Avery Middle School Teacher Loses Cancer Battle

Avery Middle School Teacher Loses Cancer Battle

Avery, CA…Dear Avery Middle School Families, It is with great sadness that I share with you that our beloved Mrs. McKeen passed away yesterday morning in her home. This afternoon we shared this news with our student body. Staff members including our school psychologist were present to meet with grieving students. We are making you […]

Grover Anderson Oct. 23, 1933 – May 21, 2015

Grover Anderson Oct. 23, 1933 – May 21, 2015

Murphys, CA…Grover Anderson Oct. 23, 1933 – May 21, 2015. Born in Ceres, CA, the fourth and last child of James G. and Hattie Anderson, Grover died peacefully at home with his family in Murphys. In 1947, Grover’s father and eldest brother Leonard purchased the Dorrington Hotel and Camp Connell store and surrounding property. Grover […]

Big Memorial Day Kayak & SUP Sale At SNAC

Big Memorial Day Kayak & SUP Sale At SNAC

MEMORIAL DAY KAYAK & SUP SALE! SNAC Arnold has a broad selection of gently used  recreational kayaks on sale for 30% off retail, while they last!  Sit-on top singles & doubles, fisherman specific models and sit inside singles. They’re all stable & user-friendly and would be a nice addition to your Memorial Day Weekend celebration! […]

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Los Angeles…California’s housing market accelerated in April as the spring home-buying season kicked off with both higher home sales and prices for the third straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in April for the first time since October 2013 to post the highest level […]

Avery Middle School Honored By State As Gold Ribbon School

Avery Middle School Honored By State As Gold Ribbon School

Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 193 middle schools and 180 high schools have been honored under the state’s new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program, which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distinguished Schools Program. “These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching,” […]

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

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

Arnold, CA…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 (Phone 209-795-GIVE). Newman will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels […]

Now Is The Time To Get In Shape For Summer At Family 4 Fitness ~Video Interview With Kenny Lee

Now Is The Time To Get In Shape For Summer At Family 4 Fitness ~Video Interview With Kenny Lee

Vallecito, CA…We have the pleasure to spend a few minutes speaking with Family 4 Fitness’s Kenny Lee. He brought us up to speed on all the latest at the premier fitness club in Calaveras County. They have added tons of new equipment and the club features fresh new paint as well. Family 4 Fitness offers […]

Junior Miss Calaveras Crowned, Jr. Frog Jump Winners Announced

Junior Miss Calaveras Crowned,  Jr. Frog Jump Winners Announced

Angels Camp, CA…The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump were held concurrently on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire District station in Angels Camp.  The Junior Miss Calaveras Queen and her court are as follows: QUEEN: Devyn Pryor, 12 of Avery Middle School, 1st Princess: […]

Beautiful Spring Temps For The Weekend

Beautiful Spring Temps For The Weekend

Arnold, CA…Today..Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning… Then a chance of rain showers…snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57 higher elevations…52 to 66 lower elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing northeast […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – May 8 to May 16

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – May 8 to May 16

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.” Click Above For Full Sized […]

Widespread Power Outages In Arnold Area

Widespread Power Outages In Arnold Area

Arnold, CA…Lightning has knocked out power in the Avery Arnold area. At this time PGE is reporting 6774 customers without power at this time. Initially they have an 8:45am restoral time. More to follow…Update as of 7:48am…PG&E has brought power back on for over 2,000 and now the outage total has dropped to 4323

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

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

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.-Sat., 11am to 5pm. Sunny is a guest from Animal Services this week. He and several other shelter kitties are available for adoption through CHS during their […]

Angus is HOME!

Angus is HOME!

Arnold & Bear Valley, CA…Thanks to Sophia, a walker we met this AM, who gave us a “hot tip”. I found Angus on the trail at the end of Sultana around noon. Heartfelt THANKS to everyone in the Meadowmont community who stepped up to help in the search. We can’t cite everyone since we don’t […]

Bret Harte Poultry Team Takes State Title

Bret Harte Poultry Team Takes State Title

Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday afternoon the victorious Bret Harte Poultry team arrived back home after taking the state championship. Jerrod Wagner Took 1st place individually, Jeremiah Farwell took 5th place individually Megan Yoder & Kari Farwell made up the rest of the team. Now it is on to the nationals. Congratulations to the team and all […]

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

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

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 (Phone 209-795-GIVE). Elsa will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – May 1 to May 9

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – May 1 to May 9

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.” Click Above For Full Sized […]

Red Cross Issues Top 4th of July Safety Steps for Travel, Grilling and Fireworks

Red Cross Issues Top 4th of July Safety Steps for Travel, Grilling and Fireworks

Sacramento, Ca — This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend.   “Everyone looks forward to having fun over the Fourth of July, and the Red Cross […]

Bear Valley Music Festival

Bear Valley Music Festival

Music Director, Michael Morgan, and newly appointed Executive Director, Tara Kayton, have planned an exciting three-week Festival with fifteen varied concerts and events to present in the village of Bear Valley for the 46th annual Bear Valley Music Festival to be held July 25-August 10. The vitality of the Festival will be seen in the […]

6 Top Tips for Fourth of July in the Foothills

6 Top Tips for Fourth of July in the Foothills

Calaveras County, Ca…Now that we’ve launched into summer, you might be dreaming of a long weekend getaway, hanging with family and friends, soaking up the charm of small town Americana.  Well your timing is right, because July 4th weekend in Calaveras is among the best times of year to be here. From charming old-fashioned Independence Day […]