Thousands Remain Powerless (At Least from PG&E) on Friday Morning!

Thousands Remain Powerless (At Least from PG&E) on Friday Morning!

Arnold, CA…The local power outage situation has not improved from last evening and in some areas the outages increased. The outages are widespread and in some cases PG&E cannot even access the damaged equipment to start repairs. Lets hope the break in the weather on Saturday and Sunday will allow PG&E and other utility companies […]

A Weekend Break & Then Moisture Returns Along West Slope & Mother Lode

A Weekend Break & Then Moisture Returns Along West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada & Mother Lode are below. For the West Slope Today Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower […]

Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys, 88, 4, 108 & 120

Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys, 88, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…This is our Morning Chain Control Update. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 07:15 AM. Some of the changes since last night are that the controls have been lowered to Murpys and Soulsbyville on Hwys 4 & 108. Hwy 88 remains closed before Kirkwood […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

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 […]

Thousands Remain Without Power Along Hwy 4 & Hwy 108 Corridors

Thousands Remain Without Power Along Hwy 4 & Hwy 108 Corridors

Arnold, CA…Because of the snow loads PG&E is having trouble even accessing the equipment that was damaged and now throwing thousands in the dark. In an outbound call from PG&E they stated that in some cases it may be days till power is fully restored. Comcast is also having widespread outages as well in the […]

Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 06:18 PM. The Hwy 88 closure is triggered by avalanche control in the Carson Spur area. Hwy 4 was closed earlier from Arnold […]

Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran

Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran Incident: 00098 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 SR4 Loc Desc: BLUE LAKE SPRINGS JUNCTION Lat/Lon: 38.264956 -120.334016 Detail Information 10:45 AM 5 [14] 49-D1 97 AT BLUE LAKE SPRINGS, CLOSING RDWY 10:21 AM 4 [12] CT SENDING CREW FOR HARD CLOSURE […]

Hey Good People!! 24 Inches of New Snow Overnight! Stellar Weekend Ahead at Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  24 Inches of New Snow Overnight!  Stellar Weekend Ahead at Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We will be closed today 1/28/21 for snow recovery and reopen Friday 1/29/21. 24″ of new snow has fallen overnight and 45″ in the last 4 days! As the day gets going continued snowfall is expected with another 16-22″ expected today as well as 6-10″ overnight before things settle down […]

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…The roads be a bit iffy this morning. This highway information is the latest Caltrans reported as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 07:00 AM. Full Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT […]

Thousands Waking Up To A Thursday Without Power

Thousands Waking Up To A Thursday Without Power

Arnold, CA…The PG&E Grid struggled last night and flickered numerous times as it tried to keep current flowing. The combination of snow laden branches, wind and in some areas rain was a bit too much. According to PG&E mapping the Arnold area along the Hwy 4 corridor and the Twain Harte area on Hwy 108 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through February 2nd!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through February 2nd!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Hey Good People!! Copious Amounts of Fresh Powder at Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  Copious Amounts of Fresh Powder at Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow fell overnight with copious amounts looking to fall today. 28-34″ is expected today and again tonight with another 28″ falling tomorrow and 15″ falling the following night. Winds are increasing today and could gust into the 50’s so expect driving condition delays as well as possible […]

Calaveras County Has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations

Calaveras County Has Sand Bags and Sand Available for  Residents at 9 Locations

San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Arnold […]

Moisture Inbound with Up to 7 Feet of Snow Forecasted in Some Locations!

Moisture Inbound with Up to 7 Feet of Snow Forecasted in Some Locations!

Arnold, CA…Winter Storm Warning, URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE, National Weather Service Sacramento CA, 235 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021…Strong, high-impact storm this evening into Friday…A significant winter storm will move into the region this evening and persist into Friday. Very low snow levels to start with along with strong winds are expected. Snowfall […]

Hey Good People!! 9 Inches of Fresh Blower Pow Fell Overnight at Skyline Bear Valley!!

Hey Good People!!  9 Inches of Fresh Blower Pow Fell Overnight at Skyline Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow fell overnight with temps in the mid teens all night long. What does that mean you might ask? Well, a blower pow day is what that means Good People!. 1-3″ is expected to fall during the morning hours before things settle down and with a high […]

Traffic Update…Sedan in Collision Near Hwy 4 & Meko Dr

Traffic Update…Sedan in Collision Near Hwy 4 & Meko Dr

Camp Connell, CA….Traffic Update…Sedan in Collision Near Hwy 4 & Meko Dr Incident: 00238 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Meko Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.322220 -120.252732 Detail Information 4:14 PM 4 [9] SAM BERRI IS GOING TO START ANTHR 1185 FOR THIS CALL 3:57 PM 3 [8] 49-6 VEH IS NEG 1125 3:55 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 26th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 26th

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]

Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4, 108 & Yosemite Park Remains Closed

Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4, 108 & Yosemite Park Remains Closed

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported from Caltrans as of Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 12:13 PM. Full details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 26th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 26th

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]