State Route 4 Ebbetts Pass Temporary Closing Today Due to Incoming Storms

State Route 4 Ebbetts Pass Temporary Closing Today Due to Incoming Storms

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be temporarily closing State Route 4 / Ebbetts Pass for the incoming storm cycle as of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. The westbound closure will be set Raymond Meadows, and the eastbound closure will be at Lake Alpine. There is no current ETO for […]

Ebbetts Pass to Open Thursday at Noon! Let Your Hwy 4 Scenic Byway Adventures Begin

Ebbetts Pass to Open Thursday at Noon!  Let Your Hwy 4 Scenic Byway Adventures Begin

Lake Alpine, CA..The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of Ebbetts Pass for the 2025 season as of 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this season to reopen State Route 4 prior to […]

Get Ready for Bear Valley Sled Fest May 2-4, 2025 – Races, Rides & Family Fun!

Get Ready for Bear Valley Sled Fest May 2-4, 2025 – Races, Rides & Family Fun!

Bear Valley, CA…The countdown is on! Join us May 2–4, 2025 at Bear Valley Ski Resort for an unforgettable weekend of snowmobiling action. From high-speed races and backcountry rides to family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and mountain-side vibes — Bear Valley Sled Fest has something for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or brand new to […]

Road Trip! Check out Arnold, Camp Connell, Dorrington, & Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway

Road Trip! Check out Arnold, Camp Connell, Dorrington, & Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway

Arnold, CA…As the starting point for the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, Arnold might be considered the gateway to the Sierra (and the big trees for that matter), but this rustic mountain town (elevation 4,000-feet) is a vacation destination for families or couples in and of itself. Sure, Arnold is a great base camp for everything from skiing […]

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

San Andreas- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st, 2025 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn permits must now be obtained […]

Caltrans Re-Opens State Route 4 / Ebbetts Pass to Raymond Meadows

Caltrans Re-Opens State Route 4 / Ebbetts Pass to Raymond Meadows

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to make good progress clearing Ebbetts Pass this season. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance Yard crew members began snow removal operations on Ebbetts Pass early last week and have already cleared approximately 10 miles of State Route 4 (SR-4) out to Kinney Reservoir. Caltrans has formally […]

Big Easter & Season Ending Weekend at Bear Valley Adventure Company!!

Big Easter & Season Ending Weekend at Bear Valley Adventure Company!!

Bear Valley, CA…Big Easter & Closing Weekend at Bear Valley Adventure Company! All the details are below… Last Day is April 20th BVAC will celebrate a fantastic winter season with a few fun events this coming weekend before closing our groomed trails and tubing hills on Sunday, April 20th. To help close the 2024/25 cross-country […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Tour de Bear Valley

Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Tour de Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…This free event is open to all Nordic skiers and snowshoers and is a fun way to enjoy our groomed trails with fellow Bear Valley enthusiasts. We open the trailhead early at 8AM and encourage participants to complete as many trails as possible. A trail or season pass is required. Afterward, everyone meets […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th!  Shop Local & Save!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.    

Caltrans to Reopen Hwy 89 over Monitor Pass on April 7th

Caltrans to Reopen Hwy 89 over Monitor Pass on April 7th

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be re-opening State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) for the season at the State Route 4/89 Junction, as of 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 7, 2025. Caltrans maintenance crews have made significant progress with their snow removal operations along Monitor Pass and have deemed it safe for reopening to […]

No it’s Not April Fools Joke…Chain Controls on Hwys 4, 88 & 108

No it’s Not April Fools Joke…Chain Controls on Hwys 4, 88 & 108

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 10:45 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from the Mt Reba Turnoff to the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the Winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate […]

Mrs. Denise Lucille Carter 1952 ~ 2025

Mrs. Denise Lucille Carter 1952 ~ 2025

Tamarack, CA…Mrs. Denise Lucille Carter October 8, 1952 ~ March 13, 2025 (age 72). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Denise Lucille Carter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Denise Lucille Carter, please visit our […]

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