Ring In The New Year with The Fabulous Bill Welles Band…Limited, Intimate Seating so Get Your Tickets Early

Ring In The New Year with The Fabulous Bill Welles Band…Limited, Intimate Seating so Get Your Tickets Early

Arnold, CA…Live Music and dancing with the Fabulous Bill Welles Band. This is a special event and will not be open to the public without advanced purchase tickets. There will be limited seating. We’ll be serving specialty drinks at the bar, providing an intimate ambiance and a lovely night to ring in the new year! […]

Change in Weather Pattern Soon? Colder Temps on the Way But No Lifts Running Yet!

Change in Weather Pattern Soon?  Colder Temps on the Way But No Lifts Running Yet!

Bear Valley, CA…Based on current conditions and weather outlook, our operations team has determined that we will not be able to open lifts/trails for this weekend, December 16th and 17th. At this time, we continue to make snow and crossing our fingers that we continue to get longer periods of cold temps for ideal snowmaking […]

What To Do If You Get the Flu? ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies

What To Do If You Get the Flu?  ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies

Arnold & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its tracks and […]

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

Arnold, CA…We stopped by Big Trees Fitness and Melissa Wagner told us about the SilverSneakers that Big Trees Fitness just qualified for. SilverSneakers is a complete program that is available to most seniors at no cost. SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults 65+ comes free with qualifying health plans, giving you unlimited access to […]

Executive Summary of Proposed Mark Twain Health Care District & Dignity Health

Executive Summary of Proposed Mark Twain Health Care District & Dignity Health

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District (District) and Dignity Health propose to restructure the relationship by which Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) leases its hospital facilities from the District and by which MTMC is governed. The restructuring would establish a new long-term lease between MTMC and the District to: • Maintain the continuity of […]

Winter Sports History Night Honoring Mark Phillips & Ski Racing at Bear Valley is December 16th

Winter Sports History Night Honoring Mark Phillips & Ski Racing at Bear Valley is December 16th

Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) hosts the annual Winter Sports History Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on December 16, 7pm. Mark Phillips will be given the Peter Brinkman Award for outstanding contributions to winter sports in the Ebbetts Pass area. A retrospective of the history of ski racing in the area […]

Restoring the Original Intent of the Wilderness Act to Allow Bicycles in Wilderness Areas

Restoring the Original Intent of the Wilderness Act to Allow Bicycles in Wilderness Areas

Washington, DC…The House Natural Resources Committee today voted to pass H.R. 1349 by Congressman Tom McClintock. The bill would restore the original intent of the Wilderness Act to allow bicycles and other forms of human-powered locomotion in wilderness areas at the discretion of local land managers. Bicycles were originally permitted in wilderness areas from the […]

Fuelwood Collection Ends on Stanislaus National Forest Dec. 15

Fuelwood Collection Ends on Stanislaus National Forest Dec. 15

Sonora, CA…Anyone who was waiting for the right day to collect fuelwood on the Stanislaus National Forest has until Dec. 15 to resupply their fuelwood. After that, collecting fuelwood will not be permitted until April 16, 2018. This year dead and down wood is available at no cost, but collectors need a fuelwood permit for […]

Mi-Wok Ranger District Front Desk on Stanislaus National Forest Closes Dec. 18

Mi-Wok Ranger District Front Desk on Stanislaus National Forest Closes Dec. 18

Sonora, CA…The front desk at the Mi-Wok Ranger District office will close indefinitely beginning Dec. 18. The office had been open on Fridays since June. Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken made the decision to close due to limited staff and the fact that Mi-Wok receives the fewest visitors during the winter season. “The forest must scrutinize […]

Hey Good People! The December 13th Bear Valley Update from Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  The December 13th Bear Valley Update from Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…December 13th, 2017 46F @ 5am SSW winds 0-7mph Base Total 7″ Season Total 2017/18 – 17″. 38F at the base area currently and the wet bulb temps for snow making are aligning currently as I look outside my office window and the meadow snow guns are making snow. The high today looks […]

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Murphys, CA…Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. A traditional candlelight service with lessons and carols, children’s time, a message, and Holy Communion, open to all. Come early for a piece of Jesus’ birthday cake. O come, let us adore him — Christ the Lord!

