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Winter Getaway: Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway - California Snow Fun Without the Crowds ~CVB Feature |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/13/2013 02:28 PM
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Arnold, CA...If you want easy-access to some of the best skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing adventures in California, then forget Tahoe. It’s Arnold, Big Trees State Park and Bear Valley—all along the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (CA-4)—where you’re going to want to head. And guess what, coming here instead will save you hours of driving along jam-packed highways. Now that’s the kind of snow fun you can easily get excited about...
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President Declares Disaster for California Rim Fire Damage |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/13/2013 04:17 PM
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of California to supplement. Federal Aid Programs for the State of California Declaration. Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of California. Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required...
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Dr. Angela Fairchilds Selected President for Columbia College |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/12/2013 10:18 AM
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Columbia, CA.. Dr. Angela Fairchilds has accepted an offer by the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Board of Trustees to become the new president of Columbia College effective February 1, 2014. Fairchilds will succeed Interim Columbia College President Dr. Leslie Buckalew. Newly elected YCCD Board Chair Dr. Lynn Martin formally announced Dr. Fairchilds as Columbia College’s next President at the YCCD Board of Trustees meeting. The decision was unanimous. “I am thrilled to be selected as the next President of Columbia College. I appreciate the YCCD Board of Trustees and Chancellor Smith giving me this opportunity,” commented Fairchilds on the announcement....
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Top Family-friendly Picks for Winter Activities ~ CVB Feature |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/12/2013 11:32 AM
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Calaveras County is one of those great winter spots in California where you can have full-on snow fun at higher elevations, or completely avoid it all together at lower elevations. Of course, there’s those of us who enjoy both, in which case…sledding in the morning, hiking lakeside by afternoon. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to enjoy winter in Calaveras...
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USFS Announces Seasonal Forest Road and Trail Closures |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/12/2013 11:47 AM
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Sonora, Calif...The Forest Service announced today that most Forest roads and trails will be closed to public travel from December 16, 2013 through April 14, 2014. “It is that time of year when the roads and trails are too wet to travel on without causing damage to the soil and the roads and trails themselves,” said Public Services Program Leader Sue Warren. “Due to recent low snow and rain, some roads may be gated now to provide for safe travel. Contact your local Ranger District office before traveling on the Forest.”
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Sierra Nevada Keg Tapping This Thursday At Alchemy |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/12/2013 12:40 PM
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Murphys, CA...Please join us for a pint or few this Thursday, December 12, between the hours of 5 and 7:30, for the tapping of three special Sierra Nevada beers: Celebration, Narwhal Stout, and DevESTATEtion Black IPA. Your first pint of one of these beers comes with a free Sierra Nevada Celebration pint glass. A Sierra Nevada representative will be here to talk beer or answer questions...
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New Deputy Forest Supervisor Selected for the Stanislaus National Forest |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/12/2013 01:52 PM
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Sonora, Calif. (December 12, 2013)… Scott Tangenberg, who currently works as a District Ranger at the Mountaintop Ranger District on the San Bernardino National Forest, will be the new Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora, California. "Scott is known for building coalitions, and working collaboratively with partners,” said Stanislaus Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski. “He will be a great addition to our leadership team.” ...
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The Country Cloth is Moving....Big Year End Sale! |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/10/2013 11:01 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...THE COUNTRY CLOTH IS MOVING! After 33 years in the same location, we will close our current shop on December 31 & re-open on January 10 at 330 N Main St in Angels Camp, in the Mark Twain Shopping Center across the driveway from Umpqua Bank. We are looking forward to the new location & a fresh start of the new year! Our hours will remain the same, only the location will change. END OF THE YEAR SALE. DECEMBER 31. 3 HOURS ONLY. 10AM TO 1PM. 40% OFF ALL FABRIC IN STOCK
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Bear Valley To Open This Weekend 2013-14 season kicks off first Saturday and Sunday with special $39 daily price |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/10/2013 12:06 PM
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Bear Valley, Calif., (December 10, 2013) – Recent winter storms and excellent snow making conditions have provided the necessary coverage to allow Bear Valley Mountain to open this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15. The inaugural weekend kicks off with special pricing of $39 for adult and teen lift tickets the first two days. Full day and single lesson packages will be offered and can be booked online at www.bearvalley.com. This weekend, Bear Valley is planning to open Kuma and Cub chair lifts providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain. Day Lodge services will open at 8:30 a.m. with lifts turning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The mountain will close Monday, December 16 through Thursday, December 19 and reopen Friday, December 20 for daily operations.. New this year, Bear Valley is offering a $99 college season pass for qualified students, on sale through December 20...
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“Basic Economic Development Issues for High Tech Startups in Calaveras County” John MacWillie To Address CCEDC Meeting December 11 |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/10/2013 12:23 PM
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San Andreas, CA....The CCEDC has a guest speaker at the Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 2:00pm meeting of the Calaveras County Economic Development Company, (CCEDC). The meeting will be in the classrooms of Mark Twain Medical Center. The speaker is John MacWillie. He lived in Calaveras County during his youth, graduating from Calaveras High School. He has recently moved back to the county. He has been an executive in the software industry for thirty years and is leading a web-based technology startup currently out raising venture capital funding. The company is looking at placing many of its operations to Calaveras County. The title of Johns talk is: “Basic Economic Development Issues for High Tech Startups in Calaveras County” ...
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