Arnold, CA...Now serving our HOUSE-SMOKED BBQ Thursday- Sunday, 12:00- 6:00 p.m. Make sure to snag your complementary Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with the purchase of any BBQ Platter or Family Feast, this week only! Don't feel like cooking dinner tonight? Take a peak at our menu & see what sparks your interest. Click the menu below to see full image.

SNAC is the Perfect Choice for Your Ski & Snowboard Rentals!!

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2022 01:25 PM

Arnold, CA...Heading to Bear Valley? SNAC Arnold rents downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes and trail skis. Seasonal leasing packages also available! Snow conditions can vary considerably, even in the space of one day! An expert tune and wax will get your skis ready to make the most of all of it. Come into SNAC and get your California Sno-Park Pass for the 2021/22 season! Annual or daily passes available. SNAC, Gear for Wild Environments Since 1994!

AMA Crab Feed on February 26th

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2022 06:15 PM

Angels Camp, CA...It starts at 6:00 pm at the Mark Twain Hall. Tickets are all you can eat for $65. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at https://amayouthsports.com/event/ama-youth-sports-crab-feed/

A Smidgen of Moisture in Your Forecast

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2022 08:05 PM

Arnold, CA...Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service in Sacramento for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers in the late evening and early morning. Snow showers late in the night. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers late in the evening. Rain showers likely after midnight, then rain and snow showers likely late in the night. Breezy, colder. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations...27 to 37 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet decreasing to 5500 feet after midnight. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 20 to 35 mph.

Strawberry's Kelly Cashman top American Finisher in Women's Olympic Downhill

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2022 11:21 PM

Pingguoyuan, China....This evening local Olympian Keely Cashman flew down the Olympic Downhill course and was the highest placing US Skier. She placed 17th one place ahead of Mikaela Shiffrin. Congratulations Keely!! She was 27th in her first race and jumped 10 placings in her second to 17th! Keely's early racing years were spent here locally at Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak & Badger Pass. Her father John Cashman was the head coach for the Bear Valley Race Team before moving to coach at Squaw Valley (Now Palisades Tahoe). Photo below is Keely literally flying down the Super G course. Photo from US Ski & Snowboard Team & Full results enclosed.

Hearts for Horses Fundraiser for Chester & Push Horse Rescue!

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2022 08:09 AM

Sonora, CA...Chester and push horse rescue was inspired by two senior horses in search of a forever home. Our Equine Therapy Programs enhance the quality of life for those suffering from PTSD, depression, anxieties, autism and other illnesses. Free horse rides for the kids, Kissing Booth with the Horses, Raffle, Auction, and Door Prizes, BBQ lunch and soft drinks, Fun & Games for the whole family, Special appearance by Smitty the Baby Goat.

Sequoia Woods is Super Ready for the Super Bowl.

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2022 02:11 PM

Arnold, CA...It's a great day for viewing the Super Bowl and we're ready at the club, with our t.v.s on and our game day menu ! Open seating, open to the public.

Murphys Historic Hotel Valentines Dinner Specials!

Posted by: News_Desk on 02/13/2022 07:47 PM

Murphys, CA...Murphys Historic Hotel Valentines Dinner Specials! Call 209-728-3444 for reservations. Click image for full size.

Great February Specials from Black Sheep Winery

Posted by: News_Desk on 02/13/2022 09:53 PM

Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited release wines handcrafted from high quality grapes grown in Calaveras and Amador Counties. We produce about 2,500 cases of wine per year, specializing in Zinfandels and Rhone varietals.

The 49th Annual Bjornloppet is February 13th

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2022 12:42 PM

Bear Valley, CA...The 49th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race is coming up on Sunday, February 13th, 2022. This year, we host a one-day format with skate and classic divisions for the 5K, 10K, and 20K courses. So it doesn't matter if you are an experienced racer or new to the sport; the Bjornloppet welcomes all enthusiastic cross country skiers to Bear Valley to enjoy and test themselves on some of the best-groomed trails in the West. More event information and registration: https://www.bvadventures.com/.../49-annual-bjornloppet-xc...