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February 9th Board of Supervisors Study Session on Calaveras Adult Detention Facility and Sheriff’s Administration Building

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/03/2010 11:32 PM
Calaveras County, CA.....This report has been prepared in preparation for the Study Session with the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on February 9, 2009. The purpose of the Study Session is to provide an update to the Board and the community as to the progress, status and issues relating to the design and construction of the new County Jail and Sheriff’s Administration Building.

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Lt. Gary Kuntz To Speak at the Mercantile in Angels Camp on Tuesday Evening~by Cory Burnell

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 10:51 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Lt. Gary Kuntz will be speaking tomorrow, February 9th at the Mercantile in Angels Camp. The meeting is open to the public though you should RSVP at www.CalaverasC4L.com or by calling 209-298-3033. He will speak from 5:30-7:00pm. There is No Cost to Attend. $6 for those who choose to eat. "Lt. Kuntz will speak about his vision for the Sheriff's Office and public safety in Calaveras County. He'll also address issues related to our constitutionally guaranteed rights and the role of the Sheriff in protecting them. A question and answer session will follow his remarks. The meeting is hosted by the Calaveras Campaign for Liberty whose purpose is to facilitate grassroots activism for constitutionally limited government. The ......
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Murphys Rail Jam Competition A Huge Success!~Photos by Kelly Ellefritz Photography

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 10:10 AM
Murphys, CA....Snowboarding was on tap Saturday night at the Murphys Hotel for the first Annual Rail Jam. Event Promoter Fred Brunton of Earth and Ocean Boardshop says he was "completely happy with the turnout for the first ever Rail Jam in Calaveras County." Fred Brunton not only promotes this event he supports many riders and helps them with their equipment needs from one of his three stores that are located in Oakhurst, Sonora and his ......


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Artist's Reception this Saturday at Harbinger Gallery in Murphys "Equinox" - Watercolors by Kris Lynn Fichtner

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 03:38 PM
Murphys, CA...The Harbinger Gallery in Murphys is happy to present "Equinox" by Calaveras artist Kris Lynn Fichtner with a special meet-the-artist reception this Saturday, February 13 from 3 to 6pm. The show will debut at least 14 new watercolor paintings, which will be on display from February 12 through March 31, 2010. The gallery is located at 448-B Main Street, upstairs from the Sierra ......

"Orchard" by Kris Fichtner
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Community is Invited to Chainsaw Care and Maintenance Class

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 03:26 PM
(Sonora, CA February 9, 2010)…Fire Safe Council President Jerry Tannhauser today announced the Highway 108 Fire Safe Council is inviting residents and homeowners in the Phoenix Lake, Willow Springs, Soulsbyville, and Mono Vista area to meet and discuss fire protection, emergency preparedness, and fire prevention measures needed to protect life, property, and resources from wildland fires. ....
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Calaveras Foodies Recipe of the Day Presented by Ken Churches of Calaveras Grown..."Santa Maria Style Macaroni and Cheese"

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 03:01 PM
Santa Maria Style Macaroni and Cheese
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 cups hot milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese....


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Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall on 2010 Model-Year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles to Update ABS Software

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 11:07 PM
TORRANCE, Calif., February 8, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS). No other Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles are involved in this recall...
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Lost Snowshoe'er Rescued

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 02:30 PM
Dorrington, CA...On Sunday, February 7, 2010 at approximately 12:15am, the Calaveras County Sheriffs Office received a report of a missing or lost person in the Camp Connell area of Calaveras County. Deputies responded to the area of Summt Level Road in Camp Connell and learned that Kyle Briggs, age 29 of Auburn CA had departed from the Summit Level Road area at about 10:30am Saturday morning with the intentions of taking a short snowshoe hike. He was
reported to be wearing adequate clothing, however, he carried no supplies...

