Columbia, CA…California State Parks and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park invite you to step back in time and experience “Columbia Diggins 1852.” Join us from May 15 – 18 at Columbia State Historic Park for this annual living history event. Immerse yourself in the 1850s as over 100 dedicated volunteers bring history to life through clothing, food and […]
San Andreas- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st, 2025 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn permits must now be obtained […]
Sonora, CA…Crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will begin burning high-visibility piles in the Cedar Ridge area. Crews will be in the area, Monday, April 21 prepping burn units with the intention of lighting piles on Tuesday, April 22. Cedar_Ridge_Understory “We were hoping to begin broadcast burning in the area but with […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…To all of our amazing SNAC customers, thank you for making this winter one to remember! We’re incredibly grateful for your unfailing support – you’ve really kept the adventure alive all season long! We do have one more weekend of Spring skiing before the resort closes, and up to 40-50% off all winter apparel […]
Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora, with two performances the last weekend of April: Saturday, April 26, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 27, also at 3:00 pm. The 49-member Community Chorus, accompanied by an orchestra and Mark Seiver on […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be relocating the State Route 108/Sonora Pass closure gate out to Kennedy Meadows as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. The Caltrans Longbarn Maintenance Crew has continued to make good progress clearing Sonora Pass this season. During the past week maintenance crews were able […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…This week we were hiking in the sunshine and now we’re anticipating multiple feet of fresh snow —gotta love spring in the Sierra! As we shift into “Spring Break Season”, we’re making room for new seasonal gear, which means it’s time to save with the biggest discounts on winter equipment and […]
Groveland, CA…Taking advantage of recent precipitation and proper fuel conditions, crews on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will begin broadcast burning operations on Monday, April 7, 2025 on the China Ridge Burn Units in the area of Hobron Hill. (See attached maps for China Ridge North). “Over the last week to week and […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 10:45 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from the Mt Reba Turnoff to the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the Winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…This week we were hiking in the sunshine and now we’re anticipating multiple feet of fresh snow —gotta love spring in the Sierra! As we shift into “Spring Break Season”, we’re making room for new seasonal gear, which means it’s time to save with the biggest discounts on winter equipment and […]
Incline, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term full closure of State Route 140 (SR-140) near Briceburg in Mariposa County as the result of a debris slide event. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, a debris slide occurred along SR-140 across both lanes resulting in an immediate full closure […]
Columbia, CA…BIG NEWS, Little House fans! Prairie Legacy Productions and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to present a LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION at Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country on June 6–8, 2025! This is your first chance to grab tickets for an exclusive and immersive celebration of […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…This is going to be a HUGE weekend in Arnold and Murphys! The storm continues to deliver epic ski/snowboard conditions at the resorts and we will get just enough of a break in the weather to have an enjoyable Irish Days Celebration in Murphys! We are so excited to participate in […]
Sonora, CA…A Sierra Village man was arrested following an investigation of possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. The arrest comes after a thorough investigation prompted by a report by a vigilant Walmart employee who observed suspicious activity at the photo center kiosk Tuesday evening. The employee noticed a customer attempting to print obscene material depicting […]
Columbia, CA…California State Parks will conduct hand pile burns in Columbia State Historic Park (SHP) beginning as soon as March 10. Active pile burning will occur over several months in the Springfield, maintenance yard and Karen Bakerville Trail areas. All burning depends on weather conditions and resources. Smoke will be present and remain in the area […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by caltrans as of Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at 07:15 AM. Details for each Hwy are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from the Mt Reba Turnoff to the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the Winter – Motorists […]
San Francisco, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $9 million in broadband infrastructure grants for five projects in Tuolumne County, marking a major milestone in the state’s historic $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program. These investments bring broadband access to underserved and unserved communities across California, reinforcing the state’s commitment […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Winter just delivered a fresh blanket of new snow, and there’s no better time to gear up at SNAC! From Friday to Monday, enjoy the following deals at each of the 3 SNAC locations! 🔥 SNAC Arnold Winter Sale – 20%-50% Off Skis, snowboards, jackets, pants & more! 🥾 SNAC Sonora […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Winter just delivered a fresh blanket of new snow, and there’s no better time to gear up at SNAC! From Friday to Monday, enjoy the following deals at each of the 3 SNAC locations! 🔥 SNAC Arnold Winter Sale – 20%-50% Off Skis, snowboards, jackets, pants & more! 🥾 SNAC Sonora […]
Sonora, CA…Firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest will be burning piles across all three districts, please do not report as a wildfire. Of special consideration, Calaveras crews will be burning near homes in the Arnold/Avery area around White Pine Lake. In fiscal year 2025, Stanislaus National Forest crew have burned more than 3,000 acres of […]
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany…The women’s super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, was a race to remember, especially for Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Keely Cashman, who secured her career-best World Cup result in sixth. With seven American women on the start list—Lauren Macuga, Keely Cashman, Tricia Mangan, Lindsey Vonn, Jackie Wiles, Haley Cutler and Breezy Johnson—it was a strong […]
Murphys, CA…Elva Fay (Shoemaker) Nickle was born on June 16, 1924, in Hayward, WI, and passed on January 16, 2025, in Sonora, CA., at the age of 100 years and seven months, achieving her childhood goal of living to be a century old. She fondly remembered living on a farm in Wisconsin with her three […]