Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There's snow in the high country, so it's time to get up there. Last week's storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40" of snow, so let's get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow.
Your Christmas Tree Awaits at Trifilo Garden Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2022 10:58 AM
Murphys, CA...Trifilo Garden Center has everthing you need to make your Holidays perfect this year. Cut and Living Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias & More.
Bear Valley Bicycles Cyber Weekend Savings! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 02:20 PM
Arnold, CA...Don't miss the biggest deals of the year on select Specialized bikes and equipment. Bear Valley Bicycles Cyber Weekend Savings! Shop Local & Save! We’re passionate about bicycles. We believe that bikes offer a simple solution to many of our communities’ complex problems. Bikes are great for your personal health and for the health of our environment. Bikes can help you save money on transportation, and bikes can provide you with endless miles of fun with your family and friends.
Home Business Show by Copperopolis Area Business Association
Posted by: News_Desk on 10/25/2022 11:15 AM
Copperopolis, CA... The Copperopolis Area Business Association is sponsoring a Home Business Show on Saturday, November 26, 2022, National Small Business Day. The event will be at the Copperopolis Armory from 10am to 4pm, 695 Main St in Copperopolis. This will be an indoor event.
Mountain Ranch Community Club’s 36th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 11:50 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Join us for Mountain Ranch Community Club’s 36th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2022, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch Available from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be many vendors showcasing unique and artfully crafted handmade items.
Spirit of Winter Festival is Nov 26th & 27th at Frogtown
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 11:40 PM
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...Nov. 26th and 27th at the Calaveras Fairgrounds Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 10am to 3pm Entry $5 , Kids 12 and under FREE, FREE PARKING, 100 gifts each day from Santa for kids 12 and under, gift give-a-ways throughout the day. The Fire will perform their Scottish Christmas album Sat., Mirth And Glee Carolers, Celtic Charm Carolers, and Jesse Johnston Juggling both days. Amazing craft, collectibles, clothing and more types of vendors. Grab a bite to eat while your holiday shopping.
Christmas Tree Permits Available on the Stanislaus National Forest
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 11:13 PM
Sonora, CA...As the holiday season approaches, the Stanislaus National Forest is pleased to announce our inaugural season offering Christmas Tree permits. In celebration of this event, this year only, Christmas Tree permits will be made available for free. Christmas Tree permits will be available Friday, November 25 through recreation.gov who charges a $2.50 processing fee. There will be a limit of 5000 permits issued.
67 Year Old Modesto Man Dies in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Hwy 108
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 04:54 PM
Jamestown, CA...On November 25, 2022., at approximately 10:40am, a 67-year-old male from Modesto was riding a bicycle on the south shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road. At the same time, 22-year-old Leanda Lopez of Oakdale was driving a 2005 Subaru eastbound on State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road in the number 2 lane at approximately 55-60 miles per hour, approaching the rider.
Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 02:03 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Shop us for locally handmade goods and carefully curated happy treasures! Charcuterie & Cocoa! Everything you need for holiday gatherings and gifts!
Arnold, CA...Bring the Children, Dress Warm, bring your own chairs. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be wondering the beach and park to meet up with your children and take photos. Join us as we light up the sky with music and fun.
Support your Angels Camp businesses with Frog Bucks! 🐸
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 01:33 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The City of Angels Camp Hop n' Shop with Frog Bucks program has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the Frog Bucks gift card at all participating locations in the city — there is truly something for everyone! For a limited time, purchasers can buy 1 card and get 1 card 50% of the purchase value - buy Frog Bucks while it lasts!
The Calaveras Wine Country 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 01:24 PM
Murphys, CA...Perfect ideas for Gifting & Gatherings this Holiday Season! Explore Wine Gift Packs, Adventures & More in our 2022 Calaveras Wine Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you for your support of our Gold-Rush Era, Family Run Wine Region. Cheers to you and yours this Holiday Season!
The 17th Annual Lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree! November 25 at Mountain Aloha MTB!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 01:11 PM
Avery, CA...The 17th annual lighting of the Avery Christmas Tree! Refreshments (Coffee/Hot Chocolate and Cookies) served starting at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022 with the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:00 PM. Please bring cookies to share with your friends and neighbors!
Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 01:10 PM
Angels Camp & Valley Springs, CA...The Coca family and their staff would like to thank the community for your years of support. Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off! Everything must be sold! Mon - Sat, 10am to 5pm, Nov 1st to Dec 31st!
