Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (New Stories Below)
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/21/2018 06:49 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 2018 Holiday Special Event Road Closures
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 08:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights”. Blagen Road and Henry Street will be closed to traffic from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018.
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 08:22 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Please, be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. A very special day at the White House. We are thrilled to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. (Applause.) At this time of the year, we reflect on all of the many blessings in our lives.
Angels Camp Christmas Parade Grand Marshals Announced Joan and George Loomis Will Lead Parade
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 03:15 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Long-time Angels Camp residents Joan and George Loomis, who have fostered 1,200 children in Calaveras County and volunteered countless community service hours, will be the Grand Marshals in the 28th annual Angels Camp Parade of Lights beginning at 5 p.m. November 24. Dwayne Garcia, president of the Angels Camp Business Association, which hosts the parade and the annual Downtown Angels Holiday Open House the Saturday after Thanksgiving, said he is delighted that Joan and George will be the Grand Marshals this year.
Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 02:48 PM
Atlanta, GA...CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce.
Bear Valley Cross Country is Ready for 2018-2019 Season
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 01:29 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Cross Country is Ready for 2018-2019 Season! All the excitement begins Thanksgiving Weekend.
Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving....12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 12:06 PM
Arnold, CA...The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late Thursday into Friday, with snow levels expected to rise to around 7000 feet by Friday afternoon.
Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 11:15 AM
Arnold, CA...We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to be temporary and not the long-term, seasonal closures that Caltrans performs on an annual basis.
Arnold, CA...CHS Thrift Black Friday Blowout Sale! Great Specials & Support the Animals as well! The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carries a variety of high-end used goods. Shoppers will find high-quality, like-new and gently used clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS goods, and lots more! The merchandise changes frequently, so come in often and see what we have! You’re sure to find some treasures. Senior Discount – Tuesdays Only! (5% discount to shoppers 55 years & older)
Camp Fire Update....16,838 Structures Destroyed, 79 Fatalities & 699 Missing
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 10:52 AM
Paradise, CA...Firefighters continue to strengthen and improve containment lines while also holding direct fire lines. Fire suppression repair is on-going to rehabilitate areas affected by suppression efforts and assist with the effects of the forecasted rain. Firefighters continue to patrol, extinguish hot spots, and mitigate hazard trees throughout the fire area. Search and Rescue crews continue to assist the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in the search and recovery operations for missing victims.
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!
Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today...This Morning's Replays are Below.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 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!
The 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 06:40 AM
White Pines, CA...November 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm we will be holding the 4th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights. Join us as we light up Blagen Rd and enjoy the parade of light entries. From people walking, dancing , singing to cars and floats. There will be a large Christmas tree lit up in the park at White Pines. Santa will greet the kids in the Gazebo at 6Pm
You'll Be Thankful for These Specials From Black Sheep Winery
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 03:01 PM
Murphys, CA...This is an update we like to post. Their previous special was so successful that is sold out. A new and updated special is below. 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.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 27th
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/15/2018 08:26 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest 'made with love' deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7115 Or You may call your order into 209.728.3402 ext 305. Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. "We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. " - Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills Market 209-728-3402 Angels Food Market 209-736-4243 Shop Local * Buy Local * Go Local
Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Sierra Hills Market 209.728.3402, 117 Highway 4, Murphys. Lila and Sage Catering and Cakes 209.728.2604. Angels Food Market 209.736.4243. 396 North Main Street, Angels Camp. Save 10% When you buy 4 or more bottles of liquor or wine. Remember we already have the best prices on liquor and the biggest local wine selection.
The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm....Replay of Tonight's Show Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 09:59 PM
Arnold, CA...The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
One Cabin Left on the April 30-May 7, 2019 Frogs Tooth Vineyards Douro River Cruise
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 09:35 PM
Arnold, CA...Only ONE cabin left. Call now to reserve the last cabin on the April 30-May 7, 2019 Frogs Tooth Vineyards AmaWaterways Douro river cruise in Portugal.
Nearly 49 Million Holiday Road Trippers to Fill-Up with Thankworthy Gas Prices
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 08:36 PM
Washington, DC...Motorists can add cheaper gas prices to their list of ‘things for which to be thankful’ this Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s national gas price average is $2.62, which is seven-cents less than a week ago and the largest one-week decline in pump price this year. In fact, the large drop brings the year-over-year differential in gas prices to only seven cents – that is the lowest yearly change seen July 2017.
Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Gardens, Part of Generations of Mountain Memories.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 06:48 PM
Camp Connell, CA...The story of Camp Connell Continues with Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Garden. Owner Dan Tulipani and his crew show what Mountain Life is all about.
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"I went into a General Store, they wouldn't let me buy anything specific..." Comedian Steven Wright
A Plan 4 Me December...Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 03:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...A Plan 4 Me December...Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Close Ahead of Incoming Storm
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 01:27 PM
Alpine & Tuolumne Counties...Caltrans District 10 tentatively plans to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21. Those times are subject to change, and could be impacted by the behavior of the weather. These are NOT the long-term, seasonal closures that Caltrans implements annually on our mountain passes.
