The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Gear for Wild Environments!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 03:08 PM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 27 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it's evolved into 3 stores. Sonora - 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. Arnold - 2293 Hwy. 4.209-795-9310 Specializes in Rentals of flatwater Kayaks, Stand-up Paddleboards & Canoes in the Summer & Skis, Snowboards & Snowshoes in the Winter. Murphys - 448 Main St. 209-728-9133 Offers a great selection of Men's & Women's Clothing & Footwear for wine tasting! All store stock everything you'll need to get your Disc Golf game on!
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 7th! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 01:38 PM
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 01:30 PM
Arnold, CA...The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not had the chance to fish in the Arnold area. Make sure to stop by and say hello.
Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 7th! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 01:23 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning in 1968, the old store was destroyed by fire. But in June 1969, Sender’s Market, Inc. was opened. Since that time, there have been many changes, including remodeling, expansion, and the addition of many employees. That’s also when we added the truss plant and purchased Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs. Today, we’re still family owned and still working hard to stock everything from pantry essentials to power tools. Whether you’ve got questions about the perfect cut of meat or the right kind of paint, our helpful, knowledgeable staff has you covered. Click on images below for larger versions.
Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 01:17 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Middleton's is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don't just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture or electronic—we will treat you like family and assist you every step of the way to find a product that fits your needs, budget, and lifestyle.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Dec 1 ~ Dec 7
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 12:52 PM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials! Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Dec 1 ~ Dec 7. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More Every Sunday All Day Long!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 12:34 PM
Arnold, CA...Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere looking for the best for their families. So it was a day to let the hard news and crime stories wait till Monday if they could and focus on fun, family and of course Shopping. So join us for our Big, New, Sunday Edition where we will feature everything Fun, New, & most importantly On Sale at our local stores and businesses!!!
WWII Veteran, Senator & Presidential Candidate Robert Joseph Dole 1923 - 2021
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2021 12:32 PM
Washington, Dc...From the Elizabeth Dole Foundation..."It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years. More information coming soon."
25th Museum Anniversary & Free Appraisal Clinic at Ironstone Vineyards!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2021 11:36 PM
Murphys, CA: Ironstone Vineyards is hosting a free appraisal clinic along with a casual gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Heritage Museum. Home of the world’s largest Crystalline Gold Leaf Specimen (44 lbs.), the Heritage Museum was erected December 8, 1996, as a tribute to the Gold Rush and Mining era that took place 170+ years ago. The appraisal clinic will be hosted by Fred Holabird of Holabird Americana, the world’s largest specialist and auction house of early Americana, that day from 10am-4pm, and again on Sunday from 10am – 1pm. Following the clinic, renowned Author Robin Holabird will do a special reading of several excerpts from her newest book, “Around the World in 80 Movies”, as well as a Q&A session. Finally, at 5pm, guests are welcomed to the Museum to mingle and enjoy champagne and appetizers while listening to presentations from Ironstone President Stephen Kautz, Fred Holabird and Ironstone Founder & Owner John Kautz. “Aside from the wine, our Crystalline Gold Leaf Specimen and Heritage Museum has played a massive role in making Ironstone the premier attraction that it is,” says Stephen Kautz, President at Ironstone Vineyards. “It is our great pleasure to have an opportunity to invite guests to the property to celebrate with us.”
Cassina High Student Arrested After Threat of School Shooting
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2021 09:00 AM
Sonora, CA...A student at Cassina High School has been arrested for making threats against the school and other students. At approximately 12:24 pm Friday the Police Department was notified by school administration that a student had made threats to commit a shooting on campus. During the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest the 17-year-old on suspicion of felony criminal threats. No weapons were found on the student during a search.
GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2021 08:46 AM
Arnold, CA...GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open - come show your support, and shop local.
The 38-39th Annual Valley Springs Christmas Parade!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2021 08:45 AM
Valley Springs, CA...The Valley Springs Area Business Assn. Presents The 38-39th Annual Valley Springs Christmas Parade! Saturday, December 4th at 10am to 2pm.
