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The Great PG&E PSPS "Zombie Apocalypse" of 2019 Has Commenced! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/09/2019 05:20 PM
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Arnold, CA...When we stopped for gas in Angels Camp a guy got out of his vehicle and asked if there was a "Zombie Apocalypse" here? He hadn't heard about the planned power outages and was coming to our area to camp for the weekend. All he saw were people frantically foraging for supplies ahead of the power outage and impending doom. Now that the outage is underway and the hum of generators is filling the air it has taken on a bit of a surreal feel. The PG&E Hospitality tent in the Meadowmont Shopping Center looks straight from a movie set. It even has a security guard scanning the refugees who have so far survived for a little over an hour off the grid. One was even heard shrieking "Quick, my battery is at 20%"
The orange and red locations on the map above indicate a lack of electron flow..
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Middleton's Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Debut Event!! October 5 - 13 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 07:01 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Ornament Debut Event, October 5-13, Enjoy 140+ new releases, event-only savings and big opening weekend Bonus Points. From ornaments for the Star Wars fanatic to the Disney aficionado to snowman collectors, there's a huge range of designs. You'll even find spook-tacular Halloween ornaments! With old favorites like Snoopy and Charlie Brown next to stars of recent superhero flicks—like Wonder Woman from DC Comics and Captain Marvel from Marvel— Hallmark Christmas ornaments feature dozens of licensed characters, including many you won't find anywhere else. Sprinkle some nostalgia on your tree, with classic American car and train ornaments. The artistry and detailing in our premium ornaments and blown-glass Heritage ornaments will wow you. Add a little more magic to your Christmas tree with sound and light ornaments that delight both kids and kids-at-heart. The Storytellers ornaments connect to each other with a Keepsake Power Cord for an immersive experience.
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The 2019 Ironstone Concours d' Elegance Best of Show is Paul Petrovich's 1930 Duesenberg! Over 500 Photos & Awards Video!! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 08:51 AM
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Murphys, CA...The 2019 Ironstone Concours d' Elegance Best of Show is Paul Petrovich's 1930 Duesenberg J, Murphy Convertible Roadster. On September 28th the manicured grounds of Ironstone Vineyards & Winery Complex played host to the event it was designed for over two decades ago. The Cars, Trucks, RVs, Motorcycles, Vintage Race Cars, Amphicars, Playboy Playmates & Pink AMCs & our favorite a 427 Shelby Cobra filled the lawns. I shudder to think of the total value of all the rolling art but there were a few examples easily into the 7 and 8 figure ranges. Some of the vehicles in the field were basically rolling Rembrandts or Picassos except these art pieces roll and drive. This is our favorite weekend of the year in our area. The history, elegance & beautiful Ironstone Winery setting make this a special event. We have full video of the awards ceremony, photos of every class winner on stage and at least one photo of every entrant that was on the lawn when we made our passes. This year all photos in the slide show are at least 1,200 pixels wide so click auto play and sit back and relax through over 500 photos! The slideshow is below the video on the new site...
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Could Impact More Than 600,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 10:15 AM
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San Francisco, CA...Based on current forecasted weather conditions, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) anticipates that it may begin implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to more than 600,000 customers across portions of nearly 30 northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties. This would be a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of wildfire in these communities.
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Local Utilities Urge You to Conserve Water During Power Event! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 02:39 PM
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San Andreas, CA...This is a joint release from the following utilities: Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), City of Angels Camp, San Andreas Sanitary District (SASD), Blue Lake Springs Mutual Water Company (BLSMWC), Union Public Utility District (UPUD), Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD), Valley Springs Public Utilities District (VSPUD) and Murphys Sanitary District (MSD).
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Need A Charge? All CalTel Trucks Have Generators on Board |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 05:21 PM
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Copperopolis, CA...During a power outage if you need a charge to keep you connected just wave down a CalTel Truck. All CalTel Trucks are generator equipped.
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If PG&E Interrupts Power Murphys Hotel will Remain Open With Limited Menu |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/08/2019 08:16 PM
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Murphys, CA...Murphys Historic Hotel is ready for the PG&E PSPS Shutoff and will remain open with the limited, cash only menu.
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Harvest Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2019 07:26 AM
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Murphys, CA...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.
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Possible PG&E Public Safety Power Shut Off Wednesday Morning |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2019 09:54 AM
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| San Andreas, CA....Yesterday evening, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) notified the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services of a possible Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) event that would affect portions of Calaveras County. This morning, Calaveras County OES participated in a conference call with PG&E, and confirmed that a PSPS is likely to affect Calaveras County sometime Wednesday morning, October 9, 2019. This situation is evolving, and further information will follow as it is developed. We expect to have an update by this evening that will include affected area maps, and resiliency center location(s).
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Molly Jean Collins, 38 of Avery Passed Away in October 4th, Hwy 12 Fatal Collision |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2019 11:20 AM
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Burson, CA....The Sad family notifications have been made and CHP has released the name of the young mother killed in Friday's Collision. Molly Jean Collins, 38 from Avery was the young woman who tragically passed away. Collins was driving a 2010 Acura sedan, within a private driveway, east of Haskell Street, and preparing to to turn left onto eastbound SR-12. McGee was driving a 2008 Ford F150, westbound on SR-12, at approximately 50-55 MPH, and approaching the Acura's location. For reasons still under investigation, Molly Collins unsafely entered SR-12 directly in the path of the approaching Ford. The front of the Ford collided with the drivers side of the Acura within the westbound lane of SR-12. The impact pushed both vehicles in a southwesterly direction and they left the roadway, coming to rest off the south roadway shoulder.
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