Flash Flood Warning Issued for Donnell Fire Burn Scar Area

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Donnell Fire Burn Scar Area

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Tuolumne County and Southeastern Alpine County in northern California Until 615 PM PDT. At 316 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain across the Donnell fire burn scar. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Sonora, CA…With Labor Day weekend upon us, visitors to the Stanislaus National Forest will enjoy a final weekend of summer recreation. While visitors can still enjoy activities like camping, backpacking, and picnicking in the great outdoors of both the forest and Yosemite National Park, extreme temperatures and increased fire danger remain the order of the […]

Labor Day Weekend Book Sales!

Labor Day Weekend Book Sales!

San Andreas, CA…Relax this Labor Day Weekend with a good book. BIG book sales happening all around Calaveras County at the library. On Friday and Saturday, August 31-September 1 books are on sale at the Murphys Library Branch on 480 Park Ln. For more information in Murphys – 209-728-3036. On Saturday, September 1 from 9 […]

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley, CA…The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California, is the location of the exciting 26th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon. The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 2 (day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the […]

The Final Patio Party for 2018 is Tonight at Sequoia Woods!

The Final Patio Party for 2018 is Tonight at Sequoia Woods!

Arnold, CA…There’s also still space available for our final patio party this Saturday, September 1, so give us a call if you’d like to get in on the fun! Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Hop Over Delta Charter 41 – 0

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Hop Over Delta Charter 41 – 0

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hopped into the win column with a convincing victory over Delta Charter. Bret Harte has talent and they move the ball well. If they can clean up their propensity to attract penalty flags it would vastly improve their chances when league play begins. They had several touchdowns and long […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]

The 23rd Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Logging Jamboree!

The 23rd Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Logging Jamboree!

Arnold, CA…The 23rd Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Logging Jamboree. Labor Day Saturday 9am to 5pm! Amateur & Pro Axe Throwing, Jack & Jill Bucking, Stock & Hot Chain Sawing, BBQ by the Moose Lodge & Much, Much More. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Jamboree, Saturday, September 1st, from 9am to 5pm. This wonderful annual Labor […]

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 […]