Two Local Men Arrested after Excavator Stolen in Nevada Recovered in Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 11:26 PM
Murphys, CA...On December 1, 2021 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Detective Unit served a search warrant in the 1900 block of Big Flat Road in Murphys. The search warrant was obtained after an in-depth investigation of a “CAT” Excavator which had been stolen in the State of Nevada. Detectives were able to identify that the Excavator was located on property in Murphys and obtained a search warrant. Detectives located and seized two handguns and 10 grams of methamphetamine. Two suspects were arrested during the operation.
Mr. President: Keep Your Promise to Caldor Fire Victims By Congressman Tom McClintock
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 03:11 PM
South Lake Tahoe, CA...The Caldor Fire raged in the Sierra Nevada of California for 68 days last summer, consuming more than 221,000 acres of forestland, making it the 15th largest and 16th most destructive fire in the history of California. It literally wiped out the Gold Rush-era town of Grizzly Flats and for days threatened the City of South Lake Tahoe. It destroyed nearly 800 homes, leaving hundreds of families homeless and destitute.
Murphys, CA...Murphys is excited to welcome everyone back to our annual Open House taking place on the first Friday in December in historic downtown Murphys from 5-8 pm. While we won’t have a parade this year, and there won’t be Santa photos inside the Native Sons Hall, there will be an abundance of holiday cheer. Our businesses will be open, the street will be closed, the firepits will be lit, and we’ll all be looking forward to seeing you. There will be live music at local businesses, folks singing on the street, and Santa will be visiting. This is the time of year when Murphys’ businesses thank our customers for their support throughout the year.
San Andreas, CA...Get a load of Rugby! (A053054), a handsome white and gray tabby junior, 7 to 8 months old. Rugby has an extroverted, exuberant personality and is the first one to greet you when you enter his communal room. Raise your hand when you see the striped spot on his left ankle!
Angels Camp's Light Up The Night Decoration Challenge
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 01:22 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Cuddle up the kids (and adults!) into those matching Christmas footie pj’s and load into the car to tour Angels Camp homes and businesses decked out for the holidays! The Angels Camp Business Association, Angels Camp Community Club, and Bank of Stockton are hosting the second annual Light Up the Night Christmas lights tour of the city, and they need you to vote for the best decorations! Download the map here starting December 3, 2021, drive around Angels Camp to check out the lights, then vote for your favorites.
Trifilo Garden Center Open Late For Murphys Open House! Your Christmas Headquarters & Take Your Tree Home Tonight!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 12:49 PM
Murphys, CA...Say Hello to Christmas in the Garden! Fresh Cut & Potted Christmas Trees. Gifts, Poinsettias & More. Trifilo Garden is your Christmas Headquarters. We’re open Wednesday-Sunday from 9-5.
Wilseyville Hare Scramble Off-Highway Vehicle Event a Big Success
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 12:18 PM
Wilseyville, CA...Since the mid-1990s, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has received funding from the State of California to specifically staff and purchase equipment for off-highway vehicle enforcement activities. Since then, deputies have been assigned to patrol areas of Calaveras County that experience both legal and illegal usage. By employing a balance of education, outreach and enforcement, the Sheriff’s Office works to preserve and enhance allowable opportunities for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts.
U.S. Economy Added 210,000 in November & Unemployment Drops to 4.2%
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 07:36 AM
Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 210,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. Employment in retail trade declined over the month.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning's Replays Are Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2021 07:04 AM
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our area ranked not only in the top one percent but in the top one half of one percent. So in the ups and downs of daily life remember you don’t have to be a Gates, Buffett or Bezos to live like the one percent. Just live here!
