Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2023 06:59 AM
Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today!
Bear Valley Adventure Company Extends Season
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 11:11 PM
Bear Valley, CA....BVAC is excited to announce the extension of our cross country ski, snowshoe, sled, and tube season to at least April 30, 2023. This winters bountiful snow should keep us playing for weeks to come. Of course this is weather dependant, but in the meantime we are going for it!
Researchers Design Potential Cancer Drug in 30 days Using AI-Powered Database
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 05:42 PM
Toronto, Canada...In less than a month, researchers have used AlphaFold, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein structure database, to design and synthesize a potential drug to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer.
Working Smoke Detectors & Extra Staffed Engine Helped in Early March 23 Structure Fires
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 04:54 PM
Sonora, CA...As previously reported on the Tuolumne County Fire Department social media pages, firefighters from CAL FIRE/Tuolumne County Fire Department rescued two residents in two separate fires within four days early this month in Tuolumne County.
Valley Springs Residents Booked on Multiple Felony Charges
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 01:13 PM
Jackson, CA...On March 19th, 2023, at approximately 11:45 am, Jackson Police Officers were dispatched to an abandoned house located in the 100 block of Broadway. The reporting party advised she saw 2 males kicking in the door to the residence and the males were wearing black hoodies. Multiple Jackson Police Officers responded and as they arrived, multiple subjects fled on foot from the residence in multiple directions. Jackson Police Officers chased the individuals and were able to detain 2 males in the Best Western parking lot. The first male was identified as 20-year-old Cruz Njay Jones, a Valley Springs resident. The other male was a 17-year-old juvenile, also from Valley Springs. Each was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm.
Resources Continue to Monitor Damaged Areas & Shelters Remain Open
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 01:03 PM
San Andreas, CA...Yesterday, resources were out in the community monitoring damaged areas including Barney Way in West Point. No new damage was reported. Today, resources will continue to monitor, and the shelters in West Point and Mokelumne Hill remain open.
Murphys, CA...Every year one of the biggest topics of conversation after Irish Day is on crowd size. How many people attended this year? Was it the largest crowd ever? Well, to help answer those burning questions as well as give a birds eye looks at the entire event every year a few minutes after the parade we walk from DEA Bath to the Wine Grape Alliance visitors center. We don't think it was the largest crowd ever but it was a very good crowd as thousands came out and enjoyed the sun.
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15 - 21st! Shop Local & Save!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 10:09 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.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! This Morning's Replay is Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 06:19 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!
Ebbetts Pass Gas Founder Yolanda Mosbaugh Turned 100 Last Week (Updated)
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 01:05 PM
Arnold, CA...Last week one of the Matriarchs of the Arnold area had her 100th birthday! Happy Birthday Yolanda Mosbaugh!! Yolanda Mosbaugh is now 100 years old and was born on 3/16/1923. Yolanda was born in Italy and her parents moved to California when she was just an infant. She graduated from Bret Harte High School where her future husband, also love of her life, drove the school bus. Yolanda and her husband Harold Mosbaugh followed the logging boom from the Blagen Lumber Company Mill to Arnold. Later, the Mosbaughs purchased the Signal Station, which is now known as Arnold Chevron. They started delivering butane in 1946 to the White Pines and Arnold community, which at the time consisted of roughly 50 customers. White Pines Butane Service soon became Ebbetts Pass Gas Service, with over 9,000 customers.
James Donald Bracken Carlon 1938 - 2023. Veteran, Business Owner & Deeply Involved in Community!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 08:43 PM
Arnold, CA...James Donald Bracken Carlon joined his wife in heaven March 18, 2023. Jim was born August 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon to C.W. (Bill) Carlon and Bernadine (Bunny) Arnold-Carlon. He grew up in Eugene Oregon, Boise Idaho and moved to San Mateo, California in 1952. Jim graduated from San Mateo High School in 1956 and then attended the College of San Mateo. He was an Eagle Scout and continued to be very involved in the scouting program with his sons and grandsons.
Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 11:01 AM
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, 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.
Arnold, CA...Following are the latest NWS Forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, rain showers, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers early in the morning, then heavy rain and snow showers in the late morning and afternoon, areas of freezing fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the late morning and afternoon. Areas of freezing fog late in the afternoon, areas of freezing fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the late morning and afternoon. Areas of freezing fog late in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations... 39 to 49 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 19th, 2023
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 10:26 AM
Arnold, CA...Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold, CA. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more.
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Mar 15 ~ Mar 21! Shop Local & Save Green!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 09:58 AM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Mar 15 ~ Mar 21! Shop Local & Save Green!
Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More Every Sunday All Day Long!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2023 09:51 AM
Arnold, CA...Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere looking for the best for their families. So it was a day to let the hard news and crime stories wait till Monday if they could and focus on fun, family and of course Shopping. So join us for our Big, New, Sunday Edition where we will feature everything Fun, New, & most importantly On Sale at our local stores and businesses!!!
Columbia, CA... Columbia Ghost Tours. Have you heard that there are ghosts in Columbia? Join us on the tour March 19th to find out where they lurk and the stories behind those who lived in Columbia during the Gold Rush. Contact Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.
Fiddleton, CA... March Bubbles & Brunch by Lusso Della Terra! Mar 19th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at 21390 Ostrom Rd, Fiddletown, CA 95629 Fiddletown, CA 95629 - 2092265969 Enjoy our new bubbles and brunch format! Sip Bite Sip Catering will be preparing a 3 course brunch menu with thoughtful sparkling pairings.
The Clouds Parted & Crowds Filled Murphys on Irish Day!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2023 05:05 PM
Murphys, CA...The Luck of the Irish was on display today in Murphys for Irish Day. Crowd estimates are hard to do but it is not unreasonable to think that judging by the photos below there were 10 - 12 thousand people today in Murphys. It was a nice shot in the arm that many local businesses needed after the recent storms had depressed sales a bit. The next month is our favorite time of the year here locally. You can ski, golf, wine taste, mountain bike and even go for a boat ride & all on the same day if you would like! We have over thousand photos & lots of video in the can and should have them up tomorrow.
Jackson, CA... The Annual St. Patrick's Day Dandelion Days Celebration is a family-oriented event, and it's lots of fun! It includes an outdoor bazaar and street fair featuring antiques, relics and collectibles, arts and crafts, and much more: 2 days of live music on 2 stages, a Beer & Wine Garden, lots of fun food, and kids' carnival rides. A pancake, ham and egg breakfast located at the Jackson Civic Center, kicks off both March 18th & 19th's activities at 7:00 am (or there about). But Dandelion Days is also known for its rich local community flavor, one thing that makes it so popular. In fact, a great many attendees come from outside the county to join the fun! Not least of all, Dandelion Days is the Jackson Lions Club's largest fund-raising event and benefits student scholarships and community events.
Arnold, CA... Arnold Peddler’s Faire 2023 Saturday, May 27th! The Annual Arnold Peddler’s Faire will be held over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, in the mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Arnold’s ‘Beginning-of-Summer’ festival is situated among the pines and redwoods, and features over 50 booths of high-quality, hand-crafted artisans, specialty food and antiques that will make this event memorable for years to come. Enjoy the fresh mountain air as you stroll to find some treasures for yourself, your home, your cabin, or the next camping trip.
Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2023 06:02 PM
West Point, CA...Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning to approximately 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point due to a potential debris slide. Residents that live in the area of Barney Way should be prepared in the event that an evacuation order is given. Although only a warning has been issued, if you feel you are unsafe you are encouraged to evacuate. Please refer to https://bit.ly/3n3T5tH for zones being issued a warning in the West Point area. Currently Zone E006A, E0031A, E0033A are the only areas affected in this warning.
Angels-Murphys Rotary Murphys Irish Day Fundraiser
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2023 04:25 PM
Murphys, CA...We will be painting your hair green again this year at Murphys Irish Day! Saturday, March 18 from 10 am to 4 pm. Find our booth in front of Black Sheep Winery where we will also have an abundance of green beads and t-shirts available! Please support Rotary and Bret Harte Interact Club by stopping by and joining in the fun! If you can't attend, you can still purchase our "Love Murphys" tees in 3 different styles and all sizes. Available for pickup or shipping, click below.
The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd! Get Your Tickets Now!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2023 12:36 PM
Murphys, CA...Explore Calaveras Wine Country 4/22 & 4/23! Enjoy two days of spring weekend fun in Calaveras Wine Country. 1-day and 2-day tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at 25 participating tasting rooms, and a weekend guide with maps. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event will sell out. Wineglass/wristband/map pickup starts at 9:30 at the Wine Info Center on Saturday and Sunday. Tasting rooms are open at 11:00. The event wraps up at 5:00 each day. Find a list of participating tasting rooms HERE.
Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market! Another Shipment Awaits! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2023 12:14 PM
Arnold, CA...We are a small family-owned business who provide prepackaged foods a second chance. We offer discounts on the original retailed prices of name brand and high-quality products that are typically found in Big Chain Stores like Safeway, Save Mart, Target, and CVS. We do not sell expired food, only best by dated items. These are a best by not bad by dates meaning quality may diminish over time. That is why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee!
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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.
