A Hop from Senator Borges at The 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump

A Hop from Senator Borges at The 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump

Sacramento, CA…The East Lawn at State Capitol played host to Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs this morning for the 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump. The frogs were accompanied by their entourage of volunteer Frog Jump Committee members. Last year more than 50 elected officials, legislative staffers and media representatives vied for bragging rights and […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

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. […]

1040 Postmortem: Making Sense of Your Taxes and Withholding ~From Brian J. Tewksbury

1040 Postmortem: Making Sense of Your Taxes and Withholding  ~From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which passed in December 2017, made fundamental changes to the U.S. tax code, and 2018 returns were the first time most taxpayers could see the practical impact of these changes. In an April 2019 Gallup poll, 43% of Americans said they were unsure how the new tax […]

Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is May 11th at 10am

Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is May 11th at 10am

Sonora, CA…On Saturday, May 11th, 2019, the City of Sonora will be hosting the 62nd annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse – Mother Lode Round-Up Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to the downtown area of Sonora. Round-Up Parade Street Closures, Parking Zones, and Alcoholic Beverage Guidelines. Because this is a family event and […]

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Hazardous Water Conditions

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Hazardous Water Conditions

San Andreas, CA…On Saturday May 4, 2019 at about 5:00PM, The Sheriff’s Office activated their Search and Rescue Team after they received a request for assistance at Candy Rock recreation area (Hathaway Pines). Four people had swam across the North Fork of the Stanislaus River after hiking down the Candy Rock trailhead. When the water […]

Traffic Update….Tree Truck Towing Masticator vs Power Pole on Shenandoah Rd

Traffic Update….Tree Truck Towing Masticator vs Power Pole on Shenandoah Rd

Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Truck Towing Masticator vs Power Pole on Shenandoah Rd Incident: 00264 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 11011 Shenandoah Rd Loc Desc: IFO VINONOCETO WINERY Lat/Lon: 38.522486 -120.819250 Detail Information 4:09 PM 6 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-[6] RP CB / SV: TK W/ MASTICATOR ON REAR / HAD PILOT CAR IFO // VEH LEFT […]

The 12th Annual Kid’s Day in the Garden

The 12th Annual Kid’s Day in the Garden

San Andreas, CA…At the San Andreas Demo Garden. Morning only activity 10am to NOON. Free Activities May Include (we’re still planning): Kids’ Cooking, Sensory Area, Plant Flowers to take home, Nature Art, Explore the World of Worms, Make a Book Bag, Face Painting, Music & more… Event occurs on 05/11/2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 […]

(Get Your Ballots In The Mail Today!) Vote Yes on “Measure A” to Support Rural Emergency Health Services from EPFD

(Get Your Ballots In The Mail Today!) Vote Yes on “Measure A” to Support Rural Emergency Health Services from EPFD

Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Underburn on Calaveras Ranger District Northwest of Arnold

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Underburn on Calaveras Ranger District Northwest of Arnold

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. Prescribed Fire Name / Ranger District: Irish O’ Manuel Underburn, Unit 22, Calaveras Ranger District General and Specific Location: Project area is located along Forest Road 5N56, Trail 14E23, west of White Pines reservoir, and northwest of Arnold, CA. […]

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 perfect for concerts and dancing under the stars. Inaugurating the new stage are the popular Johnny Cash / Patsy Cline tribute […]

Yosemite Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures Inspire Park Visitors

Yosemite Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures Inspire Park Visitors

Yosemite National Park, CA…Discover Yosemite National Park through the eyes of naturalist guides with lifetimes of Yosemite experience and insider knowledge on one of Yosemite Conservancy’s unforgettable Outdoor Adventures with proceeds going to restoring trails and habitat, protecting vulnerable wildlife and park educational programs. Students from the Yosemite Leadership Program (one of the youth programs […]

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

Murphys, CA April 19, 2019: The Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys, CA is hosting an outdoor concert and silent auction fundraiser event at Twisted Oak Winery at 4280 Red Hills Rd., Vallecito, CA on the evening of June 22, 2019. The event will feature bluegrass and folk music by the Magnolia Rhythm Trio, jazz by […]

Overturned Big Rig in 13 Corners Area Closed Hwy 49 Sunday Morning

Overturned Big Rig in 13 Corners Area Closed Hwy 49 Sunday Morning

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 5/5/2019, at approximately 7:50am Anthony Perez, 27 from Riverside was descending SR-49 NB, toward the Amador/Calaveras County line. He was driving between 35-45 MPH in a commercial vehicle as he approached a curve with a 30 MPH warning sign. As as the 2017 Freightliner continued through the curve, due to the speed, […]

Retreat to the Treetops in a Beautiful Blue Lake Springs Home Offered by Cedar Creek Realty

Retreat to the Treetops in a Beautiful Blue Lake Springs Home Offered by Cedar Creek Realty

Arnold, CA…Retreat to the treetops for sunsets and views!! Natural light flows into this immaculate mountain getaway. With 1972 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, rec room, dueling decks and a 2-car detached garage. Nice open floor plan with great room that opens up to the upper deck to take in those breathtaking sunsets. […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd Loc Desc: BETWEEN COULTERVILLE AND MOCCASIN Lat/Lon: 37.748091 -120.243779 Detail Information 11:22 AM 5 [19] 1039 1022 61-4 11:20 AM 4 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-PER 61-S3 DOES […]

False Report of Shooting at Ace Hardware Leads to Arrest

False Report of Shooting at Ace Hardware Leads to Arrest

Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”A large law enforcement presence was seen yesterday at ACE Hardware in Twain Harte. Just after 5:30 PM, our office received a report of a shooting at the hardware store with numerous people running about. Multiple Sheriff’s Office units, CHP, Fire and EMS responded to Twain Harte Drive. Law […]

Murphys Creek Theatre’s “Barefoot in the Park” is April 26th to May 19th

Murphys Creek Theatre’s “Barefoot in the Park” is April 26th to May 19th

Murphys, CA…Love conquers All… Right? Opposites attract in Murphys Creek Theatre’s hilarious spring production of Barefoot in the Park Newlyweds Paul & Corie Bratter have found the perfect little love nest in New York City. Never mind that you have to climb up 5 flights to get to it (6 if you count the front […]