June Specials from Black Sheep Winery

June Specials from Black Sheep Winery

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 […]

Columbia Gold Rush Days

Columbia Gold Rush Days

Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public.  Docents in period attire will provide lots of information on the structure of their featured building, nature of its business and equipment, […]

Inmate Who Walked Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp Apprehended

Inmate Who Walked Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp Apprehended

Vallecito, CA…A minimum-security inmate who walked away from the Vallecito Conservation Camp, located near the community of Vallecito in Calaveras County, was apprehended this evening. Inmate Ernest Anthony Morales, 26, was apprehended at around 9 p.m. without incident by agents of CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit, along with the Sierra Conservation Center […]

Cooking Class at Marisolio Tasting Bar- Farm Fresh Farmers Market

Cooking Class at Marisolio Tasting Bar- Farm Fresh Farmers Market

Murphys, CA…Farm Fresh Farmers Market With Jeanette Mckee- Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, and passionate about healthy cooking is going to demonstrate some of her fantastic recipes with us. Jeanette is working closely with Laughing Mother Farms which is situated at Brice Station Winery. She has a thriving food based meal planning business and website […]

Grace & Mercy after a Crash is Sermon Topic Today at Foothill Community Church

Grace & Mercy after a Crash is Sermon Topic Today at Foothill Community Church

Angels Camp, CA…The Foothill Community Church Experience. At Foothill, we want to “clear the way” for you to come to church. We want you to be able to experience the great music, encouraging messages, friendly people and enjoyable atmosphere that are part of Foothill. Now we know that your first time at a church can […]

Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge

Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Cheese and Wine Pairings with a Theme. Lavender Ridge Vineyard specializes in handcrafted Rhone varietal wines paired with the world’s finest artisan cheeses. June 10 Summer Picnic Cheeses July 8 Reds, Whites, & Blues August 5 (1st Sunday) American Cheese Society Winners September 9 Our Cheese Ancestry October 14 Local Farmstead Favorites November 11 […]

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!! Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!!  Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys, CA…Murphys School of Music is a new music school. Located in beautiful Murphys California. M.S.M runs daily classes, every week. Be sure to check our schedule, and class descriptions page to find your next musical venture! We are a non-profit school of music for kids, teens, adults, seniors and people with special needs. There […]

Bradley Grove and More History of Calaveras Big Trees- Seminar June 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bradley Grove and More History of Calaveras Big Trees- Seminar June 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Arnold, CA…Presented by Mel Bradley, grandson of the Owen and Adrienne Bradley, who helped protect the grove, raised the money to purchase the South Grove, and planted the Bradley Grove. Seminars are free and open to the public. There is a day-use fee to enter the Park. Pack a lunch, bring the family and plan […]

The 3rd Annual Mother Lode Highland Games and Celtic Gathering returns to the Shenandoah Valley Wine Region in Plymouth, CA June 9 & 10, 2018.

The 3rd Annual Mother Lode Highland Games and Celtic Gathering returns to the Shenandoah Valley Wine Region in Plymouth, CA June 9 & 10, 2018.

Plymouth, CA…Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletics and tons of tartans converge in Plymouth, the Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley Wine Region of Amador County. Along the “Royal Mile” tartans will be flown honoring our many clans who participate. The Mother Lode Highland Games and Celtic Gathering hearkens back to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland here […]

Town Tours of Columbia

Town Tours of Columbia

Columbia, CA…Every Saturday and Sunday at 11am you can enjoy an hour-long walking tour of town led by a park staff member or docent. See the actual gold discovery site, learn about the buildings and early merchants of Columbia.  Sponsored by The Friends Of Columbia SHP. Visit their website here for more information. Check in at […]

Back By Popular Demand, Toby Keith’s Should’ve Been A Cowboy Tour XXV at Ironstone Amphitheatr

Back By Popular Demand, Toby Keith’s Should’ve Been A Cowboy Tour XXV at Ironstone Amphitheatr

Murphys, CA…After last year’s amazing SOLD OUT show, we just had to have him back! Toby Keith is one of Country Music’s great stars. As a singer, songrwriter and producer, Toby has created some of Country Music’s greatest songs and biggest hits. As an entertainer, he has played all over the world to packed houses […]

Calaveras High School Graduates The Class of 2018…Photos & Ceremony Video

Calaveras High School Graduates The Class of 2018…Photos & Ceremony Video

San Andreas, CA…It was another special evening in San Andreas as the Class of 2018 marched across the podium and into the next phase of their lives. It was impressive to see the 21 Valedictorians who all maintained a 4.0 or better in all of their 4 years. Most impressive at least to us was […]

Traffic Advisory State Route 88 from Peddler Hill to Amador/Alpine County Line

Traffic Advisory State Route 88 from Peddler Hill to Amador/Alpine County Line

AMADOR COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various construction activities on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88) from Peddler Hill Road to the Amador/Alpine County line for pavement repair. One-way traffic control will be in effect beginning Monday, June 11, 2018, through Friday, June 15, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. […]

Traffic Advisory on State Route 89 from Montgomery Street to Turtle Rock Park Road

Traffic Advisory on State Route 89 from Montgomery Street to Turtle Rock Park Road

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 89 from Montgomery Street in Markleeville to Turtle Rock Park Road for pavement repair. Crews will be working beginning Monday, June 11, 2018, through Friday, June 15, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 10th Through June 16th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 10th Through June 16th

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 […]

Framed Art Sale at Arnold Ace Home Center!

Framed Art Sale at Arnold Ace Home Center!

Arnold, CA…Framed Art Sale at Arnold Ace Home Center! Arnold Ace Home Center is committed to being “the helpful place” by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. We have a large selection of hardware, home goods, lumber, paint, and garden supplies. Arnold Ace Home Center has been serving the community for […]