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Work begins on housing project with 156 lots

Still waiting for device to leave downtown fire station safely

CCWD begins process to relicense hydroelectric project

Annual striping project this month on roads

Blood drive Oct. 21 in West Point





Oct. 16 to 18




48th annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road. Angels Camp. More than 100 quilts will be on display, wearable art, needle art, quilts for sale. A large boutique perfect for starting your holiday shopping. Several vendors including fabrics, arts and food. Proceeds support scholarships for local high school seniors. Admission: $10 for the entire weekend. Ages 15 and under are free.

If you're not a subscriber, you can find The Valley Springs News at the following locations for 50 cents per issue.


In front of Mar-Val Market - Valley Springs

In front of Good Friends Chinese Restaurant, State Route 12 and 26, Valley Springs

In front of the Dollar Plus Store, State Route 12, Valley Springs

Inside La Contenta Mini Mart, Valley Springs

In front of the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse, State Route 26 and Baldwin, Valley Springs

At the side of Valley Springs Chevron, off Highway 26, Valley Springs

Inside Zippy Mart, 506 E. Highway 12, Valley Springs

Inside 76 Mini-Mart - Highway 26, Valley Springs

In front of the Burson Market, Highway 12 and Burson Road

Complimentary copies available from DJ's Hair - 10-I  Nove Way, Valley Springs


Calaveras County News can be found:


STAR Donuts, State Route 49 near Main Street, San Andreas


Sender's Market, Mountain Ranch


Frank's Cafe, State Routes 49 and 26, Mokelumne Hill


Wilseyville Post Office


Rail Road Flat Market


Angels Foods, State Route 49, Angels Camp


Murphys Mini-Mart, State Route 4, Murphys


Arnold Post Office








Saturday, Oct. 17: Rabies vaccine and microchip drive-thru clinic for dogs and cats, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Calaveras County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. Open only to Calaveras County residents.
Firewise Calaveras Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards,1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. Free, family-friendly event dedicated to wildfire preparedness.
First Jenny Lind IOOF Bingo Night, 6 p.m., 11845 Main St., Valley Springs. Ten games for $25. Costume contest, 50/50 raffle, snacks and drinks for sale. Call Jessica at 1-415-205-4559 or Bobbie Jo at 1-916-799-0406 for tickets.


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The Valley Springs News

Your local newspaper for Valley Springs, Burson, Jenny Lind, La Contenta, Rancho Calaveras and Wallace. Advertising, marketing and printing services provided.