Bob Wald 1948 – 2016

Angels Camp, CA…Bob Waid passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13th. He was born in Stockton, CA on December 4, 1948. He was raised in Angels Camp and graduated from Bret Harte High School. He earned an Associates Degree and was a carpenter by trade. He always was there to lend a helping hand when […]

John Edward Flude 1936 – 2016

John Edward Flude 1936 – 2016

Angels Camp, CA…John Edward Flude – Born on June 25, 1936 in Hollywood, CA. Passed on peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2016 at Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas. John served in the Air Force & belonged to many organizations throughout his life. Until recently becoming ill, was an active volunteer with […]

Commissioner Wooster Misquoted ~ Letter To The Editor By Vicky Reinke

Angels Camp, CA…Commissioner Wooster’s comment is being taken out of context and misrepresented to the public. Mr. Wooster did not say “the term invasive species should include people from Mexico”. It is shameful that the media and the opposition are twisting his words to reflect a different meaning. I was at the March 3, Planning […]

The Chamber Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day At Murphys Hotel

The Chamber Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day At Murphys Hotel

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce kicked off our local celebrations of all things Irish with their monthly mixer. This month it was appropriately at Murphys Historic Hotel. It was a great lead in for the business community to Irish Day. There was lots of mixing, mingling & plotting for businesses and political success […]

Hey Good People!! Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! It’s the first day of Spring and well…….mixed precipitation is expected over the next few days. With the warm front of the current system making it’s way over Central Cal things will feel a bit warm today with the expected high of 48F and winds out of the East from […]

Daffodil Show and More at Ironstone Vineyards

Daffodil Show and More at Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…The 21st Mother Lode Daffodil Show, sponsored by the Northern California Daffodil Society and the Calaveras County Garden Club, will be hosted by Ironstone Vineyards on March 19th and 20th. Talented artists from the Calaveras County Garden Club will display their artistic designs. Guided tours of the Daffodil show on Saturday 2pm to 4pm […]

Protect Your Trees From The Mountain Pine Beetle With SPLAT Verb From Big Trees Market

Protect Your Trees From The Mountain Pine Beetle With SPLAT Verb From Big Trees Market

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes talking to Chris Self at Big Trees Market about SPLAT Verb. SPLAT Verb is an environmentally friendly repellent that provides sustained and controlled release of the verbenone anti-aggregation pheromone. Verbenone is naturally produced by MPB and by several other species of bark beetle towards the […]

Luck of the Irish Sale At 49er Motors

Luck of the Irish Sale At 49er Motors

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors luck of the Irish Sale! Whether you are Irish all of your life or only for 1 day a year we have lucky savings for you! This is just a small sampling of all of our lucky deals that we have right now for you! We can Finance most anyone with […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received a generous $5000 donation from Save Mart Supermarkets. Funds benefit the Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. At this level of donation, Save Mart moves into the ranks of a corporate partner and CCF congratulates Save Mart for their continued loyal support. Store Manager, John Romine, […]

Major Injuries To Stolen Vehicle Suspect

Major Injuries To Stolen Vehicle Suspect

Sonora, CA…A now injured 42 year old Jamestown man unlawfully took a vehicle from in front of a 48 year old Sonora man’s business on Cuesta Court in Sonora. The Sonora man followed the man in the stolen vehicle. After a short distance, he parked the taken vehicle and began to walk away from it. […]

Is Cheap Oil Causing Trouble for the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Is Cheap Oil Causing Trouble for the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Brian J. Tewksbury Biography: Born and raised in New England, Brian grew up in a large middle class family with a love for the outdoors and sports. Educated in both public and private schools Brian attended Keene State College from 1975-1979 where he studied Sociology and Mathematics. After college Brian attempted a career in […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through March 22 & Early Deli Closures During Construction

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets.  Weekly Specials Through March 22 & Early Deli Closures During Construction

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 Due to construction over the next couple of […]

We Request The Immediate Removal Of Commissioner Wooster ~ Letter To The Editor By Josh & Desiree Fleck

Angels Camp, CA….We request the immediate removal of Commissioner Wooster from his position following his offensive racial remarks made to the public at the Planning Commission meeting on March 3rd. Although we were not present when the statements were made, as residents of this community we are affected by this atmosphere of racism and subsequent […]

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament! Be a part of the Madness!

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament!  Be a part of the Madness!

San Andreas, CA…The deadline to register for the 2016 Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is approaching. If you haven’t done so already, get your team for this year’s event finalized and mail your entry form in by Friday, April 8! Boys and girls, men and women of all ages are invited to […]

In Defense of Wooster ~ Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

San Andreas, CA…This is regarding the calls for ouster of Planning Commissioner Kelly Wooster. Poor choice of words, for sure. He should have said “Illegal immigrants” or “Mexican Cartels”,which I think he meant. He apologised. Nuf said. Any more attacks on him is really not only an attack on Mr. Wooster’s First Amendment Rights, but […]

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

Mountain Ranch, CA…Residents who lost their uninsured or underinsured homes in the Butte Fire last September are encouraged to contact Calaveras Recovers to see how the all-volunteer group may be able to assist them in rebuilding their homes. “We have trained Personal Advocates standing by ready to assess people’s unmet immediate needs and long-term housing […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s At Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Celebrate St. Patrick’s At Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Avery, CA…Come celebrate St Patrick’s Weekend in Avery! We are offering a Shamrock smash. A chocolate brownie made by Butter & Cream in Arnold with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and green whipped cream! We also have punch cards, pick yours up if you don’t have one yet! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy free wifi […]