Lake Alpine, CA…Take The First Drive Over Ebbetts Pass Summit for 2019 with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry. Sandi’s Jeep was the first vehicle to make the drive this year.
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]
Sonora, CA…The Closure identifies 10 roads and one day use area and is extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-08, amending the forest areas closed due to the 2016-2017 winter storms. The original forest order, STF-16-2017-03 was signed April 24, 2017 and expired in December 2018. The […]
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San Andreas, CA…Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorian & Salutatorian from Bret Harte High School. WHEREAS, each year Bret Harte High School selects one student with the highest grade point average to be the Valedictorian, and one student with the second highest grade point average to be the Salutatorian; and WHEREAS, the coursework completed is difficult […]
Arnold, CA…The latest detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service is below…Tonight, Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers after midnight. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms […]
Arnold, CA…Arts of Bear Valley presents, “Only at Big Trees”, an art exhibit and sale at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in the Jack Knight Hall. The show dates are May 22nd – June 4th, 2019. The hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. On Saturday, May 25th from 11-3 there will be […]
Arnold, CA…Memorial Day Sale this weekend! Come see the beautiful items that are made from local, American lumber! Millworkz Merchantile 1232 Oak Circle Arnold, California (209) 795-1552
Arnold, CA…Great Memorial Day Savings from Arnold Ace Home Center! Click on an image for full sized savings.
Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection Memorial Day Sale Saturday and Sunday Rain or Shine!! Our biggest sale of the year. We’ve cleared out our warehouse! Summer clothing, home décor and furniture up to 50% off. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4 in Arnold across the highway from Ace Home Center.
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the snow and cleared the debris from Monitor Pass on State Route 89 (SR-89), and is scheduled to open the highway at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. The route was temporarily closed on May 16, 2019, prior to a series of heavy […]
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-09, amending the forest areas closed due to the Donnell Fire. The forest order was signed May 22 and is scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2019. “The original forest order was signed to protect the public from risk of hazard trees, the high potential for […]
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Arnold, CA…Your May 22nd Chain Control Update. Chain Controls in effect on Hwys 88, 4 & 108. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO […]
Arnold, CA…The late season storms have Caltrans rotating the chains required signs on Hwy 88 at Ham’s Station. On Hwy 4 the local hard working Caltrans crews have you engaging the 4wd in Dorrington. On Hwy 108 you will need the traction aids from Long Barn on up. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 […]
Arnold, CA…A Few Chain Controls on Local Roads..Yes it is May 19th. Details are below.
Arnold, CA…Unsettled weather continues into this week according to the National Weather Service Sacramento office. The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain showers early in the morning, then rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Katherine Sharp, a 17 year old graduate from Connecting Waters Charter School. Katherine has grown up in Mountain Ranch and she loves serving as Vice President in her local 4H club and riding horses. In the fall, she plans on attending UCLA to pursue a degree in neuroscience. It was an interesting evening […]
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Sonora, CA…Some seasonal roads on the Stanislaus National Forest will remain closed until June 30, 2019, due to one of the heaviest snowfalls on record during the winter of 2018-2019. Forest staff continue to assess seasonal roads on all ranger districts and we will share seasonal road openings as they occur. Roads remaining closed until […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 34 to 49 higher elevations…45 to 57 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Monday Partly cloudy […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras Big Trees Association’s Dogwood Festival will feature the Dogwood Chamber Players, Guided Walk Among the Dogwoods and much more. A rare opportunity to hear music from these accomplished musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods and to celebrate the season of the Dogwood. “A Walk […]
Angels Camp, CA…This week, Dean Runyan published its tourism numbers compiled for Visit California, and we showed a healthy pattern of continued growth for our tourism economy in Calaveras County. Calaveras Tourism is an economic heavy hitter. Preliminary data for 2018 shows an increase of 5% from $195.5 million to $205.3 million in overall tourism […]
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Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest […]
Bear Valley, CA…We’ve had a good turn out on the tubing hills last weekend. As a result we will be open for one more weekend. Don’t miss out on the last sledding & tubing days. Sunday May 5th. We will be having a Cinco de Mayo BBQ here at the Adventure Company this Sunday. Come […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin spring construction to complete a project installing retaining walls along State Route 4 (SR-4) near Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The project has completed installation of retaining walls for sediment control, improved culverts and drainage systems, and re-constructed roadside shoulders along a […]
Markleeville, CA…Caltrans crews are making great progress clearing snow on the east side of the passes as well. 2019 Sierra Pass Clearing Caltrans District 10 East Side Edition.
Camp Connell, CA…The yard waste site in Camp Connell is now open for all yard debris. We look forward to serving the community. Ronwright Logging, Lumber & Construction, 367 Biring Camp Connell. 209 796 6500
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