Governor Newsom Brings in State Support for Rail Theft in Los Angeles, Highlights State Efforts to Fight and Prevent Crime
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 02:32 PM
Los Angeles, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today joined Union Pacific representatives, elected officials, law enforcement and Caltrans crews at the Union Pacific railroad in Los Angeles, the site of a recent spike in theft, to announce a multi-agency effort to clean up the railway and highlight the state’s efforts to combat theft and hold perpetrators accountable.
Governor Newsom works alongside Union Pacific representatives and Caltrans crews to clean the area of litter.
President Biden At Democratic National Committee Grassroots Event
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 02:23 PM
Washington, DC...Hi, Kamala. I love you. You always have my back. You’re really amazing. THE VICE PRESIDENT: I do. THE PRESIDENT: You’re the best partner I could imagine. And, Jaime, thanks for your leadership, pal.
San Andreas, CA...Gerald Leo Ratto Jr. December 2, 1954 ~ December 26, 2021 (age 67). Gerald Leo Ratto Jr., 67, passed away on December 26, 2021, in San Andreas, CA. He was born on December 02, 1954 in California Gerald was working as a Long Haul Trucker. Private family Services will be held at a later date.
Murphys, CA...John Gene Parisi April 19, 1928 ~ December 24, 2021. John Parisi a long time resident of Murphy's passed away on December 24 at home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. He was married to his wife, Dorothy for 62 years, who is deceased.He was 93 years old. He served in the Marines in WWII and the Korean War. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard and garden. He is survived by his daughter Linda Payton (Leland) Dorrington,CA. Son, John Parisi,Jr (Sandy), San Jose, Ca. Grandchildren Steven Payton (Jamey), Camp Connell, Ca; Cristina Tuchenhagen (Alan), Fremont, Ca; James Payton (Michele), Angels Camp, Ca; Melinda Witkowicz (Chris) Fremont,CA. and 8 great grandchildren. He will be forever missed. Private Family services will be held at a later date.
Valley Springs, CA...Carl Riley Williams Jr. February 19, 1949 ~ December 23, 2021 (age 72). Carl Riley Williams, Jr., 72, passed away on December 23, 2021 at 1051 at in Valley Springs, CA. Carl was born on February 19, 1949 in OR.
20th Anniversary of National Mentoring Month Celebrated With an Annual Fund Drive
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/21/2022 12:06 PM
Angels Camp, CA...January 2022 is the 20th Annual National Mentoring Month, and this year Calaveras Mentoring is celebrating with expanded community outreach and an annual fund drive.
National Mentoring Month is the time of year when mentoring programs around the country celebrate mentoring and seek to engage their communities. Volunteer mentors help build life skills while expanding social networks for our young people.
Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can't
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 11:34 AM
Angels Camp, CA...(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses.
Almost 1,000 Arnold Area PG&E Customers Without Power
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 11:31 AM
Arnold, CA...PG&E is reporting 938 Customers without power at this time. The estimated restoral time is 5:30pm. There was a brief outage for a significantly larger area as well.
Traffic Update....Traffic Hazard Near SR4 / Golden Torch Dr
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 10:31 AM
Dorrington, CA...Traffic Update....Traffic Hazard Near SR4 / Golden Torch Dr. It is an unspecified hazard but with the wind gusts we have had some of our large diameter shrubbery may have made it onto the roadway. Please caution in the area...
Bear Valley, CA...From Mattly Trent..."We are currently on wind hold as of 9am" We have embedded the base cam as well so you can take a quick peak to see if those bullwheels are spinning.
Traffic Update....Pickup Blocking School Bus Near Old Stockton Rd / Cook Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 08:03 AM
Ione, CA...Traffic Update....Pickup Blocking School Bus Near Old Stockton Rd / Cook Rd
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2022 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!
Kiss a Frog & Win a Weekend Getaway in Calaveras County!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2022 10:53 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Between NOW and February 4, 2022, share your best 'frog kiss' photo on Facebook or Instagram, tag our account, and use hashtag #GoCalaveras. Get creative--kissing a real frog is not required--who are the frogs in your life?
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2022 07:10 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!
President Joe Biden's First Year in Office Press Conference (This Will Be Our Nightly News for Tonight)
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 10:01 PM
Washington, DC...Hello, folks. Thanks for being here. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Tomorrow will mark one year since I took office. It’s been a year of challenges, but it’s also been a year of enormous progress. We went from 2 million people being vaccinated at the moment I was sworn in to 210 million Americans being fully vaccinated today. We created 6 million new jobs — more jobs in one year than at any time before.
White House Statement on Russian Aggression Towards Ukraine
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 07:09 PM
Washington, DC...President Biden has been clear with the Russian President: If any Russian military forces move across the Ukrainian border, that’s a renewed invasion, and it will be met with a swift, severe, and united response from the United States and our Allies. President Biden also knows from long experience that the Russians have an extensive playbook of aggression short of military action, including cyberattacks and paramilitary tactics. And he affirmed today that those acts of Russian aggression will be met with a decisive, reciprocal, and united response.
Home Cleaning Services Wanted in West Point/Wilseyville Area
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/19/2022 02:11 PM
Westpoint, CA...Need a regular house cleaner for two very busy short term rental properties in the West Point/Wilseyville Area. Experience cleaning, reliability and professionalism required. Contact Kyle 858-722-9732.
