The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Sandra Jean Johnson 1949 – 2020

Sandra Jean Johnson 1949 – 2020

Arnold, CA…Sandra Jean Johnson 71 born April 16th 1949 In Riverside, CA passed away Saturday February 8 2020 in Sonora CA. She was a lifelong resident of Amador And Calaveras County. Sandi was a Hair Stylist and the owner of Hair Crafters Cottage in Arnold, Local artist and Friend to many. She is survived by […]

Local Avery Student Wins Scholastic Essay Contest

Local Avery Student Wins Scholastic Essay Contest

Avery, CA…Avery Middle School student, Preston Porrazzo, won this year’s “Tell Us Your True Teen Story” contest. This Scholastic Action contest takes entries from all over the U.S. Over 100 entries were submitted. Students submit a short essay about a passion they have, a struggle they’ve faced or something that makes them special. As the […]

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. SONORA – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]

Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis

Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis

San Andreas, CA…On March 10, 2020, following the informational update to the Board of Supervisors regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Calaveras Public Health received confirmation that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for COVID-19. Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those community members is a child, who is […]

Above and Beyond Travel’s Weekly Travel Specials! Call 209.795.3226 & Shop Local & Save!!

Above and Beyond Travel’s Weekly Travel Specials!  Call 209.795.3226 & Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Another Great, Weekly Travel Special from Above & Beyond Travel in Arnold. In an era and an industry where person to person customer service and and support is on the wane Above & Beyond Travel is growing and thriving doing things the old fashioned way. Great Old Fashioned customer service and support to make […]

SNAC is Your Winter Equipment Rental Headquarters!

SNAC is Your Winter Equipment Rental Headquarters!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. SONORA – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

SNAC is Your Winter Equipment Rental Headquarters!

SNAC is Your Winter Equipment Rental Headquarters!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. SONORA – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Bistro Espresso is Open late until 8:00pm! Join Us & Bring a Friend!

Bistro Espresso is Open late until 8:00pm! Join Us & Bring a Friend!

Arnold, CA…Bistro Espresso is Open late until 8:00pm! Join us and bring a friend! The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines. Open for BREAKFAST & LUNCH DAILY! Bistro Espresso began in July 2005 serving coffee, smoothies and a variety of cold […]

The 18th Annual “Love the Forest” Concert Will Rock Vallecito on March 7th!

The 18th Annual “Love the Forest” Concert Will Rock Vallecito on March 7th!

Vallecito, CA…Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Love the Forest Concert at the Vida Buena Farms in Vallecito, Saturday, March 7th, beginning at 7pm. Expect the unexpected…from Bach to Rock, Ragtime to Swing and Billy Joel to Sting, it will be an evening of entertainment. Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane: Michela and Cantamos highlight their […]

CCWD Pipeline Replacement Construction Along Hwy 4 Has Resumed for Spring

CCWD Pipeline Replacement Construction Along Hwy 4 Has Resumed for Spring

San Andreas, CA…Construction on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project between Forest Meadows and Avery will resume on Monday March 2. For a detailed project overview & construction update, click here. For the three-week construction schedule, click here. Project info: CCWD is replacing about 5 miles of water transmission pipeline between Avery and Forest Meadows. Construction […]

Traffic Update….Stolen Vehicle Collision with Possible Injuries Near Boards Crossing Rd / Sierra Pkwy

Traffic Update….Stolen Vehicle Collision with Possible Injuries Near Boards Crossing Rd / Sierra Pkwy

Dorrington, CA…Traffic Update….Stolen Vehicle Collision with Possible Injuries Near Boards Crossing Rd / Sierra Pkwy Incident: 00249 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Boards Crossing Rd / Sierra Pkwy Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.298635 -120.265215 Detail Information 3:39 PM 7 [15] 49-6 VEH 1124 3:05 PM 6 [13] 49-6 IF VEH IS NOT 1124, STATE PARKS IS […]

Hey Good People!! Fresh Snow & Mountains of “Pure Mtn Fun” Awaits in Bear Valley!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Fresh Snow & Mountains of “Pure Mtn Fun” Awaits in Bear Valley!!  ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5″ of new snow as of 5am and South winds from 6 to 9mph. Continued snowfall is expected today with another 1-3″ possible before the system heads East later this morning. The high looks to be around 28F and winds should increase somewhat into the teens and gusting into the […]

The 18th Annual “Love the Forest” Concert Will Rock Vallecito on March 7th!

The 18th Annual “Love the Forest” Concert Will Rock Vallecito on March 7th!

Vallecito, CA…Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Love the Forest Concert at the Vida Buena Farms in Vallecito, Saturday, March 7th, beginning at 7pm. Expect the unexpected…from Bach to Rock, Ragtime to Swing and Billy Joel to Sting, it will be an evening of entertainment. Cantamos with Michela Macfarlane: Michela and Cantamos highlight their […]

Last Day for Ace Home Center February Red Hot Buys

Last Day for Ace Home Center February Red Hot Buys

Shop Local at Your Local Ace Home Center. Below are the Ace February Red Hot Buys. Shop Local & Save. According to American Express $67 cents of every dollar spent at a locally owned and operated business stays in your community.

A Bit of Winter Returns with Snow Levels Dropping to 4,000 ft After Midnight

A Bit of Winter Returns with Snow Levels Dropping to 4,000 ft After Midnight

Arnold, CA…National Weather Service Forecast for: West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today: Partly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations…51 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 20 mph, gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 30 […]

South Park Vegetation Management Plan Prescribed Burn Continues

South Park Vegetation Management Plan Prescribed Burn Continues

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries, will be conducting a prescribed burn on the South Park Vegetation Management Plan near the southern boundary of Big Trees State Park. This project is located east of the community of Arnold. This prescribed burn is designed to […]

Join Us to learn the history of California Big Trees Sunday, March 1, 2020

Join Us to learn the history of  California Big Trees Sunday, March 1, 2020

Angels Camp, CA…JOIN US IN THE Carriage House at the Museum, 1:30 p.m. refreshments, 2 – 3 p.m. lecture. The Angels Camp Museum Foundation invites you to join us for this very special lecture on Big Trees History by Joan Allday who is the historian and a docent for Big Trees State Park Joan grew […]