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Representitive John Murtha has passed away

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2010 01:26 PM
Harrisburg, PA...Congressman John Murtha, an influential Congressman from Pennsylvania has passed away from complications following gall bladder surgery. We have included a little more on the former Congressman from Wikipedia enclosed....
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CHP Seeking Information on Copperopolis Fatality ~From CHP Officer Myers

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 10:43 AM
Copperopolis, CA...We have reason to believe that the driver of the white/Honda may have been passing a vehicle and that's what caused her to be in the w/b lane, causing the accident. If anyone observed anything or if the driver of the other vehicle observed the Honda trying to pass, we would like them to give us a call. They can call 209-754-3541 and speak to Officer Myers or Officer Castillo.

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The Latest Sheriff's Logs

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 08:52 AM
San Andreas, CA...Enclosed are the links to the latest Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs. The Logs for February 2-8 are enclosed...

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USA Today's Super Bowl Ad Meter

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 08:39 AM
New York, NY...USA Today's business reporter Laura Petrecca spoke to Maggie Rodriguez about the super bowl ad meter and which commercials came out on top including Snickers and Bud Light....


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Bear Valley Snow Report for February 8th, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 06:29 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Looks as though the bulk of the current storm is headed south of us….We did receive 18″ during the cycle and unsettled weather is forecasted through the week. Colder nightime temps in the mid teens and daytime temps around the mid 30’s is what we’ll see this week. Make sure to check the Sierra Avalanche Center for the current advisory!

Nightwings Slopestyle Feb 13th at Bear Valley

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2010 06:25 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Next Saturday Bear Valley lights up the slopes after dark. Nightwings Slopestyle Spectacular brings the best of the best to Bear Valley for this exclusive evening event. Competitors from Tahoe, Central Sierras, Bay Area and those that call Bear Valley their Mountain will hit the slopes vying for cash and prizes valued over $5000.00. Competitors must qualify for final event, to compete for cash and prizes. Bring your beach chair and come have some fun. Enjoy music, cozy firepits, beverage bar, hot wings contest. Space is limited Get more details! Sponsored by Red Bull, Burton, Dakine, Smith, Giro.

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Agenda for Next Tuesday February 9th, 2010

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 02:20 PM
Calaveras County, CA....The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action Tuesday February 9th at 9am. A Study Session will begin at 10am on the new Jail and Sheriff Administration Project. Full agenda is enclosed....


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@katiecouric: Drew Brees

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/07/2010 10:15 PM
New Orleans, LA...New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks with Katie Couric about his thoughts going into the Super Bowl, what the city of New Orleans has meant to him and his family, the possibility of a political future, and explains "who dat?"

TRAFFIC NEWS....Non-Injury Traffic Collision at Hwy 49 and Hwy 120

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2010 01:49 PM
Tuolumne County, CA.....CHP is reporting a non-injury traffic collision at Hwy 49 and 120 in Tuolumne County. Please travel with caution.

Welcome to the Country~by Local Author Charity Maness

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2010 01:08 PM
So you’ve decided to move to the country where…fund raisers bring on raffle prizes of all shapes, sizes, and oddities. We certified country folk are real clever when it comes to raising money for our favorite charity, organization or local friend in need. We hold chili cook off’s, bingo games, casino nights, spaghetti feeds, and motorcycle runs, to name a few. And as always, accompanying these great community events are the coveted raffle prizes. Raffle prizes are usually displayed in all their glory for the potential ticket purchaser to drool over, calculate their luck, and then buy tickets for what seems like mere pennies. Some events the raffle ticket salesman/saleswoman are generous enough to sell you tickets based on your height for only $10.00! This, of course, is where you find your tallest friend to be measured in your .......
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Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911~June 5, 2004

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2010 12:48 PM
"Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911– June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). Prior to his political career Reagan was also a famous motion picture actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild. Born in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s. He began a career as an actor, first in films and later television, appearing in 52 movie productions and gaining enough success to become a household name. Though often described as a B film actor, he starred in Knute Rockne, All American and Kings Row. Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and later spokesman for General Electric (GE); his start in politics occurred during his work for GE. Originally a member of the Democratic ....
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Chain Controls are In Effect

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2010 11:20 AM
HWY 4....CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM COTTAGE SPRINGS (CALAVERAS CO) THE MT REBA TURNOFF. HWY 108....CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM LONG BARN TO 7 MI EAST OF LONG BARN. CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 7 MI EAST OF LONG BARN TO 7.2 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY....


