A Plan 4 Me Free Health Seminar on Oral Health Practices, June 28th at 11am.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 10:52 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Essential for Overall Good Health. The Importance of Oral Health. Learn how to maintain good oral health practices. Presented by Kelsey Holmes of Calaveras County Public Health. This important Free seminar can affect your physical, emotional & financial well-being. From youngster to senior, most oral health issues are preventable with proper knowledge and access dental care.
Sonora, CA...We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!
Washington, DC...This week, the House passed H.R. 3055, a bundle of appropriations bills referred to as a “minibus,” that includes several amendments on cannabis banking and other cannabis- related issues. Last week the House Appropriations Committee approved the financial services appropriations bill for Fiscal 2020 that contains the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (SAFE Act). If enacted, the SAFE Act would allow banks to provide marijuana-related businesses with financial services without the threat of prosecution for violating a myriad of federal banking and anti-racketeering laws.
RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 07:36 PM
Sacramento, CA...Earlier this week, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors approved a resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee on Homeowners Insurance (Committee). The Committee is tasked with considering potential solutions for the increase in homeowners insurance cancelations and non-renewals in high fire risk areas.
A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 07:26 PM
Esmeralda Valley, CA...This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. Seller has State Water Rights. Main home is 4300 sq. ft. with 4 beds, 2 baths, wonderful living spaces, cooks kitchen, large master suite, swimming pool. 2 additional homes, 2 barns, shop & garage/office. Private, peaceful paradise. Call NextHome Utica Properties at 209.736.9595 ... BRE #0136022
President Trump at Signing of Executive Order on Iran Sanctions
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 06:48 PM
Washington, DC...Okay, thank you very much. In a few moments, I’ll be signing an executive order imposing hard-hitting sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, and many others. Today’s action follows a series of aggressive behaviors by the Iranian regime in recent weeks, including shooting down of U.S. drones. They shot down the drone. It’s — I guess everyone saw that one. And many other things. They’ve done many other things aside from the individual drone. You saw the tankers, and we know of other things that were done also, which were not good and not appropriate.
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 04:59 PM
San Andreas, CA...A1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, weedeaters, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They re-located to a new, larger building at 660 E. St. Charles St, San Andreas, CA which allows for off street parking and a larger showroom.
San Andreas, CA...Paint and Sip classes offered the last Monday of the month. Featuring local artist, Pandora Muetterties. Your $30 admission provides you with a canvas, easel, paint, brushes, wine and appetizers! Seating is limited, so make your reservations now! Sign up now for the class on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Murphys Fire Protection District Looking for Stolen Uniform
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 04:47 PM
Murphys, CA...A really sad update from the Murphys Fire Protection District. During the concert at Ironstone on Saturday Evening a patient went done and emergency personal performed extended CPR on the patient awaiting an ambulance. From MPFD that was originally posted on their Facebook page..."**Stolen Uniform *** While tending to a patient at the Ironstone concert last night, one of our firefighters had his dress uniform, including his badge stolen by a concert goer. Due to the nature of the emergency, he had removed the button up shirt to keep from overheating. Why would someone steal the uniform of someone working their hardest to save a life?? I'm beside myself. If anyone saw anything or might know of it's whereabouts, we would really appreciate it's return.** We exhausted all other options, including checking trash cans and other possibilities with the assistance of the Event staff before making the Sheriff's report or posting here.**" If anyone has any information please call MFPD at (209) 728-3864
San Jose Girl Escapes River With Help from Tuolumne Deputy, Search & Rescue & Pinecrest Fire.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 03:18 PM
Dardanelle, CA...From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept..."Just before 4:45 this afternoon, our communication center received a call for help for a girl who fell into the river. The 15 year old girl from San Jose was camping with family at the Brightman Flat Campground in Dardanelle, and was fishing near the water when slipped on a rock and fell in. She was quickly swept down river and was luckily able to catch herself on the log pictured below. Bystanders went out on the log to try to help the girl and keep her calm until additional help arrived. They used ropes and stood downstream for safety. Deputy Boujikian, our Search and Rescue team, and Pinecrest Fire personnel, responded to the river and were able to get a helmet and life vest to the girl. She was able to pull herself along the log far enough for rescue personnel to get her out to safety. Medics on scene evaluated the girl, who thankfully only suffered some scrapes and bruises.
