Fire Lines South Of Markleeville Solidify, Smoke Output Drops & Pacific Coast Trail, Bear Valley & Lake Alpine Are Open!

Fire Lines South Of Markleeville Solidify, Smoke Output Drops & Pacific Coast Trail, Bear Valley & Lake Alpine Are Open!

Markleeville, CA…Hwy 4 will remain closed through the weekend but most of our high county destinations are open a largely smoke free. Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire […]

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Over-Snow Vehicle Designation Project

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Over-Snow Vehicle Designation Project

Sonora, California, June 26, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) is requesting public comment on the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action beginning today, June 26.   Public comment on the proposed action is encouraged.  To assure your comments are fully considered during the scoping phase of the project, please submit comments by August 10, 2015. […]

Don’t Waste Our Future!

Don’t Waste Our Future!

Calaveras County, CA…Below is a great PSA on recycling from Cal-Waste. They finished Jan 2015 and have taken the video to EVERY elementary school and had an unveiling assembly. It features 5-6 students from every elementary school in Calaveras County and in Galt. Students were chosen by school staff. Cal-Waste wanted to get the message […]

Making Progress On Washington Fire…Hwy 4 Still Closed But Bear Valley, Lake Alpine Areas Open & Largely Smoke Free

Making Progress On Washington Fire…Hwy 4 Still Closed But Bear Valley, Lake Alpine Areas Open & Largely Smoke Free

Markleeville, CA…Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire south of Markleeville. The fire has burned 16,490 acres and is 15 percent contained. The reduction in the reported fire size […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 26 to July 4

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 26 to July 4

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”      Murphys to […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – LADYBUG!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – LADYBUG!

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. New summer hours for the Angels Camp Adoption Center are Thurs/Fri, 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am–5pm. This week​,​ in addition to Ladybug, we will have several others […]

“A DAY FOR TREY” Update – Celebrating One Year!

“A DAY FOR TREY” Update – Celebrating One Year!

Arnold, CA…Words are never enough! Your prayers and support for Trey during this past year have been appreciated ever so much. Our entire family again extends a sincere thanks for your thoughts, prayers and support during this past year of successful treatments. Trey has been enjoying his favorites sport of baseball, as well as attending […]

Porter Is Missing

Porter Is Missing

Arnold, CA…His name is Porter, he is a Border Terrier Retriever mix. He is 2 1/2 years old and is 43 pounds. He can be tentative around new people but is very sweet and not aggressive. He was lost on Tuesday around 2:30 PM, he jumped out of a window from 1775 Pine Dr. in […]

Phil Orville Harris 1938 – 2015

Phil Orville Harris 1938 – 2015

Dorrington, CA…Phil Orville Harris, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13 in Palo Alto, CA following a two year battle with lung cancer. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Linda Jean (Curtis) Harris, sons Gregory Curt Harris and Marc Phillip Harris and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Kevin Shawn Harris… Born […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_06-11-2015 Daily_Log_06-12-2015 Daily_Log_06-13-2015 Daily_Log_06-14-2015 Daily_Log_06-15-2015 Daily_Log_06-16-2015 Daily_Log_06-17-2015 Daily_Log_06-18-2015

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 19 to June 27

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 19 to June 27

Arnold,  CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule   Murphys to Markleeville June 19 […]

Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft General Plan on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. The study session will focus on issues raised in the public comments on the draft General Plan that was released in […]

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Union High School District Board of Education honored Stacey Spence and Cheryl Howard with Parent/Community Volunteer of the Year awards Monday, June 1, at its monthly meeting. Each year, BH staff members nominate parents and community members who they feel deserve the award. The nominations then go to the school […]

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Arnold, CA….Jr. Ranger: Calling all 7-12 year olds! Meet us behind the old Visitor Center at 10:00 AM for an hour. Earn mementos and learn about the park. Jr. Cub: Our 3- 6 year old friends and their designated adults are invited to join us behind the Visitor Center on most summer mornings at 10:00 […]

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to visit SNAC’s Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend’s Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 12 to June 20

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 12 to June 20

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

Chapel in the Pines Invites Children to Everest VBS: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power!

Chapel in the Pines Invites Children to Everest VBS: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power!

Arnold, CA – A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted at Chapel in the Pines from June 15 to June 19. At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and […]

Help The Detrick’s Celebrate Their Retirement!

Help The Detrick’s Celebrate Their Retirement!

Arnold, CA…John & Laurie Detrick of Arnold, California are retiring after faithfully serving in our community for 28 years. During these years, John has been the Pastor at Big Trees Community Bible Church In White Pines. For most of those years John Detrick has played music and sung every month at Morning Sing, with the […]

GABA General Meeting Monday, June 8 at 6pm

GABA General Meeting Monday, June 8 at 6pm

Arnold, CA…Just a reminder: The second Monday of the month General membership meetings are held at 6:00pm at the Arnold Firehouse. (Park in back) On the agenda will be: The Independence Day Parade, The GABA Summer Concert Series, The Chamber Cruise Fundraiser, The Arnold Art and Adventure Expo and SierraSentry Productions will show the new […]

Hathaway Pines Man Arrested On Drug, Mail Theft, Burglary & Stolen Property Charges

Hathaway Pines Man Arrested On Drug, Mail Theft, Burglary & Stolen Property Charges

Hathaway Pines, CA…On 6/02/2015 at 1005 hours, The Calaveras County Detective Unit and Veteran Affairs Investigators served a search warrant on the 5900 block of Oxbow Court, in Hathaway Pines. Detectives were investigating thefts that had occurred at the UPS Customer Center, in Angels Camp. Items located in the execution of the warrant were associated […]

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

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

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. Jerica will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, […]

The Bret Harte High School 2015 Graduation. Full Video & Photos

The Bret Harte High School 2015 Graduation.  Full Video & Photos

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School Class of 2015 marched forth into adulthood on Friday night. It was another great ceremony and the future is in good hands and these young adults continue their journey. We have photos including scans of the program with all the graduates. Tonight’s webcast is sponsored by Mark Twain […]