Shop Local & Save at Arnold Ace Home Center’s Big “Wrap It In Red” Sale Going on Now!
Arnold, CA…Shop Local & Save at Arnold Ace Home Center’s Big “Wrap It In Red” Sale Going on Now!
Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass Now Officially in Hibernation Until Spring
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are among the […]
Celebration of Life for Sarah & Ariana Will Be on December 9th at 1pm.
Angels Camp, CA…Celebration of Life for Sarah and Ariana to be held at Utica Park in Angels Camp on December the 9th at 1:00 PM. Sarah Rohde was described by loved ones as intelligent, funny, a dreamer with a sunny disposition and could make light and joy out of any situation, but most importantly Sarah […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through December 5th
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through December 5th Larger Images Are Below
Order Your Fresh Christmas Wreaths & Support Bret Harte Grad Night!
Murphys, CA…Order Your Fresh Christmas Wreaths & Support Bret Harte Grad Night!
Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]
Traffic Update…School Bus Off Roadway Near Hwy 4 & Big Meadow
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a school bus off the roadway near Hwy 4 and Cabbage Patch or Big Meadow. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Big Mdw Loc Desc: SR4 AT CABBAGE PATCH Lat/Lon: 38.415529 -120.118538 Close Detail Information 8:08 AM 1 [1] SCHOOL BUS […]
In The Analog World Chains are Required on Hwys 88, 4 & 108 on Cyber Monday
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has chains required from East of Arnold on up on Hwy 4, from Dew Drop Inn on up on Hwy 88 & from east of Twain Harte up on Hwy 108. Please be careful out there this morning… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE […]
Avery Lights Up The Ebbetts Pass, Hwy 4 Corridor for 2017
Avery, CA…Every year the Avery Community Christmas tree is a welcoming beacon of holiday spirit to everyone who travels up Hwy 4. On Friday evening one of the largest crowds we have seen was on hand as they counted down to the official lighting. On Friday, November 24, 2017 at 5:30 pm the refreshments, caroling […]
Winter Returns as Colder System Rolls in Tonight
Bear Valley, CA…Winter returns as a colder system moves through our area. For the rest Of Today At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain late in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain early in the afternoon. Rain and snow late in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 […]
“Adults at Play” Live at Sequoia Woods
Arnold, CA…”Adults at Play” Live at Sequoia Woods
DYEMUSICA Live at Bistro Espresso Saturday Thanksgiving Weekend!
Arnold, CA…You WANT to be here to experience Live Raggae vibes with DYEMUSICA! One of their LAST performances EVER! BRING the whole family! Dancing, libations, full menu and more! Share this event with your friends!
A Fundraiser Has Been Created For Family of Mother & Daughter Lost in Bear Collision
While returning home from a family Thanksgiving dinner, Sarah Rohde (27) and her two young children were involved in a horrific and fatal collision with a bear. Tragically Sarah and her 19 month old daughter Arianna Harris lost their lives leaving behind her surviving 4 yr old son Jullian Harris and her loving fiance Dajon […]
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge
Arnold, CA…Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner by Ebbetts Pass Loyal Order of the Moose. Dinner will be served to the public free of charge on November 23rd, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Moose Lodge located at 1965 Blagen Road in Arnold.
Bret Harte FFA “Blooms” with the Community this Thanksgiving
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte FFA & Floral Shop hosted its fifth annual Adult Floral class at the high school on November 20th and 21st. We had a sold out crowd of fifty parents and community members in attendance. Participants learned about color, the history of floral art, flower care and then constructed their very […]
Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances
Angels Camp, CA…Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances. Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet […]
Curious Students Whet Appetite for Knowledge at “Dinner with a Scientist”
San Andreas, CA…More than 110 local students and teachers enjoyed an enlightening, progressive dinner with 17 enthusiastic science professionals at the 2017 Calaveras/Amador “Dinner with a Scientist” on Thursday, November 16 in Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education with funding from the […]
Sonora Pass Closed For Winter… Ebbetts Pass Closed but May Reopen!
Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the seasonal closure of Sonora Pass (SR-108) due to accumulations of snow and ice on this route. Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor Chris Baker encountered 8″ of snow covering a thick sheet of ice that stopped his progress at about 8,000′ on the […]
The 2017 Avery Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday November 24th
Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, November 24, 2017 begins at 5:30 pm with refreshments and caroling (cookies and coffee/hot chocolate) please help out by bringing cookies/goodies to share with your friends and neighbors. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:00 pm with the lighting of the tree shortly thereafter. Santa Claus will make an […]
You’ll Be Thankful for These Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center
Arnold, CA…You’ll Be Thankful for These Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center
Get Your Home Organized for the Holidays With Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700
Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]
Dr. Smart of MTHD Speaks at Independence Hall on November 30th
Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6pm at Independence Hall in Arnold, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District will address residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will […]
The Big CHS Thrift Black Friday Blowout is November 24th!!!
Arnold, CA…The Big CHS Thrift Black Friday Blowout is November 24th!!!
The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]
“Simon” The Siamese Cat is Missing. Help Him Find His Way Home
Arnold, CA…Missing Siamese Cat “Simon” near Mitchell and Lightning, Arnold. Should have collar with name tag. Call (209) 795-7807
California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board Taps Mark Twain Medical Center CEO Bob Diehl as New Appointee to Focus on Access to Care for Rural Hospitals
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]
Tis the Season as Chain Controls in Effect on Local Highways
Arnold, CA…The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon’s length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy […]
Be Ready for Winter & Shop Local at SNAC
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through November 28th!! The Big Thanksgiving Ad!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through November 28th!! The Big Thanksgiving Ad! Larger Images Are Below
Winter is Here, at Least for the Next Few Days.
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]