The Big Summer Sale is Going on Now at The Clothes Mine

The Big Summer Sale is Going on Now at The Clothes Mine

Angels Camp, CA…At The Clothes Mine, we carry an eclectic mix of women’s sportswear and accessories, as well as bridal and formal wear. We also offer men’s sportswear and tuxedo rental. While many casual browsers find themselves leaving with a purchase, we are especially happy to help those who don’t typically find their size or […]

Concerto Night at Bear Valley Music Festival – August 3 at 7 PM

Concerto Night at Bear Valley Music Festival – August 3 at 7 PM

Bear Valley, CA…This concert highlights two long-time members of the Bear Valley Orchestra. Maestro Michael Morgan conducts the Divertimento Concertante for double bass and orchestra by Nino Rota with soloist David Murray, and Vivaldi’s Oboe Concerto in F RV455 with soloist Tom Nugent. The program also includes Pacific Rounds, an orchestral work by rising California […]

Yosemite National Park Announces an Evacuation has been Issued for Employees and Residents in Yosemite Valley

Yosemite National Park Announces an Evacuation has been Issued for Employees and Residents in Yosemite Valley

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley and other impacted areas of the park will remain closed through Sunday, August 5 due to the Ferguson Fire. An evacuation has been issued for employees and residents inside Yosemite Valley due to limited road access to and from Yosemite Valley. This is due to firefighters working along the roadways and multiple […]

Wildfire Smoke Advisory in Place Until Further Notice

Wildfire Smoke Advisory in Place Until Further Notice

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are re-issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. This advisory will remain in place until further notice. The potential […]

92 Firefighters Battling 500 Acre Donnell Fire

92 Firefighters Battling 500 Acre Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: The Donnell Fire ignited at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 1, 2018 near Donnell Lake on Highway 108 east of Pinecrest. The fire has burned about 500 acres with active fire behavior and smoke outputs in two-foot high brush, timber litter and understory. The fire is burning to the northeast. The fire’s objectives […]

MET Team Marijuana Eradication near Murphys

MET Team Marijuana Eradication near Murphys

Murphys, CA…On 8-2-18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served two search warrants near Murphys, CA. Both of these locations were illegal commercial sized marijuana cultivation sites that had been previously eradicated by the Sheriff’s Office in 2017. No suspects were found at either location yesterday. At the first location in the 4000 […]

Ferguson Fire Chars Its Way to 73,560 Acres, Containment Climbs to 41% & Full Suppression Efforts Underway

Ferguson Fire Chars Its Way to 73,560 Acres, Containment Climbs to 41% & Full Suppression Efforts Underway

Awahanee, CA, August 3, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and where to send […]

RCRC Helped Push Rural Communities Forward at Economic Development Summit

RCRC Helped Push Rural Communities Forward at Economic Development Summit

Murphys, CA…Last week, RCRC Chief Economic Development Officer Barbara Hayes participated in the Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) Summit and Workshop held at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The event brought together local elected officials, workforce, community, and economic development professionals, as well as education and business representatives from the five-county area (Calaveras, Alpine, Amador, […]

NN & The Control, Live At The Bistro 6-9pm, August 4th

NN & The Control, Live At The Bistro 6-9pm, August 4th

Arnold, CA…FREE CONCERT in the park at the Bistro! Serving up Chicken in a Barrel, appetizers, a variety of beer, wine, coffee drinks and ice cream! Bring a friend, your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine, created by Chef Barr. We serve fair trade, organic espresso, coffee, beer & […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 7th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 7th

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 […]

The Ferguson Fire Grows to 68,610 Acres & Spot Fires Close Hwy 120

The Ferguson Fire Grows to 68,610 Acres & Spot Fires Close Hwy 120

Awahanee, CA, August 2, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and […]

Submit Your Questions For Town Halls Regarding Code Compliance Revisions

Submit Your Questions For Town Halls Regarding Code Compliance Revisions

San Andreas, CA…On May 22nd, 2018 the Calaveras County Code Compliance Department brought forward a proposed revision of Chapter 8.06 of the County Code. The Board directed the Building Director to seek out more public input on the proposed ordinance. The revision of 8.06 was put on the agenda of the Industry Work group and […]

Make Plans To Attend The 2nd Annual Calaveras Wine, Cheese and Olive Festival

Make Plans To Attend The 2nd Annual Calaveras Wine, Cheese and Olive Festival

Valley Springs, CA…The 2nd annual Calaveras Wine, Cheese and Olive Festival is back bigger and even better August 4th at the LaContenta Golf Club in Valley Springs. Nestled at the base of the Gold Country foothills, this new, popular festival celebrates the Good Life the miners enjoyed with their riches: Wine, Olives and Cheese. Foothill […]

Ferguson Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued for Wawona

Ferguson Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued for Wawona

Wawona, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for: The Community of Wawona. Please use Wawona Road to Highway 41 to safely exit the area. Wawona Road to Highway 140 remains closed. You can begin evacuating now, Yosemite National Park Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office are currently in the area contacting residents. A Red […]

Notice Regarding Seizure of Property and Initiation of Forfeiture Proceedings

Notice Regarding Seizure of Property and Initiation of Forfeiture Proceedings

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE REGARDING SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4. To: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LEGAL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY: $3,272.00 Currency of the United States of America. Notice is hereby given that the property described above was seized on June 24, […]

John Santiago Jr. 1943 – 2018

John Santiago Jr. 1943 – 2018

Valley Springs, CA…John Santiago Jr. born in Waipahu, Hi, on June 15, 1943 died July 19,2018 at his home in Burson, Ca. of Progress Supranuclear Palsy. John lived in Makaha and attended Waipahu High School before moving to California, he was a graduate of North Highland High School, American River J.C. and Chabot College. John […]

Calaveras Arts Council’s Music in the Parks Presents The Magnolia Rhythm Trio

Calaveras Arts Council’s Music in the Parks Presents  The Magnolia Rhythm Trio

West Point, CA…Music in the Parks presents The Magnolia Rhythm Trio. West Point Elementary School. West Point August 1, 2018, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. No admission fee or cover charge. Bring blankets, low-back chairs, dinner,cool drinks and yourselves. But please no alcohol or smoking; the school is a substance-free zone. The Magnolia Rhythm Trio […]

Ferguson Fire Update, 62,883 Acres & 39% Containment. Yosemite To Remain Closed till August 5th.

Ferguson Fire Update, 62,883 Acres & 39% Containment.  Yosemite To Remain Closed till August 5th.

Awahanee, CA, August 1, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire now in its 20th day, started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, […]

Valley and Other Areas Will Remain Closed Through August 5th, Due to Continued Unhealthy Smoke Impacts and Active Firefighting Operations

Valley and Other Areas Will Remain Closed Through August 5th, Due to Continued Unhealthy Smoke Impacts and Active Firefighting Operations

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and other areas will remain closed to all visitors through Sunday, August 5, 2018 due to continued unhealthy smoke impacts and ongoing firefighting operations. The park will continue to assess conditions and […]