A Celebration of Life for Fay Burford will be held on August 10,
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/26/2013 10:04 AM
Dorrington, CA...A Celebration of Life for Fay Burford will be held on August 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dorrington Meadow. Bring memories and a yummy to share..
Bear Valley Music Festival Opens Up Their 2013 Season Tomorrow Night
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/25/2013 08:31 PM
Bear Valley, CA...From Gershwin to Garland: A Delightful Award-Winning Musical Journey with Richard Glazier Opening Night of the 2013 Bear Valley Music Festival- Friday July 26th- Area Bus Service Available Award-winning pianist and master storyteller, Richard Glazier, will take us on a musical tour of the golden age of American Popular Song from George Gershwin to Judy Garland and much more.
Fishing Report for Highway 4 Corridor for week of July 16, 2013 ~By Bill Reynolds
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/17/2013 07:24 AM
Arnold, CA.... Fishing on the Highway 4 corridor has been excellent due to all of the recent trout plants. There will be kids fishing derby at Lake Alpine this upcoming Friday. Trout plants this week include White Pines Lake, Angels Creek, The North Fork of the Stanislaus, and Beaver Creek. Lake Alpine has been planted this past week. Please be careful with your fires as we are in the midst of our FIRE season. Please obtain a fire permit before camping. You can contact our CDF at 209-795-1381 for up to date information regarding camping and fire safety....
Fishing Report Highway 4 Corridor ~By Bill Reynolds
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2013 03:37 PM
Arnold, CA... Fishing on the Highway 4 corridor has been excellent even though there were some fairly good size crowds here in the sierra. The DFG had planted fish for the week prior to the 4th of July, and the fishing couldn't;t be better.. Please be careful with your fires as we are in the midst of our FIRE season. Please obtain a fire permit before camping. You can contact our CDF at 209-795-1381 for up to date information regarding camping and fire safety...
Arnold Rim Trail Association staffs the Ebbetts Pass Death Ride aid station this past weekend, July 13th
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2013 03:03 PM
Hermit Valley, CA...Nineteen intrepid volunteers, many who are Arnold Rim Trail Association steering committee members, docents and ART trail users, staffed the Ebbetts Pass aid station for the Death Ride this weekend. Approximately 2,000 riders came through our station, many of them twice, and we worked like crazy... and loved every minute of it. A huge thanks again to Dave Edney who served as "Captain Dave", expertly directing the entire team.
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Soap Box Derby, Saturday, August 31, 9 am to 9 pm! Come & find fun for the whole family! Race day also features amusements for all ages including: water wars, archery tag, a climbing wall, petting zoo, pony rides and more. End the day with a farm-to-table inspired meal, live music, raffle, silent auction & awards ceremony.
The 2013 Death Ride is Tomorrow! Ebbetts Pass Will Be Closed at Hermit Valley Until 3pm
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/12/2013 05:41 PM
Markleeville, CA...Another full field of 3,500 pre-registered riders will try and climb the five pass ride that includes 129 miles and 15,000+ feet of lung busting climbing. This ride is a legendary test of physical endurance and fitness and each year there is a lottery system for those who would like to ride. Who knows how large the ride would be if it was open to all who wanted to enter every year...
The Now 25,733 Acre Bison Fire Stays Active Most of The Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2013 11:37 AM
Gardnerville, Nev. - Great Basin Management Type 2 Team 3, operating under Incident Commander Mike Whalen, reports fire fighters made progress today even though the fire increased in size to 25,733 acres, with almost all of the acreage increase on the north side of the incident. The fire is now 25 percent contained with an estimated revised full containment date of July 14....
Viewer Candy Gutierrez captured these shots while on Wheeler Ridge of the Bison Fire just as it was building on it's first day.
Independence From Heat Wave On The Way!! Red Flag Warning Still in Effect for Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/03/2013 09:57 AM
Arnold, CA...Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Independence Day A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east northeast in the evening...
Have a Safe and Sane 4th of July ~By Nancy Longmore, Fire Prevention Specialist II
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2013 12:36 AM
San Andreas – Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges plus the cost incurred for fire suppression..
