Grizzly Flats, CA…As of September 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Evacuation Orders Downgraded, Effective Immediately in El Dorado County, Amador County, Alpine County. Evacuation Order Update: The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in Amador County: Zones 4A and 5A. South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene […]
Alpine & Amador Counties, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and partner agencies reopened State Route 88 at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The roadway had been closed between Peddler Hill and Route 89/Picketts Junction, and later from Peddler Hill to Kirkwood due to the Caldor Fire, which according to Cal Fire had […]
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.
Arnold, CA…Locally in our coverage area Alpine County is only County that followed the statewide trend. From the Secretary of State’s Office… “Unofficial Election Results. Results will be certified by October 22, 2021. ( 18,185 of 18,185 ) precincts partially reporting as of September 15, 2021, 2:55 a.m.. Precincts are listed as “partially” reporting since […]
Sonora, CA…September 14, 2021— The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will lift the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15. A key factor in the decision was an anticipated increase in available firefighting resources to California due to fire danger lessening in other areas of the […]
Vallejo, CA…Sept. 14, 2021. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of Sept. 17. However, forest-wide closures will remain in place and be extended until midnight on September 22nd […]
Markleeville, CA…On Sept 4th we had to make a run over the hill for a family event. On the way over we thought we would record passing through the Tamarack fire burn area for those of you who are curious but had not made the trip yet. All in all firefighters did a wonderful job […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct operations this week on State Route 4 and delays are expected. Work will be conducted as follows: Route 4 • There will not be a full closure of Route 4 this week from Wheeler Lake Trail to Highland Lake Road for drainage work, as indicated […]
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.
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Ace Hardware Labor Day sale is still going on through the 13th!! Shop Local and 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.
Bear Valley, CA…Mark your calendar for the Annual BVAC Labor Day Sale on September 4-6. Throughout the weekend, save 20%-50% on selected clothing, camping, fishing, and biking accessories. Then on Monday, September 6th @ 9 AM, our Parking Lot Sale begins with used kayaks, canoes, SUP’s, and bikes (mt. bikes, e-mt. bikes, & e-road/gravel bikes). […]
Sonora, CA…Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions that we have been receiving at our Front Desks about the Forest Closure Order. Question: Can I drive over Sonora Pass? Answer: Yes! All the State Highways including, Hwy 120, 108 and 4 remain open, these highways are managed by Cal Trans. Question: I have a recreational […]
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.
Bear Valley, CA…Mark your calendar for the Annual BVAC Labor Day Sale on September 4-6. Throughout the weekend, save 20%-50% on selected clothing, camping, fishing, and biking accessories. Then on Monday, September 6th @ 9 AM, our Parking Lot Sale begins with used kayaks, canoes, SUP’s, and bikes (mt. bikes, e-mt. bikes, & e-road/gravel bikes). […]
Dorrington, CA…Don’t Miss the Claddagh Band at the Lube Room this Saturday and Sunday. Starts at 7:00 pm.
Bear Valley, CA…Mark your calendar for the Annual BVAC Labor Day Sale on September 4-6. Throughout the weekend, save 20%-50% on selected clothing, camping, fishing, and biking accessories. Then on Monday, September 6th @ 9 AM, our Parking Lot Sale begins with used kayaks, canoes, SUP’s, and bikes (mt. bikes, e-mt. bikes, & e-road/gravel bikes). […]
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.
Markleeville, CA…Additional Caldor Fire Evacuation Notices for Alpine County. The details are in the image below released a few min ago. Click below for larger version of the image…
Grizzly Flats, CA…The top map is the NASA/USFS heat map. In the heat map you can tell it burned across Hwy 89 and is racing behind South Lake Tahoe on the ridge towards Heavenly Ski Resort. Yesterday Sierra at Tahoe today Heavenly & Kirkwood? Time will tell. On the southern leg the fire has crossed […]
Markleeville, CA…The latest from the Caldor Fire as portions of Alpine County are now under mandatory evacuations. Highway 89 south from Luther Pass Road to Pickett’s Junction, (Highway 88) West on Highway 88 to Kirkwood. This includes Kirkwood resort and Caples Lake. Click below for interactive information… Evacuation Warning: Highway 88 at Forestdale Road. West […]
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.
Grizzly Flats, CA…Update to Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Closures is Effective Immediately for El Dorado and Alpine Counties Road Closures: The Highway 50 closure has been extended East to Meyers (Highway 50 and Highway 89 junction). Evacuation Routes: Residents evacuating the area should use Highway 50 East. Evacuation Order: El Dorado County From Twin […]
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.
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.
Bear Valley, CA…We stopped by the Bear Valley Music Festival on closing day of this year to see how the 2021 run finished up. It was really great to see not only the Bear Valley Music Festival back up and running even on an abbreviated Covid schedule. It was also very nice to see the […]
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.
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Highland Lake Road Incident: 00375 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Highland Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.547731 -119.835393 Detail Information 5:55 PM 1 [2] BIG RIG 1125 THE WHOLE RDWY Unit Information 6:07 PM 2 Unit Enroute 6:07 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & West Lake Alpine Road Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Enroute 10:48 AM 2 Unit Assigned
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 […]
