Male Chihuahua Found on Blagen Road Near Arnold Pet Clinic (Update...Owner & Pet Reunited)
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2020 09:25 AM
Arnold, CA...From the Arnold Pet Clinic...."This dog was wandering around by the hospital late last night, and we were able to bring him inside. We were hoping you might be able to post on your website that he was found and is here at the hospital, he is an intact male Chihuahua, and inquiries can be directed to the Arnold Pet Clinic at 209-795-4471. If you can help us find this little guy's humans we would greatly appreciate it!"
Dignity Health Announces $282,000 Grant to Calaveras County to Protect Vulnerable Populations from COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2020 04:52 PM
San Andreas, CA...Dignity Health announced a $282,000 donation to Calaveras County for continued support of Project Roomkey, a strategy to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19. Project Roomkey provides assistance to homeless community members, who have tested positive, need to isolate due to exposure, or have health issues that put them in a high risk category.
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Mountain Lions and Other Wildlife from Toxic Rodenticides
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/30/2020 10:20 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1788 by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) prohibiting the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides which are known to poison mountain lions and other wildlife. Recent studies have found that 96 percent of necropsied mountain lions and more than 80 percent of the raptors studied showed exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, which can cause chronic growth and reproduction issues.
2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/30/2020 01:52 PM
Murphys, CA...Celebrating the 27th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp - the Oldest & Largest in California. On September 27th Stomp Teams from across California competed in the first of its kind, "Virtual Grape Stomp:Backyard Edition" during pandemic. The event took place online using Zoom Webinar from 11:00-3:30 with an Awards Ceremony at 4:30. Stomp Kits were picked up at the Wine Info Center in Murphys, CA and included a half wine barrel bucket, 25 pounds of Syrah grapes from event sponsor, Aloria Vineyards, Measuring Supplies, Tasting Passes & Surprises. Teams decorated their backyards, got costumes ready, practiced mad stomping skills and tested smartphones or tablets to join the Zoom Online Event. This year’s event was also a tribute to the late Steve Collum, lead Vineyard Manager in Calaveras Wine Country and owner of Vineyard Concepts. “Steve was a significant part of the Calaveras Wine Region and brought an innovative approach to vineyard management as he also designed his own vineyard cover - sun blocking solution”, comments Sandra Hess, Executive Director of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. “Steve helped many of our winery and growers members achieve their goals and this year’s Grape Sponsor, Aloria Vineyards received their sustainable vineyard certification thanks to Steve. He will always be remembered for his generous heart and care for this wine community”.
Murphys, CA...The 2020 Ironstone Concours d Elegance because of COVID-19 was turned into the Ironstone Concours Tour. While the normal Concours can have over 400 vehicles and has grown into the largest Concours d Elegance in the US the tour was limited to 100 vehicles and was not open to public spectators. It was a great event even with the Coronavirus restrictions and allowed automobile enthusiasts to get their rolling works of art out of the garage and get a bit of excersise. At the end of the tours entrants were able to cross the stage, collect their ribbons and participate in a photo op. We have photos and raw video footage below...
Arnold, CA...The weather is so nice we just had to have another event! Come out and listen to the rockin' sounds of Jill Warren! Grab the family and share with a neighbor!
PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2020 09:32 AM
Arnold, CA...PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49. Along the Hwy 4 Corridor the PSPS Outages were moved up to just above Arnold starting at Big Trees and continuing all the way up through Bear Valley. Along the Hwy 49 Corridor in Calaveras Country Mountain Ranch surrounding areas, West Point and most of Hwy 26 above Mokelumne Hill. In Amador County most of the communities east of Hwy 49 are affected. Tuolumne County is entirely PSPS Free.
2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! Top 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2020 11:51 AM
Murphys, CA...Celebrating the 27th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp - the Oldest & Largest in California. On September 27th Stomp Teams from across California competed in the first of its kind, "Virtual Grape Stomp:Backyard Edition" during pandemic. The event took place online using Zoom Webinar from 11:00-3:30 with an Awards Ceremony at 4:30. Stomp Kits were picked up at the Wine Info Center in Murphys, CA and included a half wine barrel bucket, 25 pounds of Syrah grapes from event sponsor, Aloria Vineyards, Measuring Supplies, Tasting Passes & Surprises. Teams decorated their backyards, got costumes ready, practiced mad stomping skills and tested smartphones or tablets to join the Zoom Online Event.
The Outhouse Collection Final Moving Sale!! Final Day Today!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2020 08:42 AM
Arnold, CA...This is our last weekend. Everything must go! Further reductions on many items. All sales are final. Saturday 9:30-5PM Sunday 9:30-4PM. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4 in Arnold across the highway from Ace Home Center.