Major Injuries to Merced Man in Collision With Sonora Police Department Vehicle
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 02:42 PM
Sonora, CA...On June 22, 2019, at approximately 12:30 am, Jaycee Eddie Alameda a 26-year-old male from Merced was riding a 2008 Honda motorcycle westbound on State Route 108, west of S. Washington Street at an unknown rate of speed. At that location, Sonora Police Department Officer Thomas Brickley, was parked on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 108, west of S. Washington Street with his rear amber warning lights activated. Officer Brickley was dispatched to another call and activated the patrol vehicle’s blue and red emergency lights.
Ironstone Summer Concerts Kicked Off With Endless Hits From Don Felder, Little River Band, Ambrosia & Firefall
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 12:09 PM
Murphys, CA...The 2019 Ironstone Concert kicked off with an epic night of the best of the 70’s with Don Felder’s Eagles hits like Hotel California. The Iconic Little River Bands performed “Lonesome Loser”, “Got You On My Mind”, and “Lady” and more. 70 & 80’s band Ambrosia brought their hits like “How Much I Feel and Biggest Part of Me”. Firefall played hits like “You Are The Woman”, “Strange Way”, “Just Remember I Love You”,! The band members had a few more wrinkles and a bit less hair than in the 70s but the music was great. Saturday Night was the first of 11 shows this year at Ironstone Amphitheater. Below is a bit of video, photos and band bios...
Michael R. Pompeo at the Release of the 2018 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 09:54 AM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon, everyone. I’m proud to be here today to speak about the State Department’s ongoing mission to advance international religious freedom. This mission is not just a Trump administration priority – it’s a deeply personal one. For many years, I was a Sunday school teacher and a deacon at my church. And that might sound unusual to a lot of folks inside the Beltway. But I am one of millions of Americans, and billions of people across the world, who live in the knowledge of a higher power. I often humbly reflect on how God’s providence has guided me to this office, to defend this cause. I think about how, as an American, I’ve been blessed to enjoy the unfettered exercise of religious freedom, our first liberty here in the United States.
President Trump Tweets Wistfully For Helpful Federal Reserve
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 08:22 AM
WAshington, DC....The latest from the Presidential Fingers on the Fed.."Despite a Federal Reserve that doesn’t know what it is doing - raised rates far too fast (very low inflation, other parts of world slowing, lowering & easing) & did large scale tightening, $50 Billion/month, we are on course to have one of the best Months of June in US history. Think of what it could have been if the Fed had gotten it right. Thousands of points higher on the Dow, and GDP in the 4’s or even 5’s. Now they stick, like a stubborn child, when we need rates cuts, & easing, to make up for what other countries are doing against us. Blew it!"
President Trump Wants China, Japan & Others to Help Protect Tankers in Middle East
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 08:15 AM
Washington, DC....The Latest from President Trump on Iran Via Twitter..."China gets 91% of its Oil from the Straight, Japan 62%, & many other countries likewise. So why are we protecting the shipping lanes for other countries (many years) for zero compensation. All of these countries should be protecting their own ships on what has always been a dangerous journey. We don’t even need to be there in that the U.S. has just become (by far) the largest producer of Energy anywhere in the world! The U.S. request for Iran is very simple - No Nuclear Weapons and No Further Sponsoring of Terror!"
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 07:05 AM
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our area ranked not only in the top one percent but in the top one half of one percent. So in the ups and downs of daily life remember you don’t have to be a Gates, Buffett or Bezos to live like the one percent. Just live here!
