A Bit of Winter Returns Mid-Week To Spice Up Your Spring Along the Western Slope & Mother Lode

A Bit of Winter Returns Mid-Week To Spice Up Your Spring Along the Western Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…The Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 47 to 62 higher elevations… 59 to 69 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 42 higher elevations…40 to 48 […]

Countywide Calaveras Alert Test on May 2nd.

Countywide Calaveras Alert Test on May 2nd.

San Andreas, CA – On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10 A.M. the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be performing a system wide test of the Calaveras Alert Emergency Notification System. We would like to remind everyone that this is just a TEST. OEM is encouraging all residents to sign up for […]

Calaveras High Celebrates Fire Program EMR Certifications

Calaveras High Celebrates Fire Program EMR Certifications

San Andreas, CA….Calaveras High Schools CTE (Career Technical Education) Fire Program just graduated these boys with their EMR (Emergency Medical Responders) Certifications. They put in collectively 2800 hours. Their teacher Suzanne Butler put this awesome ceremony together for them today. Thank you Assembly member Frank Bigelow for presenting resolutions to each student. Thank you Supervisor […]

Let Laurie’s Home Organizing Get You Ready for 2019 209.728.4700

Let Laurie’s Home Organizing Get You Ready for 2019   209.728.4700

Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing. Bring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work with– […]

Sexual Predator Sentenced to 15 Years & Lifetime Supervision

Sexual Predator Sentenced to 15 Years & Lifetime Supervision

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…”A federal judge has sentenced a 50-year-old David E. Otto to 15 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for contacting, grooming and sexually exploiting girls via social media. Otto, a resident of Tigard Oregon, was determined to have been exploiting young girls across the country on […]

Don’t Miss the 10th Annual Arnold Library FUNdraising Dinner!

Don’t Miss the 10th Annual Arnold Library FUNdraising Dinner!

Arnold, CA…Announcing our 10th Annual Arnold Library FUNdraising dinner. Saturday, April 27th, 6pm Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge. Sponsored by the Arnold Friends of the Library and the Women of the Moose. We will be bringing back our much-loved raffle with prizes donated by generous patrons and local merchants. Get your dinner and raffle tickets at […]

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), founded in 1951, is located at 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. It became a member of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, in 1996. The facility is a not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving all of Calaveras County, California. Over 300 employees provide the necessary services. […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision on Hwy 88 near Aqueduct Grove Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision on Hwy 88 near Aqueduct Grove Road

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision on Hwy 88 near Aqueduct Grove Road Incident: 00052 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Aqueduct Grove Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.399247 -120.633169 Detail Information 6:59 AM 15 [23] 1185 97 6:58 AM 14 [22] ETA APPROX 10 6:57 AM 13 [21] UU 94-3 ETA 1185 6:48 AM […]

Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Children’s Easter Party

Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Children’s Easter Party

Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Children’s Easter Party. Kids’ fun planned at April 13 Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Easter party. Children, age 10 and younger, can play games, do crafts, decorate Easter cookies, have their face painted and meet the Easter Bunny, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at Ebbetts Pass […]

Sutter Creek’s Knight Foundry Announces a Hands-On Workshop

Sutter Creek’s Knight Foundry Announces a Hands-On Workshop

Sutter Creek, CA…Come play in the sand at the Foundry! Sutter Creek’s historic Knight Foundry presents “Introduction to Sand Casting & Foundry Practice,” its first on-site class since the early 1990s. In this full-day, hands-on workshop, taught by Knight Foundry’s own experts, students will experience the entire foundry workflow, from sand preparation and conditioning to […]

Grief Support Classes Offered By Hospice of Amador & Calaveras

Grief Support Classes Offered By Hospice of Amador & Calaveras

Jackson, CA…Have you experienced the loss of someone you love? You do not need to deal with your loss alone. Hospice of Amador & Calaveras offers FREE Drop-in Grief Groups: Jackson Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Hospice Conference Room 103 1500 So. Hwy 49, Jackson New Life After Loss Group, 1st Thursday every month 11:30 […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Named a 2019 Hospice Honors Recipient

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Named a 2019 Hospice Honors Recipient

Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health and hospice software, billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s […]

A Concert Celebrating the Avery Hotel Restoration featuring The Rhythm Riders & Tom Drinnon

A Concert Celebrating the Avery Hotel Restoration featuring The Rhythm Riders & Tom Drinnon

Avery, CA…The Avery Hotel Restoration is Complete! Built in 1851, the 167-year-old landmark Avery Hotel has been restored to its original splendor and has added a beautiful new stage, nestled among the trees and lending its ambiance to concerts and dancing under the night skies. Inaugurating the new stage are the popular Johnny Cash / […]

