A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

Arnold, CA…From reader Lisa Kramer-Leggett..”Hi Pinetree, can you please help me spread the word, this young Great Dane has been loose in Arnold, Meadowmont neighborhood (near the market) this morning, we have him on a leash because we don’t want him to get hurt. Has a collar, but no tags. We’re sure he’s people must […]

Hey Good People!! Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain is now open for 7 Day a week operations. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a run off the top of the mountain open as soon as […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!! Come Up & Play!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!!  Come Up & Play!!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain opens for 7 Day a week operations today. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Saturday (12/23) and Sunday (12/24), Tubing will be offered for 1 hour sessions from 9am to 4pm, Snowshoeing/Snow Biking on a nice selection of packed meadow trails (trail pass required) from 9am to 4:30pm, Morning Holiday Ice […]

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley, CA…Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to […]

Public Invited to Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting

Public Invited to Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The community is invited to join the Calaveras County Water District in the development of an update to its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Public input is a critical component of a successful and comprehensive update. The purpose of the plan is to protect people and properties from the effects of hazards by […]

Restrictions Lifted on James E. Roberts Bridge on SR-120 Today at 2 P.M.

Restrictions Lifted on James E. Roberts Bridge on SR-120 Today at 2 P.M.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has recently completed a $26.1 million rehabilitation project on the James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge that spans the Don Pedro Reservoir on State Route 120 (SR-120). One-way traffic controls that have been in effect during the construction are scheduled to be lifted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, […]

Murphys Friends Free Christmas Day Dinner

Murphys Friends Free Christmas Day Dinner

Murphys, CA…Christmas Day brings a 34-year Calaveras tradition, a free community dinner hosted by Murphys Friends. December 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall on Main Street in Murphys, it will be turkey with all the trimmings, and gifts for the young people. This tradition started in 1983 at the Utica […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through December 24th – 30th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through December 24th – 30th

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 […]

Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza Honored on Their Retirements

Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza Honored on Their Retirements

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department….”We would like to congratulate Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza on their retirement with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Griswold served in the Air Force for 4 years and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza served in the Army for 8 years. They joined our custody division one year apart […]

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards/Committees/Commissions

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards/Committees/Commissions

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (revised 12/13/17) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: County Service Area #2 – Bar XX One vacancy for […]

Calaveras LAFCO Notice of Public Hearing

Calaveras LAFCO Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…CALAVERAS LAFCO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence for road maintenance, storm drain maintenance, street lighting maintenance, landscaping of public areas, weed control and trail/fire break maintenance, […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00151 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.441872 -120.720375 Close Detail Information 11:38 AM 1 [3] PER ASO, SOLO VEH – FIRE AND MEDICS ENRT […]

What To Do If You Get the Flu? ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont, Twain Harte & Groveland Pharmacies

What To Do If You Get the Flu?  ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont, Twain Harte & Groveland Pharmacies

Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Disabled on Obyrnes Ferry Bridge

Traffic Update….Vehicle Disabled on Obyrnes Ferry Bridge

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle blocking a lane on the Obyrnes Ferry Bridge. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00079 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Close Detail Information 9:02 AM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING SONORA 209-984-2414 […]

Bear Valley Opening Day is December 23rd!

Bear Valley Opening Day is December 23rd!

Bear Valley, CA…Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to […]

Be On The Lookout For Burglary Crew Working Hwy 4 Corridor & Save Your Surveillance Video Footage

Be On The Lookout For Burglary Crew Working Hwy 4 Corridor & Save Your Surveillance Video Footage

Arnold, CA…From a reader..”Good evening, I was hoping you could please put the word out.. Many burglaries have been occurring in Arnold lately. (Right now it’s Pine Dr. and that side of Meadowmont) More so than usual! Just this morning we woke up to our truck ransacked and minor stuff being stolen. I have now […]

Nancy Shacklett 1920 – 2017

Nancy Shacklett  1920 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Nancy was born to Lloyd and Evelyn Garrison in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of ten, she and her family moved to Los Angeles where she grew up with her sister Barbara and brother Jack. She was a proud graduate of UCLA and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She originally […]

Great Holiday Shopping at New Upscale Thrift in Middleton’s Center

Great Holiday Shopping at New Upscale Thrift in Middleton’s Center

Angels Camp, CA…Visit Repurposed and More Upscale Thrift in Middleton’s Center, Angels Camp for holiday shopping and more. Ornaments, stockings, games, repurposed furniture, clothing, art, appliances, collectibles, jewelry and other good stuff at great prices. Make your holiday warm and joyous. Stop by 300 N. Main Street (far right of Mark Twain Center). Join our […]

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

Arnold, CA…We stopped by Big Trees Fitness and Melissa Wagner told us about the SilverSneakers that Big Trees Fitness just qualified for. SilverSneakers is a complete program that is available to most seniors at no cost. SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults 65+ comes free with qualifying health plans, giving you unlimited access to […]