Letter to the Editor/Thank You to Butte Fire Evac Center Volunteers ~ By Carrie Stroble

Letter to the Editor/Thank You to Butte Fire Evac Center Volunteers ~ By Carrie Stroble

Angels Camp, CA…Please help me thank the selfless people in our community who stepped up during the first two days of the Butte Fire at the animal evacuation center established at the Calaveras Fairgrounds on September 10th. During these first two days, people came together to support the People and Animals affected by this fire. […]

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]

Hundreds Attend Butte Fire Community Update Meetings! (Full Video)

Hundreds Attend Butte Fire Community Update Meetings!  (Full Video)

Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday Butte Fire Community Meedtngs were held in San Andreas and Angels Camp, Hundreds attended the meetings and they provided great information for those being affected by the fire. Below is video of the Town Hall Meeting held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, California on September 12th, 2015. Josh White, […]

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Hermit Valley, CA…From Yesterday…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association Board regretfully has decided to officially cancel our September 12th Celebration in Hermit Valley.The Butte Fire is continuing to expand aggressively and had consumed almost 32,000 acres as of this morning, homes have been lost and our friends and families are dealing with evacuations and road […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]

Make Bear Valley Your Destination This Holiday Weekend.

Make Bear Valley Your Destination This Holiday Weekend.

Bear Valley, CA…We’ve got so much to see and do!  The Lodge is hosting Brian Jirka Sunday evening in the Cathedral Lounge beginning at 6pm. Bring your dancing shoes!  The Creekside Bistro & Bar is open for dining from 5pm – 9pm, Thursday-Sunday evenings. Come and enjoy a relaxing fireside dinner on the deck.  Sky High […]

CCWD Board Back In Action On September 9th

CCWD Board Back In Action On September 9th

San Andreas,CA…The CCWD Board of Directors is back in action on September 9th. New Business includes: Water Conservation Measures, Blue Lake Springs Water Company, CCWD Board Seat and more. The complete agenda is below… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bertha Underhill, President Terry Strange, Vice President Jeff Davidson, Director Scott Ratterman, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – COOPER, MILLIE, BOOTS!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – COOPER,  MILLIE, BOOTS!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. Cooper, Boots, & Millie will be available to meet you! We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, located in Angels Town […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 4 to September 12

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 4 to September 12

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville September 4 – September 12 Ongoing […]

SNAC State of the Lakes Address! Make Your Labor Day Plans Today!

SNAC State of the Lakes Address! Make Your Labor Day Plans Today!

Arnold, CA…Wow, have we been blessed this summer here in the Central Sierra! No fires, no heat waves and multiple pristine lakes with plenty of water. Our beautiful, local lake, White Pines is still awesome, even though it’s dropped a couple feet below the boat ramp. Paddleboarders, keep toward the beach end of the lake […]

VUSD To Hold Public Meeting On Education Materials

VUSD To Hold Public Meeting On Education Materials

Arnold, CA…The Vallecito Union School District will hold a Public Hearing at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in the library at Hazel Fischer School located at 1605 Blagen Road, Arnold, CA. This Public Hearing will be held to determine whether each student in each school will have sufficient textbooks and instructional materials […]

Live Out Your Paul Bunyan Dreams At The Logging Jamboree September 5th

Live Out Your Paul Bunyan Dreams At The Logging Jamboree September 5th

Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Annual Logging Jamboree brings the thrills, skills and history of the Logging in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to their beautiful Museum grounds in White Pines. Axe Throwing, Hand crosscut sawing, Stock & Modified Chain sawing and much, much more. This is an all day event with events, food, static […]

Bret Harte Back To School Night Monday August 31st.

Bret Harte Back To School Night Monday August 31st.

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District is pleased to announce that the annual Back to School Night has been scheduled for Monday, August 31.  The campus will be open to parents beginning at 5:45 p.m.  Parents should plan to arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. in order to pick up their student’s schedule.  […]

Arnold Rim Trail Sunset Hikes Both Friday & Saturday, Aug 28th & 29th

Arnold Rim Trail Sunset Hikes Both Friday & Saturday, Aug 28th & 29th

Arnold, CA…Dear Arnold Rim Trail Equestrians, Cyclists, and Hikers,  Not one, but two guided sunset/full moon hikes to Cougar Rock this month, both Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th.  This month, Captain Dave has graciously announced he is leading two sunset hikes to Cougar Rock, on both Friday and Saturday this weekend. Join one […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KELSEY & KINK!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KELSEY & KINK!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49, open Thurs/Fri, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 11am–5pm. This week you can meet Kelsey and Kink. These youngsters are not quite ready for adoption yet, but they can be reserved! We […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 28 to September 5

