Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Friday, May 4, 2018. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr26 / Nove Way. Pleases use caution in the area… Incident: 00185 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Nove Way Loc Desc: IFO SHOPPING CENTER Lat/Lon: 38.188106 -120.826465 Detail Information 1:39 PM 7 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CALA SO, 1182 RDWY BLKD 1:30 PM 6 [7] 1039 CALA SO 1141 […]

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Lake Alpine, CA…Caltrans crews have removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and will open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon today (Friday, May 4, 2018). Ebbetts Pass rises to 8,730 feet, making it one of the highest passes in the Sierra with grades in excess of 23%, […]

The 8th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

The 8th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

Murphys, CA…Soroptimist International of Calaveras County is busy preparing for their 8th Annual Chili Cook Off held at the Historic Murphy’s Hotel on Saturday, May 5! Tasters and Cookers come together on the Hotel lawn for this fun event from 11 am to 2 pm with live music from Plan B Band! This year’s theme […]

Over 4,000 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Burson Residence.

Over 4,000 Marijuana Plants Eradicated at Burson Residence.

Burson, CA…On 5-3-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Southworth Road in Burson for illegal marijuana cultivation. On this 5 acre parcel with a single story residence, investigators found numerous cargo containers and enclosed structures that had been converted […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 17, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 17, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA….Our new Just Because card line is now available in Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and to help make someone’s day and spread more caring in the world…just because.  Follow our weekly Card Challenges and get a FREE Just Because card at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores every Friday starting April 20 through July 27 for all […]

Prescribed Fuels Reduction Burn Outside of West Point on May 8 & 9

Prescribed Fuels Reduction Burn Outside of West Point on May 8 & 9

West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, (6 miles east of West Point on Lilly Gap road). This prescribed burn is designed to reduce fuels on the VMP in conjunction with CAL FIRE employees and Cooperators. […]

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso! Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso!  Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Arnold, CA…Dyemusica has been bringing original jam and reggae music to the motherlode since 2012. They have decided to disband due to health issues and as Kevin is leaving the state. Dyemusica are ardent supporters of local charities, have made original music and made many friends and they’d love for everyone to come out one […]

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

San Andreas, CA…Measure A determines the future of the Mark Twain Medical Center hospital in Calaveras County. YES ON MEASURE A. Mark Twain Medical Center will continue to provide nationally recognized high-level quality care for rural hospitals in Calaveras County. There will be NO increase to taxes. The citizens of Calaveras County will continue to […]

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

Arnold, CA…From CCWD…”CCWD crews worked late into the night Thursday to repair a failure in a 14-inch water line and restore water service to more than 100 community members in Big Trees Village. We are fortunate to have a highly skilled workforce that can perform complex repairs quickly and professionally.”

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through May 12th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through May 12th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Arnold, CA…Arnold/Ebbetts Pass Corridor Communities participate in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Saturday, May 5th – Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold, 9:00 to Noon. Residents and property owners in high-risk wildfire areas who want to take action to increase their safety but are unsure about how to start can now find the information and […]

The Twentieth Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic is May 5th

The Twentieth Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic is May 5th

Murphys, CA…The Twentieth Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic is Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8:00am ‘til 1:00pm – 1st through 8th Grade. Murphys Historical Community Park, Algiers Road. Turn south at Murphys Hotel Children must be accompanied by an adult. No Entry Fee or applications required. Free Food/Drinks for participants. Bring your own fishing equipment or use […]

Help Fine Things Celebrate Their 20th Birthday on May 5th

Help Fine Things Celebrate Their 20th Birthday on May 5th

Arnold, CA…Time to Celebrate!! Fine-Things will be 20 years old in May and we want you to help us celebrated like it’s 1998! Saturday, May 5th from 10am to 6pm. Join us for morning mimosas’s & afternoon BBQ, beer, wine, prizes, raffles & party!! Where it all began With no business experience or background in […]

Failure To Stay In Their Lane Leads to Further Charges For Modesto Women

Failure To Stay In Their Lane Leads to Further Charges For Modesto Women

Jamestown, RD…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….Bad driving leads to more serious charges for two Modesto women. Late Wednesday night, a Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a silver Toyota sedan on Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown after witnessing the vehicle swerve into the opposing lane. Deputies spoke with driver, 53-year-old Kelly Schriver and passenger 31-year-old Ashly […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 8th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 8th

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Dr

Traffic Update….Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Dr

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Dr Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Detail Information 4:01 PM 1 [3] FIRE 97 AT OBYRNES FERRY BRIDGE Unit Information 3:49 PM 2 Unit Assigned 4:07 PM 1 Unit At Scene

Sonora Pass Opening For The Season Today at 2pm

Sonora Pass Opening For The Season Today at 2pm

Kennedy Meadows, CA…Caltrans crews have removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and plan to reopen State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Sonora Pass rises to 9,623 feet, making it the second highest pass in the Sierra. Even with low volumes of snow, Sonora Pass […]

Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, It is Fair & Frog Jump Season…Kickoff Meeting Photos & Video Below

Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, It is Fair & Frog Jump Season…Kickoff Meeting Photos & Video Below

Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtwon, USA)…This year the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is May 17-20. Last night Mark Twain Hall at Frogtown played host to the annual fair kick-off dinner. It is a great event every year that is filled with awards for those who help keep the fair and frog jump thriving and […]

Summit Ranger District Office May Be Closed Today Due to Power Outage

Summit Ranger District Office May Be Closed Today Due to Power Outage

Pinecrest, CA…PG&E is reporting over 1600 customers in the Pinecrest and Strawberry Areas without power due to major equipment failure. PG&E repair crew is on-site working to restore power hopefully by 1pm this afternoon. From the USFS..”Power and phones are out of service at the Summit Ranger District due what PG&E is reporting as a […]

A Life Celebrated. Proclamations, Auction, Friends, Family and a Film in Honor of Barden Stevenot

A Life Celebrated. Proclamations, Auction, Friends, Family and a Film in Honor of Barden Stevenot

Murphys, CA…More than 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Barden Stevenot on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Old School House in Murphys. Stevenot’s wife, Annie, was presented with two proclamations honoring his contributions to the county. The Calaveras Board of Supervisors signed one and the other was written, signed and presented by […]