Up & Coming 25th Annual Copper Run!

Up & Coming 25th Annual Copper Run!

Copperopolis, CA…Pick up your registration forms now to join the Ed Friel Memorial Copper Run on January 28, 2017 in Copperopolis. Forms can be found on thecopperrun Facebook pg. or at the Copper Library in Lake Tulloch Plaza. All proceeds will benefit the local Fire Dept., School and Copper Library. For more information, call Marilyn […]

Rubber Ducky Reading Club

Rubber Ducky Reading Club

Copperopolis, CA…For National Rubber Ducky Day, the Copperopolis Library plans to kick-off a new preschool Story Time program on Thursday, January 12th at 1:00 pm that uses the iconic bright yellow rubber toy duck to promote reading. Preschoolers will have a rubber ducky of their very own and, as they meet their reading goals, will […]

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service is projecting a busy weather week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Snow showers. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations…26 to 34 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph… Except south 20 […]

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Approval Of City Administrator Agreement

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Approval Of City Administrator Agreement

Angels Camp,CA…The City Of Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd. On the agenda is the approval of the at-will employment agreement between the city of Angels and Mary Kelly for city administrator services effective January 2017. The meeting will take place at the Angels Fire House located at 1404 […]

Black Sheep Winery New Year Specials~ Celebrate With Raspberry Sparkling Wine

Black Sheep Winery New Year Specials~ Celebrate With Raspberry Sparkling Wine

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great January Specials. Celebratory New Year wine sale! Two Bottles of Raspberry Sparkling Wine for $28.00! Elegant, with a hint of raspberry. We urge you to celebrate everyday with this bubbly! Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador […]

Black Sheep Winery New Year Wine Sale

Black Sheep Winery New Year Wine Sale

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery has great January Specials. Six Bottles of Wine Sale Two Bottles of Each of the Following Wines; Rambunctious, Calaveras County Cabernet Sauvignon, and Amador County Zinfandel. BIG AND BOLD LIKE NOBODY ELSE CAN DO! Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our […]

Amador Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting January, 2017

Amador Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting January, 2017

Jackson, CA…Amador Flyfishers will be hosting Bill Forward presenting his program, “Trout vision and a look at UV” Meeting will begin at 6:30pm and is open to anyone interested in fly fishing. Amador FlyFishers (AFF) is a family-oriented club established in 1992 to provide an opportunity for persons interested in fly fishing to SHARE information […]

Annual Competitive Grants For 2017 Announced By Calaveras Community Foundation

Annual Competitive Grants For 2017 Announced By Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) will, again, focus on initiatives for 2017’s grant giving. The four initiatives are: Aging in Place for Seniors, Support for Learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and new for 2017, County Youth and Community Enrichment Initiatives. Funding for these grants is from the Foundation’s General Grant Fund. […]

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

Copperopolis, CA…Come taste award winning wines from more than 35 outstanding wineries located in the Sierra Foothills representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Enjoy your wine to the soothing sounds of live Jazz while sampling artisan foods and appetizers, including gourmet wood fired pizza, burgers, cheeses, french bread and sweet treats. Shop […]

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Performance! Nicholas Lefler & Stephen Strong!

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Performance! Nicholas Lefler & Stephen Strong!

Angels Camp, CA…Don’t miss this rare performance of Nicholas Lefler and Stephen Strong teaming up. Concert starts at 5:00pm. $2-5 donation suggestion for the artists…. After Party at Cascabel’s across the street at 7pm. Enjoy music from independent Muscicians while tasting award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. Flamenco guitar and dance […]

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley continued it’s tradition of being the best place in our area to ring in the new year. This year it was Chains Required rocking the Cathedral Lounge, the Balloon Drop and then the always spectacular fireworks in Bear Valley Village with snow in the background. We would like to thank Zdzislaw […]

