Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Still Scenic After Washington Fire (Video)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/11/2015 01:44 PM
Markleeville, CA...Last weekend we had to drop an offspring for summer camp and thought it would be a good time to take a quick drive over Ebbetts Pass and to see how the Markleeville area looked after the over 15,000 acre Washington fire. We started taking shots in Bear Valley, Lake Alpine, Mosquito Lake Is At the 3:29 point, Hermit Valley and more before we got to the fire area. The Fire closed Hwy 4 and Hwy 89 for almost a week. The Hwy 4 area actually looks pretty good. Some burned areas but it looked like it was fairly fast moving in these areas and some of the trees will probably survive...
Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – July 10 to July 18
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 01:11 AM
Arnold, CA...“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”
Arnold, CA...This large classic Sierra building situated on half an acre. Is zoned triplex and offers complete flexibility to configure for your needs. Come take a look today! Currently there are two remodeled units, one is an active vacation rental, the second is a stylish owner unit, or could be rented for more income. The upstairs unit is ready to be built out, while the fourth space is now being used for retail. Be a manager or investor, live on site or rent out all, full time or vacation. Highway frontage, extra parking. The possibilities are unlimited and income producing!
Stockton, CA...The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our area now that summer weather is here for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed....
Stanislaus Hosting Several Over-SnowVehicle Open Houses in July (First Meeting Tonight)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 09:23 AM
Sonora, California, July 8, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) will be hosting several open houses, in July, regarding the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action. “The meetings will provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the OSV proposed action,” said Phyllis Ashmead, Interdisciplinary Team Leader for the project, “while affording them a chance to ask questions of forest staff.”
Hathaway Pines, CA...James Allen Wagoner died of natural causes while at his home in Hathaway Pines California, on July 1st 2015 at the age of 84. James was born January 11th 1931 in Jonesville, North Carolina to Luke and Bessie Wagoner; he was the youngest and last surviving of four brothers. He graduated from Jonesville High school in North Carolina. After high school he then enlisted in the Navy, and served four years at Moffett Field California from 1950 to 1954. After the Navy, James worked for United Airlines for 35 years as a lead mechanic at the SFO jet shop.
Make Plans To Exhibit Or Attend The Arnold Classic Car Show
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 09:54 PM
Arnold, CA...The 2015 Arnold Car Show is right around the corner. Event high lights Thunder Alley: On display 1/4 mile blown Drag boats and drag cars Custom 4X4's . This years theme is Let the Good Times Roll. GREAT Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Food, Music & People...
This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – BRAD & ANGIE!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 09:13 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society's Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49. Summer hours for the Angels Camp Adoption Center are Thurs/Fri, 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am–5pm. This week, in addition to BRAD & ANGIE, we will have several other guest cats from Calaveras County Animal Services who will be available for adoption through CHS. As always, we will also have kitties available at our Arnold Adoption Center, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs.-Sat., 10am to 5pm. If it's young kittens you're interested in, the Arnold Adoption Center is the place to go this week. Come in to one or both adoption centers and meet some wonderful felines with varied personalities! If you're a cat lover, you might find one or more that is just right for you.
Mind Matter's Fast Forward A Great Success In Local Schools
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 12:18 PM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, is pleased to announce that the innovative collaboration with the Vallecito Unified School District to bring Fast ForWord to Hazel Fischer Elementary and Michelson Elementary was a success. Mind Matters, while known for it’s services targeted to individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, also offers extensive services for learning disabilities, reading remediation, and dyslexia. Mind Matters has addressed these disabilities and disorders with solutions that utilized progressive neuroscience, evidence based, computer programs to meet the increasing needs of the community. One such program that has demonstrated measurable success and a lasting positive impact is Fast ForWord.
2015 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride Road Closure Information
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 12:34 PM
Markleeville, CA....The Death Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West. The five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000 feet of lung busting climbing. This year’s ride returns riders to our infamous five pass course including: Monitor Pass (Highway 89) 8,314 feet, Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) 8,730 feet, Carson Pass (Highway 88) 8,580 feet. The 2015 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride will affect two major highways through Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass.
