California State Parks Block Vehicle Access to Additional Parks to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2020 08:21 AM
Sacramento, CA... California State Parks announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks and beaches to avoid dangerous visitation surges and help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of state-operated parks and beaches closed to vehicle access to 98. A list of closures can be found online at www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.
The Views When Practicing Social Distancing Are Better in Some Locations
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 08:35 AM
Arnold, CA...One of the pleasures of living in the mountains is the constant visual changes for the seasons and even the time of day. The Narnia look in the photos below out our window will change when the sun hits to something possibly even better. This virus will fade and when it does we hope that we retain the realization that we are truly all in this together even if the paths we trod are at times solitary. We hope you enjoy the view from our office this morning.
Now is the Perfect Time for Those Home Improvement Projects. Free Delivery Available!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 09:48 AM
Arnold, CA...Now is the Perfect Time for Those Home Improvement Projects! Below are the March Red Hot Buys at your local Arnold Ace Home Center. Arnold Ace Home Center is now offering free next day delivery to their customers from Murphys to Dorrington. Next day orders over $50 are free, same day and small orders available for a delivery fee. Order on acehardware.com or call 795-1331 to place your order. Some restrictions apply.
Supervisor Merita Callaway on Vacation Rentals in Ebbetts Pass Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 10:18 AM
Murphys, CA...With this dramatic change in our lives, I want to address a concern that many of you have expressed, short-term rentals. Most of the property managers in Ebbetts Pass, who manage short-term rentals, have closed their reservations. This equates to more than 300 rental units that have been put on hold. For this, I truly thank them.
CCWD Board Temporarily Suspends Utility Bill Late Fees and Lock-offs
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 10:40 AM
San Andreas, CA...On Wednesday March 25, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to suspend utility bill late fees and lock-offs until June 1st. This is a temporary order in response to the COVID-19 emergency. CCWD customers are still responsible for paying standard base rates and consumptive charges on-time, but penalties for late payments are suspended.
Forest Service Closes Developed Recreation Sites in California Until April 30
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 04:34 PM
Vallejo, CA...USDA Forest Service appreciates the public's interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light of current events. The Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service, in response to the recent statewide shelter-in-place order issued by the Governor of California, is joining the cause to aggressively mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by closing developed recreation facilities on our National Forests statewide.
Calaveras County Public Health Officer Clarifying "Stay-at-Home" Order Banning Recreational Stays at Lodging Facilities
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 05:13 PM
San Andreas, CA..Calaveras County Public Health Officer Order Clarification of Governor's and State Health Officer's "Stay-at-Home" Order as Related to Lodging Facilities, March 26, 2020. WHEREAS, a state of emergency has been declared by the State of California, and local emergencies have been declared in Calaveras County in response to the virus COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in Calaveras County, as well as throughout California and the nation, there are insufficient quantities of critical healthcare infrastructure, including hospital beds, ventilators and workers, capable of adequately treating mass numbers of patients at a single time — should the virus spread unchecked; and
Bistro Espresso's Full Menu Online & Available All Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2020 08:28 AM
We are NOW online! Our FULL menu is available all day. Call in your espresso drinks and we’ll take care of that payment at your car.... help us work out the kinks! Our entire menu (except drinks) is now available to order online - everything served all day! Check out the new BBQ items too! Wow!! Sous Chef Devin Harrison is killin’ the smoker with his tasty flavors and pairings! Click "SHOP" TAB and check it out... pictures are coming soon!
Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed...
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2020 09:57 AM
Arnold, CA...Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed. This highway information is the latest reported as of Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at 09:42 AM.