Yosemite Conservancy Names Mark Marschall to Lead its Volunteer Program

Yosemite Conservancy Names Mark Marschall to Lead its Volunteer Program

San Francisco, CA…Forty-year National Park Service Employee Brings a Deep Understanding of Yosemite National Park to His New Role. Yosemite Conservancy announced that Mariposa resident and long-time National Park Service ranger Mark Marschall will lead its volunteer program. “Mark brings a deep understanding of Yosemite National Park to his new role as volunteer program manager. […]

Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 15

Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 15

Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 15 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2018. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting the STF’s maps webpage at […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through December 20, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through December 20, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Muprhys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Bret Harte FFA Works Hard to Achieve Their Goals ~ By Ashlynn Madeaux

Bret Harte FFA Works Hard to Achieve Their Goals ~ By Ashlynn Madeaux

Angels Camp, CA…On December sixth the Bret Harte FFA Chapter held their fourth meeting of the year. At 6 p.m. Greenhand president Bianca Rael introduced the Greenhand Officer team: 1st Vice President Haylee Maddeaux, 2nd Vice President Madison Gaynor, Secretary Hailee Gunter, Treasurer Lance Judson, Reporter Kaitlin Kirkman and Sentinel Isabel Barboza to the chapter […]

San Andreas Fire Protection District Honors firefighters! Honors Presented During a Dinner on Dec. 9

San Andreas Fire Protection District Honors firefighters!   Honors Presented During a Dinner on Dec. 9

San Andreas Fire Protection District on Saturday honored district personnel for their service. The top awards of the night went to two seasoned captains who hold down full time jobs outside the fire service yet still somehow find the time to respond dozens of times a year – sometimes dozens of times a month – […]

Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception at Petroglyphe Gallery

Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception at Petroglyphe Gallery

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 10, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family.  Have a photo taken with Santa at the Historic Hotel Leger and enjoy a Horse Drawn Hay Ride […]

California Farm Bureau Elects New President, Vice Presidents..Including Sonora Native

California Farm Bureau Elects New President, Vice Presidents..Including Sonora Native

Garden Grove, CA…An olive and citrus fruit grower from Oroville, Jamie Johansson, has been elected the new president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. The election of Johansson and of vice presidents Shannon Douglass of Orland and Shaun Crook of Sonora highlighted the final day of the 99th CFBF Annual Meeting in Garden Grove. Johansson […]

Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives to Combine to Form New Catholic Health System Focused on Creating Healthier Communities

Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives to Combine to Form New Catholic Health System Focused on Creating Healthier Communities

Englewood, CO & San Francisco, CA…Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have signed a definitive agreement to combine ministries and create a new, nonprofit Catholic health system. The combination brings together two leading health systems, allowing the organizations to expand their mission of service and create a healthier future for people and communities across […]

Resort Services Open This Weekend at Bear Valley, No Trails Yet

Resort Services Open This Weekend at Bear Valley, No Trails Yet

Bear Valley, CA…While snow making is under way at Bear Valley Mountain, our operations team has evaluated the current natural snow base, along with weather outlook for the next 7 days and determined that we will not have the snow conditions required to be able to turn lifts or open trails this coming Saturday and […]

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Murphys, CA..The new, beautiful & elegant tasting room for Broll Mountain Vineyards in now open in the heart of Murphys’ tasting room row. Stop by and visit their new showcase for their wines. Broll Mountain Vineyards was born from a dream of producing the best wine in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Betty and Bill Broll […]

Symphony of the Sierra to Perform at Columbia College on December 17th

Symphony of the Sierra to Perform at Columbia College on December 17th

Columbia, CA…Columbia College will present its winter concert “Symphony of the Sierra” at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17th in the Dogwood Theatre. The wide-ranging repertoire promises to be a performance well worth hearing. According to orchestra conductor, Mic Harper, “The repertoire provides an eclectic exploration of works from the late 1890’s to 2014. Concert […]

Happy Holidays & Twelve Days of Great Deals From Greenhorn Creek.

Happy Holidays & Twelve Days of Great Deals From Greenhorn Creek.

Angels Camp, CA…Happy Holidays from Greenhorn Creek. Just a reminder, we are situated just below the snow level and just above the fog. You can golf all year around, and we have great deals for the holiday to keep you golfing. This weeks holiday specials from Greenhorn Creek: December 7th – County Day (Calaveras, Tuolumne, […]