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TRAFFIC NEWS....Traffic Collision at Hwy 4 and Mt. Reba

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2010 09:49 AM
Alpine County, CA....CHP is reporting a traffic collision at Hwy 4 and Mt. Reba. Please travel with caution.

Bear Valley Snow Report for February 7th, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/07/2010 05:49 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Looks as though the bulk of the current storm headed south of us….We did recieve 15″ during the cycle and unsettled weather is forecast through the week. Colder nightime temps in the mid teens and Daytime temps around the mid 30’s is what we’ll see this week. Get a hold of M.A.S. for Snowcat/Zones tours and the Telefest today. Make sure to check the Sierra Avalanche Center for the current advisory!

CHP Release in on yesterday's Mokelumne Hill Accident

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/06/2010 01:53 PM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...CHP has released an incident report for yesterday's head-on injury accident. The CHP release is enclosed....
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Weekly Address: Opening Doors for Small Business

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/06/2010 09:04 AM
Reiterating once again his commitment to small business as the engine of our economy, the President urges Congress to move forward immediately on steps to help them expand and create jobs. These proposals include using $30 billion in TARP funds to create a new Small Business Lending Fund to provide capital to community banks to increase lending to small businesses, offering a new tax credit for over one million small businesses that hire new workers or raise wages, and providing targeted support for the most innovative small businesses with the potential to export new goods and products.
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Copperopolis Accident Leads to Fatality This Afternoon (UPDATED with CHP Release...Warren Freedlan lost his life)

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2010 04:52 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Crews are still working a major injury rollover accident on Hwy 4 and Telegraph involving a possible fatality. The road was closed for a short time. The Coroner has been called and should be on scene now. There was at least one party ejected and one pinned in. Please Avoid the area if possible..
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Chain Control Update as of This Evening

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 10:22 PM
HWY 4....CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM COTTAGE SPRINGS (CALAVERAS CO) TO THE MT REBA
TURNOFF (ALPINE CO). HWY 108 & 88...NO CHAIN CONTROLS AT THIS TIME.

An Easy Recipe For Your Super Bowl Sunday ~by Jenny Baxter of Jennys Kitchen

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 10:18 PM
Ok all you football fans, I know that on Sunday you will glued to the TV, beer in hand, and an assortment of tailgate food laid before you. This day is otherwise known as “Superbowl Spread!” Similar to Thanksgiving except you watch football instead of playing football, you give thanks for your team making the Superbowl, and you eat and drink all day instead of just eating once until you feel like the stuffed turkey you just ate! So let me contribute an easy recipe for those of you that love that “fire” in your mouth taste as you gnaw on those chicken wings......


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CHP San Andreas Area to assist Caltrans with Chain Controls on SR-4.

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2010 02:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...The California Highway Patrol San Andreas Area will assist Caltrans with Chain Controls on SR-4 this Superbowl Weekend. “The CHP would like to remind everyone Chains are required to be carried in ALL vehicles in Chain Control Areas and the maximum speed in Chain Control Areas is 25 MPH.” Lt. Tim Port stated. “Chain Controls will be vigorously enforced. Tire Traction Devices do work; the law is there for a reason”..
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More Dogs Available at the Calaveras Animal Shelter!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 01:44 PM
If you had a great chocolate lab like this wouldn't you come looking for her if she went missing? Once again we cannot believe no one is looking for Truffle. She has obviously been well taken care of. Her coat is shiny, she is happy and well fed. But here she sits at the county shelter. We administered the Labradog test and Truffle passed with flying colors. In fact she is a 10 on the Labradog scale of Labness. She LOVES to play ball. Truffle anxiously awaits you throwing the ball. She gets a bit of slobber on her nose and looks at you with her intense eyes and says, "Throw the ball, throw the ball, .......
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The Hills Are Alive with Free Heelers for Annual Telemark Festival

