This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center – NEWMAN!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/14/2015 07:11 AM
Arnold, CA...Arnold, CA...Stop by Calaveras Humane Society's Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm (Phone 209-795-GIVE). Newman will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, located in Angels Town Center (240 S. Main St./Hwy 49), open Thurs. through Sat., 11 am–5 pm. This week we will again have GUEST CATS from Calaveras County Animal Services available for adoption in Angels Camp, so if you'd like to meet shelter cats at one of our adoption centers, check out the cats at Angels Camp Adoption Center this week. Although kitten season has arrived, there are many adult kitties in need of loving, forever homes. Please OPT to ADOPT an ADULT and don't leave them behind! Come in and find your special companion!
Sonora Pass CLOSING at 4 PM TODAY Due To Weather Conditions! (Ebbetts Closing At 9am Thurs)
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2015 10:29 AM
Pinecrest, CA...Due to an incoming storm to hit the area, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at Kennedy Meadows today (May 13, 2015) at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans will reopen the pass once weather permits and crews make the necessary repairs to the roads...
Bear Valley, CA...It's hard to believe that the 8th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century is coming up on August 22, 2015. This year we are excited to offer both sides of Ebbetts Pass for full century riders. All rides are super scenic, well supported and travel on some of the best cycling roads in the state. We look forward to seeing you on your bike in Bear Valley this summer...
Bill Promoting California-grown Lumber Passes Assembly Floor
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2015 04:35 PM
Sacramento, CA...AB 429, authored by Assemblymember Brian Dahle, passed the Assembly Floor by a vote of 78-0. This bill would require any state agency that purchases lumber to give preference to lumber harvested pursuant to California’s Z’Berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act, if price, fitness, and quality are equal. AB 429 helps California embrace our local supply of renewable building material and bring awareness to the benefits of sustainable forest management...
Junior Miss Calaveras Crowned, Jr. Frog Jump Winners Announced
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2015 06:43 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump were held concurrently on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire District station in Angels Camp. The Junior Miss Calaveras Queen and her court are as follows: QUEEN: Devyn Pryor, 12 of Avery Middle School, 1st Princess: Alexis Watt, 13 of Mark Twain Elementary, 2nd Princess: Mallory Wainwright, 14 of Mark Twain Elementary. Devin is a 7th grader at Avery Middle School, Alexis and Mallory attend Mark Twain. This year, many activities were added to the scoring criteria. The following girls were given awards for these new activities:Sponsorship: Alexis, Most ticket sales: Brooke Nord, Best Interview: Devyn, Highest Score on Written Test: Devyn, Best Speech: Devyn. The Junior Miss Calaveras competition was open to all county 7th and 8th grade girls. The queen and her court will appear in the upcoming Frog Jump parade on Thursday, May 14 and the Jr. Queen will be presented at the Calaveras county fair....
Pictured L-R: 2nd Princess Mallory Wainwright, 1st Princess Alexis Watt, Jr. Miss Calaveras Devyn Pryor
May 8 2015 Meko towards Cottage Springs Hwy4 With Sierra Sentry's Sandi Pearce
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2015 02:36 PM
Doris Barger To Celebrate 8th Annual Golf Outing
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2015 07:44 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Doris Barger, founder and first president of the Mark Twain Hospital Foundation thirty one years ago, will once again delight golf participants with her traditional golf cart tour of the Greenhorn Creek golf course during play on June 8 at the golf outing named in her honor.