Traffic & Fire Update....Fire Reported on South Side of Woodward Reservoir
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 04:56 PM
Oakdale, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Fire Reported on South Side of Woodward Reservoir. Units inbound....(Update...Canceling Aircraft and Fire Reported Extinguished)
Traffic & Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area (Update...20-25 Acres & All Tankers Released as of 5:29pm)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 04:35 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area. Air & Ground Units are on scene now. More to follow...(Update...Air Attack Reporting 10-15 Acres with additional air resources inbound from Grass Valley. Sounds like they may be able to get this one in short order) (Update as of 4:49pm...Last update...20-25 Acres and reporting good progress on fire) (Update as of 5:21pm...According to Air Attack 440 fire still holding in 20-25 Acre range. Haven't called containment yet but stopping forward progress should be imminent. Out of area tankers have been released.) (Update as of 5:26pm...Columbia Tankers have been released.)
"Big Mama" is the Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week Pet of the Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 03:01 PM
San Andreas, CA...Meet Big Mama, a truly amazing cat. She weighs in at an impressive 15 pounds, but it’s her gorgeous fluffy coat that makes her appear twice that size. Having no tail, Big Mama is a manx-type cat. What she lacks in a tail she more than makes up for in having six toes on each paw, a unique trait that makes her a polydactyl. Big Mama’s long coat means she will require regular grooming though she keeps herself very neat and does not seem to shed much. Big Mama is also very gentle, super friendly and always up for meeting new people and other feline-friendly kitties.
Rustic Blue Lakes Springs Elegance From Cedar Creek Realty
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 02:52 PM
Arnold, CA...Rustic elegance meets modern luxury in this custom built tri-level chalet nestled in a quiet corner of Blue Lake Springs. This home is awash with natural light and features 3100+ square feet, three bedrooms, three full baths, large rec room, loft/office, and oversized two-car garage. The open floor plan boasts a spacious great room with hickory wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows to let in the Sierra sunshine, and soaring knotty pine ceilings. The gourmet kitchen boasts a large center island and breakfast bar, granite counter tops, hickory cabinets and a wide-open feel that any chef will love. Get lost in the huge master suite with walk-in closet, jetted tub and separate tile shower. Everyone can enjoy the rec room which is large enough for a pool table, couch and bunk beds. Stay warm with forced air heat and a gas log stove set in a stunning rocked wall. The large deck provides a wonderful spot to relax and dine al fresco amidst the treetops. Enjoy access to the summer HOA amenities of Blue Lake Springs including swimming pool, two private lakes, tennis courts, volleyball, shuffleboard, ping pong, horseshoes, clubhouse, restaurant and more.
Traffic & Fire Update.....Forward Progress Stopped of Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 108 & Stockton Street
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 02:23 PM
Sonora, CA...Crews are still working on a vegetation near Hwy 108 & Stockton Street. Forward progress has been stopped and tankers were reportedly called off because of potential drone activity in the area. As a reminder...drones near fires put everyone at risk and delay or prevent the fastest action a fire.
Sunday Music on the Patio with Gregory Sutton at Stevenot Winery
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 12:06 PM
Vallecito, CA...Sunday Music on the Patio with Gregory Sutton at Stevenot Winery. Mimosa Bar with Fresh Fruit & Juice. Food Available for Purchase from Stacey's Pop-Up Restaurant. Bring a Picnic and Your Friends all While Enjoying a Bottle of Wine.
The Latest from President Trump on Delaying Deportations
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 10:52 AM
Hauvers, MD....From President Trump while at Camp David via Twitter. "I want to give the Democrats every last chance to quickly negotiate simple changes to Asylum and Loopholes. This will fix the Southern Border, together with the help that Mexico is now giving us. Probably won’t happen, but worth a try. Two weeks and big Deportation begins!"
Hauvers, MD....From President Trump while at Camp David via Twitter. "Iran cannot have Nuclear Weapons! Under the terrible Obama plan, they would have been on their way to Nuclear in a short number of years, and existing verification is not acceptable. We are putting major additional Sanctions on Iran on Monday. I look forward to the day that Sanctions come off Iran, and they become a productive and prosperous nation again - The sooner the better!"
