The Calaveras County Arts Council has launched its summer gallery season with a burst of color, welcoming local artist O’Day Presley as its first featured exhibitor. Known for his bold, vibrant canvases and deep emotional range, Presley’s work currently fills the Calaveras County Arts Council gallery walls at 22 North Main Street in San Andreas, offering visitors a compelling and […]
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Calaveras Lumber voted Best Hardware Store in California
By Jan HoveyCalaveras Lumber was voted the Best Hardware Store in the entire state of California by Stihl’s 2025 Hardware All Stars, and Jodie Brixey, general manager of Calaveras and Sonora Lumber, is celebrating with her staff. “It’s a huge recognition as we were up against some of the best and biggest hardware stores,” Jodie expressed. “It’s our employees who deserve […]
53rd Labor Day Arnold Arts and Crafts Festival
By Jason CurrierOne of Arnold’s most enduring summer traditions returns this month as the 53rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival takes over downtown for two days of live music, local food, and one-of-a-kind handmade goods. The event, set for August 30 and 31, will once again fill the Bristol’s Ranch House Café lot at 961 Highway 4 in Arnold […]
Animal shelter seeks community’s help during ‘kitten season’
By Lance ArmstrongCalaveras County’s animal shelter is currently in need of the community’s assistance during “kitten season” – the part of each year when there is a significant increase in kitten births. According to the county’s animal services department, kitten season is at its midway point, as it typically extends from April through November in this area each year. Due to an […]
Scott appointed to fill Angels Camp Council vacancy
By Tori JamesAfter a publicly held interview session of potential candidates, the Angels Camp City Council voted 3-1 supporting one to fill a slot left open due to the recent resignation of Isabel Moncada. Immediately following Moncada’s departure in early July, city officials advertised the opening after choosing to open up the application process to the public versus simply making an outright […]
Neglect of historic Valley Springs RR depot draws community concerns
By Lance ArmstrongOne of the most treasured landmarks of the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Valley Springs is its historic railroad depot, which currently sits vacant and in a state of deterioration. This current status has led many people in and around this community to worry whether the building will eventually become so dilapidated that it would need to be demolished. Standing […]
New alternate learning school named for iconic local education landmark
By Tori JamesAs schools open on Wednesday for the 2025-26 school year, a new one geared for fifth through eighth graders interested in a hybrid learning experience will be welcoming its first students. The Altaville Alternative School for Independent Study, which takes its name from Calaveras County’s historic 1858 Altaville Grammar School, one of the last standing schools of its kind in […]
Iraq War veteran named as new senior center coordinator
Amber Newman, an Army veteran who served in the Iraq War, is the new coordinator of the Calaveras County Senior Center in San Andreas. Newman’s role at the center involves managing operations, promoting this facility’s services, and ensuring that the center remains a valuable resource for the community, particularly for seniors on fixed incomes. Eager to make a difference at […]
Rescued mother, son share survival story at ‘Hug a Tree’ event
Details of a timely search and rescue operation and a family’s own creative survival tactics that made international news were recently recounted at Big Trees State Park. The Hug a Tree program, presented Monday evenings through the end of August by the Calaveras Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team in the park’s amphitheatre, complete with a crackling bonfire in the […]
Bear Valley Music Festival Homegrown Indie
By Jason CurrierThe Bear Valley Music Festival’s (BVMF) Homegrown Indie show was held Wednesday, July 23, beneath the iconic white tent at Bear Valley Resort. Designed to showcase local vocalists, this year’s event featured three gifted storytelling songwriters: Sarah Mariel Baumgarten, Grover Anderson and Nate Nathan. Sarah Mariel Baumgarten – performing under the name Mariel, pulled the curtain on the evening’s entertainment […]
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