Murphys, CA…Stomp competition, costume contests, and street fair brings thousands of people to historic Downtown Murphys for a day of fun and entertainment for all the first Saturday in October! Crowds of over 5,000 people from near and far flood the little town of Murphys, to celebrate the beginning of the wine harvest season. Murphys […]
Arnold, CA…Fire Update….Tree Reported on Fire Near Sr4 / Ganns Meadow Dr Incident: 00353 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Ganns Meadow Dr Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.394630 -120.172749 Detail Information 8:14 PM 2 [2] XFR TO FIRE 8:14 PM 1 [1] TREE ON FIRE
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services – Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 18-1000-04-968 Tree Mortality Program Projects #4A and #7A. Bids may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home Project […]
Bear Valley, CA…The Cabbage Fire was reported at 11:05 am on Thursday September 6, 2018. The fire was reported at approximately 1 acre in size, backing downslope with isolated tree torching. Federal, state and local resources were dispatched and quickly attacked the fire. The Donnell Fire responded 2 type 2 IA hand crews, air resources, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station Incident: 00165 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: CABBAGE PATCH MAINTAINENCE STA Lat/Lon: 38.414570 -120.129467 Detail Information 11:43 AM 2 [2] FOR A VEG FIRE 11:38 AM 1 [1] CAL FIRE REQ CHP FOR 1184 Unit Information 11:42 AM 2 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Lifelong Angels Camp Resident, Wilma Jean Sperry, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 24, 2018. She was 80 years old. She was born in Angels Camp, California on December 10, 1937 to Niels Hansen Moller and Hazel Anna Foppiano. She graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1955 and shortly after […]
Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]
Bear Valley, CA….Bring your fat tire ride and join us for the best Fat Tire Festival on Highway 4. Experience some of the best mountain bike riding in the area and get in on the festivities. The weekend festivities will include guided MTB rides, shuttles to the high points of some of our best trails, […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]
Angels Camp, CA…On 8-29-18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for an illegal marijuana grow in the area of Spring Hill Ranch Road in rural Angels Camp. The area was discovered to have 1361 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. The majority of the plants were immature which […]
Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through September 11th. Larger Images are Below
San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…”The Calaveras County Search and Rescue team held its annual awards event on Saturday, August 25th. Awards for 2017/18 year – chosen by team members: *Outstanding Service 2016/17: Mike Borean. *Training Officer of the Year 2016/17: Laurie Plautz. *Rookie of the Year 2016/17: Jennifer Berry (no pic- Not in […]
Tuttletown, CA…A sad discovery at New Melones from the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Yesterday morning a fisherman spotted a body in the water near the shore at New Melones Reservoir. 58-year-old Richard Matlock of Ceres was reported to have drowned in that area two weeks ago after jumping from a boat to swim, however he was not […]
Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Tuolumne County and Southeastern Alpine County in northern California Until 615 PM PDT. At 316 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain across the Donnell fire burn scar. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall […]
Angels Camp, CA…Earlier today Hwy 49 was closed for an extended period of time because of a fatal multi-vehicle collision that tragically took the life of a young Coperopolis girl today. Below is directly from the CHP release… POWELL WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON STATE ROUTE 49 SOUTH OF FRICOT CITY RD. COLDWELL, MCCUBBINS, AND MORALES […]
Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]
Calaveras County, CA… 9/1/2018 – Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Hope springs eternal must have been my frame of mind when the Lode hotel was purchased by me in 2002. The flamboyant history of what the place has meant to so many and the building echoing all the past lives it had lived (see history below article prepared by historian) was especially enthralling […]
Martell, CA…On Monday September 3, 2018 at around 10:45pm, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the owner of Get Ripped Nutrition, Martell. The caller reported he was inside the business with a women and her husband was banging on the door to get inside. The caller stated the husband was a […]
Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]
Murphys, CA…A free Labor Day Concert by the longest “laboring” band in the County, the Calaveras Community Band, will take place at the Murphys Community Park on Monday, September 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. (Please note this time is earlier than usual starting times.) The Calaveras Community Band has been in existence since the 1880s, […]
Sonora, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”We were honored to be a part of the send-off for this amazing woman. Officer Olga Boenisch has been with the California Highway Patrol for 17 years. Prior to joining the agency, she worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy in L.A. County for two years. Not only is she a great […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept. on Aug 30th…”One of the best things about our job is helping people. In this case, we reunited a man with his stolen motorcycle. Early this morning,one of our deputies saw a man and woman with a motorcycle at the Sierra Energy Gas Station on Hwy 108 in Jamestown. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff Department Lip-Sync Challenge. Calaveras County Sheriff”s Office Lip Sync Challenges Angels Camp Police Department and Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Congratulations to Deputy Andrew Long who successfully completed the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Field Training Program. Deputy Long grew up in Tuolumne County and graduated from Sonora High School. He joined the military after graduation and served as a Navy Corpsman for seven years. During that time he completed a tour […]
Arnold, CA…Make Your Burger Dreams Come True at Giant Burger.
Murphys, CA…(Now Playing)..In their fourth season, Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest — critically thought to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote. The piece will be performed on the outdoor Arden Stage at Brice Station Vineyards. Director, Tara Kayton and her talented company will bring this magical […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mildred (“Millie”) Wright-Brown, (March 15, 1927-August 28, 2018) Mildred (“Millie”) Therese Wright-Brown, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Angels Camp, CA on August 28 with two of her sons, Kelly and Darrell at her side. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Flint, MI to Dennis and Agnes Murphy, and was […]
Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]