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2010 01:19 PM
Bear Valley, CA...It's that time of the year again when Telemark Skiers head on up to Bear Valley for the Annual Telemark Festival. It is one of the largest events of it's kind on the West Coast. Fans of "Free Heeling" make their annual pilgrimage. Now through Sunday their will be clinics, product demos, food, frivolity and more. If you are unfamiliar with what telemark skiing is all about we have included a file clip of a Telemarker in action...


The Annual Telemark Festival is Open and Ready for Free Heeling Fun
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Governor to Highlight $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Proposal in His California Jobs Initiative

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 10:56 AM
2/5/2010 - Gov. Schwarzenegger will hold a press conference to highlight the proposal to extend and expand the $10,000 homebuyer tax credit to include the purchase of existing homes.

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Chain Controls Are in Effect as of This Morning

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 10:14 AM
HWY 4...CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF COTTAGE SPRINGS TO THE MT REBA TURNOFF. HWY 108...CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM PINECREST TO 7.2 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY. CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM 3.8 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF US 395 TO THE JCT OF US 395 (MONO CO). HWY 88...
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"First Tracks" This Saturday at Bear Valley Mountain Resort

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 10:10 AM
Bear Valley, CA....Join Bear Valley’s CEO, Martin Wegenstein, for early early tracks this Saturday, February 6th, 2010. Be one of the first on the mountain, when the chair starts turning an hour early, just for you! The Details…For a select group of skiers and snowboarders, the lifts will start turning an hour early (7:30am). Join our CEO, Martin, and be guided around the mountain by our expert instructors and patrolers, to find the best tracks on the hill! This program is highly recommended for advanced skiers/boarders only.....
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Happy Birthday DICK UNDERHILL!

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 09:30 AM
Happy Birthday to Dick Underhill of Camp Connell!!!! Alexis wanted him to know he's the Best Grandpa!!!!!

Love Always,

Lisa, Ken & Alexis


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Great Deals Now at Ace Home Center in Arnold

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 08:26 AM
Arnold, CA...Ace Home Center has 10 pages of deals for you this week in their Big Ad this week. Just click below and start making your shopping list!

Click Above For Savings At Ace!!!

Unemployment Drops to 9.7%

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 08:09 AM
Washington, DC...The unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added jobs. Household Survey Data..In January, the number of unemployed persons decreased to 14.8 million, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage point to 9.7 percent...
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Bear Valley Snow Report for February 5, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2010 07:47 AM
Hey Good People! 5″ of new snow as of this morning at 5am. Everyone must be giving ULLR his props! Grab your gear and some friends and get up here to ride the copious amounts of great snow! Get a hold of M.A.S. for snowcat tours and the Telefest this weekend. Make sure to check the Sierra Avalanche Center for the current advisory!

Calaveras American Little League Call For Umpires

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/03/2010 03:15 PM
Calaveras American Little League is looking for a few good men and women to umpire little league games for players age 9-14 for the 2010 season. Mandatory training will be provided on Friday 2/26 6-9 PM and Sat-Sun Feb 27-28 9-5 each day (lunch provided). Cal American’s regular season begins April 5 and runs through June 15, with Allstars June 26 through July 15 (if selected to umpire in the Allstar tournament). All umpires will be compensated for regular season games. If interested, or for more information, please call Dewaine Jackson at 209-986-2062.

Scott's Yogurt Factory Opens Today, Friday at 3pm....OPENING DAY FLAVORS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/31/2010 08:01 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Great News for all those frozen dessert fans in the area! The Scott family has been hard at work on their new business and they will be opening a few days ahead of schedule. They will be opening this Friday, February 5th at 3pm!! ScottsYogurtFactory, owned and operated by Greg Scott and family will open next to Subway in the Frogtown Shopping Center in Angels Camp. For Opening Day Scotts Yogurt Factory will be supporting Bret Harte from day 1. We are offering that if you plan to attend the Basketball game tonight you receive a coupon and then come in after the game we will donate 10% of their purchase to The Bret Harte sports program! Opening Day Flavors Have Been Announced!

