Book Your Stay For Frog Jump Weekend at Timberline Lodge.

Book Your Stay For Frog Jump Weekend at Timberline Lodge.

Arnold, CA…Rich in History, Arnold Timberline Lodge is a delightful mountain destination. Think of us as your personal vacation cabin where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable, well-appointed room with all the amenities and charm that make your mountain retreat perfect. The Lodge is centrally located, making it easy to enjoy all the great […]

Weather in the 70s & 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Weather in the 70s & 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Angels Camp, CA…It will be pleasant temps in the 70s & 80s for Fair & Frog Jump Weekend. The forecast for the Motherlode from the National Weather Service is as follows…Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 68. Prevailing […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear on Hwy 4 near Hillcrest Drive

Hathaway Pines, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear on Hwy 4 near Hillcrest Drive. Lane is partially blocked & please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00444 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Hillcrest Dr Loc Desc: SR4 AT HILLCREST Lat/Lon: 38.192329 -120.364765 Detail Information 9:44 PM 3 [8] PARTIALLY BLKNG RDWY 9:43 PM 2 [5] […]

Shooting Hours Restricted at Candy Rock Quarry. Shooting ok During Daylight Hours on Weekdays, Weekends

Shooting Hours Restricted at Candy Rock Quarry.  Shooting ok During Daylight Hours on Weekdays, Weekends

Hathaway Pines, CA…Stanislaus National Forest supervisor, Jason Kuiken, signed Forest Order STF 2018-01 limiting the hours shooting enthusiasts may use Candy Rock Quarry on Calaveras Ranger District. The order, which is in effect until April 20, 2019, allows discharging a firearm within the Candy Rock Quarry Shooting Restriction Area only between 10 a.m. and 6 […]

Missing Skier Thomas Dennis Mullarkey Recovered Today

Missing Skier Thomas Dennis Mullarkey Recovered Today

Bear Valley, CA…On March 14, 2018, at approximately 11:00pm Jane-Drummond Mullarkey reported to the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office that her husband, Thomas Mullarkey, had not returned to their cabin after a day of skiing at the Bear valley Resort. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office initiated a full-scale search that continued for five days during which […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-016 ZA for Matthew Greenberg The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment (ZA) to rezone APN 030-010-058 from C2-PD (General Commercial – Planned Development) to M4 (Business Park). The property […]

Chronic Illness Can Be an Emotional Rollercoaster

Chronic Illness Can Be an Emotional Rollercoaster

Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…Have you recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness? Whether it is diabetes, cancer, arthritis or another chronic disease, the diagnosis likely set off a whole range of unexpected emotions. Don’t worry – it’s completely normal to feel as you do. You’re not alone! When you first receive a diagnosis, […]

Above & Beyond Travel Can Fulfill All Your Travel Dreams! 209.795.3226

Above & Beyond Travel Can Fulfill All Your Travel Dreams! 209.795.3226

Arnold, CA…Discover Western Australia with your choice of value packages that include a variety of bonus options. From breakfast daily, incredible wine, cheese and chocolate tours, to cruises or a shark adventure swim tour, experience unforgettable moments, every day on your getaway with Qantas Vacations. These exceptional vacation packages are available through Above & Beyond […]

Re-Elect Michael C. Oliveira Supervisor District 3

Re-Elect Michael C. Oliveira Supervisor District 3

Arnold, CA…In the first three years of my first four-year term as Supervisor for District 3 in Calaveras County, I am engaged in several areas regarding the welfare and the prosperity of Calaveras county. Those areas include the County budget, crime in the entire County and specifically in District 3, the business community, the building […]

Hike It, Bike It, Ride It, Run It, Arnold Rim Trail Association Gears Up For Great Summer Season

Hike It, Bike It, Ride It, Run It, Arnold Rim Trail Association Gears Up For Great Summer Season

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Rim Trail is a non-motorized trail system designed for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. ART connects the many wonders of public lands along the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway stretch of Hwy 4 to its communities, creating a high level of access for its residents and visitors. Arnold Rim Trail Cyclists, Equestrians, […]

Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Bear Valley, CA…Temporary repairs are underway on Spicer Road, Forest Road 7N01, on Calaveras Ranger District. The temporary repairs, scheduled between May 10 and May 25, will allow vehicle access to reservoirs during the Memorial Day weekend. Permanent repairs are scheduled between May 29 and late July. Spicer Road offers primary access to Spicer, Union, […]

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Angels Camp, CA….The Bret Harte FFA Floriculture Judging team was announced the 2018 California State Champions on May 5th, 2018. This year three teams from the Bret Harte FFA traveled to San Luis Obispo to compete in the contests of Poultry Evaluation, Milk Quality & Dairy Foods and Floriculture. Teams have been practicing since January […]

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Altaville, CA…Nick Kristoff signed his official letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a celebratory ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, […]

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-044 FOR THE ARNOLD BLACK BEAR INN This application proposes to amend condition II-8 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 01-68 approved on September 6, 2001. The resolution […]

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Friday, May 4, 2018. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]