Book Your Summer Stay at Timberline Lodge.in Arnold
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 10:21 AM
Arnold, CA...Rich in History, Arnold Timberline Lodge is a delightful mountain destination. Think of us as your personal vacation cabin where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable, well-appointed room with all the amenities and charm that make your mountain retreat perfect. The Lodge is centrally located, making it easy to enjoy all the great food and exciting adventures that await you! Quite simply, Arnold Timberline Lodge is a perfect get-a-way choice just a short, easy drive from your every-day routine.
Arnold, CA...We serve fresh baked goods such as Donuts, Danishes, Bagels, cookies, plus much more. In the afternoon we also serve deli sandwiches, pastas, salads, and soups. We look forward to serving your sweet tooth made with LOVE!
Summer Solstice Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 10:00 AM
Murphys, CA...Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That's what makes us Black Sheep; we're different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited release wines handcrafted from high quality grapes grown in Calaveras and Amador Counties. We produce about 2,500 cases of wine per year, specializing in Zinfandels and Rhone varietals.
Independent Legal Document Assistance is Ready to Serve Calaveras & Surrounding Counties
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2019 09:37 AM
Arnold, CA...Located in beautiful Calaveras County, Independent Legal Document Assistance serves all of Calaveras and the surrounding counties. Independent Legal's services include document preparation, court filing, court/county clerk research, process serving, and mobile notary.
The Sequoia Woods 2019 Music in The Mountains Summer Concert Series
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 06:16 PM
Arnold, CA...Sequoia Woods Country Club has a complete summer music schedule to keep you entertained all summer long. Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and lounge, dining room and seasonal deli. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from indoors or outside on the deck, with a view down the main tree-lined golf fairway.
The Bistro Espresso, "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series...(Tonight the Snarky Cats)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 03:40 PM
Arnold, CA...The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series will bring music to Cedar Center all summer long. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines.
Traffic & Fire Update.....Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road. (Update...Forward Progress Stopped at 35 Acres)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 03:15 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Traffic & Fire Update.....Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road.. Air & Ground Units are working an at last report 10 acre grass fire with structures threatened in the area. Please use caution in the area. Update...Crews remain on scene for mop up and forward progress on this one was stopped at 35 acres. Let's be careful out there as fire season is upon us. We would like to that Tammy Beilstein for the photos below.
Update from the Governor on Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire Damages & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 10:30 AM
Sacramento, CA...From the Governor's Office..."As California continues to grapple with climate change and wildfires that are increasingly dangerous and destructive, Governor Gavin Newsom released a progress report on recommendations laid out in his Administration’s 60 Day Strike Force report.
Arnold Senior Expo & Health Fair 2019....Reminder Event is Today!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 09:40 AM
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Senior Expo & Health Fair for 2019 is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd at the Arnold Branch Library. Friends of the Library hosts Senior Expo and Health Fair 2019. Learn about senior county health, transportation, financial and other services. Meet with medical professionals, service organizations, government agencies, medical helicopter services and more. Plus: Free help navigating your digital devices, FREE raffle drawing for two nights on Maui donated by Above and Beyond Travel, free giveaways and free diabetes test! Free entry and parking. For more information, call 209-795-1009.
Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 09:38 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale. Saturday, June 22; 10am to 1pm. Plant Sale from 10am to Noon. A large selection of beautiful flowering landscape essentials along with natives, succulents, herbs and vegetable plants will be available for sale. Volunteers will also be on hand to answer your questions about home gardening and pest problems.
Fire Update....Crews Responding to Report of Vegetation Fire in Hunter Dam Road Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 09:23 AM
Hathaway Pines, CA....Fire Update....Crews Responding to Report of Vegetation Fire in Hunter Dam Road Area. Update...Old burn piles and units on scene can handle.
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Created on 02/22/2006 11:32 PM by thepinetree
Updated on 05/10/2019 10:39 AM by thepinetree
Bear Valley's Mark Phillips narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.