Ace Hardware Black Friday Savings from Sender's Ace Hardware!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 12:56 PM
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA...Ace Hardware Black Friday Savings from Sender's Ace Hardware! Shop Local & Save!
Black Friday Sale Going On Now at Marisolio Tasting Bar!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 12:44 PM
Murphys, CA...November 25th to 26th. Get our excellent olive oils and balsamic vinegar as stocking stuffers for the holiday season!
Black Friday Specials from Middleton's Furniture & Appliances
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 10:14 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Black Friday Specials from Middleton's Furniture & Appliances. Shop Local & Save!
Hey Good People!! Opening Day is Today for Bear Valley! Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 08:50 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Opening day is today!!!! A mostly sunny day is ahead with the daytime high coming in around 44F with a lite SSE wind. Yesterdays projected high of 44F came in at 51F and the overnight low just barely went to 39F in the last hour. We will see temps cooling a bit in the next 48hrs before a quick system arrives and brings a possible 1-2″ of new snow beginning late Sunday evening into Monday. The system is slowing down and drying out somewhat so Monday morning into mid-day looks to be the time slot for snowfall which should fall down to the 3500-4000′ range as cooler air arrives with that system.
25% Off Dog Toys and Treats at Spence Ranch Feed November 25 & 26! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 08:29 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Looking for the very best food and supplies for your pets? Shop local and put the experience and local knowledge of Spence Ranch to work for you!
Dorrington, CA...The 30th Annual Dorrington Tree Lighting. Saturday, November 26, 2022. Dorrington Christmas Tree Illuminates at 6:00pm. Meet at the Dorrington Hotel Parking Lot. Join us at 5pm for cookies, music & something hot to drink! Santa arrives at 6pm on his favorite sleigh, a fire truck!!
What's Happening in the Mother Lode - Thanksgiving and Beyond Edition 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2022 07:18 AM
San Andreas, CA...We didn't mention that the Angels Camp Museum is having a lecture this Sunday at the Carriage House. The lecture is about the Roundhouse as a central hub of Mi-Wuk Culture. Lecture is from 2 to 3pm, and refreshments are available at 1:30pm. Check out their website at https://www.angelsmuseumfoundation.org/ for more information about the lecture series and the Angels Camp Musuem.
Arnold, CA...17 years ago we started ThePineTree.net. Over 82,000 stories later thanks to you we are still rolling along. Our goal then as now is to help keep you informed, promote our local communities & our local small businesses.
The Pilgrim Story "Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation" Full Text & Audio
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/24/2022 11:29 AM
Plymouth, MA...Much of the American Story of leaving oppression, self government & pioneering a new life comes through the story of the Mayflower, Plimoth Plantation and Colony. From the Mayflower Compact to working with and befriending the Native Americans our Thanksgiving Story starts here. Much of it stems from the account of William Bradford. This strips away what people say about what happened and takes it back to a first person account. On Thanksgiving we thought it would be a good time to post it in its entirety in both full text and audio format from project Gutenberg and Librivox. Click any of the images below to take you to the Full Text & Audio.
Thanksgiving at Plymouth, oil on canvas by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, 1925
Mountain Ranch, CA...Frederick “Jim” Dodge was born in Atascadero, CA, October 26, 1947, to Peggy and LeRoy Dodge, the oldest of four brothers. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1965. After initially attending Modesto Junior College, Jim graduated from the University of Oregon in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduating, he took a commission in the US Navy, and was sent to Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida. He earned an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CA.
Make Crafty Chicks & Co. Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 01:18 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Shop us for locally handmade goods and carefully curated happy treasures! Charcuterie & Cocoa! Everything you need for holiday gatherings and gifts!
Thank You Advertisers!!!! Remember to Send Us Your Holiday Ads!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 01:15 PM
Arnold, CA...(Send us your Holiday Ads as we will be working Thanksgiving Eve to get all your Local Black Friday ads up and running) Let's Make Everyday Small Business Day this Holiday Season! Here in Rural America local small businesses matter. Here they are infrastructure! Here they provide needed goods, services & lifestyle benefits that only they can provide. Every dollar spent here directly impacts the community. American Express says..."An average of $0.67 of every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S. ends up staying in that local community." As we enter challenging economic times remembering to shop small is more important than ever.