Murphys, CA...Murphys is excited to welcome everyone back to our annual Open House taking place on the first Friday in December in historic downtown Murphys from 5-8 pm. While we won’t have a parade this year, and there won’t be Santa photos inside the Native Sons Hall, there will be an abundance of holiday cheer. Our businesses will be open, the street will be closed, the firepits will be lit, and we’ll all be looking forward to seeing you. There will be live music at local businesses, folks singing on the street, and Santa will be visiting. This is the time of year when Murphys’ businesses thank our customers for their support throughout the year.
Another Big Rig Incident Backs Up Traffic South of Jackass Hill on Hwy 49
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 09:26 PM
Tuttletown, CA...At approximately 11:42 am today TCFD, CAL FIRE and CHP responded to reports of a commercial vehicle lodged at the hairpin turn in Tuttletown and assisted with traffic control until the vehicle could be transported to a safe location.
GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 05:54 PM
Arnold, CA...GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open - come show your support, and shop local.
Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the Delta and Omicron Variants as We Battle COVID-19 this Winter
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 03:10 PM
Washington, DC...New Actions Aim to Get Americans Boosted for Even Greater Protection Against the Delta and Omicron Variants, Keep Schools and Businesses Open, and Help Quickly Respond to Surges if Needed During the Colder Months Today, President Biden will announce new actions to combat COVID-19 as the United States heads into the winter months and with the emergence of a new variant, Omicron.
Governor Newsom Highlights Vaccines, Boosters & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 02:41 PM
Merced, CA...Governor Newsom visits a vaccine clinic to highlight booster availability for everyone 18+ and vaccines for everyone 5+ amid detection of Omicron in California.
"Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb." ~ Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965
President Biden Delivers Remarks on the COVID-19 Winter Plan
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 10:53 AM
Bethesda, MD...President Biden Delivers Remarks on his Administration’s Plan to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19 as we Enter the Winter Months and Face the Omicron Variant
Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 7th! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 09:12 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning in 1968, the old store was destroyed by fire. But in June 1969, Sender’s Market, Inc. was opened. Since that time, there have been many changes, including remodeling, expansion, and the addition of many employees. That’s also when we added the truss plant and purchased Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs. Today, we’re still family owned and still working hard to stock everything from pantry essentials to power tools. Whether you’ve got questions about the perfect cut of meat or the right kind of paint, our helpful, knowledgeable staff has you covered. Click on images below for larger versions.
Governor Newsom Announces $300 Million Clean California Grant Program for Local Projects Across the State
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 08:46 AM
Sacramento, CA...The Newsom Administration announced the availability of almost $300 million in Clean California grants and called on local communities to submit applications for projects that will clean and beautify local streets, tribal lands, parks and transit centers throughout California. The new grants are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative, a sweeping $1.1 billion, multiyear clean-up effort led by Caltrans to remove trash, create thousands of jobs and engage communities to transform public spaces.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 07:03 AM
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our area ranked not only in the top one percent but in the top one half of one percent. So in the ups and downs of daily life remember you don’t have to be a Gates, Buffett or Bezos to live like the one percent. Just live here!
GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2021 12:07 AM
Arnold, CA...GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open - come show your support, and shop local.
Angels Camp, CA..Robert Francis Kress, 04/03/1944 – 11/26/2021, age 77 of rural Stockton, California, passed away on November 26, 2021, under the care of Hospice House. Robert was born on April 3rd, 1944, in Sacramento, California, to parents Harold and Dorothea Kress. Robert enjoyed 30 years employment with the US Forest Service in the fire department, retiring in 1994 as the Calaveras District Fire Management Officer of the Stanislaus National Forest.
Vice President Harris Convenes the Administration’s Inaugural National Space Council Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2021 11:05 PM
Washington, DC...Vice President Harris Convenes the Administration’s Inaugural National Space Council Meeting. This will be our evening news for this eve.
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 7th! Shop Local & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2021 02:49 PM
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Dec 1 ~ Dec 7
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2021 02:19 PM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials! Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Dec 1 ~ Dec 7. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
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Created on 02/22/2006 11:32 PM by thepinetree
Updated on 05/10/2019 10:39 AM by thepinetree
Bear Valley's Mark Phillips narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.