~Cable Car Chocolate- Non Fat, Gluten Free
~Fancy French Vanilla- Non Fat, Gluten Free
~Reeses Peanut butter- Low Fat, Gluten Free
~Pomegranate Raspberry Sorbet - Non Dairy, Gluten Free
~Euro Tart- Tart Yogurt, Gluten Free
~Strawberry Banana- No Sugar added, Gluten Free
~Cookies N' Cream - Non Fat
~Irish Mint- Non Fat, Gluten Free

These new ever so popular self-serve style yogurt shops are popping up all over the US. ......


Culture Fans Rejoice! Scott's Opens This Friday!
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Mary Youngblood “First Lady of the Flute” to Perform Feb. 6 in Angels Camp

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/15/2010 12:02 AM
As part of the Calaveras Arts Council’s Ovations Performing Arts Series, Mary Youngblood “First Lady of the Flute” will perform Saturday, February 6 starting at 3:00 pm in Angels Camp at the Bret Harte Theatre. Tickets are $25, available on line at www.highsierratickets.com or by calling (209)296-5495. Two-Time GRAMMY Winner and EMMY Nominee Mary Youngblood, is the first Native American woman to have received a Grammy Award for "Best Native American Music Album" and the first Native American person to have won two Grammy's which makes Mary one of the premiere Native American musicians in the country....
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Up to 2 Feet of Snow Expected in the Higher Elevations of Sierra Nevada Into Saturday.....Pre~Schmuck Report Enclosed

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2010 11:10 PM
Bear Valley, CA...This afternoon we shot a Pre-Schmuck report, IE...before the storm really rolled in. A Pacific Storm will affect the region through Friday. This will be followed by a second storm late Friday night into Saturday. Snow levels will generally range from around 3500 feet north of Redding to around 5000 feet in the Sierra Nevada. Snow levels may be a little lower with the second storm. Snow accumulations up to 2 feet are possible across the higher elevations of the northern Sierra Nevada into Saturday.....


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The Great Potato Casserole Cook Off~by The Lunch Lady, Kris Fichtner

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2010 10:44 PM
"We all have them. You know what yours is. It may be a jell-o mould, or a tuna bake. We all have old recipes that we make from time to time which we secretly love. Mine is my sister's version of my Grandmother's tater tot casserole. It is disgustingly delicious and unbelievably unhealthy. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or all three, but only about once a year. So, my friend Laura (a potato-phile) and I were sitting around one day and our topic of conversation meandered to this recipe. I boasted about it's down home ....

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It's Snowing....Chain Controls Are in Effect This Evening

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2010 10:31 PM
HWY 4....4 R2 FR BIG MEADOWS TO MT REBA. HWY 88...R2 FR HAMMS STATION TO CRYSTAL SPRINGS. HWY 108.....CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM PINECREST TO 7.2 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY. CARSON SPUR IS OPEN

Top Quality Insulation Wins Chamber Business of the Year! (Updated Wth Additional Photos)

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2010 10:15 PM
Angels Camp, CA....With over 100 attendees, The Chamber of Commerce Announced their 2010 Business of the Year at their Annual Installation dinner this evening at CAMPS.....The winner is Top Quality Insulation of Valley Springs. Bob and LaQuinta DeMarco have been in business since 1989. They are located in Valley Springs. They employ between 6~16 employees. Robert DeMarco brought 11 years of field experience to his new business. That experience included installing insulation in residential homes, high rises and commercial buildings in the Bay Area, mostly around San Francisco. In 1994, Robert began teaching the trade to his brother-in-law, Ron Weaver. Ron now oversees the entire insulation department......


