President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada in Joint Press Conference
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2023 12:54 AM
Ottawa, CA...PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon, everyone. (In English.) It is a real pleasure to welcome my friend President Biden, Joe, to Canada this week. We had the opportunity to discuss the progress made under the February 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, a plan our countries put forward a month after the President was sworn in.
Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society Gem & Jewelry Show
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2023 12:45 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society's GEM & JEWELRY SHOW is March 25 & 26, 2023! Saturday 10 - 5 & Sunday 10 - 4 at Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp, California. Admission $5, Kids Under 12 Free (with adult). FREE PARKING, Free shuttle service from parking lot to Mark Twain Hall.
Hwy 120 Entrance & More Open as Yosemite Continues Reopening
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 02:35 PM
Yosemite, CA...Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 west of Yosemite) will opened, Friday, March 24, at noon. Chains are required. Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) will open tomorrow, Friday, March 24, at 5 pm. Both roads were damaged in recent storms and have one-lane sections controlled by traffic lights. Watch for damaged road shoulders and for heavy equipment on the roads. Badger Pass Road remains closed until further notice.
Sonora, CA...On Wednesday March 15th around 3:00 in the afternoon, an ambulance responded to the area of Calle Quartz Drive in Columbia for a report of a man found on the ground in his home. When the ambulance arrived, medics determined the man was deceased and requested the Sheriff’s Office respond. Detectives and the Coroner responded and through their investigation determined the death was a homicide. The deceased man was identified as 63-year-old Ben Lindsey, whose cause of death was later determined through autopsy to be blunt force trauma. Witnesses in the area reported Lindsey’s Jeep had been missing for a few days.
The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 01:17 PM
Arnold, CA...The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not had the chance to fish in the Arnold area. Make sure to stop by and say hello.
Make Plans to Attend the Taste of Calaveras 2023 on June 3rd!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 01:11 PM
Murphys, CA...The Angels Camp Business Association is excited to pass this event onto the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance ❤️🍷 Watch for updates on this year’s Taste of Calaveras!
A Bit of Wisdom from Fanny J. Crosby
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 01:01 PM
Bridgeport, CT...Fanny J. Crosby, March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915. Was the blind "Queen of Gospel Song Writers" who wrote over 8,000 hymns & gospel songs.
“God will answer you prayers better than you think. Of course, one will not always get exactly what he has asked for....We all have sorrows and disappointments, but one must never forget that, if commended to God, they will issue in good....His own solution is far better than any we could conceive.”
“live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering”
Hey Good People!! 648 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far This Season!! Come Up & Play!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 12:04 PM
Hey Good People! 2" of new snow fell overnight bringing our season total to the record breaking historical number of 648"!!!!!!!! A crisp day is ahead as the high looks to be 24F with clouds in the am and more sunshine as we move into the 2nd half of the day. Lite winds will be felt as cold air is ushered into the area. Tonight we could see the low drop down to 9F as well as Saturday and Sunday evening. Snow shower activity will return come Sunday through most of next week.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! Our Weekend Preview Edition is Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2023 07:02 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!
Calaveras County, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following work next week on State Routes 12 and 49 in Calaveras County.
Traffic Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Amador County
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 06:27 PM
Amador County, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work and lane restrictions scheduled on State Routes 49 and 124 next week in Amador County.
SR-89 Remains Closed Past Laramie Street in Markleeville
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 05:47 PM
Markleeville, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term, full highway closure of State Route 89 past Laramie Street in Markleeville due to mudslides from recent winter storms. There is no estimated time of reopening the highway. Motorists can reach downtown Markleeville, including the Carson River Resort, traveling south on Route 89.
Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning. Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 05:25 PM
Arnold, CA...The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until March 24 at 5am. Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches & Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Snow level down to 3,500 feet & then clearing into the weekend.
Angels Camp, CA...Welcome to The Pickled Porch Cafe. Open Wednesday-Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-4 Sunday 10-3. Sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful mean on the porch. Their full menu is below...
