Memorial Services On October 17 For Colleen Sandra Richmond

Avery, CA…Colleen Sandra Richmond, born in San Francisco, CA, passed away at her residence in Calaveras County. She was a retired teachers aide for the Vallecito School District and bus driver for Bret Harte High School. Colleen is survived by her husband; Tom Richmond, children; Jodi, Sarah, and Danny, step-daughter; Lisa, 12 grandchildren, niece; Tammy, […]

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

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

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 S​at​ 10 am–5 pm​. Come in and meet ​Scout​ and other fabulous feline friends. Our Angels Camp Adoption Center is closed this week, so Arnold is the place to be! […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

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 October 2 – October 10 […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

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 25 – October 3 Ongoing […]

CHS Black Cat-a-thon Special – September Only!

CHS Black Cat-a-thon Special – September Only!

Calaveras Humane Society’s annual Black Cat-a-thon Special is underway​ and will be over soon​! During the month of September the adoption donation for “Parlor Panthers” who are black or mostly black ​is significantly reduced! Our black cats will be off the market for the month of October to avoid any associations with Halloween, so this […]

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed  through Friday, September 18th.  Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures..  Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/  Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm  Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1  Vallecito […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]

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 […]