Legendary Rock Band Pablo Cruise – Bear Valley Music Festival, July 21 at 7 PM
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2018 06:09 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Music Festival is proud to present the real and authentic rock band Pablo Cruise. The group is among the most renowned rock bands formed in San Francisco back in the day, including Santana, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. The band is currently composed of David Jenkins (guitar and vocals), Cory Lerios (keyboards and vocals), Steve Price (drums) and Larry Antonino (bass and vocals). Formed in 1973, the band released eight studio albums over the next decade, during which time five singles reached the top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Camp Connell, CA...Make Plans to take in one of the last concerts of one of the longest running and popular local bands. The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes Chains Required! Should be a fun time, doors open at 5pm, we’ll have Wood Fired Pizza, Burgers and Beer...oh we’ll have wine, and some drink specials too!!!
Traffic Update....Minor Injury Collision on Hwy 4 Above Arnold
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2018 04:35 PM
Arnold, CA...Traffic Update....Minor Injury Collision on Hwy 4 Above Arnold. CHP is reporting a minor injury collision on Hwy 4 near the Golden Pines RV Park. Please use caution in the area....
Dear Mr. President Please Help Us Value People Over Fish ~ By Supervisor Dennis Mills
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2018 12:05 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Following letter has been sent to the President by Calaveras County Supervisor Dennis Mills.
Dear Mr. President: I am writing to you on behalf of thousands of California citizens, farmers, business leaders, local and state elected officials, and even conservationists who are strongly opposed to a plan by the California State Water Resources Board to drain our reservoirs in a vain attempt to save a few fish. Simply put this proposal places a higher value on fish than people! After extensive opposition presented in numerous hearings in the Central Valley of California, the State Water Resources Board remains committed to their plan which would remove as much as 50% of the water flowing out of our Sierra rivers and sending it out the Golden Gate in order to improve habitat for a small number of Salmon.
Ferguson Fire Jumps Hwy 140 & Grows to 27,129 Acres! 204 Engines, 38 Water Tenders, 17 Helicopters, 70 Hand Crews, 40 Dozers, & 2,832 Total Personnel
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2018 12:00 PM
Awahanee, CA, July 21, 2018 - The Ferguson Fire started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with little to no access roads. Mandatory and advisory evacuations are in place in several areas but no homes have been damaged or destroyed.
Arnold, CA...Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Beautiful Estate Home on Over 5 Acres in Angels Camp. Only $975,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2018 11:05 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Impeccably remodeled estate home, with separate guest house, all located on 5.55 prime acres inside the city limits of Angels Camp. The main house is appointed with the finest finishes and welcomes you home in style. Step outside onto the shaded marble patio to enjoy your favorite beverage under a majestic heritage oak. Invite your guests to visit in the privacy of the separate guest house with its own patio. The property is fenced for horses and is complete with a barn/shop and loafing and tack shed. Private paved access from the main road makes access a breeze. This property is so conveniently located you can easily enjoy dining or a movie in downtown Angels with a short stroll. Originally part of a large cattle ranch, locations like this don't come available often. Call NextHome Utica Properties at 209.736.9595 BRE #0136022
Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For "Thunder at The Lake"
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2018 11:50 PM
Arnold, CA...Arnold, CA...Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For "Thunder on The Lake" on July 21st. This year the show is growing and expanding to Beautiful White Pines Park, Lake & Logging Museum. We have added a few photos and video from last year to get you in the mood....
The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm....Replay Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2018 10:01 PM
Arnold, CA...The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Wawona, CA...A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for the Old El Portal Rancheria Flat- Government Housing Foresta Yosemite View Lodge Please evacuate as soon as possible. Highway 140 West to Mariposa remains closed. Residents will need to use Highway 140 East through Yosemite to exit the area. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic.
Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2018 06:50 PM
Murphys, CA...Three of the Funkiest Soul and R&B Groups in history together on one Saturday Night in the Motherlode! With literally hundreds of millions of records sold between them, multiple Grammys and many, many incredible hits, this show promises to be a PARTY!!! Get your dancing shoes on and get on down to Ironstone! This is going to be a ONE HOT SATURDAY NIGHT!!!
Interior Secretary Zinke Inspecting Dams & Water Infrastructure with Congressmen McClintock & Denham
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2018 03:14 PM
Tuttletown, CA...Currently Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke along with local Congressmen Tom McClintock & Jeff Denham. are touring our local reservoirs, dams and water infrastructure. Not only do these facilities provide water for our residents, agriculture & fire fighting they also have come under increased scrutiny after the state owned Oroville Dam was stressed and triggered evacuations during the storms of 2017. Don Pedro had to open emergency spillways which caused some road closures but not nearly the disruptions that the Orville incident did. Since then dam and storage operators have been making sure their facilities can handle increased weather uncertainty.
