White Pines, CA…The Flea Market is our only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds provide for maintenance of the building and grounds. It is always held on the first full weekend in August. Donations to the Flea Market are accepted all year. Independence Hall Community Center – History Independence Hall Community Center, Arnold, California, was […]
Sutter Creek, CA…– Amador County Public Health confirms one human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Amador County. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials remind the community to […]
Stockton, CA…Individuals interested in becoming chain installers on California State Highways in the Sierra Nevada can contact the Caltrans Maintenance Office at (209) 736-0187. Permits are available for State Routes 4, 88, 89, 108 and 207 in Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne Counties. All new applicants are required to attend an orientation class, which will […]
Murphys, CA…Planning to attend one of our upcoming concerts or events? Contact Murphys Taxi Service, to arrange for a ride both ways! Call (209) 795-7777 for all the details. Planning to spend a Saturday in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys with stops in between. Thursdays […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest welcomes Ray Cablayan as the Acting District Ranger on the Calaveras Ranger District. Cablayan, who has served as a Civil Engineer since 2008 on the Stanislaus National Forest, will now be taking on the leadership role on the Calaveras Ranger District as the Acting District Ranger. “I am excited for […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the selection of Joel Schwartz as its new Administrative Officer. Joel was selected from a field of candidates recruited from across California in a recruitment process that took several weeks. After an initial screening interview Joel was interviewed by the board and was its unanimous […]
Washington, DC…The United States welcomes the interim report of the Joint Investigation Team on the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The Team’s interim findings corroborate Secretary Kerry’s statement in the days following the tragedy that MH17 was shot down by a BUK surface-to-air missile fired from Russian-backed, separatist-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine. The […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE Tuesday, September 27, 2016 00:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609270001 Officer initiated activity at Vista Del Lago Dr, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:08 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609270002 Officer initiated activity at Vista […]
Sonora, CA…What does Sonora have in common with Kalamazoo, Scranton, Winter Park, Bethlehem (Pennsylvania) and 94 other communities? They will all be celebrating another year of acknowledging the music of Johann Sebastian Bach through a local music festival. In fact, The Bach Cantata Website lists 99 communities worldwide that have annual or biannual musical recognitions […]
Couldterville, CA…PG&E has restored power. The Red Cross shelter at the Hacienda will be closed down. Conditions continue to be hot and dry. Steep, rugged terrain making this fire difficult to access. Air and ground resources continue constructing containment lines. Hwy. 49 between Hwy. 120 and the Tuolumne-Mariposa County line remains closed. Marshes Flat Road […]
Angels Camp, CA… Autumn is here and winter is right around the corner. Now is the time for one more back yard addition; so stop in at Rolleri Landscape Products where they will supply your every Autumn idea with the material you need. Let Rolleri Landscape Products show you the good life. Good friends, wine, […]
Vallecito, CA…Innovators, influencers and renegades of the string instruments, the high energy band Dirty Cello announced today they are returning to Moaning Cavern this October 1st! “Moaning Cavern is excited to host Dirty Cello again,” said Carolee White, special events coordinator of Cave & Mine Adventures. “Dirty Cello rocked the cavern last December for our […]
Merced, CA…In honor of the last week of Rail Safety Month, Caltrans is releasing behind-the-scenes footage of its track laying machine and the new innovative way crews are laying concrete ties to complete its rail projects saving the department time and money. Caltrans and BNSF Railway completed a $40 million double track project this summer, […]
San Andreas, CA…Breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in healing through the Arts during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.The multi-media exhibit “Scars” opens October 9th at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery at 23 Main Street in San Andreas. The exhibit demonstrates the reality of local breast cancer warriors who fought for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be hosting a regular meeting on September 27th, 2016. One item up for review and discussion is the planning departments report on the status of implementing the urgency ordinance regulating medical cannabis cultivation. This meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 891 […]
Murphys, CA…Hovey Artist’s Series presents: The photography of Bob Hovey, Chuck’s brother. Bob was an avid traveler and photographer whose work was featured in the Tasting Room when it opened in 2012. In honor of Bob’s birthday, Chuck is featuring his art through September 30th. Please come by and check them out. Taco Tuesday through […]
Arnold, CA…Lonnie Ray Rasberry was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on June 10,1935 and died September 20, 2016 in Sonora, California. He attended school in Stockton, California and moved to Arnold in 1965, where he and his wife Nola had a successful contracting business (L & R Construction). He had a great sense of humor, loved […]
Arnold, CA…The latest developments from Apple, and other computer related topics, will be on the agenda when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, October 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Seth Summersett, a professional […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host two fall-themed events the second weekend in October. Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of local, regional and national beers will be available for […]
Moccasin, CA…Update as of 8:30 a.m., The fire off of Hwy 49 and Marshes Flat road has reached approximately 930 acres and 0% containment. Hwy 49 is still closed through Mariposa-Tuolumne Co. line and at hwy 120. There are approximately 850 personnel assigned to this fire. Conditions continue to be hot and dry. Steep and […]
West Point, CA…Join us on Saturday, October 1st to celebrate our 42nd annual Lumberjack Day Parade and logging show. Lumberjack Day includes a parade and car show, vendors, lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws and axes!, activities for the kids (a rock wall and more) and food and fun for the whole family! Even a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors is seeking a theme for the 2017 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21. The theme ideas can be centered around the following: Calaveras County History Country living Mark Twain Rodeo Recreation Agricultural Commodities, such as poultry, cattle etc. Fairs Any other creative idea […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, September 26, 2016 00:43 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609260002 Officer initiated activity at W Center St, Mokelumne Hill. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:45 Traffic Stop 1609260003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26/BALD […]
Coulterville, CA…The Marshes Fire is now at 850 acres and Hwy 49 is closed from Hwy 120 to Hwy 132. The fire broke out early this afternoon and is burning off of Hwy 49 and Marshes Flat Road north of Don Pedro Reservoir. The Moccasin Estate Subdivision is under mandatory evacuations at this time. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Please join us Thursday September 29th at our annual Community Health Walk. The start time is between 11a.m. and 1p.m. There are two routes to enjoy; the one mile walk starts at San Andrea Elementary School and the two mile walk start location is at the Calaveras County Government Center Gazebo. There will […]