. Hazel Irma Kleine, please visit our […]
Copperopolis, CA…Walter Sangray August 19, 1951 ~ December 7, 2025 (age 74). An obituary is not available at this time for Walter Sangray. 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 Walter Sangray, please visit our floral store.
San Andreas, CA…Main Street in San Andreas will be impacted by the Calaveras High School State Championship Rally on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Main Street and Court Street will be closed to traffic during the rally. Please observe all traffic control signs and instructions of onsite personnel. Contact Calaveras […]
Glencoe, CA…Mr. Gregory John Fank January 12, 1967 ~ December 16, 2025 (age 58). Gregory John Frank, 58, passed away on December 16, 2025. 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 send flowers to […]
Burson, CA…Mr. William George Hosford September 14, 1939 ~ December 11, 2025 (age 86). William George Hosford, 86, passed away on December 11, 2025. A service will be held at the Tri-Lakes Church in Wallace, CA, Tuesday January 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial […]
