CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker Near Bear Lake

CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker Near Bear Lake

Pinecrest, CA…Yesterday morning a hiker was suffering from significant medical complications near Bear Lake in Tuolumne County. He activated a SPOT Device (GPS location beacon) alerting Search and Rescue of his need for assistance. CHP Helicopter (H-20) quickly located the hiker, landing nearby. Paramedic Hallam began treating the hiker and loaded him into H-20, before […]

Patrick Rueda, 50 Passed Away in Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 26

Patrick Rueda, 50 Passed Away in Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On August 29, 2020, at approximately 1138 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a solo motorcycle on State Route 26, near Sport Hill Road in the Mokelumne Hill area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and discovered […]

CCWD Holding Highway 4 Reach 1 Water Pipeline Replacement Outreach Meetings

CCWD Holding Highway 4 Reach 1 Water Pipeline Replacement Outreach Meetings

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is approaching the finish line for its Reach 1 pipeline project on Highway 4 between Murphys and Avery. Reach 1 is a critical water transmission facility starting at CCWD’s treatment plant on Hunter Dam Road and ending east of Forest Meadows near Murphys. The original steel pipeline, installed […]

Late Summer at Lake Alpine

Late Summer at Lake Alpine

Lake Alpine, CA…As our summer visitors ranks start to thin it is the perfect time to take a visit to our local high country. Temps are still warm and you can actually find parking spots, have a great time and have a picnic or get a meal. This video and photos were taken just before […]

“Our Roots Run Deep” in Calaveras Wine Country! Safely Visit our Wineries & Restaurants!

“Our Roots  Run Deep” in Calaveras Wine Country!  Safely Visit our Wineries & Restaurants!

Murphys, CA…Our Winery and Restaurant Members are serving customers during containment of the Coronavirus in a variety of ways. Find current Wine options HERE and current Restaurant options HERE.  Stay healthy and hydrated Calaveras Wine Community.  The Calaveras wine community invites you to discover our hand-crafted wines and unique varietals at 35+ family-run tasting rooms. Calaveras County is […]

The 27th Annual Calaveras County Grape Stomp! Backyard Edition-September 27, 2020, Register Today!

The 27th Annual Calaveras County Grape Stomp!  Backyard Edition-September 27, 2020, Register Today!

Murphys, CA…Celebrating 27th Annual Calaveras County Grape Stomp. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to stomp in the First of Its Kind “Virtual Grape Stomp”. Pick your Stomp Team Name, Get Registered, Pickup your Virtual Grape Stomp Kits, Get your Backyard Setup & HAVE FUN!     2020 CALAVERAS COUNTY VIRTUAL GRAPE STOMP: BACKYARD […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

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 […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 26 ~ Sept 1st!

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 26 ~ Sept 1st!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through September 1st. Sierra Hills Hours Of Operation Update~ Starting Sunday, August 9, Sierra Hills Market is shortening our business hours, due to recent staffing challenges we are experiencing. Our new hours will be 8:00 am-8:00 pm and our deli will […]

1,468 PG&E Customers in Arnold Area Without Power

1,468 PG&E Customers in Arnold Area Without Power

Arnold, CA…A message from PG&E..”This is Pacific Gas and Electric. We are calling to notify you that your area may be experiencing a power outage at this time. This outages affecting 1468 customers if you’re experiencing a hazardous situation such as a gas leak or down power line please call PG&E immediately at 1-800-743-5002 we […]

Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance is Now Hiring!

Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance is Now Hiring!

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance in Angels Camp is looking for a full time delivery and warehouse employee. 40 hours a week Tuesday through Saturday off Sunday and Monday. Just 5 basic requirements, good customers skills, must be able to lift 150+ pounds, work well with others, clean driving record and be able to […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 13 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County & State Announces New Monitoring System

Calaveras Public Health Reports 13 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County & State Announces New Monitoring System

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, August 28, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 3 females and 2 males between 18 to 49 years of age, 2 males between 50-64 years of age, and 2 females and 4 males over 65 years of age. There were […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Murphys, CA..Trifilo Garden Center is open this week Thursday 9-5 and also Friday and Saturday. Please practice social distancing and follow posted notices. The plan to be open on these day’s weekly going forward. Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Truck On Its Roof With Pinned In Occupant Near Sr4 / Meko Dr

Traffic Update….Overturned Truck On Its Roof With Pinned In Occupant Near Sr4 / Meko Dr

Camp Connell, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Truck On Its Roof With Pinned In Occupant Near Sr4 / Meko Dr. Hwy 4 temporarily closed for extraction. Incident: 00331 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Meko Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.322220 -120.252732 Detail Information 8:22 PM 9 [21] S3 CPS ON INJ STATUS 7:53 PM 8 [18] HWY […]

MOC Fire Incident Entering Final Stages of Containment

MOC Fire Incident Entering Final Stages of Containment

Groveland, CA…All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire Advisements for the communities impacted by the MOC Fire have been lifted. The agencies involved in helping to mitigate this fire have effectively entered the final stages of containment and mop up. The personnel and cooperating agencies assisting the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit have begun transitioning out. CAL […]

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly, Thursdays 4pm to 6pm 18 June to 29 October. Master Gardeners Demo Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 1st!

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 Virtual Hoedown for the Habitat Fundraiser Going On Now! Give Today!

The Virtual Hoedown for the Habitat Fundraiser Going On Now!  Give Today!

Angels Camp, CA…From Habitat for Humanity Calaveras…”Instead of gathering for our traditional Hoedown BBQ picnic in Murphys Park this year, Habitat for Humanity Calaveras has partnered with Greater Giving to host the first ever Online Hoedown for Humanity. Greater Giving is an organization the deals exclusively with non-profits to help them create fundraisers like ours. […]