Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! Shop Local & Save!!

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. Click on an image below for full sized version.

No Getting Around It….Ugly Hot Smokey Weather to Start Week

No Getting Around It….Ugly Hot Smokey Weather to Start Week

Arnold, CA…We don’t say this often but fairly ugly weather to start the week. The latest from the National Weather Service in Sacramento for the Mother Lode & West Slope. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in […]

Caltrans Suspends Mountain Counties Bridge Rails Project on Hwy 4, 88, 89 Until Spring 2022

Caltrans Suspends Mountain Counties Bridge Rails Project on Hwy 4, 88, 89 Until Spring 2022

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended the Mountain Counties Bridge Rails project due to the recent Tamarack Fire and seasonal winter suspension in Alpine County. Construction operations will resume in spring 2022 at the following locations: The Silver Creek Bridge on Route 4 between the Centerville Flat and Silver Creek campgrounds. […]

Fireline Completed Around Now 22 Acre Hobart Fire

Fireline Completed Around Now 22 Acre Hobart Fire

Bear Valley, CA…Fireline was completed around the fire yesterday and is currently holding at an estimated 22 acres. Frequent spotting in heavy down fuels and standing snags combined with limited access by boat or aircraft is making containment challenging. Fire crews and helicopters will drop water and work towards securing the perimeter today. ***HOBART FIRE […]

Care for All the Woman Your Are at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

Care for All the Woman Your Are at Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Care for all the woman you are. When the subject is women’s health, you need people who put you first. At Dignity Health we provide care for every stage of your life. Make you your priority today. Schedule an appointment at 209.754.2968. Hello humankindness!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 17th! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 17th! Shop Local & Save!!

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. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Major Injuries to Bear Valley Child & Pinole Woman in Hwy 4 Crash Near Cottage Springs.

Major Injuries to Bear Valley Child & Pinole Woman in Hwy 4 Crash Near Cottage Springs.

Cottage Springs, CA…This after at approximately 1:30pm a Bear Valley woman was driving a 2003 Subaru Outback eastbound on Hwy 4 East of Beatrice Drive approaching a 2020 Subaru Forester being driven by a 65-year-old woman from Pinole California. For unknown reasons the 2003 Subaru crossed to the left of the solid double yellow lines […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision with Party Pinned In Near Sr4 / Beatrice Dr(Updated Major Injury)

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision with Party Pinned In Near Sr4 / Beatrice Dr(Updated Major Injury)

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision with Party Pinned In Near Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Incident: 00247 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.356417 -120.212332 Detail Information 4:17 PM 18 [49] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 3:56 PM 17 [46] […]

Tamarack Wildfire Reaches 82% Containment & Fire Operations Return to Local Control

Tamarack Wildfire Reaches 82% Containment & Fire Operations Return to Local Control

Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team will transition command of the fire to the Sierra Front Type 3 Team 1 tonight. Both teams thank the local communities for their hospitality and assistance. Current Situation: Portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest currently have Stage II fire restrictions. With dry, windy weather […]

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Closing Day Don’t Miss Out!!

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!  Closing Day Don’t Miss Out!!

Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]

Sorry, Forest Service: Fire is NOT Our Friend ~Congressman Tom McClintock

Sorry, Forest Service: Fire is NOT Our Friend ~Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…It is dangerous nonsense to “monitor” incipient fires in today’s forest tinderbox, even if they seem to pose no immediate danger. No person in his right mind would “monitor” a rattlesnake curled up in his bedroom because it isn’t doing much of anything. He would kill it before it does. In our national forests, […]

Portion of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed by Tamarack Fire Reopens July 31

Portion of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed by Tamarack Fire Reopens July 31

Carson City, NV…Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will reopen a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that was closed due to the Tamarack Fire. The Pacific Crest Trail between California State Route 88 and California State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will reopen Saturday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. “While we’re reopening this portion […]

Alpine County Lifting Some Mandatory Evacuations In Burnside Lake Area

Alpine County Lifting Some Mandatory Evacuations In Burnside Lake Area

Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Lifting Some Mandatory Evacuations July 30, 2021. Tamarack Fire Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations Lifted Burnside Lake. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALPINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS REMOVED THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS EFFECTIVE AT 7:00 AM TODAY 7/30/2021: Burnside Rd. & Burnside Lake Additional evacuations are possible due to fire activity. We […]

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]

Governor Newsom Surveys Tamarack Fire Damage with Nevada Governor Sisolak, Meets with Fire and Emergency Officials.

Governor Newsom Surveys Tamarack Fire Damage with Nevada Governor Sisolak, Meets with Fire and Emergency Officials.

Gardnerville, NV…California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak surveyed a Tamarack Fire damage area and met with fire and emergency management personnel responding to the fire, which has burned 68,497 acres on both sides of the California-Nevada border. “We’re here in the spirit of partnership that unites all of us on the West […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update July 28, 2021. 68,497 Acres, 59% Contained, 1,321 Total Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update July 28, 2021.  68,497 Acres, 59% Contained, 1,321 Total Personnel

Markleeville, CA….Special notes: A recording of the public fire information briefing held last night can be viewed on Facebook under video at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo. People are getting back into their homes and back on the roads. Please limit travel to essential travel on the roads near and through the fire area. […]

Alpine County Leadership Meets with Governor Gavin Newsom on Tamarack Fire Damage

Alpine County Leadership Meets with Governor Gavin Newsom on Tamarack Fire Damage

Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Supervisors Terry Woodrow, January Riddle, and Alpine County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson met with Governor Gavin Newsom today at the incident command post to discuss the impacts of the Tamarack Fire on Alpine County. Photo Credit: JT Chevallier, Alpine County Public Information Officer Media Inquiries Regarding Alpine County Evacuations & Re-Entry JT […]

State Routes 4 & 89 Now Open Through Tamarack Fire Burn Area

State Routes 4 & 89 Now Open Through Tamarack Fire Burn Area

Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised firefighting work on the Tamarack Fire is […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 27, 2021 68,103 Acres, 54% Contained, 1,505 Fire Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 27, 2021  68,103 Acres, 54% Contained,  1,505 Fire Personnel

Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]

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