Avalanche Concerns to Keep Bear Valley Resort Closed on Tuesday
Bear Valley, CA…Avalanche Concerns to Keep Bear Valley Resort Closed on Tuesday
PG&E Continues Response to Intense Series of Winter Storms Impacting Northern and Central California Through Tuesday
Oakland, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues responding to the intense series of winter storms impacting Northern and Central California and has mobilized its largest storm response effort in company history. This effort has enabled the restoration of more than 1.6 million customers who lost power since the initial storm in the series began […]
Bay Area Rotary Club Sponsors, Creates, Debuts Film about Family Who Hid Jews During Nazi Occupation
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill resident Irene Perbal knows a thing or two about history, having lived through nearly 90 years of it so far; and a portion of it during one of humanity’s darkest periods. It was 1940s Amsterdam. You could trust no one. The city was full of those whose hearts were with the […]
Public Works Working to Keep Roads Clear & Delivers 19 Tons of Sand & Bags to 12 Locations Around County
San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…County and City road crews are working around the clock to keep roadways open and sandbag locations stocked. To date, nearly 200 tons of sand has been deployed. Current County and City Road impacts are: Baldwin Lane to SR26 to Berkesey, Valley Springs CA – undetermined date, White Road @ […]
Hey Good People! 14″ of New Snow Overnight at Bear Valley! (Update…Bear Valley Closed Today)
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new snow has fallen overnight as the 3rd AR event takes a foot hold. Winds have also increased with 40mph being registered. Today, a warm air mass looks to move through raising snow levels up to around the 7000′ sometime around 7-8am.This will produce heavy wet snowfall and […]
Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t
Angels Camp, CA…Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]
Close to 5,000 PG&E Customers Starting the Week Powerless Locally
Arnold, CA…A quick estimate shows that our grid is getting battered by the last wave of these storms. PG&E is reporting minor and major outages throughout the area. Details are below… PG&E IS ASSESSING THE CAUSE AT THE OUTAGE LOCATION. Our preliminary determination is that your outage was caused by the weather. Start time January […]
January 9 is World Premiere of “Water Our Gold”
Angels Camp, CA…Utica and the City of Angels Camp are inviting the community to join us at Bret Harte Theater at 6 p.m. Monday Jan. 9 for the premiere of “Water: Our Gold”. This video tells the fascinating, 170-year story of the Utica Water and Power Authority dating back to the Gold Rush in 1852. […]
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 […]
Have You Seen Fieyo? Help Him Return Home!
Murphys, CA…As a resident on Sheep Ranch Rd in Murphys, I was hoping someone might have seen my sisters cat. His name is Fieyo. He is a short haired, orange / striped kitty with a white tummy and chest (see photos). He’s about a year old. He went missing around a week and a half […]
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
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!
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 […]
Learn to Ski Packages at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Bear Valley, CA…Taking a lesson is the best way to learn how to ski. So this winter, BVAC lowered lesson prices, especially for children. And if you have yet to notice, we have a lot of snow! Check out our Learn to Ski Packages, which include all-day ski rental, trail pass, and 1-hour group lesson. […]
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
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
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 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!
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
“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
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.
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
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
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
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
“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
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!
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 […]
Hey Good People! Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A partly sunny day is ahead with snow showers expected to arrive in the afternoon. With a high of 26F today and an East wind into the upper teens it will surely feel like winter on the backside of the 25″ of snow we picked up(along with 9″ of rainfall!) […]
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 […]