Bear Valley, CA…Today is opening day for the 2016/17 ski season! 10 beginner trails are open and snowmobile groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. We are super psyched to get open on this limited basis. It is a bit thin (9 inches) so perhaps leave your best skis at home. The store is really […]
Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley will kick off the 2016-17 winter season today thanks to snowmaking and a little help from Mother Nature. Cub Chair lift will start turning at 9 a.m. and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an entire weekend of skiing, snowboarding and family activities. The inaugural weekend kicks off with special […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 4″ of new snow overnight brings us up to 10″ for the storm total. Partly sunny skies are expected today as the system moves East. Thanksgiving day looks to be sunny and clear with temps in the mid 40’s and then a return of snow Friday night and thru the […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A beautiful morning on the tails of the passing weather system which left us with 6″ of new snowfall for a season total of 11″ and more on the way. Tonight we should see 2-4″ of new snow and lingering snow showers for Wednesday as that system heads East and […]
Arnold, CA…Yesterday marked an end of an era for the Ebbetts Pass Fire District. Battalion Chief Brian Hukkanen worked his last shift at EPFD Station One. He has retired after a 37 year career of helping our community. He started as a 15 year old cadet and has been with EPFD since 1979. After thousands […]
Bear Valley, CA…Thanksgiving weekend means WINTERFEST CELEBRATION and we are making plans for winter excitement that will kick-off on Thanksgiving day with a special dinner at the Creekside dining room. Friday – projected opening day for downhill and cross country. In the evening special presentation by David Vassar. Saturday – the fun continues at Bear […]
Bear Valley, CA…Mother Nature returns with a wave of rain & snow ahead of Thanksgiving. Bear Valley & other resorts are making snow and looking for Mother Nature to do her part as well. The NWS Forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is: Today At lower elevations, rain. At higher elevations, snow and […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service is forecasting a fairly weak system rolling through tonight West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 60 higher elevations…54 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the […]
Bear Valley, CA…For those who missed his ‘A Walk in the Park with David Vassar,’ presented at the Bret Harte Theater in June 2017, Bear Valley Resort and Backcountry Pictures will present a very intimate encore presentation on Friday, November 25, 2016. This VIP presentation is limited to only 150 tickets and will be presented […]
Murphys, CA…Today around the Mother Lode region :Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the morning… Then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 51 to 65. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon Tonight Rain. Lows 40 to 52. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph. Tuesday […]
Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Bear Valley’s Director of Education & Exploration Aaron Johnson. As we speak they are installing the new Panda Carpet for this season. They are also rolling out the red carpet for all new hires for this year. They have been busy in the […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Resort and Backcountry Pictures presents “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, and documentarian, David Vassar on Friday, November 25, 2016. This VIP presentation is limited to only 150 tickets and will presented in Bear Valley Resorts’ majestic Cathedral Lounge […]
Bear Valley, CA…The weather forecast for along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 36 to 51 higher elevations…43 to 55 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph… Except southwest 20 to 35 mph over ridges. Friday: […]
Bear Valley, CA…Caltrans will be closing Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass today at 1pm ahead of what hopefully will be our first real winter storm system of the season. The other seasonal mountain passes may close temporarily as well. Plan ahead and let’s hope we get a soaking….
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….The Big Fall Flooring Sale is going on now at Pinnell’s Carpet One! Let us cure your Flooraphobia!! “Do any of these faces look familiar?! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations […]
Calaveras County, CA…About 10 months after the disaster declaration, the County still had not started Project 78, a major $8.3 million debris-removal project to clear hazardous trees. This has delayed recovery for the entire area because the County is not initiating other critical work until hazardous tree removal occurs. Therefore,delays to this project will create […]
Bear Valley, CA…We are gearing up for the Winter Season and we hope you are too! Just a reminder to save on season passes, development teams and lockers, Today is the last day for summer pricing. Join us for Winterfest & Projected Opening Day Nov. 25th! See you on the slopes this winter!! Call 209-753-2301
Calaveras County, CA…The Commission on Aging is accepting applications to honor those that provide valuable volunteer services in Calaveras County. Eligibility Requirements Resident of Calaveras County 60 years of age or better An active volunteer in Calaveras County in any capacity Not a previous Senior of the Year winner Nomination Information […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We Would Like To Thank Signal Service For Sponsoring Our Law Enforcement Category daily_log_09-19-2016 daily_log_09-20-2016
Sacramento, CA… The Governor signed two bills strongly supported by the Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Fiona Ma, CPA, to help victims of domestic violence and businesses devastated by natural disasters. AB 1399 (Baker) will create a checkoff box on California personal income tax return forms which will allow Californian’s to donate […]