The Above Photo is from Secretary Zinke's Office While they are Aboard a Pontoon Boat with New Melones Lake Marina's Darrin Mills.
Petty Theft – Tribute to Tom Petty – Opens The Bear Valley Music Festival July 20 at 7 PM
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2018 09:02 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Music Festival is proud to present Petty Theft – San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty in music by one of America’s most beloved rock icons — Tom Petty. It’s not about costumes and get-ups; it’s all about the music. Petty Theft has earned a great reputation and has built a loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands. In three consecutive years, Petty Theft was voted Best Band in Marin County by the North Bay Bohemian.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2018 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!
Above & Beyond Travel Can Fulfill All Your Travel Dreams! 209.795.3226
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 10:54 PM
Arnold, CA...Above & Beyond Travel Can Fulfill All Your Travel Dreams! 209.795.3226
The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm....Replay Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 09:58 PM
Arnold, CA...The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
The Ferguson Fire Scorches its way to 21,541 Acres, Containment Climbs to 7%, No Structures Lost, 2,711 Personnel, 2 Firefighters Injured, 1 Fatality
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 09:53 PM
Ahwahnee, CA...An unusually heavy inversion stayed over the fire today keeping overall fire activity moderate despite thunderstorm development over the Sierra Crest. The inversion did lift briefly in the late afternoon allowing some columns to build, especially over Sweetwater Ridge and on the Southeastern corner of the fire. Today, the fire continued to grow north on Ferguson Ridge and toward Highway 140 in the Merced River Canyon, across from the community of El Portal. The fire has remained on the south side of the river. Crews continued structure preparation around residences and businesses today in Yosemite West and Jerseydale. Crews also worked on constructing contingency line southeast of Jerseydale, and along Henness Ridge between Highway 140 and the Wawona Road (the continuation of Highway 41 in Yosemite National Park). That contingency line has been completed to Kirby Peak.
Washington, DC...From The Aspen Institute Security Forum...The FBI Director describes the Bureau’s role in national security generally and cyberterrorism and counterintelligence specifically. Christopher Wray, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Moderator: Lester Holt, Anchor, NBC Nightly News
Another Fatality on our Local Roads as 73 Year Old San Andreas Man Loses Life in Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 03:54 PM
San Andreas, CA...On July 19, 2018, at approximately 1310 hours, a San Andreas man was driving a 1966 Chevy C10 truck, eastbound on Russell Road, approaching Market Street, at an unknown speed. For a yet to be determined reason, He made an unsafe turning movement and steered his pickup to the left. The front of the truck collided with a small tree, a large concrete block column and wood sign. He was pronounced deceased at the scene despite life saving efforts by emergency personnel.
New Ferguson Fire Mandatory Evacuation for El Portal Trailer Court
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 03:26 PM
El Portal, CA...A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for the El Portal Trailer Court. Please evacuate as soon as possible. Highway 140 West to Mariposa remains closed. Residents will need to use Highway 140 East through Yosemite to exit the area. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic. If you require assistance with evacuation transportation due to special needs or medical issues, please contact Human Services toll free at 1-833-423-0816 as soon as possible.
Wawona, CA...The Unified Commanders, US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, along with the National Park Service will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the current situation of the Ferguson Fire. Officials will be giving a briefing highlighting the current actions that firefighters are taking on the fire. Current maps of the fire will be available, as well as other handouts. Additionally, agency officials will also be available to answer questions.
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 02:58 PM
San Andreas, CA...Good Morning Calaveras in August will be on Wednesday August 1, 2018 from 7:30am – 9:00am. The Guest Speaker will be Michelle Patterson, Director Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services. The cost is only $15 per person, Includes breakfast catered by Carmen’s Cafe. RSVP by July 27. Mark Twain Medical Center, classroom 2, 768 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas
Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 02:30 PM
Sandreas, CA...PublicWorks staff has identified hazardous trees that are in danger of falling onto Mountain Ranch Road. County Road Crews have been deployed to the site and Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Garibaldi Street, Mountain Ranch to Sheep Ranch Road, Mountain Ranch.
CHP Looking For Driver in Nissan vs Land Rover Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 01:41 PM
Murphys, CA...The San Andreas CHP needs the publics assistance in locating the driver responsible for a hit and run collision in Murphys. On July 18, 2018, at approximately 1130 hours, an identified driver was backing his white Nissan Murano from the parking lot of the Sierra Hills Market in Murphys, Ca. The driver backed his Nissan into the rear of a 2016 Land Rover that was unoccupied. Cameras at the market captured the collision and the driver. After the collision, the driver fled the scene without leaving nay information. If you have any information please contact the CHP at (209) 754-3541 during normal business hours.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 24th
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 09:09 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.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 06:59 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!
