Markleeville, CA…Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire south of Markleeville. The fire has burned 16,490 acres and is 15 percent contained. The reduction in the reported fire size […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” Murphys to […]
Markleeville, CA…Fire fighters continued to make progress on the Washington Fire, 8 miles south of Markleeville, California. The Bear Valley & Lake Alpine areas are open and largely smoke free. The fire which began last Friday has burned 17,205 acres and is 10 percent contained. For the safety of the public and due to fire […]
Markleeville, CA…The Washington Fire (caused by a hold-over lightning strike reignited with recent strong winds) is burning 8-10 miles south of Markleeville, CA. The fire is being managed by Type 2 Great Basin Incident Management Team 4. Fire size has been updated, per last night’s more accurate infrared reconnaissance, to be 16,543 acres (number was […]
Markleeville, CA….The lightning caused Washington Fire started 45 miles south of Carson City Nevada. The fire grew to around 8000 acres since initial attack efforts began on Saturday June 19 at around 7:00 p.m. The extreme fire activity being witnessed with the Washington Fire is primarily due to strong erratic winds and severe drought conditions. […]
Markleeville, CA…The now 6,500 acre Washington Fire has now closed Hwy 4 over the summit and has evacuation orders in some of the campgrounds and evacuation readiness orders in the Markeleeville area. We drove over the pass late last night and it was well on the south side of Hwy 4. There has been rapid […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville June 19 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Leave the driving to us to the Ironstone Amphitheater for a fun night with the Doobie Brothers this Saturday. Transportation Only – just need a safe ride to the show and back, round trip transportation is $20/pp from Bear Valley and $15/pp from Arnold. You can purchase concert tickets through us as well. […]
Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to visit SNAC’s Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend’s Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville June 12 – […]
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is postponing today’s full highway closure of State Route 4(SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Highland Lake Road to SR-89/Monitor Pass for pavement work. The closure will occur on Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists will need to take alternate routes and should expect […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has a tremendous amount of fun things to do for the adult kids as well. Swim, hike, play tennis, ride a mountain bike, fish, do yoga, have a cocktail or glass of wine while you sit on the beach… sleep in! Book you vacation now at www.bearvalleyvacationrentals.com. […]
Arnold, CA…The 2015 Arnold Lions Golf Tournament is June 20th this year.
Arnold, CA – A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted at Chapel in the Pines from June 15 to June 19. At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and […]
Avery, CA….The 4th Annual Arden Saville’s Memorial Ride will start this year at CP Financials Parking Lot in Avery. Meet at 9am at Doug Brown’s Office.
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School Class of 2015 marched forth into adulthood on Friday night. It was another great ceremony and the future is in good hands and these young adults continue their journey. We have photos including scans of the program with all the graduates. Tonight’s webcast is sponsored by Mark Twain […]
Avery, CA…Last night the 8th Grade Class from Avery Middle School received their diplomas and marched forward to the next step in their education. Every year it strikes us how lucky these kids are to attend school at Avery. With the beautiful setting in the pine trees, the Distinguished School status, their iPad program and […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville June […]
Arnold, CA….Arnold Ace Home Center has everything you need for Dad and summer. There are pages and pages of savings…
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4(SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Highland Lake Road to SR-89/Monitor Pass for pavement work. The highway will close beginning Wednesday, June 10, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists will need to take alternate routes and should expect an hour delay. The closure is scheduled […]
Murphys, CA…Grover Anderson Oct. 23, 1933 – May 21, 2015. Born in Ceres, CA, the fourth and last child of James G. and Hattie Anderson, Grover died peacefully at home with his family in Murphys. In 1947, Grover’s father and eldest brother Leonard purchased the Dorrington Hotel and Camp Connell store and surrounding property. Grover […]
Los Angeles…California’s housing market accelerated in April as the spring home-buying season kicked off with both higher home sales and prices for the third straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in April for the first time since October 2013 to post the highest level […]
Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 193 middle schools and 180 high schools have been honored under the state’s new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program, which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distinguished Schools Program. “These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching,” […]
Pinecrest, CA…Due to an incoming storm to hit the area, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at Kennedy Meadows today (May 13, 2015) at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans will reopen the pass once weather permits and crews make the necessary repairs to the roads. For the latest road condition […]
Arnold, CA…Today..Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning… Then a chance of rain showers…snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57 higher elevations…52 to 66 lower elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing northeast […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” Click Above For Full Sized […]
Arnold & Bear Valley, CA…Thanks to Sophia, a walker we met this AM, who gave us a “hot tip”. I found Angus on the trail at the end of Sultana around noon. Heartfelt THANKS to everyone in the Meadowmont community who stepped up to help in the search. We can’t cite everyone since we don’t […]
Arnold, CA…Lost Airedale Terrier (black and tan, 65 lbs., neutered 15 mo. old male) named Angus. He was lost May 1 in the community just behind Big Trees Market and has been sited there yesterday and today, May 2. He is friendly, but now is completely scared and may not come to anyone until he […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center has pages and pages and pages of great savings to get you ready for summer and outdoor living.
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” Click Above For Full Sized […]
