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Donald McNeal 1948 - 2020 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/23/2020 07:50 AM
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Arnold, CA...Donald McNeal passed away on July 31, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother-in-law John Coppolo (Judy, deceased), and nieces, Catherine Rossetto (Chris) and Jennifer Stetson (Dave). He is also survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Patricia Roma, and her nieces, Ursula Roma and Axie Roma, nephews, Chip Roma and Gian Roma, and grandnephew, Paolo Roma.
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Darren Vernon Jones 1965 - 2020 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/22/2020 11:58 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Darren Vernon Jones of Angels Camp passed away on 08/06/2020. He was born in Oakdale, CA to Mary Louise Smith Jones and Lester Vernon Jones. Darren is survived by his wife Brenda, his son Tim Jones, his mother Mary Louise Jones Ardito, all of Angels Camp; his son Travis Rankin of Georgia, and his brother Brian Jones (Terrie) of Carson City, NV.
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Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash Fighting the Hills Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/19/2020 04:25 PM
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Coalinga, CA...This morning a Call When Needed (CWN) helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in western Fresno County. The Bell UH-1H helicopter was on a water dropping mission on the Hills Fire, approximately 9 miles south of the City of Coalinga. Air and ground resources responded immediately to the crash site. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office SAR team was requested to the area of S. Lost Hills Road and Sutter Ave. in Coalinga. The pilot was the only person aboard the helicopter and did not survive the incident.
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Calaveras Wine Country Has Lost Stephen Collum, One of the Greats! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2020 09:42 AM
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Murphys, CA...The Calaveras wine industry has lost a great mentor, innovator, vineyard manager and friend. Stephen Collum, 64, the founder of Murphys-based Vineyard Concepts consulting and management company, passed suddenly on August 11th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton. Members of the Calaveras Wine Industry Remember Steve as a dear friend, mentor, innovator, educator and community builder.
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The Community Turned out for Matt Romero's Celebration of Life Procession |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/15/2020 12:20 PM
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Douglas Flat, CA...This morning friends, family, coworkers, law enforcement & fire fighters took park in a Celebration of Life Procession that started in Angels Camp and wound its way through many of Matt's favorite places and finished up traveling through Murphys. They were not going to let COVID prevent them from giving their friend a proper send off. Below is some video and photos from today and we included his obituary for those of you who may not have known Matt to get to know him a bit better...Matthew Raymond Romero passed away peacefully on July 27,2020 in his childhood home in Douglas Flat. Matt is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Miriam Romero. He was born on May 20, 1969, a lifelong resident of Calaveras County, and a graduate of Bret Harte High School.
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South County Fire Departments Took Part in Procession for Matt Romero |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/15/2020 11:16 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...From Angels Camp & Altaville Melones Fire Departments..."We were honored today to participate in a procession for Matt Romero, long time friend of public safety in Calaveras County. Matt was an employee of Sam Berry Towing and we all have had many interactions with him. RIP Friend from all of us at Angels Camp and Altaville Melones Fire Departments."
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All Eight Service Members Presumed Deceased in Training Accident after Search Concludes |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2020 03:25 PM
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Camp Pendleton, CA...After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor, today. All eight service members are presumed deceased The 15th MEU and the ARG leadership determined that there was little probability of a successful rescue given the circumstances of the incident.
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley) |
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Former Presidential Candidate & Businessman Herman Cain Has Passed Away from COVID-19 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 10:49 AM
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Atlanta, CA...Herman Cain (December 13, 1945 – July 30, 2020). The following is was released on his Official Website by Dan Calabrese. "We're heartbroken, and the world is poorer: Herman Cain has gone to be with the Lord. You’re never ready for the kind of news we are grappling with this morning. But we have no choice but to seek and find God’s strength and comfort to deal with it.
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Matthew Raymond Romero Passed Away Peacefully on July 27th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 10:06 AM
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Douglas Flat, CA...Matthew Raymond Romero passed away peacefully on July 27,2020 in his childhood home in Douglas Flat. Matt is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Miriam Romero. He was born on May 20, 1969, a lifelong resident of Calaveras County, and a graduate of Bret Harte High School.
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75 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life in Fatal Traffic Collision Yesterday |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 09:58 AM
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Groveland, CA...On July 29, 2020, at approximately 2:50pm, a 75-year-old male resident of Groveland was driving his 2009 Toyota Pickup westbound on Ferretti Road, west of Otter Court at approximately 35-40 miles per hour. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the north shoulder and collided into a tree. The driver was extricated from the vehicle by other motorist and life saving measures were performed. Unfortunately, the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
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