Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop (New Stories Below)
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 11:20 AM
San Andreas, CA...Registration is still open for the Oct. 29 ‘Stepping Up for Women’s Health’ virtual workshop addressing physical and mental health issues. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local experts for the online event to be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Presenters include Gynecologist Ali Parsa, M.D.; Radiologist Pardeep Athwal, M.D.; and Debbie Sellick, Mark Twain Health Care District Board Member. They will cover a variety of topics including Breast Cancer Awareness, Mammograms: Not Scary Any More, Routine Wellness and Reproductive Health, and Minimally Invasive GYNO Surgeries. Kelli Coane, Chief Administrative Director of the Resource Connection, will lead that discussion about Empowering Individuals Seeking Freedom from Toxic Relationships. She will also offer a virtual tour of their facilities in both San Andreas and Murphys.
Trump Administration Awards $40 million for Sacramento River Salmon Habitat Improvements
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 01:36 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of four funding award recipients to implement $40 million in salmon habitat improvement projects along the Sacramento River. The restoration projects will enhance and improve spawning and rearing habitat for salmon at approximately 25 different locations across 132 river miles. Each award is for approximately $10 million over a five-year period. Elements of the salmon habitat improvement projects include gravel and coarse sediment additions, side channel and floodplain restoration and enhancement, woody material and boulder additions and riparian plantings. Project locations are along the Sacramento River from Keswick Dam down to the Feather River confluence.
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 3rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 12:51 PM
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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. This week they have two pages of their normal 4 page returns and they have plenty of in-store specials and the savings you have come to rely on. During the outbreak their hours are 8am to 8pm seven days a week. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Traffic Update....Hit & Run with Injuries Near Sr120 / New Priest Grade
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 11:52 AM
Groveland, CA...Traffic Update....Hit & Run with Injuries Near Sr120 / New Priest Grade
97% of PG&E Customers Restored by Tuesday Night, with Essentially All Customers Expected to Have Power Back on Wednesday Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 11:12 AM
San Francisco, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) restored power by Tuesday night to more than 335,000 of the approximately 345,000 customers impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning (Oct. 25).
Shooting Suspect Arrested after Chase When Spotted Leaving Jackson Rancheria
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 09:52 AM
Jackson, CA...From the Amador Sheriff's Office last eve..."Earlier this evening deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Jesse Cota, who had a felony warrant and was involved in two recent shootings in Merced County. Cota was spotted leaving the Jackson Rancheria Casino and when deputies attempted a traffic stop, he refused to pull over. Cota lead the chasing deputies into San Joaquin County, where he eventually pulled over and was taken into custody without incident."
“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear." Harry S. Truman
West Point, CA...Update- Kaylee is still missing. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division has continued to investigate all leads. As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives have contacted the male adult who was mentioned in an allied agency press release. At this time the male is not currently being sought in connection to this case. Please discontinue "Sharing" any previously released law enforcement flyers regarding the male. Kaylee was reported missing on Oct. 22nd, 2020 and was last seen in West Point, CA at a friend’s house. Kaylee left prior to being picked up by her grandmother. At the time of the initial report, Kaylee was listed as a voluntary or at-will missing person and considered a possible runaway juvenile.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Oct 28 ~ Nov 3, Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 08:55 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Oct 28 ~ Nov 3. Shop Local ~ Buy Local, Quality Food and Hometown Service, Is what you deserve!
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, New Stories are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2020 07:01 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!
Sutter Creek... Amador County Public Health confirms ten new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Friday’s media release. The new cases include 4 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 6 aged 18-49, 1 aged 50-64, 2 over 65 years of age; 2 residing in Ione, 4 living in Jackson, 1 living in Pine Grove, 1 in Plymouth, and 2 residing in Sutter Creek/Amador City. These additional cases are linked to extended family case clusters, workplace exposure, gathering, out-of-state travel and community transmission. Two individuals are currently hospitalized.
