Boil Water Notice Issued for 150 Customers in Big Trees Village

Boil Water Notice Issued for 150 Customers in Big Trees Village

Dorrington, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is issuing boil water notices to about 150 customers in the Big Trees Village area Thursday afternoon, due to wildlife intrusion into one of CCWD’s redwood water storage tanks. Notices will be hand-delivered or posted on the front doors of all impacted customers. Customers who will be impacted include: […]

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire, currently at 36,335 acres, exhibited moderate fire behavior yesterday with isolated torching, creeping along the forest floor, and minimal fire spread through spotting especially on the northern and eastern sides of the fire. The potential exists for minimal spread to the north and east along the Highlands Creek, Arnot Creek, […]

Bear Claw Bakery Now Open in Arnold

Bear Claw Bakery Now Open in Arnold

Arnold, CA…The Beautiful Log Building that years ago was the Lit’l Bear Baker is once again producing delectable treats for you and your family. They initially will be open weekends from 7:30am until they are sold out and for their opening they are offering a free coffee with your purchase. They are open everyday leading […]

Bret Harte to Celebrate their 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class

Bret Harte to Celebrate their 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte High School is delighted to celebrate 19 individuals and one team as the first induction class in the Bret Harte Athletic Hall of Fame. Induction will take place during “Hall of Fame Weekend” scheduled for Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29, 2018. Inductees will be introduced at the home football […]

Longtime Camp Connell Resident Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Daniels has Passed Away at 75

Longtime Camp Connell Resident Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Daniels has Passed Away at 75

Camp Connell, CA..Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Daniels a long-time 40 year resident of Camp Connell, California peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Chico, CA. She was 75. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Stockton, CA to John “Jack” Lee Richards and Carmen “Sissy” Elvira Leyva. She met […]

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center with Fresh Designs Every Week

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center with Fresh Designs Every Week

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market is now open in Arnold’s Cedar Center. The owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson a husband and wife team, have turned their love of collecting into a new venture. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand […]

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA..The fire is currently estimated at 35, 864 acres with 62% containment. Ground and air resources continue to construct and improve lines around the fire perimeter to increase containment. An area of low pressure will move into the area over the weekend bringing southwest winds up to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 […]

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…Chris Fogle, Souther California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 commander, announced today that at approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25, a medium helicopter on a water dropping mission crashed at a helispot on the southwest Donnell fire perimeter within the containment zone. The pilot walked away with minor injuries and was treated on-site by paramedics. […]

Dash Deals from Above & Beyond Travel

Dash Deals from Above & Beyond Travel

Arnold, CA…You are not a tourist. You’re a tropics trekking, savings scoring island explorer. Dive deep into the waters of Barbados aboard a submarine in Bridgetown or go on an off-road Jamaican adventure in Montego Bay. When you book your next vacation now, you’ll save up to $100 instantly, plus 50% on your second guest. […]

Make Plans to Rock with Plan B in Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Make Plans to Rock with Plan B in Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Camp Connell, CA…The Beer Gardens presents Plan B. Make Plans to Rock with Plan B at Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden. Good music, food equals great times!!! Doors open at 5pm & concert at 6pm. The story of Camp Connell Continues…. The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced by the surging popularity of […]

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC! Save Now & Play!

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC!  Save Now & Play!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour September 22 & 23!

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour September 22 & 23!

San Andreas, CA…Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover […]

CCWD Awards Two Scholarships Celebrating the Value of Water

CCWD Awards Two Scholarships Celebrating the Value of Water

San Andreas, CA…Each year, the Calaveras County Water District awards two high school seniors with $500 scholarships. The students earn the scholarships by writing an essay about the value of water. The winners of the 2018 CCWD Scholarship Awards are: Claudia Loomis, Angels Camp, who graduated from Bret Harte High School and plans to pursue […]

Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction

Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction

Camp Connell, CA…Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction is going into its 4th year of mulching, masticating and mowing. local family owed business started over 27 years ago by Ron Glass. Now, his sons, daughters, and daughter in law have all helped run the business along with some fantastic local employees. The crew has completed small […]

Donnell Fire Containment Climbs to 49% & Hwy 108 Reopens

Donnell Fire Containment Climbs to 49% & Hwy 108 Reopens

Pinecrest, CA…Highway 108 will open today at 4 pm all the way through to Highway 395. Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or deviating from the highway between Eagle Meadow Road (5N01) and Kennedy Meadows Road (6N01). The road to Kennedy Meadows will be open. Crews made progress around the northwest tip of the fire perimeter […]

Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers at Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers at Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Camp Connell, CA…The Beer Gardens presents Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers ! Good music, food equals great times!!! Doors open at 5pm, cover.. The story of Camp Connell Continues…. The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced by the surging popularity of auto travel through the mountains inspired when Dr. D. Sargent of Angels Camp […]

The Donnell Fire Grows to 31,369 Acres, Containment Climbs to 36%

The Donnell Fire Grows to 31,369 Acres, Containment Climbs to 36%

Pinecrest, CA…It was a relatively quiet night on the fire. The western edge showed little spread. Yesterday crews were able to get a good line in and made significant progress with containment in this area. Today, additional crews and aircraft are working to complete the line near Spicer Reservoir. A small portion of the fire […]

Donnell Fire Morning Update, 30,079 Acres, 30% Contained, Fire Column North of Spicer

Donnell Fire Morning Update, 30,079 Acres, 30% Contained, Fire Column North of Spicer

Bear Valley, CA…A smoke column is visible from Highway 4 north of Spicer Reservoir. Fire activity in this area increased due to steep, dense vegetation, dry fuels and gusty south and southwestern winds. Uncommon fire activity at night has been observed in the northwestern portion of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Expect increased aviation in the area […]