Murphys, CA...Twenty-two year Calaveras County and late Murphys resident, Robert Duane Hall, passed away September 10th in Maui, HI from heart failure at age 77. Born in Utah, Bob served four years in the U.S. Navy, two of them aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway, before pursuing a 45 year career in the freight-trucking and warehousing industry. He semi-actively retired to Calaveras County in 1998. During the intervening years, Bob worked for Sierra Energy, managing the retail convenience store and station in San Andreas, was employed by the Saddle Creek Golf Resort in Copperopolis, by the US Census Bureau, working on several survey projects, and in recent years, by Stevenot winery, Ironstone winery and the Bunting winery, where he was employed until his passing.
Collision on Hwy 88 Near Ione This Morning Took The Life of Retired ACSO Sergeant Mark Lawrence
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 04:41 PM
Ione, CA...It is with a heavy heart that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office announces the tragic loss of a member of our family. Retired Sergeant Mark Lawrence was driving to the Amador County Superior Court this morning where he serves as a Court Security Deputy when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Despite the best efforts of the medical responders, Sergeant Lawrence died from his injuries. Sergeant Lawrence was escorted to Daneri Mortuary in a law enforcement procession with allied agency law enforcement officers and fire department members saluting him along the way.
Driver from Yorba Linda in Suspected Hit & Run on Hwy 49 Arrested
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 04:28 PM
San Andreas, CA...On September 18th A 25 Year Old from Yorba Linda was traveling southbound in a 2019 Ram at 60 miles per hour on SR-49 north of Howell Road. A Valley Springs woman was traveling southbound in her Acura at 55 miles per hour on SR-49 north of Howell Road to the front of the Ram.
Governor Signs Lorena Gonzalez’s AB 5 Independent Contractor or Gig Economy Restriction Bill!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 01:14 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation authored by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to restore employment status for millions of workers who have been misclassified as contractors. Assembly Bill 5 provides clarity for businesses, workers and taxpayers in the wake of the Dynamex ruling by the California Supreme Court in 2018.
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement on Additional Rate Cuts
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 12:36 PM
Washington, DC...Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in July indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although household spending has been rising at a strong pace, business fixed investment and exports have weakened. On a 12-month basis, overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy are running below 2 percent. Market-based measures of inflation compensation remain low; survey-based measures of longer-term inflation expectations are little changed.
Keeping Ebbetts Pass Safe & Caltrans Hiring Locally for Winter
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 12:27 PM
Ebbetts Pass Summit, CA....From Caltrans D!..."We put an overnight shift on to make sure the route stayed open and safe throughout the night and applied sand to some of the corners as there was rain lower down that was expected to freeze." We also received a call from Caltrans's Mike Johnson saying they are looking to hire here locally. So head on over to their website and get started...
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Confront Youth Vaping Epidemic
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 11:27 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping. The executive order directs the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to launch a $20 million statewide digital and social media public awareness campaign to educate youth, young adults and parents about the health risks of vaping nicotine and cannabis products. CDPH is also tasked with developing recommendations to reduce smoking among young adults and teens by establishing warning signs with health risks where vaping products are sold and on product advertisements.
Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 10:54 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. “It’s a tradition – a great opportunity to find out about the latest in local resources for health care, wellness and social services.” He explains this Health Fair includes an especially wide-range of health and wellness professionals, nonprofit entities, and government agencies that collaborate in providing education, support services and lifestyle tools to the local community.
Rotary Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty Now Though October 23rd! Donate Now!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 10:26 AM
Murphys, CA...Donate your gently used shoes to our annual Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty! Your donated shoes will be cleaned and repaired and distributed to those in need domestically and internationally! Shoes are also provided to start micro-businesses, and the proceeds go back to purchasing new shoes for children and adults wherever there is a need.
Traffic Update....Another Vehicle vs Animal Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 07:44 AM
Sonora, CA....Traffic Update....Another Vehicle vs Animal Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr. Every year in the fall with hunting season, mating season, etc, the vehicle vs deer, vehicle vs bear collisions spike. Let's be careful out there.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Be 9 till Noon Today...New Stories are Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2019 06:58 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!
Harley Davidson vs Box Truck Collision Results in Injuries
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 10:36 PM
Sonora, CA...From the Sonora Police Dept..."A 34-year-old Sonora woman was hospitalized after the motorcycle she was riding on collided with a box truck yesterday morning. The 2014 Harley Davidson was traveling southbound on Washington Street when it struck the rear area of a 2008 GMC box truck preparing to turn right from the southbound lane near Hospital Road. Both the 30-year-old driver of the motorcycle and his passenger were ejected upon impact.
$69,000 in Cannabis Stolen From Hazy Bulldog Farms Dispensary
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 10:21 PM
Sonora, CA...The Sonora Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying the suspects who burglarized Hazy Bulldog Farms cannabis dispensary last Wednesday morning. Just after 4:00 am, on September 11th, the Police Department received calls from a passerby and then an alarm company of a burglary in progress at the cannabis dispensary on Mono Way. When officers arrived on scene, they found that a door to the business had been pried open and the interior in disarray. Unfortunately, the suspects had fled the scene prior to the officer's arrival.
