Mattly’s Weather for August 16th, 2017
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley’s Mattly Trent gave the world another one of his great high country weather updates…
Astrophotography Fans Head for Our Hills ~ From John Michnowicz
Lake Alpine, CA….Lake Alpine is a wonderful location for astrophotography and I’m not sure how many of your readers appreciate the variety of night objects that can be viewed from the shoreline of Lake Alpine. I’ve attached two photos that I took this past Saturday, Aug. 12. One shows the early night sky (thus the […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 15th
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Mornings with the One Percent at Camp Connell General Store Hours Two & Three Up For Replay
Camp Connell, CA…We had the pleasure to push our little show from the historic Camp Connell General Store this morning. We spoke with Camp Connell General Store’s Bryon Ross about the store and their upcoming Chains Required concert in their Beer Garden on Saturday. Since their opening in 1928 they have been a focal point […]
The Beer Garden at Camp Connell Welcomes Chains Required! 100% Grove Guaranteed!
Camp Connell, CA…The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes Chains Required! Creekside dining, wood fired pizza, burgers, wings and more! Call 209-795-1121 for more info Saturday at 5 PM. Since 1929 The Camp Connell General Store has been serving generation after generation of customers. New Owner Dan Tulipani and his family are excited to continue […]
FREE Sunday Double Feature for Families Sunday, August 6 at 11 AM & 2 PM on Closing Day of Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley, CA…This year, Bear Valley Music Festival is delighted to offer not one, but TWO free concerts suitable for families as a double feature. Join us for the annual Family Concert with Dawn Harms at 11 AM, then enjoy a leisurely family lunch and return at 2 PM to hear the Bear Valley Orchestra […]
Bear Valley Does HOLLYWOOD Saturday, August 5, at 5:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA…Lights, Camera, Action! Share dinner, wine and hand-crafted cocktails, and fun with your friends while supporting Bear Valley Music Festival’s fundraiser, the Hollywood theme Gala! Let the orchestra transport you back in time to the golden age of American cinema. Plus you’ll have a chance to bid on luxury items, collectibles and vacation […]
POPS: Great American Songbook Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM at The Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley, CA…Kalil Wilson and his jazz trio join the Bear Valley Orchestra led by Maestro Michael Morgan in an unforgettable performance of American standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and more. As a jazz vocalist, composer, arranger, and ethnomusicologist, Wilson has become one of the most potent and promising artists of his […]
Stanislaus National Forest Firefighters Witnessing Many Lightning Strikes, Preparing for New Fires
Sonora, CA…High summer temperatures and atmospheric conditions are causing thunderstorms to develop in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Forest firefighters are patrolling the forest looking for lightning-caused fires. While many strikes occur on the eastern Sierra slopes, the Forest is recording a large number of strikes on the west side of the Crest. “We’ve had significant […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 8th
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The 2017 Ebbetts Pass Century is August 19th
Bear Valley, CA…The 10th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century Ride (EPC) is August 19, 2017 with four route lengths to challenge a variety of cyclists. All rides start and finish in the small alpine village of Bear Valley, California at 7100 ft., and regardless which course you choose, you can expect great scenery, smooth roads, well stocked […]
Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley, CA…On Wednesday, August 2, join our wine expert Shelby French along with Festival resident artists Thalea String Quartet, for an evening exploring delightful pairings of wine and music. After creating a delightful ruckus at last year’s event, Opera Frontier is returning to add its own kind of flavor to the evening. Enjoy the […]
“Emperor” Concerto with Vladislav Kern Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley, CA…This year’s celebration of Beethoven continues with piano soloist Vladislav Kern (son of piano legend Olga Kern) who joins Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Orchestra in Beethoven’s fifth (and possibly greatest) piano concerto dubbed “Emperor” dedicated to Napoleon but later retracted by the composer. The evening’s program also includes Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” […]
Symphony Opening Night: Haydn & Spohr Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan leads the Bear Valley Orchestra in Louis Spohr’s exhilarating Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra featuring the award-winning THALEA STRING QUARTET and Franz Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 known as “The Clock.” Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival invite you to a dazzling concert lineup from July 21 to August 6. Here […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 1st
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 1st. Great hometown specials from your locally owned Big Trees Market. Larger Images Are Below
Great July Specials at Arnold Ace Home Center
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Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through July 25th
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Bear Valley Music Festival July 21 – August 6, 2017
Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival invite you to a dazzling concert lineup from July 21 to August 6. Here are some highlights: COUNTRY ARTIST – Hal Ketchum and the amazing Hal Ketchum Country Trio. TRIBUTES – Fleetwood Mac * Motown * Queen PIANIST – Vladislav Kern SYMPHONY – Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony – Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony– Haydn’s “Clock” Symphony TENOR – Jonathan Blalock & The Bear Valley Orchestra POPS – Symphonic Music from Hollywood with Richard […]
Bear Valley’s New Glamping, Adventure Club and Electric Mountain Bike Options Round Out Full Roster of 2017 Summer Activities
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley fun continues this summer with a host of lodging and Adventure Park packages for the entire family along with a range of activities including “Glamping” options, an Adventure Park, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, a kid’s club, archery, outdoor movies, live music and much more. Whether it’s relaxing among the tall pine […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through July 18th
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Ebbetts Pass Lumber Has Top Soil For Your Projects Large & Small
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Lumber Has Top Soil For All Your Projects Large & Small! Whether you need one 2”x4” or a whole-house lumber package, our 4 1/2 acre lumber yard offers high quality building materials at competitive prices. Here are some of the products and brands that we offer: Composite decking by Fiberon and Timbertech […]
A Great Summer Weather Week Ahead
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada forecast for this week. Today, Sunny. Highs 72 to 87 higher elevations…86 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear, cooler. Lows 47 to 62 higher elevations…60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph […]
Reduced Speeds For Death Ride on State Route 89 (SR-89) from SR-4 to SR-88
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have be using reduced speed limit zones on northbound and southbound State Route 89 (SR-89) from SR-4 to SR-88 for the Tour of the California Alps bicycle ride. The route will be impacted Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. Motorists should […]
Pavement Work on State Route 4 from Ottawa Drive near Dorrington to Cabbage Patch Road
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Ottawa Drive near Dorrington to Cabbage Patch Road for pavement work. Work will begin Monday, July 10, 2017, through Friday, July 14, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through July 11th
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Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Opens For Summer Travel Today at 1pm.
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made significant emergency repairs and expects to open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. The diligent work of Caltrans crews will allow for the opening of the pass […]
Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass
Lake Alpine, CA…Anxious to get over Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 for the season? Enjoy a ride with Caltrans Information Officer Warren Alford as he takes you behind the gate for a peek at the “Big Fix.” He’ll also show you snow at Mosquito Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail crossing, and other areas Caltrans is working […]
Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public
Hathaway Pines, CA…Three roads on the Calaveras Ranger District that suffered extensive damage from winter storms this year will reopen today, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. Spicer, Slick Rock and McKays roads are now open to visitors wishing to travel on them. “All three roads are safe for public access, but please use caution and […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through July 4th
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Breaking News…The Road to Spicer to Open Tomorrow at Noon!!
Bear Valley, CA…We would like to thank the USFS for letting us know that the road to Spicer will open tomorrow at noon. Additional details will be available later today…