Winter Storm Warning & Late Season Storm Close Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Again

Winter Storm Warning & Late Season Storm Close Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Again

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service…Snow Showers and Strong Wind for Higher Mountain Elevations into Tuesday. Late season Pacific storm will bring periods of moderate snow and strong wind to the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada and mountains of Western Plumas County into Tuesday. Travel into the mountains should be avoided during this time […]

President Obama’s Message to the Class of 2020

President Obama’s Message to the Class of 2020

Washington, DC…Watch President Obama celebrate America’s high school seniors as part of Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020. The mission of the Obama Foundation is to give young people the skills and support to lead in their own communities, and to connect them with other young leaders around the country and around the […]

Full Video of Bear Valley to Markleeville on Ebbetts Pass Opening Weekend 2020

Full Video of Bear Valley to Markleeville on Ebbetts Pass Opening Weekend 2020

Bear Valley, CA…Yesterday we took a drive over Ebbetts Pass from Bear Valley to Markleeville. It was a beautiful drive. We encountered lot’s of people, cyclists & even a back country skier or two. Lake Alpine Lodge, developed campgrounds, etc are still closed from Covid-19 orders but there were people camping and recreating in some […]

(A Covid Shutdown Look Back) Busch Twins Hopped to Top of 2019 Frog Jump Field! Full Finals Video & Over 100 Photos

(A Covid Shutdown Look Back) Busch Twins Hopped to Top of 2019 Frog Jump Field!  Full Finals Video & Over 100 Photos

Frogtown, USA…Angels Camp…The 2019 Frog Jump Champion is Logan Busch Jockeying “The Webbed One” took the title with an 18′ 6″ jump. His twin sister Madison Busch hopped into second with 18′ 4 3/4″ jump with “Jumping Jack Splash”. The Frog Jockeying force runs strong in this family. Click Below for Full Video & Over […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 19th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 19th

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN! Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…ALL SNAC locations are now OPEN! It’s great to have our entire staff on board and to be “back in business” helping you Socially Distance for 25+ years! Here’s what’s happening at each location. Arnold’s having a Parking Lot Sale this weekend! Pick your season – New Kayaks just arrived and […]

Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Arnold, CA…Take a Opening Day Drive Over Ebbetts Pass with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your home inside and […]

CCWD Wins on all Counts in Lawsuit Brought by Former Owner of La Contenta Golf Club

CCWD Wins on all Counts in Lawsuit Brought by Former Owner of La Contenta Golf Club

Valley Springs, CA…The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) was notified on Thursday May 7, 2020, that it prevailed in a lawsuit filed in 2011 by Plaintiff La Contenta Investors, Ltd. The Plaintiff sold the La Contenta Golf Club in 2018 and is not associated with the current golf course owners who have a productive partnership […]

Marijuana Cultivation Eradication in Glencoe

Marijuana Cultivation Eradication in Glencoe

San Andreas, CA…On May 7, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at a residence in the 500 block of Three Cent Flat Rd, in Glencoe. Deputies located and seized 1,285 growing marijuana plants and 20 grams of processed marijuana. The grow operation consisted of […]

Traffic Update….Two Vehicles vs Motorcycle Near SR4 / Stallion Way

Traffic Update….Two Vehicles vs Motorcycle Near SR4 / Stallion Way

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Two Vehicles vs Motorcycle Near SR4 / Stallion Way. Air ambulance on order… Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: JEO STALLION // NEAR BAR 20 Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 3:12 PM 5 [7] B49-005 1181 – 2 VEH AUTO VS MC // 49-20 CPS […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Fire Truck vs Vehicle Collision on Baldwin Street

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Fire Truck vs Vehicle Collision on Baldwin Street

Valley Springs, CA….Traffic Update….Possible Injury Fire Truck vs Vehicle Collision on Baldwin Street Incident: 00142 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 8235 Baldwin St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.098247 -120.871132 Detail Information 1:27 PM 3 [7] HAVE UNIT RESPOND TO 8249 BALDWIN A PATROL VEH HIT BY A FIRE TK 1:06 PM 2 [3] 1125 1:06 PM […]

Seasonal Routes on State Highways Open for Summer Even as Stay-At-Home Order Remains In Effect

Seasonal Routes on State Highways Open for Summer Even as Stay-At-Home Order Remains In Effect

Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today it has opened seasonal highways in the Sierra after completing necessary road repairs and removing winter snow and debris in preparation for the summer season. The opening of the Sierra routes comes at a time when California’s “stay-at- home” order remains […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor (Shop Online Locally & Curb Side Pickup))

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor (Shop Online Locally & Curb Side Pickup))

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Eldorado National Forest Begins Reopening Developed Day Use Recreation Sites

Eldorado National Forest Begins Reopening Developed Day Use Recreation Sites

Placerville, CA…The Eldorado National Forest is increasing access to the public by providing additional developed day use recreational opportunities with limited services. Restroom facilities will open as soon as personnel can mobilize and safety and cleaning supplies are obtained. We encourage visitors to check our website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information […]

All 3 SNAC Locations are Now Open! Helping You Socially Distance for 25 Years!

All 3 SNAC Locations are Now Open!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25 Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…OPEN Curbside! All 3 SNAC locations are now open 10-5. SNAC Arnold & SNAC Sonora have been helping you Socially Distance for 25 Years! Hit up SNAC Murphys curbside for that special Mother’s Day gift or Gift Certificate! Just come to the front door of any of our stores & let […]

Forest Service Extends Closure of Most Developed Recreation Sites on Stanislaus National Forest Through May 31

Forest Service Extends Closure of Most Developed Recreation Sites on Stanislaus National Forest Through May 31

Sonora, CA… The Stanislaus National Forest announced that most developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 31, 2020. The regional closure order 20-03 closed all designated recreation sites and campgrounds through May 15. Local forest order STF-16-2020-07 will be in effect beginning May 16, 2020 and is scheduled to expire May 31. A copy […]

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Gave Many Parts of Our Area the Shakes

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Gave Many Parts of Our Area the Shakes

Tonopah, NV…If you like us felt the rocking and rolling just after 4am this morning here are the details from the USGS…”A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Tonopah, Nevada, near the California-Nevada border and about 120 miles southeast of Carson City, early this morning on May 15, 2020, at 4:03 am local time (11:03:27 UTC). […]