World Athletics Council Blocks Male to Female Transgender Athletes & Decides on Russia, Belarus
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 02:56 PM
Monaco, MC...The World Athletics Council has today made a number of important decisions regarding the future participation of the Russian and Belarusian Member Federations in athletics, and the eligibility regulations for athletes who are transgender or who have Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).
President Biden at an Affordable Care Act Anniversary Event
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 02:31 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, Teresa. What a — what a lovely introduction. You have such grace and calm and charm. I said on the way out — I said, “If it gets confusing, just say, ‘Here’s Joe.’” (Laughter.) She said, “I think I’ll be okay.” Look, 13 years ago today, we gathered in this room as President Obama signed into law the Affordable Health Care Act. Hard to believe 13 days ag- — 13 years ago. It seems like 13 days ago. (Laughter.)
The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd! Get Your Tickets Now!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 02:14 PM
Murphys, CA...Explore Calaveras Wine Country 4/22 & 4/23! Enjoy two days of spring weekend fun in Calaveras Wine Country. 1-day and 2-day tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at 25 participating tasting rooms, and a weekend guide with maps. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event will sell out. Wineglass/wristband/map pickup starts at 9:30 at the Wine Info Center on Saturday and Sunday. Tasting rooms are open at 11:00. The event wraps up at 5:00 each day. Find a list of participating tasting rooms HERE.
Calaveras County Planning Commission Meeting 3/9/2023
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 11:25 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. The Calaveras County Planning Commission meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Calaveras County Government Center in San Andreas. All meetings are public.
Chicago,IL...IQ scores have substantially increased from 1932 through the 20th century, with differences ranging from three to five IQ points per decade, according to a phenomenon known as the “Flynn effect.” But a new study from Northwestern University has found evidence of a reverse “Flynn effect” in a large U.S. sample between 2006 and 2018 in every category except one. For the reverse Flynn effect, there were consistent negative slopes for three out of the four cognitive domains.
Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 22 - 28th! Shop Local & Save!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 10:38 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.
"TikTok: How Congress Can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms"
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 10:21 AM
Washington, DC...The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee (established 1795) in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is at the forefront of all issues and policies powering America’s economy, including our global competitive edge in energy, technology, and health care. The committee is led by E&C Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ).
Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! This Morning's Replay is Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 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!
Beethoven's DNA Sequenced Revealing Clues to His Health & Family History.
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2023 10:13 PM
Cambridge, UK...In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his doctor to describe his illness after his death, and to make this record public. The great composer’s health and cause of death have been debated ever since, but without the benefit of genetic research... until now. Beethoven’s genome has been sequenced for the first time by an international team of scientists using five genetically matching locks of his hair.
Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820. Image: Beethoven-Haus Bonn
Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2023 05:58 PM
Washington, DC...Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Before I turn it over to my NSC colleague here, I want to say one thing at the top. We have grave concerns with the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act — AHA — by the Parliament of Uganda yesterday and increasing violence targeting LGBTQI+ persons.
SNAC is Your Winter Rental Headquarters!! Come Up & Play!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2023 05:48 PM
Arnold, CA...The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company is your Winter Rental Headquarters. Your headquarters for quality gear, clothing, footwear and rentals since 1994!
Hey Good People!! Its Officially Bear Valley's Snowiest Season Ever!! 640 Inches & More on the Way!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2023 05:10 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 3" of new snow fell overnight bringing our season total to the record breaking historical number of 640"!!!!!!!! These are amazing snow totals all through the Sierra this season and certainly a season to be remembered.
Los Angeles, CA...Wyatt Earp March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929. American lawman and gambler in the American West, including Dodge City, Deadwood, Tombstone & Alaska.
“Fast is fine, but accuracy is final. You must learn to be slow in a hurry.”
“Are you going to do something or just stand there and bleed?”
“The less you bet, the more you lose when you win.”
Winter Sale Going on Now at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2023 03:28 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Winter Sale Going on Now at Bear Valley Adventure Company. Now through Sunday, April 30, 2023!
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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.
