Tomorrow's Calaveras County Fire Fighters Train for a Day You Hope Never Comes ~By Patrick Works
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/22/2012 06:02 PM
San Andreas, CA...With so much of our web content describing events on the roads in our area, it's nice to be able to illustrate and properly acknowledge all the men and women who as first responders are so instrumental in saving lives, but who are mostly anonymous. San Andreas Fire Department Chief Don Young was kind enough to invite thepinetree.net to observe Calaveras County Fire Academy students as they were taught how to safely extract injured motorists from a variety of vehicles and scenarios...
The 2012 Calaveras County Spelling Bee & Championshipes were held last night
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/20/2012 01:42 PM
San Andreas, CA...The 44th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee or Championships were held last night at at the Calaveras River Oaks Academy & Mountain Oaks School Campus. Jenny Lind, Mark Twain and Bret Scored on Wins. Now Winners will move on to the state championships on May 12th. The results are enclosed...
District Attorney Candidate David Singer Interview
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/20/2012 01:56 PM
San Andreas, CA...We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes this morning speaking with District Attorney Candidate David Singer. We hope these interviews can help you make a more informed decision in June's Election...
Mountain Ranch Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/19/2012 07:21 AM
(Jenny Lind, CA) On 04/16/12 at approx. 6:30 PM Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 10500 block of Knoll Drive in Jenny Lind for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival the deputies contacted the suspect, Maurice Ryerson Ross (27) of Mountain Ranch, who was standing out front of the residence. Mr. Ross allegedly struck the adult male victim (name withheld) over the head with a machete, causing moderate but non-life threatening injuries. The victim was airlifted to a Modesto area hospital for his injuries....
Calaveras JV Girls Rolled Over Bret Harte on Tuesday 4-0
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/19/2012 07:31 AM
San Andreas, CA...CHS goals scored by Lisa Valtierra, MariaJose Solis, Rosie Meza, and Kristin Kruenegel. "The Bullfrogs battled us hard tonight but once again our defense was outstanding. Goalkeeper Gabby Krigbaum made some great saves for us and everyone contributed to the big win." Coach Rob Leetham CHS record now (13-3-1, 8-1)
New Exhibit at Gallery Calaveras Postcards to and from Calaveras....Opening Reception is Saturday, May 5th
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/18/2012 03:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...Gallery Group artists are busy producing new works for the upcoming theme show entitled, Postcards to or from Calaveras. Expect to see a wide range of interpretive works from forests to meadows to memorabilia. A diversely talented group of over 50 artists share gallery space in the historic county building in downtown San Andreas where artistic imaginings find a home....
"Heritage" by Pete Kelly
Bear Valley, CA...Do you want your kids to go to a high quality summer soccer camp that also emphisizes fun outdoor recreation? Now in its 5th year, the BV Soccer Camp combines coaching from ex-professional players and current Collegiate soccer coaches. The camp is set at 7100 feet elevation in the ski town of Bear Valley in the Central Sierra Nevada mountains, 3 hours east of the SF Bay Area....
San Andreas Woman Arrested for Commercial Burglary
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/11/2012 09:40 AM
(San Andreas, CA) On 04/09/12 Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the San Andreas Mini Mart for a report of a theft. Upon arrival the deputies learned that the store owner witnessed Krista Lyn Jardine (25) of San Andreas, pick up a bottle of wine from the store, put it in her purse, and walk out the store. The store owner confronted Ms. Jardine outside and brought her back inside the store without incident. When questioned, Ms. Jardine admitted to stealing the wine. She said that she did not have money to pay for the wine...
