Great Gift Ideas for Mothers Day at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 08:19 AM
Angels Camp, CA...These cute and comfortable tops would make the perfect gift for Mom! We also have great capris and accessories. Stop by and see us in the Angels Towne Center. We're open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We'll even gift wrap your selections!
Kristin White Honored as April 2018 Mentor of the Month
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 08:56 AM
Murphys, CA...The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is delighted to announce Murphys resident Kristin White as the April 2018 Mentor of the Month. Kristin has been matched with her 15-year-old mentee, Charis, for over a year. “Kristin is an exceptionally devoted and steady volunteer. She is very busy as an optometrist with the newly opened MACT Health Clinic in San Andreas,” said Katie Lackler, coordinator of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. “But when it comes to Charis, she always has enough time. From the beginning, Kristin and Charis have had a truly happy and fun connection.”
Thank You Supporters of the April 15th 2018 Mountain Ranch 4H Chili Cook off Fundraiser
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 09:16 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Thank you to all who attended, donated to and volunteered at our chili cook off benefiting the Mountain Ranch 4H Club. We hope everyone enjoyed the chili, bake sale, snack bar, petting zoo, silent auction, and dessert auction. Our families worked hard to put on this event and could not be more grateful for the supportive attendance we received from the community!
Walnut Creek, CA...More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in2,049 deaths in 2016 - the highest number on record and a 60 percent increase since 2009. In California, there were 337 hit-and-run crashes involving at least one fatality in 2016, the latest year with available data. That total is the highest on record for the state, and the most in the nation. Texas (233) and Florida (206) were the only other states with more than 100 fatal incidents.
Columbia College Fire Academy Graduation Tonight at 6pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 01:09 PM
Columbia, CA...The Columbia College Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of certificates to 25 students who successfully completed the Fire Technology Program this spring. The event, which is open to the general public, will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at the college.
Older People Working Longer, Earning More ~ Erika McEntarfer, Census Bureau
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 02:09 PM
Washington, DC...By 2030, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that one in every five residents will be older than age 65. What do we know about older workers’ labor market participation and earnings today? We know that the number of older workers is on the rise. We also know that these workers are not only making more money on average than ever before but are outpacing the average earnings growth of other age groups.
Trout Season Opening Day: Non-Profit Group CalTrout Bolsters Healthy Fish Populations
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 03:49 PM
Mt. Shasta and Mammoth Lakes, CA...Trout Fishing Season will open this Saturday, April 28th across California, and anglers have good reason to expect tight lines. Their stream-side success will be thanks, in part, to the work of California Trout. A non-profit restoration, research and advocacy organization, CalTrout runs projects throughout the state that support native salmon, steelhead and trout populations. Two current efforts that are helping trout populations are a conservation, recreation, and cultural resource protection program on Hat Creek, in Shasta County, and a research and restoration program in high Sierra meadows, which benefits Kern River rainbow trout.
Caltrans Crews Reach Pacific Crest Trail On Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 ~ Photos by James Adams
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 06:39 PM
Hermit Valley, CA...From Caltrans District 10...Check out the wall of snow that our crews are battling through on their way to the summit of Ebbetts Pass during the annual clearing of the Sierra Passes to get the routes open for the summer season. Caltrans Woodfords Area Lead Worker James Adams sent us the shots of the east side of State Route 4 where the road crosses over the PCT very near the summit.