Angels Camp City Council Back in Action This Evening
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 06:05 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Attached is the agenda for the City Council/Planning Commission Study Session on the Alignment of the Angels Creek Trail AND the Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting dated 9-17-2019. COUNCIL AGENDA 9-17-2019
Sonora, CA...An intruder caught in the act! Last night, our deputies were called to the 16000 block of Oakhaven Lane in Sonora for reports of a break-in. The perpetrator slyly made his way through the open front door of the home. He did not threaten the resident or steal anything. After being spotted, he tried to make a run for it but ended up cornered in a bathroom. Fish and Wildlife were contacted and assisted our deputies in coaxing the mountain lion out of the second story bathroom window. He did get a stern warning about the break-in before being released.
Be Aware of Potentially Injured Bear After Collision on Hwy 49 South of Stevenot Bridge
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 11:55 AM
Tuttletown, CA...On September 17, 2019 at approximately 5:55 am, 42-year-old Damian Riley of Columbia, and his passenger, 33-year-old, Andrea Riley of Columbia were traveling northbound on State Route 49, south of the Stevenot Bridge at approximately 55-60 miles per hour in their 2017 Toyota Prius. Suddenly, a bear entered the roadway from the east shoulder in a northwesterly direction, directly in front of Mr. Riley’s vehicle. Mr. Riley applied the brakes but was unable to stop before the front of his vehicle struck the bear. After the collision with the bear, Mr. Riley pulled his vehicle to the right shoulder and the bear continued into the woods.
New York, NY...From ABC News..."ABC News President James Goldston sent the following note to the news division on the passing of Cokie Roberts this morning. I’m writing with very sad news. Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her family and closest friends.
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! Grand Jury Response & Cannabis Top Agenda
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 08:20 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! Grand Jury Response & Cannabis Top Agenda. Full agenda is below...
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am Morning Replay and Board of Supervisors Meeting Till Noon Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2019 06:54 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!
CCWD Reach One Pipeline Replacement Construction Will Resume in Spring
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 07:25 PM
San Andreas, CA....On Wednesday September 11, 2019, Mozingo Construction, Inc., informed the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) that it was stopping work on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project for the remainder of this construction season. Mozingo started demobilizing from the project that same day and has reallocated resources away from the Reach 1 Project in order to meet other obligations. Construction was previously scheduled to continue until October 1 of this year and resume in spring 2020. Mozingo has assured CCWD that the $7.5 million project will be completed on-time and within budget. The project is scheduled to be finished by June 30, 2020.
(Tonight at 6pm) State Department of Insurance Town Hall Meeting With State of California Insurance Commissioner Rica
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 02:16 PM
San Andreas, CA...State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his staff will host a Town Hall Meeting on Monday September 16, 2019 at 6 pm. The Town Hall will be held at San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. The Insurance Commissioner will present about the current state of getting and maintaining homeowner’s insurance in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). This informational discussion will provide statewide trend data, consumer protection laws update and risk reduction through prevention and mitigation. The public is invited to attend and share personal experiences with insurance nonrenewal and rate increases with the Commissioner and his staff. (Editor's Note...Below is our video from the meeting in Tuolumne County. Let's hope past is not prologue and they come prepared with more concrete solutions)
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Takes Life of 22 Year Old Sonora Woman
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 01:07 PM
Sonora, CA...On September 15, 2019, at approximately 12:35am, 22-year-old, Gavin Daniel Rodgers from Sonora was riding his 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle with a 22-year-old female passenger from Sonora. They were traveling northbound on Longeway Road at an undetermined rate of speed. As he approached Phoenix Lake Road, he failed to stop for the posted stop sign and began to make a left turn onto westbound Phoenix Lake Road. As he continued to make the left turn, he lost control of the motorcycle and it overturned onto its left side. As a result, both Mr. Rodgers and his passenger were ejected from the motorcycle. Mr. Rodgers sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision. His female passenger suffered major injuries and unfortunately, she succumbed to those injuries at the scene.
Major Injuries in Valley Springs Area DUI Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 12:05 PM
Valley Springs, CA...A Valley Springs man was driving an Infiniti eastbound on State Route 26 west of Gold Creek Drive, at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, he allowed the Infinity to leave the roadway on the south shoulder of State Route 26. This unsafe turn from the highway caused his vehicle to spin out of control before overturning within a dirt field south of State Route 26. As the Infinity overturned, both the driver and his passenger were ejected from inside the vehicle.
Complete Garage Packages Starting at $6,992 From Sender's Market Ace Hardware
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 11:35 AM
Valley Springs & Mountain Ranch, CA...Complete Garage Packages Starting at $6,992 From Sender's Market Ace Hardware!