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Vehicle Fire at Hwy 4 and Big Trees Parkway

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 03:25 PM
Fire crews are responding to a vehicle fire at Hwy 4 and Big Trees Parkway. Please use caution in the area.

Copperopolis Town Square announces its 2nd “Dog Day Afternoon"

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 01:32 PM
Copperopolis, CA....Celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing your dog to the Copper Town Square and join in the parade set to begin at 2 p.m. Live music will be provided by Vince & Sally Arelli. Admission is free. Prizes will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. Categories include: Top Dog, Best Valentine Costumes Male and Female, Owner Look-a-like, Big Dog, Tiny Dog, Cutest Face, Shortest Dog, Fluffiest Coat, Best Collar & Leash and Sweetest Valentine. Valentine attire, as well as the use of a leash, is encouraged for both owners and pets.....


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"Great Decisions" Coming to the Motherlode!

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 01:26 PM
“Great Decisions” is a nation wide discussion series sponsored by the nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association and facilitated in Calaveras County by the American Association of University Women. For 56 years, “Great Decisions” has given an inspiring example of the role citizen can play in discovering, discussing and deciding how some of the world’s greatest challenges can be met. It takes you beyond the headlines by providing look at the most significant and far-reaching challenges facing the U.S. and the world. Global challenges have increasingly become domestic challenges with events in the remotest parts of the world affecting our lives in a myriad of ways. ......

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Hwy 88 Alert....Carson Spur Now Closed for Avalanche Control

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 01:16 PM
Amador County, CA....CARSON SPUR NOW CLOSED FOR AVALANCHE CONTROL. Updates to come as we receive....

Calaveras Visitors Bureau Holding a Social Media Marketing Workshop on March 10th

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 12:56 PM
The Calaveras Visitors Bureau will be holding a Social Media Marketing Workshop on March 10, 2010 from 4pm-6pm at the Angels Camp World Mercantile on Main St. in Angels Camp. A local panel of experts, including Kris Jack of Computer Firemen, O.A.R.S. Marketing Director, Steve Markle and Bear Valley Mountain Marketing Manager, Rosie Sundell, will explain Social Media and give examples of how social media can enhance your marketing efforts. You will learn how to effectively use Facebook, Twitter , YouTube and more. Come with your questions and comments. Share your own tips on success you have experienced using social media marketing......

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CALAVERAS GROWN Invites you to ACT ONE a celebration of sustainable local agriculture

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2010 12:40 PM
Amador—Calaveras—Tuolumne Counties, CA....