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 28 to September 5

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.   Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville August 28- September 5 Ongoing Thu-Sun 10:00 […]

It’s Time To Get ZIA Fit

It’s Time To Get ZIA Fit

Arnold, CA…ZIA Group Fitness is at 2708 Highway 4, Arnold. Give them a call at 209-986-5920 or just drop in on a class. GET IN SHAPE Feel Great COME AND JOIN US! ONLY $5 PER CLASS. ZUMBA MORNINGS Tuesday, 8:30 am Friday, 8:30 am Saturday, 9:00 am. ROCKIN’ WEIGHTS Beginner-Intermediate Wednesday, 8:30 am. ZUMBA NIGHTS […]

You Don’t Have to be a “Rich Girl” – Hall & Oates Packages Available From Bear Valley

You Don’t Have to be a “Rich Girl” – Hall & Oates Packages Available From Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA….On August 27 Hall & Oates will bring their decades of top hits to Murphys.  If you’re looking for a place to stay and a ride to the Hall & Oates concert at Ironstone Amphitheater in Murphys, I can’t go for that.. Available now: 2 general admission concert tickets, round trip transportation to the […]

DON’T MISS “THE PARTY” Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Dove Hill Ranch

DON’T MISS “THE PARTY”  Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Dove Hill Ranch

Angels Cmap, CA…The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation announces its most ambitious fundraiser yet: THE PARTY at Dove Hill Ranch in Angels Camp, beginning at 5pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015, to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. Dove Hill Ranch, Jane and Tad Bottomley-Winans’ beautiful Angels Camp home, is the perfect location for an outdoor […]

Meet the Girls … American Heritage Girls! 2015 Registration AUGUST 26, 2015 4:00-6:00PM

Meet the Girls … American Heritage Girls! 2015 Registration AUGUST 26, 2015 4:00-6:00PM

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Community Bible Church, 1216 Blagen Rd. White Pines. Join us to learn about AHG. Bring your family and enjoy fun, food and fellowship. Arnold families have discovered a new extra-curricular organization for their daughters called American Heritage Girls (AHG). AHG is a faith-based character development program for girls’ ages 5 – 18 […]

Ebbetts Pass Century Last Minute Updates…Get Your Chamois Shorts Ready!

Ebbetts Pass Century Last Minute Updates…Get Your Chamois Shorts Ready!

Bear Valley, CA…MAS is looking forward to hosting the 8th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century (EPC) this Saturday – August 22, 2015.  This email contains updates and information to help make the most of participants High Sierra cycling experience.   All riders must check-in at the registration desk located at the Bear Valley Adventure Company (aka – […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KATE!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KATE!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. Come in and meet Kate and all of the other kitties! Kitties will also be available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, located in Angels Town […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 21 to August 29

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – August 21 to August 29

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville August 21 – August 29 Ongoing […]

Don’s Miss The Ebbetts Pass Century August 22, 2015

Don’s Miss The Ebbetts Pass Century August 22, 2015

Bear Valley, CA…Only a few days before the 8th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century (EPC) on August 22, 2015.  Four scenic routes: 100, 60, 50 and 25 miles and all provide well stocked support stations, a post-ride meal, friendly staff and some of California’s most scenic cycling terrain (aka – the “California Alps“).  Check out this informative […]

Big Trees Family Day 2015, Big Trees, Big Crowds & Fun For The Whole Family

Big Trees Family Day 2015, Big Trees, Big Crowds & Fun For The Whole Family

Arnold, CA…Family Day at Big Trees State Park was a great event for the entire family. The ever popular Wild Things, UC Davis Raptors, a Butterfly release, live concerts, booths from The Arnold Rim Trail, Railtown 1897, Ebbetts Pass Fire, Arts of Bear Valley, Murphys Old Timers Museum, Sierra Logging Museum, and more. Interactive booths […]

Beautiful Arnold Meadowmont Home

Beautiful Arnold Meadowmont Home

Arnold, CA…Nestled in the pines, this clean, comfortable and charming log cabin, located on .68 of an acre in Meadowmont Village, is the perfect weekend getaway. Property has three bedrooms, two and one half baths, and a finished bonus/family room (which adds approximately 427 usable square footage . Upstairs master suite includes very large bedroom […]

The Outhouse Collection is Hiring

The Outhouse Collection is Hiring

Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection has a full time position for someone who wants to join our retail associate team. If you have a passion for retail, design and fashion and can provide world class customer service, consider a career at the Outhouse. Located at 925 Highway 4 in Arnold, the Outhouse sells home décor, gifts […]