Arnold, CA...TONIGHT! Friday 9/15, our bar menu service will begin at 6:30 due to our Couples Twilight event. You can enjoy bar food and bar drinks while listening to live music by Greg Sutton! See you here...
"I Want My 80’s" Tour - Rick Springfield, The Hooters, John Waite & Tommy Tutone is Rock n Rolling
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2023 06:03 PM
Murphys, CA...Rick Springfield is coming to Murphys this Saturday for the I Want My 80s Tour with The Hooters, John Waite, and Tommy Tutone! You're not going to want to miss the show! Grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3ATBSHp
The 2023 Friends of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's Annual Logging Jamboree Photos & Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2023 12:39 PM
Arnold, CA...The Friends of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's Annual Logging Jamboree is held Saturday of Labor Day weekend on the grounds of the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Even with the cool damp weather this year's event was an axe throwing, crosscut sawing, chain sawing success. In the Logging Competition there was, Axe Throwing, Jack and Jill Bucking, Choker Setting, Hot Saw, and more! We tried to take enough photos and video to have this as a rolling archive of the event. There are over 150 photos in the photo album at the bottom of this post & over 2 hours of video of almost all the events.
Calling all Stompers & Muckers the 30th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp is October 7th!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2023 12:52 PM
Murphys, CA...Hello friends of Calaveras Wine Country!! We are just weeks away from the 30th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp, set to take place at Murphys Community Park on Saturday, October 7th, from 10am-5pm. If you plan on stomping, please sign up soon before we sell out of team slots !! Head to https://www.calaveraswines.org/grape-stomp for all the details.
California Leads the Way Again with Nation's Highest Poverty Rate
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2023 10:41 AM
Washington, DC...The U.S. Census Bureau announced yesterday that real median household income in 2022 fell in comparison to 2021. The official poverty rate of 11.5% was not statistically different between 2021 and 2022. The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2022 was 12.4%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points from 2021. This is the first increase in the overall SPM poverty rate since 2010. Meanwhile, 92.1% of the U.S. population had health insurance coverage for all or part of 2022 (compared to 91.7% in 2021). An estimated 25.9 million or 7.9% of people did not have health insurance at any point during 2022, according to the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). That compares to 27.2 million or 8.3% of people who did not have health insurance at any point during 2021.
Arnold Chevron & Deli, Eat Where the Locals Eat! Order Lunch Today at 209.795.1301
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2023 11:17 AM
Arnold, CA...Your Lunch Awaits at Arnold Chevron & Deli! Every vacation area has one of those places all the locals go to get great food, great service and great value. Arnold Chevron & Deli is one of those spots. The Deli is open from 9am - 2pm Monday - Saturday. Give em a call at 209.795.1301 & order your lunch Today!! With its comfortable atmosphere it is great for everyone from Contractors, Utility Crews to Families. Arnold Chevron Deli is now serving burgers as well with Pastrami Jalapeno & Swiss Burgers, Bacon Ranch Burgers, Mushroom Swill Burgers & Classic Cheese Burgers. So if you are fueling up for work or play stop at The Arnold Chevron Deli on the way. Click the menu below for a full sized image.
Extreme Lightning Event Leaves More than 38 Fire Burning Across the Forest
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2023 11:46 AM
Sonora, CA...Since an unexpectedly stormy Saturday night, firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest have responded to more than 38 lightning-caused wildfires. Of those fires, only one - the Claim fire, is currently more than an acre. All fires are currently being patrolled and staffed with adequate resources with no threats to structures or people at this time.
Benchmade Knives from Turners Wild West for All Your Outdoor Adventures
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2023 10:08 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Turners Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner's Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the "Best Smelling Store In The Mother Lode" We have a video tour of their store. Visit them at 1235 S Main St, in Angels Camp or give them a call at 209.736.4909
Wild Mountain Soap Company Body Care Products Now at Independent Mercantile
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2023 12:18 PM
Murphys, CA...New in the shop this week is this wonderful line of body care products from @wildmountainsoap company out of West Virginia. Partnering with their local State Parks, their products are not only luxurious but are also eco-friendly as they use only natural ingredients and are packaged in recyclable containers. All of Wild Mountain Soap Company’s products are free from harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, making them a great choice for those with sensitive skin. The company also uses Eco-friendly packaging and supports local farmers and other small businesses whenever possible. Hand & body lotions, hand crafted soaps, deodorants, beard balms, shave soaps & body oils…come by and explore this lovely line of self care products!
The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series! Live Music at Taco Tuesdays & Peddlers Fair Saturdays!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2023 05:55 PM
Arnold, CA...Come on down to the Bistro for Taco Tuesday and Tap Take Over! Amazing music by Jill Warren and tap take over with Local Brewery Dying Breed! Jill Warren & Dying Breed Brewing. Mark your calendars for the Summer Concerts at the Bistro in Arnold! Taco Tuesdays and Peddlers Fair Saturdays with Live music!
