Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 3rd Annual Cowboy Poetry Competition is May 20, 2016. Our focus is on stories about the life of rural communities and today’s real working West. We look for poems and lyrics that say something original about cowboying, ranching, or rural life. . We encourage poems […]

The 2016 Twisted Folk Concert Series Starts May 14th

The 2016 Twisted Folk Concert Series Starts May 14th

Vallecito, CA…Announcing this year’s concert series! We’ve got jazz, blues, Irish, folk, country, bluegrass, and Zydeco for your entertainment! And the return of one of your all-time favorites! First show is May 14th!   At the Winery in Vallectio  All shows start at sundown  Attendees admitted one hour before show time  Dinner, snacks. and delicious Twisted Oak […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016. Tuesdays at Alchemy – Winemakers Night – Every Tuesday is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations or visit […]

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland, CA…The Groveland Ranger District is planning to conduct an understory burn this month and as soon as next week, weather and fuels conditions permitting. The burn area is located approximately 4 miles NE of Greeley Hill, along Forest road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17, encompassing approximately 546 acres. The area will be treated with low-intensity […]

Arnold Water Main Replacement Contract Awarded

Arnold Water Main Replacement Contract Awarded

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors awarded the construction contract for the Reach 3A water transmission pipeline replacement project in Arnold at its meeting Wednesday, April 6. This pipeline was originally installed in 1965 and is being replaced due to its age, poor condition and high frequency of failures and repairs that […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 12th

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 12th

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, and a […]

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Murphys, CA…Bicyclists from throughout Northern California and Nevada will journey to
 the historic gold rush town of Murphys to enjoy the spring beauty of Calaveras County and take part in the ninth annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride on Saturday, April 16. Two scenic routes, the Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of […]

Ebbetts Pass Lumber Is Growing & Hiring

Ebbetts Pass Lumber Is Growing & Hiring

Arnold, CA…Due to our continued growth and an internal promotion, Ebbetts Pass Lumber has an immediate opening in our lumberyard for a yard worker / customer service position. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment. If you enjoy working with people, have a “can do” attitude and enjoy being part of […]

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed new medical cannabis ordinance. The ordinance will permit and regulate cannabis cultivation in the county and provide for commercial activities associate with medical cannabis. A Notice of Preparation, used to scope the issues that the EIR should consider, has been issued […]

Mrs. Waldtraut “Wally” Gill 1932 – 2016

Mrs. Waldtraut “Wally” Gill 1932 – 2016

Murphys, CA…Murphys resident Waldtraut “Wally” Gill died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, March 30th. She was 84 years old. Wally was born on March 11, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey, to Kate (Berlieb) and Thomas Rodegker, both originally from Germany. She attended South 17th Street Elementary and West Side High School in Newark, and […]

James Leonard March 1918 – 2016

James Leonard March 1918 – 2016

San Andreas, CA…James Leonard March was Born September 17,1918, in Richmond, California. He was 97 years old when he passed away in Suisun City with youngest son Jerry of a Stroke on March 29, 2016. He Graduated high school in the Bay Area. He was a 2nd Officer in the Merchant Marines, 2nd Mate in […]

Alpine County Heritage Tourism Rededicate Historic Sites

Alpine County Heritage Tourism Rededicate Historic Sites

Markleeville, CA…A day of historic recognition and rededication is set for Saturday, April 9, 2016 for three Markleeville main street locations. The rededication ceremonies will begin at noon across from the courthouse in Markleeville. The first is the Charles W. Barrett Memorial Fountain, originally erected in 1941, to honor the former sheriff of Alpine County. […]

Felon In Possession Of A Firearm Arrest & More In Sonora Today

Felon In Possession Of A Firearm Arrest & More In Sonora Today

Sonora, CA…Late this morning around 11:30 A.M., Deputy Yorston was patrolling in East Sonora when he saw a Mitsubishi Lancer driving towards him. Deputy Yorston recognized the vehicle and the driver from having previous law enforcement contacts with him. Deputy Yorston recognized the driver as being Wayne Dunlap a 26 year old Sonora man who […]

Join The Chamber On A Coastal Cruise (Now With Special Pricing)

Join The Chamber On A Coastal Cruise (Now With Special Pricing)

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their upcoming 2016 Chamber Cruise Fundraiser. Sail away on one of the world renowned Princess Cruise Grand Princess for a fun filled California Coastal Cruise vacation. This cruise leaves San Francisco on April 24th 2016 and sails to Ensenada, Mexico, returning to San […]

2016 Miss Calaveras & Saddle Queen Contestants Announced

2016 Miss Calaveras & Saddle Queen Contestants Announced

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The 39th Agricultural District Association is excited to announce the young girls participating in this year’s Miss Calaveras and Saddle Queen competitions. Taking the stage on Thursday May 19 at 8 P.M. for Miss Calaveras will be Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), Hailey Long (Calaveras), Brighton Hamari (Bret Harte), Emma Hampton (Calaveras), Makayla […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Held Their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair

Mark Twain Medical Center Held Their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) held Their 7th Annual Health Fair on March 26th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over twenty community health related service groups will participated in this community-wide event. A wealth of information was available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing […]

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Arnold, CA…On the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada spring is sprunging this week. Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations…60 to 72 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44 higher […]

Reclamation To Increase Stanislaus River Flows April 3

Reclamation To Increase Stanislaus River Flows April 3

Sonora, CA…Beginning April 3, the Bureau of Reclamation plans to increase releases from Goodwin Dam into the Stanislaus River, to meet spring fishery flow requirements according to the National Marine Fisheries Service 2009 Biological Opinion. Goodwin Dam is located downstream from Tulloch Dam and New Melones Dam and Reservoir. The increased flows will be in […]

May 1st Is Grand Opening Market At The SQUARE For 2016 At Copperoppolis Town Square

May 1st Is Grand Opening Market At The SQUARE For 2016 At Copperoppolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…C’mon out and Celebrate with us at our Grand Opening of Our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Coming Up on Sunday May 1st, 10am-3pm!! Live Music by Jill and The Giants, Farm Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies.. Cherries, and much more! Artisan Food and Craft Vendors! Horse and Carriage Rides! Face Painting! Bob The Balloon […]