Bear Valley, CA…The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is part of a nationwide movement to educate youth and all-age winter sports enthusiasts to stay safe in winter environments. Over the last 10 winters an average of 39 people died in avalanches each winter in North America. We believe providing avalanche education will help to safe lives. In […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally! Back in the early 90’s, when Shawn was selling out of the back of his truck as “The Eddy Mart”, the most important items to have on hand were life jackets, river shorts, sandals and river knives. Oh yes, and a few things […]
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: 1/4/19 – A winter storm watch has been posted for significant snow on Saturday and Sunday, with continuing snow midweek! Tons of trails are open and we will open more with additional snowfall accumulation. The XC skiing conditions are just about perfect. Come up and joy some holiday fun! As of […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Friday arrives with a warm morning temp of 35F at 5am. Mostly sunny today with a high of 41F and SSW winds from 6-10mph. A slight chance of snow is expected tonight and winds will increase ahead of the coming storm. So……what’s in the forecast you ask. Saturday looks like […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A beautiful day today with a high in the mid 40’s and lite winds. Friday the storm door looks to be opening and snow is expected through the weekend well below pass levels and it looks to continue into next week. The weekend event has up to 3″ of water […]
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty. I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” Theodore Roosevelt
“Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don’t have the strength.” Teddy Roosevelt
Sonora, CA…Kyla Grimes and Lonny Matthews, both of Twain Harte, are the stunned but excited parents of twin girls delivered by unscheduled Cesarean section at Adventist Health Sonora less than an hour into the New Year. Nova Skye Matthews was born at 12:54 a.m. on January 1, 2019, followed three minutes later by Luna Rae […]
Arnold, CA…Ronald Lee Modler passed away on December 28, 2018 at Adventist Health in Sonora, CA at the age of 63. Born in September 16, 1955 in Sterling, IL and was a Contractor until his retirement. In his younger years he would ride and train horses. He was in multiple competitions and shows bucking and […]
San Andreas, CA…Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Free Hip & Knee Seminar: Joint Pain & Treatment Options Attend a free seminar and get your questions answered. Orthopaedic Surgeon Roger Rogalski will discuss: • The latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options • How new technology results in better outcomes and shorter hospital […]
San Andreas, CA…Plan B Tonight at The Black Bart Inn..Party Into 2019!! If you take in their classic rock mastery your entertainment is assured.
Murphys, CA…Oour last Christmas post of 2018 (One that we should have posted earlier) is the parade video and photos from this year’s Open House & Parade in Murphys.
Bear Valley, CA…Tickets are already sold out for the Live Music & Party that starts at 7pm but for those on the outside not to worry there is bonfires and fireworks at midnight to ring in 2019 at 7,000 ft. Fireworks above the snow covered Bear Valley Village is something not to be missed. Below […]
Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As we move into Sunday we’ll see a repeat of yesterday less the breezy conditions. 43F will be the high with NNW winds up to 7mph. Tonight winds will increase again as the upper level cold front coming out of Alaska will again bring chilly temps come New Years Day. […]
Murphys, CA…Plan B Tonight at the Murphys Irish Pub…7-10 pm! If you take in their classic rock mastery your entertainment is assured.
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: Make sure to bundle up as it’s a bit chilly and windy today. Warmer temperatures are expected for the weekend. Lots of smiling faces are out and about enjoying all of the Bear Valley winter activities. The XC skiing conditions are just about perfect. Come up and joy some holiday fun! […]
Ione, CA…Lake Camanche’s 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Lighted Boat Parade. December 29th 5:00 PM. Bring the Kids, Parents, Friends and Neighbors! Enter Your Boat or Just Come to View the Lighted Boat Parade! Boat Parade Safety Rules & Regulations $10.00 registration fee (Cash Pot Award for top 2 boats in their category) Top 3 Best […]
Newman, CA…Below is the Press Conference after Capture of Suspect in Killing of Newman Police Officer. From the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept…”Our search for the man who killed Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh has ended. Kern County Sheriff’s deputies captured 32-year-old Gustavo Perez Arriaga this morning at a home in Bakersfield. Arriaga has been arrested […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Breezy overnight conditions dropped the temp into the single digits with wind chill, brrrrrrrrr. Today looks to be another stellar albeit cold day on the hill with the High around 29F and a potential wind chill of -2F as the gradient stirs up avg winds to the mid to upper […]
San Andreas, CA…Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Free Hip & Knee Seminar: Joint Pain & Treatment Options Attend a free seminar and get your questions answered. Orthopaedic Surgeon Roger Rogalski will discuss: • The latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options • How new technology results in better outcomes and shorter hospital […]
Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide. […]
Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally! Back in the early 90’s, when Shawn was selling out of the back of his truck as “The Eddy Mart”, the most important items to have on hand were life jackets, river shorts, sandals and river knives. Oh yes, and a few things […]
Arnold, CA…Holiday Clearance Starts Today! Come in and Save 50% off All Christmas Decor and Ornaments (Holiday Light Sets are Excluded)
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Clear and crispy cold here in Bear Valley at 5am after a great day on the hill yesterday Celebrating the Christmas Holiday. Conditions are superb as today the high will be around 41F, sunny and winds will be out of the North up to 11mph. The pattern for the rest […]
Yosemite, CA…During the federal government shutdown, Yosemite is open and concessions are operating normally. Roads normally open in winter remain open, conditions permitting. Many National Park Service facilities are closed. If you have an emergency, call 911. Operations During Government Shutdown Below is a list of services and facilities that are open or closed. Visitor […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 1st, 2019. Larger Images Are Below
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: 12/25/18 – We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. We received a nice gift from Santa tonight of 4 inches of snow. The skiing continues to be great and we are set for the season now. Tons of trails are open and we will open more with additional snowfall accumulation. Note: […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Yesterday we picked about 4″ and 3-4″ overnight. The system trajectory over Bear Valley shifted and we picked up less than expected. Today looks to be a beautiful day with a possible snow shower or two and cool daytime highs around 25F. Clear weather is on tap through the week […]
