Yolanda Mosbaugh 1923 ~ 2026, Ebbetts Pass Gas Founder Yolanda Mosbaugh Passes Away at 103

Yolanda Mosbaugh 1923 ~ 2026, Ebbetts Pass Gas Founder Yolanda Mosbaugh Passes Away at 103

Arnold, CA…Yolanda Mosbaugh March 16, 1923 ~ May 18, 2026 (age 103). Full Obituary Coming Soon…What follows is what we posted on her 100th Birthday. “Last week one of the Matriarchs of the Arnold area had her 100th birthday! Happy Birthday Yolanda Mosbaugh!! Yolanda Mosbaugh is now 100 years old and was born on 3/16/1923. […]

Smoke Continues from the Irish-O’Manuel Burn

Smoke Continues from the Irish-O’Manuel Burn

Arnold, CA…Conditions have proven favorable and firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Calaveras Ranger District did ignitions on the Irish-O’Manuel Burn Units. 550 acres are planned to be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignitions on approximately 50-200 acres daily. Daily areas burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production. Burn units are […]

Thank You to Our Privy Outhouse Customers! We Have Outhouses Working in 6 Counties Now!

Thank You to Our Privy Outhouse Customers!  We Have Outhouses Working in 6 Counties Now!

Arnold, CA…We would like to thank our customers who have helped us pioneer our Privy Instant Restroom & Composting Outhouse™! We now have them working in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Amador, Mariposa, Sonoma & Yuba Counties! Need a plug n play, drop & go restroom for your farm, ranch, shop, off grid property, cabin, glamping destination, campground, […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, Back to the Basics: Worship (Week 5)

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, Back to the Basics: Worship (Week 5)

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Six Bullfrogs Honored in Celebratory Letter of Intent Signing Event

Six Bullfrogs Honored in Celebratory Letter of Intent Signing Event

Angels Camp, CA…Seniors Delaney Dickson, Peyton Lawrence, Reese Roeder, Ayla Jodie, David Willey, and Annelise Zumbach were celebrated for signing with a four-year college to continue their athletic and academic careers yesterday May 11 in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Photo courtesy of Mr. Nanik. Pictured, left to right, Dickson, Lawrence, Roeder, Jodie, Willey, and Zumbach. Athletic […]

Avery Middle School Receives 2026 California Distinguished School Award

Avery Middle School Receives 2026 California Distinguished School Award

Avery, CA…Avery Middle School, part of Vallecito Union School District, has been recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. Vallecito Union School District Superintendent Tom Hoskins(left) and Avery Middle School Principal Scott Nicotero (right) Principal Scott Nicotero traveled to […]

Update from Caltrans…Yes, Ebbetts Pass is Open Even if Your Phone Says it Isn’t

Update from Caltrans…Yes, Ebbetts Pass is Open Even if Your Phone Says it Isn’t

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Caltrans is advising motorists to use1-800-427-ROAD (7623) and Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio at 530AM & 1610AM for accurate travel information along State Route 4 through […]

Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass Reopens Tomorrow at 1pm! Let Summer Begin!

Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass Reopens Tomorrow at 1pm!  Let Summer Begin!

Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass for the 2026 season as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this season to reopen State Route […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, Back to the Basics: Scripture (Week 3)

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, Back to the Basics: Scripture (Week 3)

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Great Saturday Events & More at Make & parTake!

Great Saturday Events & More at Make & parTake!

Arnold, CA…Nothing new under the sun? Come enjoy our Maker shop. Drop by and see all the crafts and gift ideas we have for all ages and skill ranges. Learn something new, design personalized apparel, make unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Graduation Day, or end-of-school-year Teacher gifts. Relax and socialize. Drop Ins are always welcome. […]

Be Fire Wise! Attend Arnold Preparedness Day 2026!

Be Fire Wise!  Attend Arnold Preparedness Day 2026!

Arnold, CA…Be Fire Wise!  Join us for Information and Education on Home Hardening & Evacuation provided by first responders, community leaders, vendors and businesses. May 2, 2026, 9:00 – 12:00, Independence Hall Enjoy free coffee & tea and BBQ lunch Time (Saturday) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location Independence Hall Community Center 1445 Blagen Road, […]

New Spring Releases at Posterity Ciderworks!

New Spring Releases at Posterity Ciderworks!

Arnold & Mokelumne Hill, CA…Please welcome some fresh spring vintages: Perry Picnic, our Perrykin in a can. 4% ABV, notes: pear, golden kiwi, French oak.  Bear’s Lair 2025, same orchard, but a revised apple blend from the previous vintage. 7% ABV, notes: red ripe apple, yellow apple skin, star anise, warm honey.  Attack of the […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 5th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 5th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 5th! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

45th Annual Math Mini Bowl Showcases Calaveras County’s Top Young Mathematicians

45th Annual Math Mini Bowl Showcases Calaveras County’s Top Young Mathematicians

San Andreas, CA…The 45th Annual Math Mini Bowl brought together 75 students from six schools across Calaveras County on April 22, 2026, for a day of fast-paced problem solving, teamwork, and academic competition. Hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the long-standing event continues to inspire enthusiasm for mathematics among 5th and 6th […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 28th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 28th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 28th! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, God Knows Our Heart

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, God Knows Our Heart

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]