Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Sonora, CA…As of June 1, 2015 the Vault Works/BEAT Group and the Sonora based InnovationLab have formed a new regional partnership that expands the technology training and opportunities for technology minded residents of the Central Sierra and Central Valley areas of California.. BEAT members will staff ongoing classes at the InnovationLab in addition to their […]

State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

San Andreas, CA…After working with the State Water Resources Control Board over the past month, CCWD’s mandatory water conservation standard has been reduced from 32 percent to 16 percent. CCWD believes this is a much more appropriate conservation standard, and the District is grateful to State Board staff for providing excellent guidance that allowed adjustments […]

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Union High School District Board of Education honored Stacey Spence and Cheryl Howard with Parent/Community Volunteer of the Year awards Monday, June 1, at its monthly meeting. Each year, BH staff members nominate parents and community members who they feel deserve the award. The nominations then go to the school […]

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Arnold, CA….Jr. Ranger: Calling all 7-12 year olds! Meet us behind the old Visitor Center at 10:00 AM for an hour. Earn mementos and learn about the park. Jr. Cub: Our 3- 6 year old friends and their designated adults are invited to join us behind the Visitor Center on most summer mornings at 10:00 […]

Angels Camp Fire Department On Structure Fire in the 500 Block of Sultana Lane

Angels Camp Fire Department On Structure Fire in the 500 Block of Sultana Lane

Angels Camp, CA…On June 16, 2015 at approximately 11:55 AM units from the Angels Camp Fire Department, Altaville Melones Fire Protection District, San Andreas Fire Protection District, and CalFire were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Sultana Lane. Units arrived on scene to find a single family residence that was […]

New Taxpayer Videos Released

New Taxpayer Videos Released

San Andreas, CA…Two new 1/2 shows on the Calaveras Taxpayers Cable TV program: “Taxpayer Alert” which is a public service effort by volunteers. The program interviews public officials and experts to discuss current issues.  For those who do not have Calaveras Cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs are uploaded to […]

The Doobie Brothers & An Upgraded Ironstone Amphitheater Rocked Murphys!

The Doobie Brothers & An Upgraded Ironstone Amphitheater Rocked Murphys!

Murphys, CA…The 2015 Ironstone Concert Series kicked off on Saturday night with great performances from The Doobie Brothers, the Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos & Pat Simmons Jr. The expanded stage, daylight viewable LED screens,new stage roof, give them ability to make productions bigger and have more space for the bands. These improvements also make […]

Harper’s Closet Is Now Open In Murphys!

Harper’s Closet Is Now Open In Murphys!

Murphys, CA…Harper’s Closet is now open! Our racks and shelves are stocked with consigned articles of children’s clothing and accessories (including maternity clothing) that are “next to new” quality. Come check out our swim wear and sandals! We are currently accepting consigners at Harper’s Closet. Please visit us and bring in your “next to new” […]

Only a Few More Seats Left on the Doobie Brothers Party Bus from Bear Valley..

Only a Few More Seats Left on the Doobie Brothers Party Bus from Bear Valley..

Bear Valley, CA…Leave the driving to us to the Ironstone Amphitheater for a fun night with the Doobie Brothers this Saturday. Transportation Only – just need a safe ride to the show and back, round trip transportation is $20/pp from Bear Valley and $15/pp from Arnold. You can purchase concert tickets through us as well. […]

Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and a New Stage at Ironstone!!! (Tonight!!)

Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and a New Stage at Ironstone!!!  (Tonight!!)

Murphys, CA…We are very busy at Ironstone working to make one of America’s most beautiful amphitheaters even greater for our patrons! We are expanding the stage and building a brand new stage roof, giving us the ability to make productions bigger and more fun to see for the the audience. There will be better sight […]

Reminder The Sports Pub 3rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys – Poker Run Saturday June 13, 2015 – Check in time 10 am.

Reminder The Sports Pub 3rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys – Poker Run Saturday June 13, 2015 – Check in time 10 am.

Copperopolis, CA…The 3rd annual Sports Pub Hot Rods & Harleys Poker Run is a Fundraising event for ‘Support our Troops care packages’ sponsored by our local James D. Piper VFW Post 12118. The cost is $25.00 per person in advance $30.00 per person at the door. The route will follow the back roads of the […]

Yosemite Fire Update – June 12, 2015

Yosemite Fire Update – June 12, 2015

Yosemite, CA…Active Fires being monitored for multiple objectives: The current fires were started during the recent thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite since early June. Precipitation associated with the recent lightning caused fires has put some out. The national weather service is predicting continued thunderstorm activity through the weekend at the Sierra Crest. […]

Missing Murphy’s Adult Update, Phone Last Used In Sheep Ranch Area

Missing Murphy’s Adult Update, Phone Last Used In Sheep Ranch Area

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Mr. Mark Dantche. Investigators have determined Mr. Dantche’s cell phone was last used in the area of Sheep Ranch Road in Murphy’s, rather than the area of Beardsley Reservoir. Mr. Dantche was last known to be in contact with friends and relatives […]

First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image Tonight In Murphys

First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image Tonight In Murphys

Murphys, CA…Friday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. – First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image The Murphys Community Club’s popular series of First Fridays in the Park concerts will have its initial 2015 performance on June 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. The featured musicians will be John Covert and Crystal Image, a […]

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to visit SNAC’s Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend’s Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 12 to June 20

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 12 to June 20

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule   Murphys to Markleeville June 12 – […]

DUI Off Roading In Copper

DUI Off Roading In Copper

Copperopolis, CA…A Copperopolis man was driving his Jeep westbound on Copper Cove Drive at a stated speed of 35 MPH. Due to his level of intoxication, Gomez allowed his vehicle to drift off the right side of the roadway. He then made an unsafe turning movement and lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle left […]

Sorrento Is Missing! Have You Seen Her?

Sorrento Is Missing!  Have You Seen Her?

Angels Camp, CA…We had one of our ranch dogs disappear today near the junction of Dogtown and San Domingo Roads. She may have been picked up by someome thinking she was abandoned. Her name is Sorrento, she is a Irish Jack Russell with short legs, brown and white with a bobbed tail. She is micro […]

2015 Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships Awarded

2015 Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships Awarded

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training scholarships to a total of six high school students during recent award night events. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High students and one student from Mountain Oaks will each receive $1,500. Bryce Dorflinger, San Andreas, Alexandro Hernandez, Mokelumne Hill and Nancy […]

Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Conference Is June 17th

Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Conference Is June 17th

Sonora, CA…The Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities in collaboration with Area 12 Agency on Aging, Tuolumne Band of Me Wuk Indians Elders and Social Services Programs, and Tuolumne County Behavioral Health will present the Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Conference on Wednesday, June 17th at The Hotel & Conference Center at Black Oak Casino […]