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Just a few hundred feet above Mineral, the snowpack remains while much of it has melted throughout town.
In January, Green Waste of Tehama moved the trash and recycling bins from Mineral School to the old gas station.
Whether you call them a 'rafter,' a 'gaggle' or a 'flock,' the turkeys of Mineral seem to be here to stay. They no longer migrate to lower elevations in the winter, it seems.
Heavy and near-constant rain from Christmas to New Year's Day melted most of the snow.
Area drainage ditches are flowing fast enough to produce white water. Today, January 3, 2025, a mudslide closed highway 36 a few miles west of Paynes Creek. Always check road conditions before traveling to Mineral.
Above: Hearty Valley folk made the trip up to sled with their kids on the hill. The tradition continues. Right: Kids decorated by making a snowman.
The Lodge and Restaurant are closed for Christmas, but will re-open for a Special Candlelight New Year's Eve Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Make your reservations by calling 530-595-4422.
The Lodge and Restaurant are closed for Christmas, but will re-open for a Special Candlelight New Year's Eve Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Make your reservations by calling 530-595-4422.
New Year's Day schedule will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
New Year's Day schedule will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MINERAL!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MINERAL!
Snow on ground, slush and ice on the streets. But folks who dare visit are in for a treat.
Snow on ground, slush and ice on the streets. But folks who dare visit are in for a treat.
View of Turner Mountain from the sled hill on Christmas Day 2024
Mineral residents awoke to sights like this on Saturday, December 14, 2024: Heavy, icy overnight snow bowed or toppled several trees around town, and a group of three that fell at the same time took down a low-voltage power line. At 6:45 a.m., the Volunteer Fire Department was called out to ensure public safety until PG&E removed the threat.
It's December 14th, and Winter in Mineral Has Officially Begun
It's December 14th, and Winter in Mineral Has Officially Begun
Yes, the calendar says it's a week early, but you can't argue with a foot of snow. The weatherman predicts snow (and rain) until mid-week with daytime highs in the mid to upper 40s until the weekend, when it will likely rain. Our guess is that most of this snow will be gone by the first day of winter. Go figure.
Yes, the calendar says it's a week early, but you can't argue with a foot of snow. The weatherman predicts snow (and rain) until mid-week with daytime highs in the mid to upper 40s until the weekend, when it will likely rain. Our guess is that most of this snow will be gone by the first day of winter. Go figure.
Not everybody heads south for the winter: Junco, Chickadee, and Nuthatch varieties are tough little birds that love Mineral, no matter what the weather.
Hangers, like the one pictured above, can make for a suspenseful game.
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio
Halloween Fun
Halloween Fun
at the Mineral Lodge!
at the Mineral Lodge!
The First Annual Ron White
The First Annual Ron White
Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament
Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament
Mineral Lodge Halloween Party
Mineral Lodge Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Please sign up your team of 2 players by sending your names and an estimation of each person’s skill level (low, medium, or high) to jancycle15@gmail.com by noon on October 26 to ensure a spot on the roster. There is no cost to enter. Tourney begins at 7:30 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early to hear the rules.
For even more fun, come in costume. Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Jan at 595-3252.
Mineral Postcard Project
Mineral Postcard Project
In support of our local post office, we are hosting the Mineral Postcard Project.
When you come into the Mineral Post Office, you'll be able to pick up a commemorative postcard! Buy some stamps while you're at it and support our local post office.
Several members of the community have rallied together for this project in support of our local Postmaster and Post Office. Although the Park Fire's evacuation delayed things a bit, with Mineral spared from the fire, the community is more ready to celebrate and appreciate our little town.
During the Winter, residents and visitors visiting the Mineral, California Post Office (on Highway 36 on the road to Lassen National Volcanic Park) will be able to pick up Winter-themed postcards. A series will be released one at a time, in a limited quantity. If you mail a check to the Mineral Post Office to order stamps, the commemorative postcard that is currently available, will be included.
The community plans to mail a promotion to the neighbors in support of this program during the late Spring, as most people are coming back to their cabins for the Summer.
Check www.mineralcalifornia.com for the latest information about the Mineral Postcard Project, as the postcards are unveiled this Winter!
Tehama County Arts Council and California Arts Council have supported the Mineral California Postcard project with a grant. Thank you to the Councils and we look forward to working on this project in support of our community and local post office.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Gale Gilbert
Gale Gilbert
We are saddened by the loss of our neighbor, Gale Gilbert.
Find his obituary here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/gale-gilbert-obituary?id=56208817
Per his wishes, no funeral service will be held, but messages can be left on his obituary page.
Our love and support go out to Vi and his children.
Rest In Peace
Rest In Peace
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our neighbors.
Judd Hannah from our nearby Hannah Ranch passed away on August 10, 2024 "helping protect the ranch and the surrounding area during the recent Park Fire." Read his obituary on Legacy.com. Comments can be added on the obituary page.
You may remember Bubba, our favorite sign maker in Chester. We've learned that he recently passed away.
Dacite reports that "with great sadness we’ve learned of the passing of a beloved member of the LAVO Maintenance Team. Lee Carnegie passed away Monday, August 12. Lee will be greatly missed by the park staff that worked with him and knew him."
We send our condolences to the families, friends and neighbors.
And Others Who Touched Our Lives
And Others Who Touched Our Lives
You may remember Bubba, our favorite sign maker in Chester. We've learned that he recently passed away.
Dacite reports that "with great sadness we’ve learned of the passing of a beloved member of the LAVO Maintenance Team. Lee Carnegie passed away Monday, August 12. Lee will be greatly missed by the park staff that worked with him and knew him."
We send our condolences to the families, friends and neighbors.
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