Dorrington, CA…Jon “Jonathan” Alan Hughes, born July 27, 1954 passed away in a car accident late Saturday, December 16th, 2017. He was born in San Diego, CA and lived most of his adult life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. Jon was an avid sportsman. There was not a sport he did not excel […]
Dorrington, CA…On the evening December 16th A 53 year old Dorrington man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup eastbound on Boards Crossing Road, approaching Snowshoe Thompson Trail at an unknown speed. He failed to negotiate a split in the roadway and continued into the intersection of Boards Crossing Road at Snowshoe Thompson Trail and […]
Arnold, CA…It is a blustery day along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Breezy, cooler. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations…44 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph […]
Bear Valley, CA…Based on current conditions and weather outlook, our operations team has determined that we will not be able to open lifts/trails for this weekend, December 16th and 17th. At this time, we continue to make snow and crossing our fingers that we continue to get longer periods of cold temps for ideal snowmaking […]
Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) hosts the annual Winter Sports History Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on December 16, 7pm. Mark Phillips will be given the Peter Brinkman Award for outstanding contributions to winter sports in the Ebbetts Pass area. A retrospective of the history of ski racing in the area […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials December 13 – 26th. There are also some great, additional holiday specials enclosed…. Larger Images & Holiday Specials are Enclosed….
Bear Valley, CA…December 13th, 2017 46F @ 5am SSW winds 0-7mph Base Total 7″ Season Total 2017/18 – 17″. 38F at the base area currently and the wet bulb temps for snow making are aligning currently as I look outside my office window and the meadow snow guns are making snow. The high today looks […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 15 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2018. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting the STF’s maps webpage at […]
Bear Valley, CA…Mattly’s Afternoon Bear Valley Mountain Update
Big Trees Village, CA…Recreation Activities Manager – Summer 2018. 5 days/week from approximately May – Labor Day, at Big Trees Village pools and park complex. Supervise and schedule lifeguards and other staff. Coordinate social events for members. Assist with management of pools and facilities. Support office manager as needed. Nurture a fun, safe family environment. […]
Bear Valley, CA…While snow making is under way at Bear Valley Mountain, our operations team has evaluated the current natural snow base, along with weather outlook for the next 7 days and determined that we will not have the snow conditions required to be able to turn lifts or open trails this coming Saturday and […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 12th Larger Images Are Below..
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Bear Valley, CA…Resort Services Open This Weekend, No Trails Yet. Our operations team has evaluated the current natural snow base, along with snowmaking conditions and weather outlook for next 4-5 day, and have determined that we will not have the snow conditions required to be able to turn lifts or open trails this coming Saturday […]
Arnold, CA…Shop Local & Save at Arnold Ace Home Center’s Big “Wrap It In Red” Sale Going on Now!
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are among the […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through December 5th Larger Images Are Below
Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a school bus off the roadway near Hwy 4 and Cabbage Patch or Big Meadow. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Big Mdw Loc Desc: SR4 AT CABBAGE PATCH Lat/Lon: 38.415529 -120.118538 Close Detail Information 8:08 AM 1 [1] SCHOOL BUS […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has chains required from East of Arnold on up on Hwy 4, from Dew Drop Inn on up on Hwy 88 & from east of Twain Harte up on Hwy 108. Please be careful out there this morning… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE […]
Bear Valley, CA…Winter returns as a colder system moves through our area. For the rest Of Today At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain late in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain early in the afternoon. Rain and snow late in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain Open for Food, Drinks, Retail, Repair and Guest Services. The slopes need a little more help from Mother Nature so we will not be opening lifts this weekend, however, there will be lots of fun to have on and off the mountain. Come for breakfast or lunch at the Ebbetts Grill on […]
Angels Camp, CA…Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances. Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet […]
San Andreas, CA…More than 110 local students and teachers enjoyed an enlightening, progressive dinner with 17 enthusiastic science professionals at the 2017 Calaveras/Amador “Dinner with a Scientist” on Thursday, November 16 in Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education with funding from the […]
Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the seasonal closure of Sonora Pass (SR-108) due to accumulations of snow and ice on this route. Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor Chris Baker encountered 8″ of snow covering a thick sheet of ice that stopped his progress at about 8,000′ on the […]
Arnold, CA…You’ll Be Thankful for These Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center
Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6pm at Independence Hall in Arnold, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District will address residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]
Arnold, CA…The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon’s length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy […]
