Purchase The Past Featured Finds For March 16th
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Over 5,000 Customers Without Power in Mother Lode Area
Arnold, CA…PG&E Crews are out working on getting power back on for over 5,000 customers in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. This includes over 3,000 without power (Including our Office) in the greater Arnold area. We just checked with PG&E and they are still assessing the outage and were unable to give a restoral time […]
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 […]
No Injuries in Roof Collapse at Home in Hathaway Pines Area
Arnold, CA…We just spoke with EPFD Engineer- Paramedic Pete Ryan to get a few details on the reported roof collapse into a room of a in the 5000 Block of Hwy 4 in the Hathaway Pines area. Luckily there were no injuries and the family was not displaced as they were able to isolate that […]
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
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
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 4 Schools Have A Snow Day
Arnold, CA….With the latest storm wave students in the Vallecito School District and Bret Harte School District have a snow day. The schools are closed for today.
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 […]
Local Search & Rescue Teams Looking For Missing Skier in Bear Valley Area
Bear Valley, CA…Local search teams from Alpine County Search & Rescue, Calaveras County Search & Rescue and others are still looking for 65 year old Thomas Mullarkey, 65 who failed to return after his ski trip yesterday. He is described as being 5′, 8″ tall and 150lbs with Blue Eyes and Gray hair. He is […]
Justice is Missing in Avery Area
Avery, CA…Justice is male shepherd mix missing off of Sheep Ranch Road. Contact Candi 209-214-7779. candidawn@comcast.net. Long legs, VERY friendly. Microchipped but information is out of date.
Take a Winter Drive March 15 2018 Big Trees State Park to Dorrington with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Dorrington, CA…Take a Winter Drive March 15 2018 Big Trees State Park to Dorrington with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
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
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 […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through March 20th
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through March 20th Larger Images Are Below
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
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
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
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 […]
Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner for Damian Jordan & the Jordan Family on April 7th
Murphys, CA…Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner for Damian Jordan & the Jordan Family. Tickets are $15. Dinner will be served at 6pm. Wristbands ($10) after 7, music only. There will be a raffle, silent auction, live music & dancing!
Meet Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center’s Specialists
San Andreas, CA…Meet Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center’s Specialists
Winter Storm Warning & More Rain & Snow on The Way
Arnold, CA…Our “Miracle March” seems to be a very real thing as our moisture totals make up for lost time this season. This is the forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 55 higher elevations…53 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up […]
Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Dear California Students, Parents & Faculty ~ Letter to the Editor by Dave & Melissa Wagner
Arnold, CA…Your Governor has advertised to every mass shooter out there that California schools are now a soft target that will offer no armed resistance to a shooter going for a high body count. He has “outlawed” the right of licensed carry and responsible defensive firearm possession on school campuses (Penal Code 626.9-11). That means […]
Make Plans to Attend Meet & Greets With Supervisor Michael Oliveira
Arnold, CA…Make Plans to Attend Meet & Greets With Supervisor Michael Oliveira. In the first three years of my first four-year term as Supervisor for District 3 in Calaveras County, I am engaged in several areas regarding the welfare and the prosperity of Calaveras county. Those areas include the County budget, crime in the entire […]
Purchase The Past Featured Finds For March 9th
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Weather, Conditions Update & Grizzly Opens Saturday! ~By Mattly Trent
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As Friday morning unfolds cloud cover is in effect and the temp is currently 31F. Today a 20% chance of snow showers may occur after 10am this morning as the high reaches 38F. As the surface gradient tightens we will see increased winds with gusts into the low 20’s today. […]
School Safety and Violence Prevention in our Community Town Hall Meeting on March 22
San Andreas, CA…Town Hall Meeting to discuss school safety and violence prevention in response to the recent mass shootings across the country. The meeting will feature a panel of speakers from various backgrounds and perspectives to address these issues as it pertains to our local community of Calaveras County. The panel of speakers includes: Sheriff […]
Meet and Greet with Sheriff Rick DiBasilio at Bistro Espresso
Arnold, CA…This will be an informal evening of questions, concerns and getting to know Sheriff Rick. We encourage you to stop by and bring friends!! The Bistro will be open for the event with a limited food and drink menu for purchase. Like Ricks Facebook page at DiBasilio for Calaveras Sheriff 2018 or website at […]
The Elevated Evening News™ Tonight at 10pm….Replay of Community Meeting in Whitepines
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ Tonight at 10pm….Replay of Complete Community Meeting in Whitepines is below. We were going to just replay a part of it but did the bulk of the meeting. The meeting video starts just after Supervisor Oliveira gave his introductions and opening statement.