A Bit of Wisdom from Baltasar Gracián

A Bit of Wisdom from Baltasar Gracián

“Two kinds of people are good at foreseeing danger: those who have learned at their own expense, and the clever people who learn a great deal at the expense of others.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658 “Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably […]

Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days! Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days!  Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Arnold, CA…Detailed NWS forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Mostly cloudy. Breezy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of heavy snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. […]

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

San Andreas, CA…The County announced that they will be staffing a warming center at the San Andreas Library located at 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas CA. The center will be open from 9AM to 5PM beginning Saturday January 7, 2023 through Tuesday January 10, 2023. The Arnold and Murphys branch libraries will be open […]

Hey Good People! 220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season! Come Up and Play!

Hey Good People!  220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season!  Come Up and Play!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! So…The system arriving today has a warm front which is helping the surface gradient hand to tighten up bringing winds on average in the upper 20’s and gusting into the mid to upper 30’s today. 1-3″ of snow is expected to fall today then later this evening things ram up […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ratify the December 31, 2022 Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Local Emergency Proclamation. Additionally, the County and the City are working together to identify and assist businesses and residents with storm damaged properties. It is extremely important that owners or renters of […]

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Vallecito, CA…Local One on One or Group Training with Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz will help you reach your Fitness Goals.  It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of a strength and conditioning program.  Men and women of any age, and any experience level (even if none) can benefit.  No gym membership required – train […]

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

San Andreas, CA…Today re-elected Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio was joined by friends, family, members of the Sheriff’s Office and dignitaries to observe him during a ceremonial swearing in ceremony for his next term. With his wife by his side, the oath was administered by Undersheriff Rachelle Whiting. Sheriff DiBasilio was first appointed to office […]

A Bit of Wisdom from King C. Gillette

A Bit of Wisdom from King C. Gillette

“A friend of mine asked why I could not invent something that everybody would use and throw away afterwards, and then come back for more. Except pins, I could think of nothing. The next day I dropped my razor and damaged the edge. Then the idea came.” ~ King Camp Gillette January 5, 1855 – […]

Hey Good People! POW Riding Now with 17 Inches of Snow Overnight & Possibly 21 Inches Today!

Hey Good People!  POW Riding Now with 17 Inches of Snow Overnight & Possibly 21 Inches Today!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 7am update to the weather: 17″ of new snow has fallen since 10pm last night and it looks as though it’s just getting started. As the storm intensifies we could see up to 20″ fall between 5am today and 10pm this evening. Winds are playing a big factor with this […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Sir Isaac Newton

A Bit of Wisdom from Sir Isaac Newton

“I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.” ~ Sir Isaac Newton 4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 “Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy” ~ Sir Isaac Newton 4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 “What we know is a drop, what we don’t […]

2,176 PG&E Customers Powerless in Calaveras County Right Now

2,176 PG&E Customers Powerless in Calaveras County Right Now

Murphys, CA…On January 4 at 9:40 PM PST, a power outage occurred in the area served by PG&E. The company has assigned a crew to assess the situation and determine the cause of the outage. According to initial estimates, the outage has affected 2,176 customers. The cause of the outage is currently believed to be […]

Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Dorrington, CA…Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry. Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your home inside and […]

Snow Survey Shows December Storms Provided Big Snow Totals with More Systems, Flooding in Forecast

Snow Survey Shows December Storms Provided Big Snow Totals with More Systems, Flooding in Forecast

Sacramento, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained […]

Close to 400 PG&E Customers Powerless in Valley Springs Area

Close to 400 PG&E Customers Powerless in Valley Springs Area

Valley Springs, CA…On January 4, PG&E experienced an outage that affected 366 customers in the Valley Springs area. The company is currently assessing the cause of the outage and has made a preliminary determination that the weather is to blame. At this time, the estimated restoration time has not yet been announced. PG&E apologizes for […]

Calaveras County & Angels Camp Prepare for Next Round of Storms

Calaveras County & Angels Camp Prepare for Next Round of Storms

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County and the City of Angels Camp are continuing to work closely to ensure their residents are prepared for the next round of winter storms. As previously reported, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services proclaimed a Local Emergency on December 31, 2022. The County and City want to […]

A Bit of Wisdom from J. R. R. Tolkien

A Bit of Wisdom from J. R. R. Tolkien

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again […]

Update on Bills Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest During Monday Night Football

Update on Bills Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest During Monday Night Football

Buffalo, NY…The Buffalo Bills issued the following statement at 1:48 am on Damar Hamlin’s condition. “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in the Buffalo Bills’ game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further testing and […]

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Shop Local for Your Winter Fun!

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter!  Shop Local for Your Winter Fun!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There’s snow in the high country, so it’s time to get up there. Last week’s storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40″ of snow, so let’s get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow. It’s the age-old […]

Mark Twain Medial Center is Ready for Your Surgery Needs

Mark Twain Medial Center is Ready for Your Surgery Needs

San Andreas, CA…Surgery is an important event for every patient. Excellent care depends on the correct diagnosis and the proper treatment, as well as our ability to listen and communicate with you. When you choose to have surgery at Mark Twain Medical Center, you’ll be treated by board-certified surgeons. We use minimally invasive surgical procedures […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Isaac Asimov

A Bit of Wisdom from Isaac Asimov

“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” ~ Isaac Asimov January […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love in 2023!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love in 2023!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

A Winter Weather Returns with Kinder, Less Abusive Storms from Mother Nature

A Winter Weather Returns with Kinder, Less Abusive Storms from Mother Nature

Arnold, CA…This is the detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Today, Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers late in the afternoon. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations…36 to 46 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the […]

Big Bulk Lumber Sale at Millworkz Lumbermill in Arnold

Big Bulk Lumber Sale at Millworkz Lumbermill in Arnold

Arnold, CA…Millworkz is an environmental wood mill with a huge selection of wood slabs, custom flooring and home furnishings! 25% Off if you purchase a complete milled log!  This is better for consistent grain for large projects. Now is the time to finish your home improvement project with locally sourced, locally milled, kiln dried lumber. […]

Reach Your Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Reach Your Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Vallecito, CA…Local One on One or Group Training with Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz will help you reach your Fitness Goals.  It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of a strength and conditioning program.  Men and women of any age, and any experience level (even if none) can benefit.  No gym membership required – train […]

Hey Good People! Unsafe Conditions Keep Bear Valley Resort Closed on New Years Eve!

Hey Good People!  Unsafe Conditions Keep Bear Valley Resort Closed on New Years Eve!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We have received over 4″ of rain inside the last 24hrs which has significantly increased the avalanche hazard rating to 4 out of 5. We also are still experiencing PGE power outages/fluctuations which also plays into our safety aspect of why we have chosen to remain closed for today. These […]