Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

It’s Time to Ride Bear Valley’s Mokelumne Express!!

It’s Time to Ride Bear Valley’s Mokelumne Express!!

Bear Valley, CA…Some very exciting news from Bear Valley…”It’s official. We are ready to open our new 6-pack chair and could not be more excited to share this monumental occasion with you! Make plans to join us on Saturday, Jan 13th for one last ride on Kuma chair, then get ready to take a ride […]

Bear Valley Winter Explosion is this Weekend! Fun-Filled Weekend Includes Fireworks, Torchlight Parade, Music & Activities for the Entire Family

Bear Valley Winter Explosion is this Weekend!  Fun-Filled Weekend Includes Fireworks, Torchlight Parade, Music & Activities for the Entire Family

Bear Valley, CA…January 12, 2018 – Bear Valley has an exciting schedule of events this weekend to celebrates its annual Winter Explosion. The lineup includes a full day of family fun planned at the mountain and in Bear Valley Village with activities including tubing during the day followed by a special dinner, movie, torchlight parade, […]

OARS to Premiere New Film Return from Desolation

OARS to Premiere New Film Return from Desolation

Angels Camp, CA…Today, OARS is pleased to announce the premiere of Return from Desolation, a new short film about a war-veteran-turned-river-guide’s fight for redemption and balance through the wild rivers and public lands within Utah’s Desolation Canyon. The film, from award-winning director Justin Clifton, and supported by YETI, Chaco, NRS, and Sierra Club, will premiere […]

Lecture & Book Signing ‘Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World’ by Lynn Downey in the Museum’s Carriage House

Lecture & Book Signing ‘Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World’  by Lynn Downey in the Museum’s Carriage House

Angels Camp, CA…Blue jeans are globally beloved and quintessentially American. They symbolize everything from the Old West to the hippie counter-culture; everyone from car mechanics to high-fashion models wears jeans. And no name is more associated with blue jeans than Levi Strauss & Co., the creator of this classic American garment. As a young man […]

Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20

Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20

San Andreas, CA…Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20. Auctions, Raffle, Cash Prizes, No Host Bar Gun Raffle tickets $20/ea – need not be present to win. Tickets $45 – Sheriff DiBasilio 754.6500 – Candace 598.1467 – or use PayPal on website. Mission Statement     The mission of the Friends of the Calaveras […]

Alto Brass Kicks Off The 2018 Ovations Concert Series On January 14th.

Alto Brass Kicks Off The 2018 Ovations Concert Series On January 14th.

Angels Camp, CA…On January 14, 2018 from 3pm – 5pm. the echo of trumpets, the warmth of French horn, the bell-like trombone, and the throb of the tuba will fill the Bret Harte Theatre with a program that includes classic Sousa marches and The Monteregian Hills by Morley Calvert as well as modern pieces like […]

Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Sets Programs to Reach more visitors in 2018

Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Sets Programs to Reach more visitors in 2018

Sonora, CA…To reach aggressive visitor attendance goals in 2018, the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau, the area’s destination marketing organization, has taken some bold steps, including international outreach in public relations and tourism, addition of staff, credentialed assessment of County for tourism growth, and new marketing programs. One major effort is to expand visitation year-round to […]

Hey Good People! Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!  Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Partly cloudy skies abound this morning as the trough presses closer to the West Coast this morning. Long wave radiation will keep things around 52F for the high today due to the cloud cover and wind will be SSE predominantly from 2-7mph. Unsettled weather will arrive Wednesday and hang around […]

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Before the countdown, take in a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner in our restaurant! Seatings at 5pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. Spots are limited, so call to make your reservations today! Reservations are REQUIRED. After dinner join us for the 2018 New Year’s Countdown Party from 9pm-1am. Countdown to 2018 with us at […]

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Bear Valley, CA…New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge! On one special night each year, we get together to celebrate friends, family and those that we hold most dear. Join us to raise a glass, dance the night away and ring in the New Year at Bear Valley’s annual New Year’s […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Tuesday, December 26th through Sunday, December 31st, we anticipate being gainfully open with: Tubing from 9am to 4pm (ages 3 & up) Snow Biking (limited availability) from 9am to 12 noon. Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons at […]

Hey Good People!! Cub and Super Cub Chairs Now Open!! Perfect Time To Take A Lesson!

Hey Good People!!  Cub and Super Cub Chairs Now Open!!  Perfect Time To Take A Lesson!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another beautiful day is in order as the high will be around 49F and mostly sunny skies with SE winds in the a.m. then shifting to the SW in the afternoon from 3-7mph. The ridging continues into Friday and the a weak low passes through late Saturday night and into […]

Hey Good People!! Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain is now open for 7 Day a week operations. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a run off the top of the mountain open as soon as […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!! Come Up & Play!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!!  Come Up & Play!!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain opens for 7 Day a week operations today. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Saturday (12/23) and Sunday (12/24), Tubing will be offered for 1 hour sessions from 9am to 4pm, Snowshoeing/Snow Biking on a nice selection of packed meadow trails (trail pass required) from 9am to 4:30pm, Morning Holiday Ice […]

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley, CA…Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of December 22 – 28

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of December 22 – 28

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]