A few modifications to the web site.

Due to an increasing demand in the number of pages under the “Resources” heading to the left, the fire related links were moved to a new heading on the top menu bard called, “Your Property.”

You’ll also find a link under this heading called, “Property Maintenance,” which contains names and telephone numbers of people who perform lot cleaning/clearing services as well as others who do snow removal.

We have temporarily removed the photo gallery from the site because of some behind-the-scenes software issues. We’re in the process of getting those corrected and once we do, look for it to be posted under the “About” link on the top menu bar.

It is our aim to make the ALPHA web site a comprehensive resource of information for Lilac Park homeowners. We want our site to contain any information you may need to help you enjoy and maintain your Lilac Park property.

If you have any suggestions for this section, please let us know!

Weather Update

Good news! It looks like the snow has stopped. It’s still gray and overcast, but the snow has started to melt. The forecast is looking brighter….

Snow update for Arnold Lilac Park

Snow continues to fall. Power is ON, for now.

If power does go off, tune to radio station 92.7, out of Sonora, it has good weather/power updates.

Conditions Update: Friday, 3/25/11

Power Status – 3:30pm

Power remains on in Lilac Park. Grace Neurath, ALPHA’s Secretary/Treasurer, and her  husband Rene, walked Lilac Park this morning and found several trees down. There was one house with a tree on it’s roof and a deck that came down under the snow load. Both owners already know about it. If we find any other properties with any visible damage from the storm, we will be sure to let you know.

Power Status – 1:15pm

The power is back on in Lilac Park. Received word that a PG & E truck was headed to the top of the hill and an hour later the power was restored.  Let’s hope it stays that way.

Conditions

Snow conditions are such that if you’re planning to head up to Lilac Park today, be prepared to dig out / blow off your driveway. Average snow depths are being reported at three to four feet with a berm that’s much deeper depending on where you are.

PG&E Issues Urgent Warning

(From CBS13 web site)

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – PG&E is issuing an urgent safety warning to residents, cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, hikers and others who may be visiting mountain areas with snow: watch out for low-hanging live power lines.

Normally these high-voltage lines would be 25-to-30 feet above the ground but with the huge amount of snow that has fallen, in some areas, the lines are now only about 6-to-8 feet above the top of the snowpack.

PG&E is warning people to stay away from the line and do not try to go under or near the lines.

And as the weather clears, PG&E is asking motorists to be aware that their crews may be working on power lines in remote areas.

Click the picture to go directly to the story. (Thanks Lynn!)

ALPHA Board Meeting for April 2011

Arnold Lilac Park Homeowners Association Board Meeting

  • Saturday, April 2, 2011
  • 10:00a to noon-ish
  • At the Public Library in Arnold.
  • Lilac Park Homeowners are welcome.

Update on conditions in Arnold

After days without power, cable, and for some, internet access, we’re back on line. The weather continues to be extremely stormy, with high winds and continuous snow fall.
We encourage you to check the “Webcam” tab, as well as the “Bulletin Board” tab, and add your comments about weather conditions in Arnold. This is a great venue to keep all Lilac Park residents informed. Thank you!
(If you need the password, send us an email, and we’ll send it to you.)

Weather Radar

Some serious weather moving in. Are you prepared?

Power Outage Update

Power restored, Comcast service down

Attention Lilac Park Homeowners,

Power has been restored to Lilac Park as of 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 22 – it went out on Sunday, 3/20 around 11:00am), but Comcast service to much of the area remains non-operational. No ETA has been given as to when it will be restored.

We will keep you up-to-date via posts here on the ALPHA site and by e-mail.


Winter Storms Continue to Dump Snow

More snow is forecast for the Sierras and Arnold is expected to get more in the coming days. As always, please be prepared for winter driving conditions and carry chains. Be sure to check the road conditions (view ‘Road Reports’ to left) before heading into the mountains.

To view the Winter Storm Warning, click HERE.

Lilac Park Spring Web Site Launch

Welcome to the Lilac Park Spring Web Site!

The ALPHA Board of Directors has updated the web site for spring! None of the functionality has changed, but we did update many of the pictures, colors, and modified the layout slightly.

To keep the web site fresh, it is the Board’s goal to update the look and fee of the web site with the changing of the seasons.

We feel we have a pretty good handle on site content so that won’t change too much, but if you have any suggestions for our site, please let us know. We’re open to any and all ideas.