The 2018 Battle for the Badge With Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan & Rick Dibasilio

The 2018 Battle for the Badge With Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan & Rick Dibasilio

San Andreas, CA…Our county should feel gratitude that there are 3 qualified men that care enough about their communities to throw their hats in the ring and run for the office of Sheriff. The candidates are Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan and appointed Sheriff Rick Dibasilio. Thank You to all of you who emailed in questions!! […]

Miracle March Continues with an Atmospheric River Event Starting Tonight

Miracle March Continues with an Atmospheric River Event Starting Tonight

Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Late Tonight thru Thursday night. An atmospheric river will take aim at California this week. Snow levels will remain above major pass levels through through this evening, but will lower late tonight as a storm system from the Gulf of Alaska arrives. Heavy snow will be possible above 6500 feet with […]

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Thursday into Friday. An atmospheric river will be taking aim at the state of California this week. Snow levels will rapidly rise above major pass levels through Wednesday, but will lower again on Thursday as a storm system from the Gulf of Alaska arrives. Heavy snow will be possible above 6500 […]

Priscilla Rae Natalia 1942 – 2018

Priscilla Rae Natalia 1942 – 2018

Arnold, CA…In Loving Memory of Priscilla Rea Natalia 1/15/42 to 3/3/2018. She was a bus driver and arts teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary for 39 Years, 7 Months & 4 1/2 Days. She was born in San Francisco and moved to White Pines in 1972. She would want you to remember her as a person […]

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

Bear Valley, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for Mr. Mullarkey since March 14th with no success. Search efforts have been focused within the boundaries of the Bear Valley Resort because of the extreme avalanche danger in the surrounding wilderness and a lack of evidence suggesting Mr. Mullarkey had skied out of bounds. […]

CHP & Air National Guard Helicopters Part of Search For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey

CHP & Air National Guard Helicopters Part of Search For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey

Markleeville, CA…From the Alpine County Sheriff’s Dept…As many of you know, we have an active search going on in Bear Valley. I will quote the press release below. Our dedicated partners, the California Highway Patrol air Division and the Air National Guard came yesterday to assist. Unfortunately, the storm blew in before they could leave […]

Winter Storm Warning Continues Through 5am Saturday Morning With Periods of Heavy Snow

Winter Storm Warning Continues Through 5am Saturday Morning With Periods of Heavy Snow

Arnold, CA…Unsettled weather continues today with periods of moderate to heavy snow showers expected in the mountains of Interior Northern California. Snow levels remain around 2000 to 3000 feet across the northern mountains, and 3000 to 4000 feet across the West Slopes of the Northern Sierra. Mountain travelers should be prepared for hazardous winter weather […]

Search Still on For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey in Bear Valley Area

Search Still on For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey in Bear Valley Area

Bear Valley, CA…We just spoke with the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office in Bear Valley and search continues for Thomas Mullarkey who was reported missing Wednesday evening. The search efforts centered on possible out of bounds areas yesterday and today they are are refocusing their efforts in the in bounds areas. There are National Guard helicopters […]

Road Conditions Update…Hwy 88 Closed at Peddler Hill, Chain Controls On All Mountain Highways

Road Conditions Update…Hwy 88 Closed at Peddler Hill, Chain Controls On All Mountain Highways

Arnold, CA….The roadways this morning in our area area beautiful mess. We need the snow and it is pretty but it is a mess. Hwy 88 is closed at Peddler Hill so if you are in need of a powder fix for skiing or boarding Bear Valley and Dodge Ridge are your options as for […]

Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur For Avalanche Control & Chain Control Updates For 4, 108 & 120

Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur For Avalanche Control & Chain Control Updates For 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…As the next wave of these systems rolls in Hwy 88 is closed at the Carson Spur before Kirkwood for avalanche control. On Hwy 4 you will need to chain up or engage the 4 wheel drive near Forest Meadows. On Hwy 108 at East Twain Harte those traction aids will be needed. Hwy […]

Hey Good People!! A Miracle March of “Pure Mtn Fun” Continues at Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  A Miracle March of “Pure Mtn Fun” Continues at Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! A lil bluebird day before the storm.3″ of new overnight, 7″ in the last 24hrs and 17″ in 36hrs! A brief lull is in place as the next system lines up for today. We could see 4-8″ of new snowfall today with SSW winds from 8-13mph with some gusts higher. […]

Winter Storm Warning with Periods of Heavy Snow & Winds Through Friday Night

Winter Storm Warning with Periods of Heavy Snow & Winds Through Friday Night

Arnold, CA…The next winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong wind to the mountains of interior Northern California. Heaviest snow is expected Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, with periods of whiteout conditions likely. An additional 1 to 4 feet of snow accumulation is possible above 3000 feet with 3 to 5 feet […]

Calaveras Students Walk Out For Safer Schools Despite Disciplinary Action ~ Tricia Slavik

Calaveras Students Walk Out For Safer Schools Despite Disciplinary Action ~ Tricia Slavik

Angels Camp, CA…Seventy students walked out of Bret Harte Union High School for 17 minutes today to demand a safer school, despite being handed detentions following the walk-out. Although the number seems small, it represents about 15% of the student body. The effort was led by Devyn Pryor, Riley Lowell and Claudia Loomis – all […]

Hey Good People!! The Snow Storm Door is Open…Come Up for “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  The Snow Storm Door is Open…Come Up for “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow overnight and it looks to keep going over the next 4-5 days. The high for today should be right around 26F with a south wind from 10-18mph with gusts into the 20’s. Continued snowfall is expected today as colder air injects itself into the mix and […]

Local Search & Rescue Teams Participate in Winter Survival Training

Local Search & Rescue Teams Participate in Winter Survival Training

Lake Alpine, CA…Members of our Calaveras County Search and Rescue Team participated in annual winter survival training around Lake Alpine this weekend. Our hardworking Deputies and Volunteers average around 120 hours of an extensive training regimen each year. They respond to a variety of search and rescue calls for lost or injured persons in off-road […]

Hey Good People! “Miracle March” Continues & Come Up For “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  “Miracle March” Continues & Come Up For “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Monday is here and you should be too! A sunny day is ahead with a high of 44F and a south wind from 6-10mph. Snow is slated for Tuesday with mixed precipitation during the day then turning to all snow Tuesday night. 10-16″ is slated for Tuesday night, 6-10″ during […]