From the Archives....The GABA 2008 Arnold Independence Day Parade
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/03/2020 12:48 PM
Arnold, CA...We dug into the archives to bring you a parade of Independence Days Past. This is video, photos and verbiage from 2008..."We would like to thank GABA, The Greater Arnold Business Association, and the committee of volunteers along with Grand Marshal, Betty Ann Prescott, for doing a bang up job organizing this year's parade! There were some well thought out floats this year. As an example you could tell Hours upon Hours were spent on floats like the Pinebrook HOA float. This year even featured some great "Live Action" floats. I sure bet the fisherman on the Golden Pines float need a throat lozenge after his high energy "Fishing" all the way down the parade route. Jenny Roland started things off with a stirring A Capella singing of our national anthem. We have full parade video and over 200 photos. Thanks everyone for such a great parade. We hope you enjoy the parade video and photos as much as we enjoyed the parade."
The Balloon Brigade Strolls By. Click Below for Additional Photos
Forest Service Extends Closure of Some Campgrounds Through July 15
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2020 11:44 AM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest announced that some developed recreation sites will remain closed through July 15, 2020. While some sites remain closed, forest crews have been preparing most campgrounds and day use sites for public use. Forest order STF-16-2020-16 identifies those recreation sites that employees have been able to safely open. “I am proud of the work our employees have accomplished under very difficult conditions to reopen sites so our visitors can recreate in this wonderful landscape,” said Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken.
Governor Newsom Orders Additional COVID-19 Actions Including Closing Indoor Dining in Some Counties
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2020 05:11 PM
Sacramento, CA....Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for a minimum of three weeks and is subject to an extension based on epidemiologic indicators. These sectors may modify operations to provide services outside or by pick-up. In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs in these counties must close immediately, both indoor and outdoor.
Reader's Digest Reveals the 50 "Nicest Places in America 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2020 05:40 PM
New York, NY....Reader's Digest unveiled today the 50 Nicest Places in America 2020: United in Kindness, stories of communities in every state where people have come together to make each other's lives better. In response to the fourth annual search, conducted in partnership with neighborhood platform Nextdoor, readers submitted a record 1,177 stories of solidarity and hope as racial injustice and the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to impact communities nationwide.
Socially Distanced Taco Tuesdays Tonight at Bistro Espresso
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2020 02:27 PM
Arnold, CA...Social distanced in the backyard at Bistro Espresso for $14.00 take-out taco plates and a variety of draft beers and wine. Tell a friend, bring the fanily. Limited tables and chairs. This is a food related event, sorry no live music will be played so as to concede to Calaveras County guidelines for COVID-19 Phase Two gathering restrictions.
Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County Calaveras County, Health Officer Urges People to Slow the Spread
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2020 05:45 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Public Health is seeing an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported eight additional cases of COVID-19. This is the single largest one-day case count in the County since the pandemic began. “What we are seeing in Calaveras County is the beginning of a significant outbreak of COVID-19 in several regions of our community. Widespread community transmission is now taking place in the Valley Springs area, and other locations are also reporting increasing disease activity,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “If things continue at this rate, we are in very serious risk of overwhelming our local hospital and limited ICU capacity.”
Your Experienced Behavior Health Staff Awaits at Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2020 08:12 AM
San Andreas, CA...We believe in understanding and caring for the whole person. Our experienced staff is committed to providing compassionate and quality care, in an atmosphere enabling communication, trust, and personal growth to residents in our rural communities.