“Run Like Goose” 5K Run/Walk: Local Father Starts Non Profit in Honor of His Son

“Run Like Goose” 5K Run/Walk: Local Father Starts Non Profit in Honor of His Son

Murphys, CA, June 2nd 9am – The first annual “Run Like Goose” 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for Grief and Trauma Recovery will be benefiting local Tavius Aiton’s nonprofit Live Like Goose in honor of his son “Goose.” About the event: The 5K Run/Walk starting at Murphy’s Park on Algiers Road in Murphy’s, CA. The run will […]

Don’t Miss the 2019 Slush Cup – A Fun Race for All

Don’t Miss the 2019 Slush Cup – A Fun Race for All

Bear Valley, CA…The Slush Cup is a fun race for the entire Bear Valley Ski community. It is a fund raiser for Bear Valley SnowSports Foundation whose purpose is to support the Bear Valley Team programs and athletes along with supporting the Adaptive Program by providing equipment and coach/instructor training. The Slush Cup is a […]

The 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference at Hotel Leger – May 3, 4, 5, 2019

The 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference at Hotel Leger  – May 3, 4, 5, 2019

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 14th annual Gold Rush Writers Conference will be held May 3 – 5th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to learn from established professionals through workshops, […]

12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden

12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden

San Andreas, CA…The 12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden. This is a FREE Family Event! Ride the smoothie Bike, Explore the World of Worms, Experience Sensory Play, Face Painting, Music time, Farm Stand, Plant Flowers to Take Home, Create Nature Art, Saturday, May 11 10:00am-12:00pm, UCCE Master Gardener, Demonstration Garden 891 Mountain Ranch Road, […]

The 9th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

The 9th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

Murphys, CA….Put on your favorite Kentucky Derby Hat and race on down to the Murphys Historic Hotel for the 9th annual Chili Cook Off sponsored by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County! On Saturday, May 4th Chili Cookers and Tasters will gather on the Hotel lawn from 11 am to 2 pm for this fun, family […]

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board in Action Today

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board in Action Today

Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board is back in action starting at %:30pm. The Agenda is below… Mark Twain Union Elementary School District BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 11, 2019 Open Session 5:30 P.M. / Closed Session 5:35 P.M. / Open Session 6:30 P.M. Location: District Boardroom / 981 […]

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt, Train Rides, Visit by the Easter Bunny & More!

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt, Train Rides, Visit by the Easter Bunny & More!

Jamestown, CA…The traditional continues. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation proudly invite families, friends and rail fans from near and far to visit the historic park on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Railtown 1897 SHP offers a memorable place to celebrate the holiday with an egg hunt for children, […]

Railtown 1897 Offers Wildly Popular Wildflower Trains — 4/13, 14, 20 & 21!

Railtown 1897 Offers Wildly Popular Wildflower Trains — 4/13, 14, 20 & 21!

Jamestown, CA…With an extraordinary spring wildflower season expected this year, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a historic train. While the Park is open daily, special Wildflower Train Rides are available […]

Springtime in the Foothills & Things are Blooming & Buzzing at Manzanita Arts Emporium

Springtime in the Foothills & Things are Blooming & Buzzing at Manzanita Arts Emporium

Angels Camp, CA…Springtime in the Foothills, at last! And although it’s still a wet one, the birds and bees are here; and they’re making a ruckus in the nectar-ful blossoms that are peeking out and opening more every day, promising to show us an astoundingly beautiful bloom year! There’s always something buzzing at Manzanita in […]

The Colby Westberg Memorial Stockman Award

The Colby Westberg Memorial Stockman Award

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown)..The Colby Westberg Stockman Award will be presented by the Westberg Family to an exhibitor who exemplifies an outstanding work ethic, social responsibility and fortitude. Colby was active in 4-H, FFA and the Bret Harte High School football program. He raised swine and beef. He helped others and encouraged younger exhibitors. The award […]

Mary Louise (MacPherson) Taylor September 9, 1921 – April 2, 2019

Mary Louise (MacPherson) Taylor September 9, 1921 –  April 2, 2019

Rail Road Flat, CA…Mary was born in Copper Lake, Nova Scotia, near Loch Haber and Antigonish, to the late Jessie (Sears) and James MacPherson. She was pre-deceased by brother John William Bernard MacPherson, close cousins John Lawrence, Andy, Herb, George & Neal Sears, step-brother Richard Brine, brother-& sister-in-law Eddie & Jackie Taylor, sister-and brother-in-law Eva […]

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Welcome to our Annual Pondskimming event our most popular and exciting event of the year! Dig out your best retro ski-gear, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for fun. 11:00am Pondskim Starts! 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Wine & Beer Garden OPEN Featuring 10+ local breweries and wineries, and all proceeds going towards […]