Kern Taylor Matlock August 24, 1931 ~ November 26, 2016

Kern Taylor Matlock August 24, 1931 ~ November 26, 2016

Arnold, CA…Kern Taylor Matlock, age 85, passed away with his family by his side on the evening of November 26, 2016, due to complications from pneumonia. Kern was born to Marcus and Thelma Matlock in San Jose, CA. Kern married Betsy O’Gara in San Mateo, CA, on November 29, 1958, following their graduation from San […]

The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company Is Your Local, Holiday Shopping Destination!

The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company Is Your Local, Holiday Shopping Destination!

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 […]

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley, CA…With their Thanksgiving Weekend opening the Bear Valley operations team proved their commitment to being a premier, family friendly resort.  Their investments in state of the art snowmaking equipment have proved that in good snow years and in not so good snow years they provide great snow conditions and one of the longest […]

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says..”Fourteen trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. Other details: Lessons and rentals available. Meadow Café, and tubing area not open yet, but please inquire about sledding options. Hope to see you soon!” Bear Valley […]

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving. Last Friday, at 5:30 pm the Avery Community gathered for refreshments, caroling, cookies and coffee/hot chocolate. Santa Claus was there and was available for pictures with the kids. The Tree lighting ceremony started at 6:00 pm with Santa even lending a […]

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

Bear Valley, CA…A bit of weather moves across the Northern Sierra Nevada today and then we clear for tomorrow. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers and scattered rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 28 to 40 higher elevations… 39 to 45 lower elevations. […]

14 Inches Of New Overnight Snow!! Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

14 Inches Of New Overnight Snow!!  Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new overnight as of 5am!!!!!! As the system slowed a bit last night it dropped more snow than forecasted…..Currently still snowing at 5am and we could pick up another 1-3″ today. The high today is expected to be around 28F but I expect it to be a little […]

Holiday Shopping Guide For The Gateway To The High Sierra

Holiday Shopping Guide For The Gateway To The High Sierra

Arnold, CA…Alongside our county’s sensory delights and natural attractions is a unique collection of retail shops featuring a wide variety of gifts – from handmade local crafts to everything you need for your next outdoor adventure. And Calaveras County’s historic downtowns make for a charming, small-town-America shopping experience. With holiday season approaching, we’ve rounded up […]

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls…The Bullwheels Are Turning For The 2016/17 Season As Bear Valley Opens Today!!

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls…The Bullwheels Are Turning For The 2016/17 Season As Bear Valley Opens Today!!

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley will kick off the 2016-17 winter season today thanks to snowmaking and a little help from Mother Nature. Cub Chair lift will start turning at 9 a.m. and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an entire weekend of skiing, snowboarding and family activities. The inaugural weekend kicks off with special […]

2016 Winter Wonderland Carnival At Big Trees State Park

2016 Winter Wonderland Carnival At Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…Enjoy a carriage ride, hot cocoa, hot apple cider and cookies, hot dogs & chili & many more surprises! Tickets $15.00 adults & $10.00 children 12 and under Includes entrance into park if tickets purchased online This event sells out every year.Buy your tickets early (If Space available Tickets at the door $20 adults […]

Water Service Restored To Arnold After Emergency Leak Repair

Water Service Restored To Arnold After Emergency Leak Repair

Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Water District crews performed an emergency leak repair between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday November 21 on the old section of the Reach 3A water transmission pipeline, which runs through downtown Arnold and has reached the end of its useful life. Since spring 2016, the District has been working on a […]

Hey Good People Are You Ready For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People Are You Ready For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A beautiful morning on the tails of the passing weather system which left us with 6″ of new snowfall for a season total of 11″ and more on the way. Tonight we should see 2-4″ of new snow and lingering snow showers for Wednesday as that system heads East and […]