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will Close Beginning at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Due to Incoming Winter Weather
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 12:51 PM
Yosemite, CA...The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to incoming winter weather. The road will reopen as weather and road conditions permit. This is not necessarily a seasonal closure. A series of winter storms are expected to pass through the Yosemite Area, beginning on Tuesday evening through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Murphys Treasures, A Modern Shop with Vintage Charm
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 10:45 AM
Murphys, CA...My name is Dori OBrien and it has always been my dream to open my own store. I have spent 30 years in the travel industry and 15 years in Title and Escrow. I was born and raised in San Francisco but I found my home when I visited Downtown Murphys and fell in love. I decided to take the plunge and move here in 2003. Ivan, my husband and I have been together for 27 years and we married in 2007. We both have a strong investment in this community - you may recognize him from his business, Murphys Electric.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 06:47 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!
Bolin Barbeque & Baking Company Now In Arnold
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 12:57 PM
Arnold, CA...Bolin Barbeque & Baking Company's Chef James Liles has brought his successful San Francisco restaurant, Bolin Barbeque & Baking Company to Arnold, California. Featuring on-premises hand-smoked meats, southern style sides, breakfast biscuits, freshly baked breads and pastries, and multiple vegetarian options, this new Arnold restaurant has something to please everyone!
A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 01:38 PM
Esmeralda Valley, CA...This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. Seller has State Water Rights. Main home is 4300 sq. ft. with 4 beds, 2 baths, wonderful living spaces, cooks kitchen, large master suite, swimming pool. 2 additional homes, 2 barns, shop & garage/office. Private, peaceful paradise. Call NextHome Utica Properties at 209.736.9595 ... BRE #0136022
MTMC Grows Orthopedic Care in Calaveras County as Seasoned Orthopedist Recruited to Join the Team
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 11:21 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has successfully recruited a third orthopedic surgeon to join the MTMC Specialty Care practice along with Dr. Craig Lovett and Dr. Lisa Siegler. Dr. Roger Rogalski is a welcomed addition to the experienced team. He has been actively practicing in the South Lake Tahoe as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in Sports Medicine for over twenty-five years.
Angels Camp, CA...Turners Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner's Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the "Best Smelling Store In The Mother Lode" We have a video tour of their store. Visit them at 1235 S Main St, in Angels Camp or give them a call at 209.736.4909
Traffic Update....Motorcycle vs Deer Near SR49 / Studhorse Flat Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/18/2018 09:18 AM
Tuttletown, CA...Traffic Update....Motorcycle vs Deer Near SR49 / Studhorse Flat Rd
Make Arnold Clothing & Boot Company Your Holiday Shopping Headquarters (We Offer Layaway)
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 01:21 PM
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Clothing and Boot Companyis your source for quality clothing in Calaveras County. Whether it is durable work wear, a sweater for a hike or an outfit for that special occasion we can dress you from head to toe. Family owned and operated it was the dream of Alice and Bill Lent to establish a local store to provide quality products to the greater Arnold area.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 11:12 AM
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA...Experience the Magic of Christmas at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
Another Great Day in Murphys Honoring Those Who Served
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 09:26 AM
Muprhys, CA...Last Sunday local veterans, friends, families and community members gathered to pay homage to those who literally put service to their country above self. This year again featured presentations on the various branches from students from Jennifer Berry's class at Albert Michelson Elementary school. Music from the Calaveras Communty Band and more, When you visit Murphys whether you are a visitor or a local resident take a few minutes to visit the park. We had posted the video of the program earlier but now the photos are below as well.
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 08:28 AM
Arnold, CA...Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted furniture, rustic, vintage, antique, hand made, and more. They are open Fri-Sun 11-5!
Now Tuning, Waxing & Leasing Ski Packages at SNAC!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/15/2018 08:52 AM
Arnold, CA...Now Tuning, Waxing & Leasing Ski Packages at SNAC!
Wilseyville Classic Motorcycle Race To Benefit Camp Fire Victims
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 10:23 AM
Wilseyville, CA...Breaking News.....The 65th Annual Wilseyville Hare Scramble is now #Race4Paradise!! In light of the recent horrific events that are occurring as a result of the Camp Fire in Butte County, ALL proceeds from this year’s race will be donated directly to victims of the Camp Fire. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people in Paradise and surrounding communities, and our hearts go out to all who are suffering as a result of this terrible fire. We thank you for your support in this endeavor. In addition to donating all of the proceeds we will have a raffle going on, with prizes and a donation box.
The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm....Replay of Tonight's Show Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 09:59 PM
Arnold, CA...The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Camp Fire Death Toll Climbs to 71, Hundreds Still Missing, 9,844 Residences, 336 Commercial & 2,076 Other Buildings Destroyed
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 09:03 PM
Paradise, CA...Today firefighters continued to make progress on the Camp Fire. Hand crews and dozers have been working to implement primary and secondary control lines in steep and rugged terrain. Firefighters have made great progress in strengthening and connecting existing control lines around the fire. More resources, including a contingency of fire engines, will be staged in preparation for increased winds over the weekend due to a Red Flag Warning. Firefighters and our utility cooperators continue to work tirelessly to mitigate hazards and increase safety in the burn areas.
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Created on 02/22/2006 11:32 PM by thepinetree
Updated on 11/15/2012 04:26 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.
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