Cameron Conner, 29 of Galt Passed Away in Collision With Tree Off of Hwy 12
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 11:27 AM
San Andreas, CA...Connor was driving his vehicle westbound on State Route 12 west of State Route 49, at an unknown speed. Connor, for an unknown reason allowed his vehicle to leave the roadway onto the north shoulder of State Route 12. Connor unsafely turned to the left. The vehicle crossed both lanes of traffic and traveled off the roadway and onto the south shoulder of State Route 12. The vehicle continued across the shoulder, went down the embankment and collided with a tree. The vehicle continued in a south west direction and collided with the dirt embankment causing the vehicle to overturn.
2019 Fire Prevention Week 1ST Responder /Public Service Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 10:21 AM
Groveland, CA...Fire Prevention Week 2019 will be kicking off Sunday, Oct 6th and run through Sat, Oct 12th. Tuolumne County Fire, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit , and Groveland Community Service District will be hosting a 1st Responder/Public Service Day at Mary Laveroni Park in Groveland on Sunday, Oct 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM. We intend for this event to highlight public safety messages by local agencies but also highlight various services available to the Groveland area residents and visitors. The agencies will have booths to visit, provide information, interactive activities and demonstrations, as well as food available for purchase. A great opportunity for Groveland to come together, have fun and learn what public service agencies have to offer the community.
Arnold, CA...From the owner..."Dear Pine Tree Readers, I’d like to inform the community to be extra vigilant if they see suspicious activity in their neighborhood. Sometime between Sept 2nd and 6th, my home on Elizabeth Drive in Blue Lake Springs was broken into and many of my cherished possessions were stolen. Amongst the stolen items were 3 guitars that I purchased as a young man in the 1970’s and 1980’s. They had tremendous sentimental value. They also stole newer power tools (mostly Dewalt brand), chain saws, guitar amp, LCD TV, surround sound and stereo equipment, even some furniture and much more.
Construction Will Close Hwy 4 From Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows Sept. 24 & 25
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 07:05 AM
Lake Alpine, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4 beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2019, to Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day for road work. The full closure will be in effect over Ebbetts Pass from the east end of Lake Alpine to the closure gate at Raymond Meadows Creek (just east of the Silver Creek Campground). Lake Alpine is open and accessible.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2019 06:56 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!
Beautiful Greenhorn Creek Home on 7th Fairway in Angels Camp ~ From Leanne Smith Realty Group
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2019 09:43 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Brand new custom home right on the 7th fairway in exquisite Greenhorn Creek Golf Community. Inside the home and rear deck offer sweeping views of the golf course and the Bear Mountains. The open floor plan boasts Milgard windows, a spacious gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances and walk in pantry. The Inviting living room area has a custom designed gas fireplace with Fabulous views! The spacious master suite features a large walk in closet, and amazing bathroom w/separate vanity areas, custom shower and luxurious soaking tub. Private bath w/bedrooms. A 3car garage w/plug in for your electric car or golf cart,w/drive through garage for direct access to golf course. You will love the large back patio area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing and enjoying the views.
Beautiful Golf Course Views & Foothills Lifestyle Await in Beautiful Copperopolis Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2019 08:18 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Enjoy the foothills lifestyle. You will love this beautiful highly upgraded home with Craftsman accents including rock trim on front. Golf course views of the 9th tee and panoramic view of the Sierra's and Copperopolis hills. One level with 3 bedrooms, great room, dining, a fantastic kitchen. Granite counters, whirlpool stainless appliances, beautiful custom cabinetry and hardwood flooring.
Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2019 07:17 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. “It’s a tradition – a great opportunity to find out about the latest in local resources for health care, wellness and social services.” He explains this Health Fair includes an especially wide-range of health and wellness professionals, nonprofit entities, and government agencies that collaborate in providing education, support services and lifestyle tools to the local community.
Let Abbott's Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter... (209) 795-6710
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2019 07:11 PM
Camp Connell, CA...Let Abbott's Snow Removal Keep You Moving This Winter... (209) 795-6710 It's that time if year again!!! Contracts went out this weekend. Be prepared and get a contract. When the storms come in long or back to back contract customers have priority for service. Also send in your contract paid in full on or before october 15th and you can take 25$ off! We service Dorrington, Camp Connel, all the way to Bear Valley. We offer driveway grooming in BV.
Traffic Update...Collision Near Hogan Dam Rd / Harper Ln
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2019 04:57 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Traffic Update...Collision Near Hogan Dam Rd / Harper Ln.
If you see anything newsworthy, give us a call or send it along!
Our goal is to report Current, Up-To-Date, Accurate news 24/7! We are also here to promote one of the best places on the planet...Calaveras, Tuolumne, Amador, Alpine & Northern Mariposa Counties. We cover news and events along the Ebbetts Pass Corridor, Angels Camp, Arnold, Bear Valley, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch, San Andreas, Valley Springs and more. If you see or know of something newsworthy, just drop us a note to news@thepinetree.net or give us a call on our news line at (209)768.3929. We would also love to post your local video and pictures. If you have clips or photos that you think our viewers would like to see... just let us know!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for ThePineTree.net give us a jingle or email us at news@thepinetree.net, we are the most cost effective way of advertising in the area. We have been here providing you with News, Video commercials, Banner Ads, Town Sponsors, etc since 2005 and our customers are getting PROVEN results!
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.
