Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Bear Valley, CA…Temporary repairs are underway on Spicer Road, Forest Road 7N01, on Calaveras Ranger District. The temporary repairs, scheduled between May 10 and May 25, will allow vehicle access to reservoirs during the Memorial Day weekend. Permanent repairs are scheduled between May 29 and late July. Spicer Road offers primary access to Spicer, Union, […]

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Angels Camp, CA….The Bret Harte FFA Floriculture Judging team was announced the 2018 California State Champions on May 5th, 2018. This year three teams from the Bret Harte FFA traveled to San Luis Obispo to compete in the contests of Poultry Evaluation, Milk Quality & Dairy Foods and Floriculture. Teams have been practicing since January […]

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Altaville, CA…Nick Kristoff signed his official letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a celebratory ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, […]

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-044 FOR THE ARNOLD BLACK BEAR INN This application proposes to amend condition II-8 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 01-68 approved on September 6, 2001. The resolution […]

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 is Now Open For the Summer Season

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Friday, May 4, 2018. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 Opening At Noon Today!!

Lake Alpine, CA…Caltrans crews have removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and will open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon today (Friday, May 4, 2018). Ebbetts Pass rises to 8,730 feet, making it one of the highest passes in the Sierra with grades in excess of 23%, […]

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso! Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Dyemusica on Cinco De Mayo at Bistro Espresso!  Dyemusica’s Last Concert!

Arnold, CA…Dyemusica has been bringing original jam and reggae music to the motherlode since 2012. They have decided to disband due to health issues and as Kevin is leaving the state. Dyemusica are ardent supporters of local charities, have made original music and made many friends and they’d love for everyone to come out one […]

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

CCWD Crews Complete Repairs in Big Trees Village

Arnold, CA…From CCWD…”CCWD crews worked late into the night Thursday to repair a failure in a 14-inch water line and restore water service to more than 100 community members in Big Trees Village. We are fortunate to have a highly skilled workforce that can perform complex repairs quickly and professionally.”

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Arnold, CA…Arnold/Ebbetts Pass Corridor Communities participate in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Saturday, May 5th – Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold, 9:00 to Noon. Residents and property owners in high-risk wildfire areas who want to take action to increase their safety but are unsure about how to start can now find the information and […]

Help Fine Things Celebrate Their 20th Birthday on May 5th

Help Fine Things Celebrate Their 20th Birthday on May 5th

Arnold, CA…Time to Celebrate!! Fine-Things will be 20 years old in May and we want you to help us celebrated like it’s 1998! Saturday, May 5th from 10am to 6pm. Join us for morning mimosas’s & afternoon BBQ, beer, wine, prizes, raffles & party!! Where it all began With no business experience or background in […]

Arnold Ace Home Center’s Biggest Grill Event of the Year!!

Arnold Ace Home Center’s Biggest Grill Event of the Year!!

Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center is committed to being “the helpful place” by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. We have a large selection of hardware, home goods, lumber, paint, and garden supplies. Arnold Ace Home Center has been serving the community for 30 years and the Hauer family has owned […]

Community Town Hall Meeting on Planned Development in Arnold

Community Town Hall Meeting on Planned Development in Arnold

Arnold, CA…Community Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Planned Development in Arnold Tuesday, May 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Independence Hall -1445 Blagen Road, Arnold (in White Pines) We are gathering community input to address citizens’ concerns regarding the impact Planned Development (PD) has on our Arnold community and the possibility of its removal from our Community […]

Spring Returns as We Warm Into The Weekend

Spring Returns as We Warm Into The Weekend

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. At lower elevations, scattered rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then scattered […]