Koda is Your Calaveras Pet of the Week!!
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/19/2022 02:02 PM
San Andreas, CA…New for 2022! It’s Koda (AO53652)! Look at that face! Our shelter gets a lot of wonderful dogs and finds them loving homes. We hope Koda will find one for the new year, with you!
Head On Collision on SR-104 Takes Life of Ione Man
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 12:49 PM
Ione, CA...On 01/18/2022 at approximately 1745 hours, the driver of a 2005 Honda was traveling westbound on SR-104 west of Ione Michigan Bar Road at an unknown speed. A 2022 Ram towing a boat was traveling westbound on SR-I04 at approximately 50 MPH, ahead of the Honda. A 2013 Acura was traveling eastbound on SR-104 an unknown speed and was approaching the Ram from the opposite direction. The driver of the Honda crossed over double yellow lines in an attempt to overtake the Ram and boat directly in front of the Acura, and collided head-on with the Acura. The Honda then struck the Ram's boat trailer. The driver of the Honda was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Acura was transported to Mercy San Juan Hospital with major injuries.
Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 25th Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/19/2022 12:06 PM
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.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Jan 19th ~ Jan 25th
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/19/2022 11:57 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Jan 19th ~ 25th. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through January 25th! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/19/2022 11:50 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.
Major Injuries for Modesto Woman & Felony DUI Charges for Sonora Man
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 10:15 AM
Jamestown, CA...On January 18, 2022, at approximately 5:15pm, 63-year-old Theodore Young of Sonora was driving a 2016 Toyota pickup northbound on State Route 49, south of Chicken Ranch Road, at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. At that same time, 27-year-old Rebekah Gall of Modesto was driving a 2015 Acura sedan southbound on State Route 49 approaching Mr. Young’s location. Mr. Young allowed his vehicle to travel to the left, over the double yellow lines, directly in front of Ms. Gall. As a result, the front of the Toyota struck the front of the Acura.
Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 09:09 AM
Washington, DC...Hello, everyone. Q Hello. MS. PSAKI: Take your time. We’re good. Okay, good afternoon. (Removes facemask.) Oh, masks are a little difficult with earrings, I’m learning right now. Okay. Well, okay. (Laughs.) Happy day 364 of this administration. I’m excited to welcome the President’s Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator, Mitch Landrieu, to the briefing room.
Angels-Murphys Rotary Celebrates Their Firefighters of the Year!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 07:38 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Celebrating the Rotary Firefighters of the year. Mike Downs, Brennan Razo, Sean Bitner, and Chris Mullin. Thank you all for your service.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2022 07:12 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 Chamber of Commerce Names Martin Huberty Interim CEO
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2022 09:41 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Martin Huberty as the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. This announcement follows Morgan Gace, former CEO, electing to pursue another opportunity. We wish Morgan the best in her new endeavors and thank her for her dedicated service to the Chamber over the past several years.
San Andreas, CA...Updated COVID-19 Dashboard - Tuesday, January 18, 2022* View the interactive dashboard here: https://bit.ly/3bHNbXJ Calaveras Public Health is sad to report one additional death from COVID-19 that includes a male in his 70s. To those people experiencing the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, the team at Calaveras Public Health offers our condolences.
Amador County, CA...The current surge of COVID-19 continues to significantly impact residents of our community as reflected by 350 active cases. Case counts do not include self-administered home tests. The updated Amador County COVID-19 dashboard provides specific demographic and geographic data: http://www.amadorgov.org/services/covid-19
Sutter Amador Hospital has thirteen patients hospitalized due to COVID illness. Of those in the hospital, only one is vaccinated but has not had a booster. Two additional COVID deaths were confirmed this week, both females in their 70’s.
Traffic Update....Injury Collision, Occupants Trapped in Two Separate Vehicles Near Sr104 / Michigan Bar Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2022 06:40 PM
Ione, CA...Traffic Update....Injury Collision, Occupants Trapped in Two Separate Vehicles Near Sr104 / Michigan Bar Rd. Please use caution in the area...
Traffic Update....Injury Head On Collision Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2022 06:10 PM
Jamestown, CA...Traffic Update....Injury Head On Collision Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd. They are calling for an evidence tow. Typically language used in a fatal. We pray this one doesn't end that way...
Covid Staff Shortages at Toyon Middle School Force Shift to Independent Study
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2022 03:28 PM
Valley Springs, CA...After much discussion and assessing/analyzing of the situation and conditions specific to COVID and impacts on staffing, a decision has been made...as outlined below. • We are shifting to Independent Study (virtual learning model) at Toyon Middle School for the remainder of this week (Weds-Fri, 1/19-1/21)... with a plan to return to in-person learning on Monday, 1/24 • This direction is due to current and projected staff shortages at TMS (between 5-7 certificated and 3-4 classified staff) that presents impacts and concerns for health, safety and quality of programs, operations, supports and services.
FAA Continues to Have Concerns on 5G Near Airports
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2022 02:21 PM
Washington, DC...With safety as its core mission, the FAA will continue to ensure that the traveling public is safe as wireless companies deploy 5G. The FAA continues to work with the aviation industry and wireless companies to try to limit 5G-related flight delays and cancellations. FAA 5G Statement issued on January 16, 2022. Today, the FAA cleared an estimated 45 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at many of the airports where 5G C-band will be deployed on Jan. 19.
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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.