Big Sur, CA...The contractor made great progress in the last several days so final striping and inspection by our crews is underway. As a result, Highway 1 at Mud Creek reopened Wednesday, July 18, nearly 14 months after the massive landslide and emergency repair project. Electronic Message Signs will be changed once the highway is open, also Headquarters Communications and QuickMap will be updated. Our official ribbon-cutting/community celebration remains set for Friday, July 20 at 11 am at the Ragged Point Inn.
California Supreme Court Removes California Split Initiative from Ballot
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 08:28 PM
Sacramento, CA....The California Supreme Court ruling today will effectively remove the CA Three proposition from the November Ballot. From the Court..."Time constraints require the court to decide immediately whether to permit Proposition 9 to be placed on the November 6, 2018, ballot pending final resolution of this matter. Although our past decisions establish that it is usually more appropriate to review challenges to ballot propositions or initiative measures after an election (Costa v. Superior Court (2006) 37 Cal.4th 986, 1005), we have also made clear that in some instances, when a substantial question has been raised regarding the proposition's validity and the "hardships from permitting an invalid measure to remain on the ballot" outweigh the harm potentially posed by "delaying a proposition to a future election, " it may be appropriate to review a proposed measure before it is placed on the ballot.
Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 08:21 PM
Murphys, CA...Three of the Funkiest Soul and R&B Groups in history together on one Saturday Night in the Motherlode! With literally hundreds of millions of records sold between them, multiple Grammys and many, many incredible hits, this show promises to be a PARTY!!! Get your dancing shoes on and get on down to Ironstone! This is going to be a ONE HOT SATURDAY NIGHT!!!
San Andreas, CA...Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County is impacting air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women.
Calaveras County Arts Council's Music in the Parks is in Mokelumne Hill Tonight
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 05:54 PM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Your ticket to summer Wednesday fun. Free and family-friendly! Music in the parks is held every Wednesday, June – August at different location around Calaveras County. All concerts are free and family friendly. Join the Calaveras County Arts Council for a night of folk and rock and roll with The Bill Welles Band. Music in the park will be held in Mokelumne Hill at Shutter Tree Park on July 18th. Shutter Tree Park is located next to the Mokelumne Hill Library.
Firefighters Make Quick Work of 16 Acre Messing Fire ~ Chip Dingman
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 03:51 PM
Valley Springs, CA...The Messing fire was dispatched at about 8:59 AM. This fire was dispatched as 3 separate fires. There was a small roadside fire located by an engine responding to the original dispatched location. This engine handled this fire and continued to the dispatched location. The initial size up for this fire was 5 acres, slow rate of spread with one structure in the patch of the fire. Continue all responding units.
Rural Households Spend Much More of Their Income on Energy Bills than Others
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 12:19 PM
Washington, DC...Rural households across the United States spend a disproportionately high share of their income on energy bills — about 40% more than their metropolitan counterparts, according to a new report released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) coalition. The problem is most glaring in the East and Southeast, and among low-income households across all regions.
Ferguson Fire Swells to 17,319 Acres, 5% Contained, No Structures Lost
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 09:51 AM
Ahwahnee, CA...The fire was fairly quiet overnight, with activity picking up in the area around Sweetwater Creek shortly before dawn. The fire is now established in the bottom of Sweetwater Creek. Crews worked overnight on securing line around Cedar Lodge and Indian Flat. The power line has been completed, and power has been restored to the area. Work also continued on containment lines protecting the communities of Jerseydale/ Mariposa Pines and Yosemite West.
Uncomfortable Conditions Along the Western Slope and Heat Advisories at Lower Elevations
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 08:42 AM
Arnold, CA...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada...Today Mostly sunny. Haze and areas of smoke through the day. Highs 78 to 93 higher elevations...91 to 99 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. Haze and areas of smoke through the night. Lows 53 to 68 higher elevations...65 to 75 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.Thursday Mostly sunny. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 76 to 91 higher elevations...88 to 96 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
EU fines Google €4.34 billion in Mobile Search Antitrust Action
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 07:59 AM
Brussels, Belgium....The European Commission has fined Google €4.34 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Since 2011, Google has imposed illegal restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators to cement its dominant position in general internet search. Google must now bring the conduct effectively to an end within 90 days or face penalty payments of up to 5% of the average daily worldwide turnover of Alphabet, Google's parent company.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 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!
Former President Barack Obama Delivers Speech At 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 07:01 AM
Johannesburg, South Africa...Former President Barack Obama spoke at the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Former President Barack Obama delivered a major speech, addressing inequality and other issues at the annual Mandela Lecture. This year honored the 100th birthday of the late leader who became a world wide icon. South Africa is now struggling through instances of retributional activities where lands and property of minority whites are being taken under wealth redistribution policies.
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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.