Interim Health Officer Appointed as Calaveras Public Health Reports 3 Deaths and 5 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County
Posted by: News_Desk on 10/27/2020 05:18 PM
San Andreas... Calaveras Public Health confirmed three additional deaths from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. They include one female who resided in District 5 and one female and one male who resided in District 1. All three individuals were over the age of 65. The individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and were unable to recover. Two of the three deaths have been linked to an outbreak among residents of Avalon Health Care San Andreas. Avalon infection control staff continue to work closely with Calaveras Public Health to monitor and track any new cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff. HIPAA privacy rules regulate the sharing of protected health information. No additional information will be reported about these individuals.
Vehicular Manslaughter Charges for 19 Year Old Sonora Man in Death of Sonora Woman
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 01:36 PM
Sonora, CA...On October 26, 2020, at approximately 6:15 pm, 19-year-old Augustus Matthew Marinovich of Sonora was driving a 2002 Toyota Pickup westbound on Phoenix Lake Road near Bear Cub Drive at a high rate of speed. At that same time, a 33-year-old Female of Sonora was driving a 1996 Suzuki SUV along with her 4 Juvenile passengers eastbound on Phoenix Lake Road, near Bear Cub Drive. Mr. Marinovich lost control of his vehicle and veered into the eastbound lane, striking the Suzuki SUV head on. After the impact, attempts were made to assist the female driver, however she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Bear Valley, CA...Your season pass guarantees a winter of skiing and riding for the whole family. Whether you’re seeking powder days in world class terrain, kickin’ it up in our terrain parks, or a beautiful corduroy finish we have it all! Choose the pass that’s right for you:
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 10:54 AM
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.
Sheriff’s Office Participated in Trunk or Treat Event & Reminds us to Be Safe During Halloween
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 10:34 AM
San Andreas, CA...On October 24th, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office participated in a “Trunk or Treat” at Jenny Lind Elementary School. Trunk-or-Treat is a Halloween tradition in which parked cars are decorated in the spirit of Halloween and filled with candy. Participants bring their cars to a central location where event goers view them. In some rural areas it is a safe and efficient alternative to traditional trick or treating. Deputies from Marine Safety, SWAT and K-9 were on scene. Deputies handed out candy and shared safety tips with the participants.
Governor Newsom Files Amicus Brief in Death Penalty Case, Arguing for Greater Protections Against Racial Bias in Jury Proceedings
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 09:31 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in People v. McDaniel, a case before the California Supreme Court that involves issues of racial bias in jury deliberation and sentencing decisions. This filing marks the first time in California history that a sitting governor has filed an amicus brief calling attention to the unfair and uneven application of the death penalty, noting the state’s bedrock responsibility to ensure equal justice under the law applies to all people no matter their race. The brief argues that capital cases should require unanimity in the jury’s penalty verdict and proof beyond a reasonable doubt of disputed aggravating evidence.
Much of West Slope of Still Without Power This Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 09:22 AM
Arnold, CA...PG&E issued the all clear yesterday and some communities along Hwy 49 are lit up again. For much of our coverage area (including our office) we are function on backup generators and doing without. PG&E has stated they plan on having most of the customers restored by 10pm this evening...
New Justice Amy Coney Barrett to be Sworn in Today in Private Ceremony
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 09:16 AM
Washington, DC...Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., will administer the Judicial Oath to the Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, as the 103rd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, in a private ceremony, October 27, 2020, in the East Conference Room at the Supreme Court. Upon administration of that oath, she will be able to begin to participate in the work of the Court.
Appointing New Health Officer Top Calaveras Board Agenda Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 08:51 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. Appointing a new Health Officer, Calaveras Visitor's Bureau and more are on the agenda. The full agenda is below...
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 07:17 PM
Washington, DC...Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already undertaken a thorough and rigorous review of her record,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said after President Trump made the nomination last month.
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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.
