The Amgen Bike Tour of California arrives to Clovis today. Some are suggesting you just take the day off so you can enjoy all the action! You make that call, but here’s all the info so you can decide.

We’re part of Stage 4 which begins in Sonora, ending this afternooon, May 16th, in Clovis at Pollasky and Bullard. The time is guestimated for mid afternoon.

 It sure was exciting back in 2009, so if we’ve learned anything – get there early to get a spot along the route so you can see well. The festival atmosphere includes food and merchandise booths too.  

The Amgen Tour of California motors through Tuolumne County into Fresno County on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.  The California Highway Patrol will be managing road closures along the race course to provide safety and security to the race participants as well as to the public.  Stage #4 of the 2012 AMGEN Tour of California will begin in Sonora and pass through the communities of Mariposa and Oakhurst before finishing in downtown Clovis.

Please be prepared for closures at the following locations (times are not exact and may be modified):

Emmy Award-winning writer Gene Perret offers two exclusive local writing workshops at A Book Barn in Clovis, Saturday, May 19

Former head writer for Bob Hope and Carol Burnett brings a wealth of professional experience to Valley writers

Author, TV producer and comedy writing legend Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards and one Writer’s Guild Award, will offer a unique chance for Valley writers to learn from his professional experience at two writing workshops to be held at A Book Barn in Clovis, California on Saturday, May 19.