The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!

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. […]

Bear Valley Recovering from Snow Deluge & Getting the Hill Ready! The Weekend Will Be Awesome! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley Recovering from Snow Deluge & Getting the Hill Ready!  The Weekend Will Be Awesome! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! So………………Wednesday starts out with temps at 32F at 5am ahead of the short wave of snow expected today. 3-5″ is slated to fall as the temp drops slightly in the afternoon to accommodate. Thursday currently looks to be partly sunny then Friday arrives with more snow with 8-14″ expected by […]

Some CCWD Customers Along Upper Highway 4 may Notice Discolored Water

Some CCWD Customers Along Upper Highway 4 may Notice Discolored Water

Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Water District customers who live along Highway 4 between Forest Meadows and Camp Connell may experience taste and color changes to their water starting on Sunday December 8 and potentially continuing into the week of December 9 as the District temporarily switches to its secondary water source at Hunters Reservoir in Avery. […]

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Tuesday December 3rd 5PM-7PM

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Tuesday December 3rd 5PM-7PM

Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection’s Holiday Open House is Tuesday December 3rd from 5PM-7PM. Come join us for our annual Holiday Open House benefiting Arnold Angels. We will have goodies, wine, raffles and gifts. Every item in the store will be on sale. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4 Arnold across the highway […]

It’s Official, Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes Closed for Winter!

It’s Official, Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes Closed for Winter!

Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass, Route 89 over Monitor Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass for the 2019/2020 winter season as of Monday, December 2, 2019. The routes were last open to vehicle traffic on November 26, 2019. The recent storms and accumulation of […]

Bret Harte’s Karlee Juarez signs with NCAA Division I University

Bret Harte’s Karlee Juarez signs with NCAA Division I University

Angels Camp, CA…The teachers, coaches, teammates and family of student athlete Karlee Juarez celebrated her commitment to pursue her athletic and academic interests next year at the NCAA Division I collegiate level during a celebratory ceremony held at Bret Harte High School on Monday, November 25, 2019. Senior Karlee Juarez signed with Miami University in […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup in Eastbound Lane Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup in Eastbound Lane Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Rd

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup in Eastbound Lane Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Rd Incident: 00089 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 7:43 AM 8 [15] 1039 SAM BERRI 7:41 AM 7 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-[12] PER CAL FIRE – 10-97 VEH IS ON ITS […]

Winter Storm Warning Continues Until 6pm, Snow Levels Remain High, Some Areas Might Even See a Bit of Sun Tomorrow!

Winter Storm Warning Continues Until 6pm, Snow Levels Remain High, Some Areas Might Even See a Bit of Sun Tomorrow!

Arnold, CA…Winter Storm Warning Continues Until 6pm, Snow Levels Remain High, Some Areas Might Even See a Bit of Sun Tomorrow! Below are the latest weather warnings & forecasts for West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Not […]

Almost 300 Served at The 12th Annual Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Almost 300 Served at The 12th Annual Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Arnold, CA…On Thanksgiving the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge once again, served up served up FREE Thanksgiving Dinners for the Community. No reservations are needed and lmost 300 enjoyed a great meal with their friends, family and community members. In addition to the diners at the Moose Lodge 55 meals were delivered to community members at […]

The Deluge Continues This Week With A Wet & Snowy Start to Christmas Season

The Deluge Continues This Week With A Wet & Snowy Start to Christmas Season

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature is making sure the fire season is doused, stirred & doused some more. Now we can look forward to a great holiday season. Winter storm watches && forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Rest Of Today Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy […]

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Tuesday December 3rd 5PM-7PM

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Tuesday December 3rd 5PM-7PM

Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection’s Holiday Open House is Tuesday December 3rd from 5PM-7PM. Come join us for our annual Holiday Open House benefiting Arnold Angels. We will have goodies, wine, raffles and gifts. Every item in the store will be on sale. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4 Arnold across the highway […]

Road Conditions & Chain Controls Updates for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108 & 120.

Road Conditions & Chain Controls Updates for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108 & 120.

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at 09:35 AM. At this time Hwy 88 is closed in the Carson Spur area so if Tahoe is your destination Hwy 50 is your closest path. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF […]

Come to the 27th Annual Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting

Come to the 27th Annual Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting

Dorrington, CA….Come to the 27th Annual Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting on Sat. November 30, 2019. Holiday Jingle Hay Rides Start at 5 p.m. Dorrington Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Hosted by Dorrington Realty, Dorrington Hotel and The Lube Room Saloon. For More Information Call Dorrington Realty at 209-795-4455. Meet at the Dorrington Hotel Parking […]

Road Conditions & Chain Control Updates for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108, 120

Road Conditions & Chain Control Updates for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108, 120

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, November 29th, 2019 at 02:36 PM. 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) – DUE TO SNOW – MOTORISTS […]

Over Two Feet of Snow Above 6,500 Feet Expected From Next Warmer Storm

Over Two Feet of Snow Above 6,500 Feet Expected From Next Warmer Storm

Arnold, CA…Another storm is inbound and it will be slightly warmer than the last one. If the snow level stays low enough it should be just what the ski resorts need as a heavy base of Sierra Cement for the season. This last storm while a great way to start the season was a bit […]

Avery Christmas Tree Lighting is November 29th at 6pm! Let Lightings Begin!!

Avery Christmas Tree Lighting is November 29th at 6pm!  Let Lightings Begin!!

Avery, CA…AVERY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019, CORNER OF AVERY SHEEP RANCH RD AND HWY 4. REFRESHMENTS @ 5:30 PM, LIGHTING @ 6:00 PM. Bring Cookies to share, if you’d like. SANTA WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE AND BE AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS. In an effort to help others in our community, please bring a […]

12th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Moose Lodge

12th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Moose Lodge

Arnold, CA…Thursday, November 28, from 1:00 to 4:00pm Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, 1965 Blagen Road, Arnold. Once again, Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge is serving up a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for the Community. No reservations are needed. Just show up between 1 -4pm and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast on us, MENU:Turkey, mash potatoes & gravy, stuffing, […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!

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. […]

Thanksgiving Day & Weekend Weather! Winter Has Arrived Right on Schedule

Thanksgiving Day & Weekend Weather!  Winter Has Arrived Right on Schedule

Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived with a vengeance. Following are forecasts for the Western Slope and Mother Lode regions. The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Snow showers. Breezy. Highs 20 to 35 higher elevations… 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 […]