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Susan Weatherby as the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. This announcement follows Martin Huberty, former CEO, switching gears and taking over as Calaveras County District 3 Supervisor. We wish Martin the best in his new endeavor and thank him for his dedicated service to the Chamber.
Deputies Respond to Jamestown for a Report of a Man Pointing a Gun at People
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 10:49 AM
Jamestown, CA...On Friday November 18th, 2022, at about 7:00 pm deputies responded to the area of Main Street near Willow Street in Jamestown for a report of a man pointing a gun at several people. Deputies responded to the scene with lights and sirens. While deputies were en-route to the scene, the man, later identified as 29-year-old Roger Taylor Moore, left in a vehicle. CHP officers also responding to the scene located the vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic stop. All persons inside the vehicle were safely ordered out of the vehicle where they were detained. Taylor Moore was searched and a loaded handgun and fixed blade knife were found concealed in his pockets.
Big Trees Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials November 16 ~ 29! Shop Local & Save!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 10:04 AM
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
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.
Sender’s Market Thanksgiving Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 29! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 08:50 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning in 1968, the old store was destroyed by fire. But in June 1969, Sender’s Market, Inc. was opened. Since that time, there have been many changes, including remodeling, expansion, and the addition of many employees. That’s also when we added the truss plant and purchased Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs. Today, we’re still family owned and still working hard to stock everything from pantry essentials to power tools. Whether you’ve got questions about the perfect cut of meat or the right kind of paint, our helpful, knowledgeable staff has you covered. Click on images below for larger versions.
Happy Thanksgiving from Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Nov 16 ~ Nov 29! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 08:45 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Happy Thanksgiving from Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Nov 16 ~ Nov 29! Shop Local & Save!
Mornings with the One Percent™ This Morning's Replay is Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2022 07:08 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!
The Calaveras Wine Country 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 10:06 PM
Murphys, CA...Perfect ideas for Gifting & Gatherings this Holiday Season! Explore Wine Gift Packs, Adventures & More in our 2022 Calaveras Wine Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you for your support of our Gold-Rush Era, Family Run Wine Region. Cheers to you and yours this Holiday Season!
Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot to be Held in Honor of CT Tutthill #BeMoreLikeCT
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 06:24 PM
Murphys, CA...The 15th annual Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is dedicated to CT Tutthill, a lifetime Murphys resident and Bret Harte High graduate. The Tutthill and Boynton families have brought the biggest family cohort to the Turkey Trot since its inception; almost thirty family members partake by walking, running or in CT’s case, by co-hosting the not-so-secret Blood Mary bar and breakfast buffet. CT was killed in a car accident early this year.
Pictured above Bradey, Sara, CT, Makenna Tutthill
Pictured above CT Tutthill, Jim Hereford, Brian Klassen, Tommy Tutthill, Jimmy Triolo. The non-official KKTT Officials
PIctured above CT Tutthill, Craig MacDonald, Jason Smith “The KKTT Bartenders”
Free Trail Passes and 50% off Ski & Snowshoe Rentals on Thanksgiving Day 9am – 1pm, November 24th, 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 06:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA...The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer free trail passes and half-priced cross country ski and snowshoe rentals on Thanksgiving Day. Snow tubes will also be available for rent. Groomed trails and tubing hills will be open from 9am – 1pm, and the store closes at 2pm on November 24th. BVAC reopens at 9am on Friday, November 25th, with regular hours and operations. Gobble-Gobble!
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 02:40 PM
San Andreas, CA...A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, San Andreas, CA.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Participates in Final White House Briefing
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 12:25 PM
Washington, DC...Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci.
A Bit of Wisdom from JFK on Anniversary of His Death
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 10:35 AM
"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard" ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
"Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963
Avery, CA...No agendas, Just a chance to ask questions, learn more about emergency services, report concerns, share ideas and get to know the first responders who work in our community. November 29, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Day O in Avery.
Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 07:50 AM
Angels Camp & Valley Springs, CA...The Coca family and their staff would like to thank the community for your years of support. Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off! Everything must be sold! Mon - Sat, 10am to 5pm, Nov 1st to Dec 31st!
Mornings with the One Percent™ This Morning's Replay is Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2022 07:46 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!
San Andreas, CA... Valerie Patricia De La Cruz June 11, 1956 ~ November 11, 2022 (age 66) Valerie Patricia De La Cruz, 66, passed away on November 11, 2022 at 1955.
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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.
