The Avery Middle School Class of 2016 Is Ready For The Future! Full Graduation Video

The Avery Middle School Class of 2016 Is Ready For The Future!  Full Graduation Video

Avery, CA…Last Thursday evening the 2016 eighth grade class donned their robes and marched on to the next level of their education journey. As a parent of a graduating student the evening had me reflecting on some of the schools in our area. It reminded me of what a father who relocated his family here […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces New President

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces New President

San Andreas, CA, June 6, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, are extremely pleased to announce that Robert Diehl will be joining Dignity Health as President of Mark Twain Medical Center, beginning June 13. “Bob Diehl has the background, talent, personality and presence to continue to make our hospital […]

Historic Hotel Leger’s Third Season Of “Backyard Blues ‘n’ BBQ” Is Going On Now!

Historic Hotel Leger’s Third Season Of “Backyard Blues ‘n’ BBQ” Is Going On Now!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger’s third season of their food and music series, “Backyard Blues ‘n’ BBQ” is underway! The Fabulous Blues Shifters kicked off the season last Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and there are 14 more outstanding Blues bands from the region that will be performing live in the Hotel’s outdoor Pool […]

Calaveras County Republican Party – Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Guest Speaker – Sheriff Rick DiBasillio:

Calaveras County Republican Party – Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Guest Speaker –  Sheriff Rick DiBasillio:

Angels Camp, CA…Join us and Meet Our New Sheriff — Sheriff DiBasillio will share his vision for the Sheriff’s Department and the challenges facing local law enforcement, he will also comment on current staff levels with regard to the County’s Controversial Marijuana Ordnance. Sheriff DiBasillio emerged as the top candidate following Public Interviews conducted by […]

O.A.R.S. – Whitewater Rafting, Sponsor Of “Martin’s Boat” … Plan Your Adventure Today!

O.A.R.S. – Whitewater Rafting, Sponsor Of “Martin’s Boat” … Plan Your Adventure Today!

Angels Camp, CA…“Nature has its rights,” Martin once said. “It has a right to be here untrammeled, unfettered. Man doesn’t have to screw everything up.”  In honor of the late Martin Litton we’re thrilled to release the full-length version of Martin’s Boat online. Watch the 23-minute film atwww.martinsboat.com.  With tremendous thanks to director Peter McBride, Jim […]

Help Wanted – Bear Valley Beach Attendant

Help Wanted – Bear Valley Beach Attendant

Bear Valley, CA…25 hours a week – 10am-3pm, Thursday through Monday at Bear Lake. Check BVRI memberships for all beachgoers and anglers. Assist in all facets of July 2 annual BVRI picnic. Daily maintenance of the beaches such as raking the sand, lightly cleaning the portable toilets, bringing garbage and recyclables to community dumpsters, and […]

Bret Harte High School 2016 Graduation, Photos & Full Video

Bret Harte High School 2016 Graduation, Photos & Full Video

Angels Camp, CA….Last night the Bret Harte Graduating Class of 2016 Pomp & Circumstanced their way into adulthood. This is another great class of young adults produced by our local schools and communities. last night’s ceremony also marked the retirement of Roy Beck. Roy Beck became an institution unto himself with what he has done […]

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Murphys, CA…Swing by the second and fourth Wednesday from June to September for some casual, Creekside patio fun! We will have live music from local talent and some weeks will feature cuisine from local vendors. Select bottles of wine will be half price, wine will also be available by the glass. The Milliaire Winery tasting […]

Update On Tree Mortality On The Stanislaus National Forest

Update On Tree Mortality On The Stanislaus National Forest

With more than 29 million dead trees in the state of California, the Stanislaus National Forest is busy planning and implementing more than a dozen high-priority projects. Local and statewide resources are assigned and assisting to these efforts. The Stanislaus National Forest has removed a total of 7,689 dead trees from high hazard areas on […]

Angels Camp Resident Arrested for Witness Intimidation

Angels Camp Resident Arrested for Witness Intimidation

Angels Camp, CA…On May 30, 2016 at approximately 9:15 PM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was dispatched to a report of an unknown suspect punching a victim in the face in the 300 block of North Main Street. The victim reported that an unknown male threatened him and told him that he […]

Murder Verdict For Modesto Woman In Deadly Crash Fueled By Xanax & Marijuana

Murder Verdict For Modesto Woman In Deadly Crash Fueled By Xanax & Marijuana

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County District Attorney Laura Krieg announced today that Brenda Barrera, 28, of Modesto, was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison before Judge Donald Segerstrom after being convicted by a jury of Second Degree Murder and Driving Under the Influence Causing Great Bodily Injury stemming from a head-on collision on Highway 108/120. […]

Albert Michelson Elementary & Hazel Fischer School Have Been Recognized As “GOLD RIBBON SCHOOLS.”

Albert Michelson Elementary & Hazel Fischer School Have Been Recognized As “GOLD RIBBON SCHOOLS.”

Vallecito, CA…Calaveras County Office of Education is pleased to announce that two schools in Calaveras County have been recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools. On June 1, 2016, California Departments of Education recognized both Hazel Fischer Elementary School and Albert Michelson Elementary School, both part of Vallecito Union School District, as Gold Ribbon Schools. State Superintendent […]

Calaveras County Arts Council – Music in the Parks’ 25th Season Starts June 15

Calaveras County Arts Council – Music in the Parks’ 25th Season Starts June 15

Copperopolis, CA…Celebrating 25 Years of Keeping Our Hills Alive with the Sound of Music! 10 concerts throughout Calaveras County over the course of the summer! Our free concert in the park series begins Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Copperopolis Town Square. Come enjoy the music of ROCKSLIDE as they perform classic rock and blues […]

EPFW Donates To Butte Fire Recovery

EPFW Donates To Butte Fire Recovery

Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch helps with the Butte Fire Recovery donating $1600.00 from their 2016 Love the Forest Concert to Friends Of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Recovery Efforts. FORRFS is a Non-Profit Group under the Auspices of Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council. FORRFS provide enrichment classes to students of RRF School in […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through June 7th!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through June 7th!

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra […]

CAMPS Is Now Serving Breakfast!!

CAMPS Is Now Serving Breakfast!!

Angels Camp, CA…Mornings can be tough. We’re here to help. CAMPS Restaurant is now serving breakfast seven days a week, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. A limited lunch menu is now being offered on Mondays and Tuesdays as well. Check out the Golfer’s Menu for more details, and stop by to make us your […]

Calaveras for Cannabis Control (“C3”) Initiative Submitted

Calaveras for Cannabis Control (“C3”) Initiative Submitted

San Andreas, CA…Organizers of the Calaveras for Cannabis Control (“C3”) Initiative announced yesterday that they believe they have met their goal of 1,571 voter signatures to qualify for ballot placement in the November election. “The response has been very positive,” proponent Barden Stevenot said on Tuesday. “We’ve had people contacting us from all over the […]

3,536 Marijuana Plants Eradicated from Private Property

3,536 Marijuana Plants Eradicated from Private Property

Valley Springs, CA…On 06-01-2016 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies eradicated 3,536 marijuana plants from a rural private property off of Hogan Dam Road between Copperopolis and Valley Springs. A local property owner called the Sheriff’s Office after finding two subjects trespassing on the private property. Sheriff’s Investigators then conducted aerial reconnaissance of the area and […]