Hey Good People!! Happy New Year & More Snow On The Way To Bear Valley!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Happy New Year & More Snow On The Way To Bear Valley!!  ~ By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! Today we’ll see a 20% chance of snow as the system starts to make it’s way into the area. The high will be around 30F and winds will be out of the South from 12-17mph with gusts into the mid 20’s. Model agreements are still in flux as the colder […]

TJ Dillashaw Rolls On In Victory Over John Lineker ~ UFC News

TJ Dillashaw Rolls On In Victory Over John Lineker ~ UFC News

Las Vegas, NV…Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw moved one step closer to a crack at regaining his belt, winning a dominant three-round unanimous decision over John Lineker Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Scores were 30-26 across the board for the No. 1-ranked Dillashaw, now 15-3; Parana’s Lineker, the No. 2-ranked contender, […]

Fire Update….Fire Destroys Residence In Valley Springs Mobile Home Park

Fire Update….Fire Destroys Residence In Valley Springs Mobile Home Park

Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters have just knocked down a fire that destroyed a residence in the Castle Rock Mobile Home Park in the Valley Springs area. They kept the fire from spreading to other residences and Red Cross is being contacted to assist in the immediate needs of those displaced. Our thoughts and prayers to those […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 29th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 29th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through December 29th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, December 29, 2016 00:25 MISC INFORMATION 1612290001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Rpts the teenage on her roof. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:46 TRAFFIC STOP 1612290003 Officer initiated activity at Starr Mhp, Jamestown Rd, Sonora.Traffic Stop. . […]

Pet Safety Tips For The New Year

Pet Safety Tips For The New Year

Calaveras County, CA…Happy New Year from your Calaveras Humane Society! Last chance to get those donations in to deduct on your 2016 taxes, everyone. Keep your critters safe on this party-hearty holiday. We thank you for a wonderful year!The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the […]

Best Places To Sled In Calaveras

Best Places To Sled In Calaveras

Calaveras County, CA…With winter upon us and more snow in the forecast, many of you will be heading to the mountains looking for a fun day in the outdoors and a good place to sled. It’s not unusual to see highway turn-outs packed with cars while families play on the nearby hillsides. It can be […]

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Releases 2015-16 Annual Report

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Releases  2015-16 Annual Report

Auburn,CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is pleased to announce the release of our Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Annual Report. This report highlights a number of the activities undertaken by the SNC over the last year to restore the forests and watersheds of the Sierra Nevada Region. The Sierra Nevada Region is the state’s principal watershed […]

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

Murphys, CA…The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will start another year of helping members get the most out of their Apple products when it holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. Due to iffy weather […]

California’s Sales Tax Rate To Decrease In January 2017

California’s Sales Tax Rate To Decrease In January 2017

Sacramento, CA…On January 1, 2017, the statewide sales and use tax rate will decrease one quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.50 percent to 7.25 percent. The decrease in the statewide rate is effective for all cities and counties in California; however, in many jurisdictions in California the actual sales and use tax rate may […]

Hey Good People!!! Great Snow, “Pure Mountain Fun”, Eco Bikes & More! Come Up And Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Great Snow, “Pure Mountain Fun”, Eco Bikes & More!  Come Up And Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A bit cooler this morning at 5am with 35F on the register and calm winds. The projected high today should come in around 43F as the low pressure kicks in and the closed low and upper level system clashes ahead of the coming snow over the next 4 to 5 […]

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!! Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!!  Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 21st, 11am-3pm! Proceeds benefit Copperopolis Fire Department. Tasting tickets $5 for 20 tastings. If you are interested in cooking up some fabulous chili, please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700 for an application. Fee is $20. Many People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards! […]

Archie “Sparky” Sparkman 1927-2016

Valley Springs, CA…Archie “Sparky” Sparkman was born on June 25th, 1927 and passed away on December 27th 2016. Archie was 89 years old and from Valley Springs, CA. The Memorial Service is Wednesday January 4, 2016 11:00 A.M. at Clements Community Church located at 18544 E. Walnut St. in Clements, CA. A luncheon will be […]