Drug Overdose, AK47 & Tommy Gun Lead To Arrest

Drug Overdose, AK47 & Tommy Gun Lead To Arrest

Sonora, CA…Early this morning at about 0230 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a 911 hang up call at the Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel on Hess Ave. The deputies arrived and discovered Gerald Lillard had possibly over dosed on methamphetamines. Chelsea Hylton, Lillard’s companion, was determined to be the person who had called 911. Hylton […]

Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 26

Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 26

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned vehicle on it’s roof near SR 26 and Heinemann. Lanes are not blocked but please use caution while they take care of the incident… Incident: 00135 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Heinemann Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.154981 -120.852556 Close Detail Information 12:33 PM 5 [8] […]

Suspect Has It His Way With Burger King Cash

Suspect Has It His Way With Burger King Cash

Sonora, CA…On the evening of 12/20/2015 at about 1950 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to a Robbery that had just occurred at Burger King on Mono Way. A male subject entered Burger King through the front door. He rushed the counter with one hand in his pocket and demanded cash. A weapon was not displayed. When […]

Holiday Happenings and Celebration In Bear Valley Village

Holiday Happenings and Celebration In Bear Valley Village

Bear Vally, CA…Dec. 21, Visit Santa. 5-6pm. Cathedral Lounge Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 22nd, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. Dec. 23, Movie Night 7pm Cathedral Lounge. “Frosty the Snowman.” Free, Cookie Decorating – Kits available in Sky High Pizza & Pub. […]

Two Arrested During Mi Wuk Burglary

Two Arrested During Mi Wuk Burglary

Mi Wuk Village, CA…On 12/19/15 at approximately 0200 hours, TCSO Deputies responded to the 21000 block of Wallim Ct. in Mi Wuk Village, for a reported burglary in progress. The call came in as an alarm but the victims quickly called dispatch and advised that they were watching two suspects break into their home via […]

Another First Hand Account Of The Butte Fire Reality 12 19 2015

Another First Hand Account Of The Butte Fire Reality 12 19 2015

Mountain Ranch Ca Re-posted with permission from Terry Miner of the The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3. Via Facebook group Mountain Ranch Needs and Volunteers https://www.facebook.com/groups/518745204942169/permalink/546782125471810/ This is the #ButteFireReality Terry can be reached at –  terryrockzz@yahoo.com Terry Miner I’ve had a very busy couple of days and […]

Mother Nature Brings A White Christmas To Sierra Nevada Area

Mother Nature Brings A White Christmas To Sierra Nevada Area

Bear Valley, CA…Mother Nature continues making amends for avoiding us for the last few years. Rain and snow showers in the morning…then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 26 to 41. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations…4 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 […]

Calaveras Recovers Update 12 18 2015

Calaveras Recovers Update 12 18 2015

San Andreas Ca At the beginning of the new year, plans are underway for a unified effort in three counties to help Butte Fire survivors. Three Motherlode Community Foundations have come forward to express their commitment to that long-term recovery. Each will be assisting in accordance with the mission of their own Foundation, and will […]

Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo

Yosemite Gold Country Featured in National Geographic Campaign, Reaching Millions. Video Update With Lisa Mayo

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau worked with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad, Robert Reid, on a feature of Yosemite Gold Country this autumn using Yosemite National Park’s milestone anniversary as a news peg. Robert Reid, an award-winning travel writer who is a member of National Geographic Travel’s Editorial Council as well as a contributing Digital […]

State Wants to Return $28 Million in Undelivered Income Tax Refunds

State Wants to Return $28 Million in Undelivered Income Tax Refunds

Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is encouraging taxpayers to find out if they are among the thousands of Californians who missed receiving a total of $28 million in income tax refunds.  This year, the US Postal Service returned more than 49,000 personal income tax refunds to FTB. Most cases involve taxpayers who moved but […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials!. Happy Holidays & Checking your list?

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials!.  Happy Holidays & Checking your list?

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 Remember we have speciality Christmas items, oven-ready rib […]

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Out Of The Weather Rally Christmas Day

Mountain Ranch Ca You are hereby invited to a very special #OutOfTheWeather rally being held on Christmas Day, December 25th 2015 from 7am – 6pm. This is being held in conjunction with our regularly scheduled #OutOfTheWeather Rally’s being held seven nights a week and Sunday days at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, on Washington Street […]

Out Of The Weather Rally at Mountain Ranch Town Hall Update

Out Of The Weather Rally at Mountain Ranch Town Hall Update

Mountain Ranch Ca The Mountain Ranch Community Relief Effort has a new update on their progress in keeping their over night Warming Sanctuary Open for any and all #ButteFire Victims who need to get a hot meal, a hot cup of coffee, somebody to talk to or a warm place to lay their head for […]

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/17/15

Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results for Wed., Dec. 9th & Save For The Holidays

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results for Wed., Dec. 9th & Save For The Holidays

Angels Camp, CA…The Game: Cha, Cha, Cha (One Net Best Ball on Hole #1; Two on Hole #2; Three on Hole #3; repeat sequence through Hole #18. 1st Place: Charlie Creighton, Ken Helmbacher, Mark Weinheimer, Don Chaisson. 2nd Place (tie): Bill Cloud, Glen Croshaw, Ray Walker, Dave Gigliotti. 2nd Place (tie): Bob Heise, Chris Niehuis, […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”      The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville December 18 – December 26 […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – PJ & PETUNIA!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center  – PJ & PETUNIA!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. PJ & PETUNIA and several other fabulous felines will be available to meet you in Arnold. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Get Her Cozy Sleepwear for the Holidays!

Angels Camp, CA…The Clothes Mine has a great selection of soft robes, sleepwear and sexy lingerie. We’ll even wrap your gift selections! Stop in and see us in historic downtown Angels Camp. We are open everyday 10am-6pm, or give us a call at 209-890-7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 South […]

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Butte Fire and Out of the Weather Rallys ~Letter To The Editor By Trisha Chalk

Mountain Ranch, CA…I say this with an ache in my heart though. This trip to the ‪#‎ButteFire‬ burn area was by far the most exhausting and emotional so far. Mountain Ranch, the tiny town that has become an island in a war zone known as a wildfire, had their Christmas parade yesterday and you could […]

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Manzanita Arts Emporium Hosts FREE Holiday Storytelling With Cynthia Restivo Dec.19 at 2 pm

Angels Camp, CA…Manzanita Arts Emporium is up and running and sooo beautiful. Come check it out with the entire family for this FREE Holiday Storytelling event with professional storytelling Cynthia Restivo. Her performances magically transform a room to a place of awesome fantasy. It’s a wonderful family experience and you can see all the new […]

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

BVSEF & BVM Welcome Daron Rahlves to Bear Valley for NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Snowsports Foundation (BVSEF) & Bear Valley Mountain (BVM) will welcome Daron Rahlves on December 19, 2015 for the NASTAR Regional Pacesetting Trials. The Trials will be in the morning, starting at 10am – pacesetters only – but spectators are welcome! By 12-noon we should be ready to open NASTAR to […]

Shaking Things Up: This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Shaking Things Up:  This Year’s Nutcracker Ballet Takes a Bold Turn

Angels Camp, CA…“Everyone thinks they are just coming to another Nutcracker, but this year is going to be really different,” said Michaela Jarnagin, who stars as Clara. “It’s different, but it’s fabulous!” “The Nutcracker” has become a local tradition in Calaveras County. The classic ballet will be presented December 17-19, 2015 at the Bret Harte […]