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Past 125 Local News
  1. Calaveras Foodies Recipe of the Day "Garlic Lemon Shrimp" from Calaveras Grown! ~by Ken Churches of Calaveras Foodies... This sounds FANTASTIC!
  2. "What's in the works for Angels Camp?", with David Hanham, Director of Planning.
  3. 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Continues with an Evening at Bear Valley
  4. Angels Camp Museum Foundation Hosting Valentine's Day Dinner and Auction
  5. Celebrate Mardi Gras with Uptown Murphys! Area Wineries-Restaurants-Gifts
  6. Mother's of the Year Award Nominees?
  7. Saddle Creek Resort Announces ‘Valentine’s Weekend Getaway’....Enjoy Romantic Stay-and-Play at One of State’s Highest-Ranked Golf Courses
  8. Patrice Pike at the Bart Tomorrow Night!
  9. East Calaveras Democratic Club will Host Gary Kuntz, candidate for Sheriff, on February 13 in Murphys
  10. Fuel Reduction Project Begins on Highway 108 ~From Lisa Williams
  11. First Time Jobless Claims Up Slightly Last Week. California Had The Largest Drop in Claims -22,674
  12. Bear Valley Snow Report for February 4th, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  13. Winter Storms Are Coming Thursday Eve
  14. Big Trail Plans Highlight City Council Meeting ~By John Hamilton
  15. Big Trees Market Weekly Ad for February 3-9, 2010
  16. Send Your Loved Ones A Valentines Day Message Right Here!
  17. Chamber Installation Dinner This Eve.....This Year's Business of The Year Nominations Are.....
  18. Plan Your Next Getaway and Stay at the Bear Valley Lodge....They Are Offering Some Wonderful Mid-Week Specials!
  19. Seeds of Kindness Goes Countywide.....Kindness Week February 15th~21st, 2010!
  20. San Andreas Fire Department To Host 1st Annual Crab Feed!SOLD OUT
  21. Bear Valley Real Estate Silver Mountain Winter Promo
  22. Earth & Ocean Board Shop Along With Bear Valley Mountain Resort To Host 1st Annual Showdown Rail Jam This Saturday From 5~9pm
  23. Make Headwaters Coffee House at The Village in Bear Valley Your Next High Sierra Stop For Excellent Cuisine!
  24. Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights Importance of Infrastructure Investment to Create Jobs, Rebuild Economy
  25. 2nd Annual Grow Your Own Food Event
  26. Hey Ladies.....In The Mood For a Dress Swap?
  27. Traffic Alert...Overturned Accident on Burson Road
  28. PG & E Invests in Regional Economic Development ~by Beth Hartline
  29. Friends of the Fair Hosting Hoe-down, Show-Down, Whiskerino Dinner Dance!
  30. Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Are Seeking Saddle Queen Contestants
  31. TRAFFIC NEWS.....Minor Injuries Reported in Vehicle vs. Bicycle Rider at Hwy 108 and Tuolumne Road
  32. Students Arrested on Drug Charges~Sheriffs Press Release Enclosed
  33. Great Furniture Deals Now At Middleton's
  34. General Plan Update Took Center Stage at Supervisors Meeting Yesterday!~With Video and Summary Enclosed
  35. Chain Control Update as of 10am
  36. Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital Spring Health Faire Saturday, February 27!
  37. Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Bullied and Rejected
  38. Bear Valley Snow Report for February 3, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  39. Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Receives Perfect Score for Care! Hospital Video Update with VP Larry Cornish
  40. Big Trail Plans Highlight City Council Meeting
  41. Governor Swears in Brigadier General Mary J. Kight as Adjutant General of the CA National Guard
  42. Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping on the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
  43. Today's BOS Meeting Packed The House
  44. Hathaway Pines Man Arrested~Press Release by Angels Camp Police Department
  45. Angels Camp Resident Arrested on Multiple Counts~Press Release by Angels Camp Police Department
  46. Aplicants for Junior Fair Board Now Being Accepted
  47. Tonight's Meeting Decides the Fate of the Rail Road Flat..The School Lives...3-2!
  48. Applications Now Available for Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant
  49. Now is Your Chance to Win ,000 in Cash, Cadillac DTS, Jewelry & Travel at Jackson Rancheria!
  50. TRAFFIC NEWS.....Traffic Accident at Hwy 88 at Raven Road
  51. Powdery Mildew~by Ken Churches
  52. Calaveras Lady Reds Raise Funds for CHS Softball~By Tammy Beilstein
  53. Wintry Weather is Here!
  54. Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Wintry Weather
  55. Calaveras Unified School District 2010/11 Kindergarten Registration Coming Up March 3rd!
  56. The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Tracy as the new Health Services Agency Director
  57. Governor Highlights Green Tech Manufacturing Equipment Sales Tax Exemption to Create Jobs
  58. Bear Valley Snow Report for February 2, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  59. MISSING PERSON!....Located:)
  60. Switch or Stay with Golden State Cellular and Ski for Free!
  61. 1st Annual Bear Valley Snowmobile Association Poker Run to Benefit Bear Valley Search & Rescue!
  62. Murphys Senior Center Has a New Executive Director, Steve Shetzline
  63. Obama Budget Would Create Highest-ever Deficit
  64. President’s 2010 budget: Too Much Spending, Too Much Taxing, Too Much Borrowing~Press Release by Congressman Lungren's Office
  65. TRAFFIC NEWS....Vehicle Rollover at Wilkerson...ROADWAY BLOCKED
  66. Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer Meeting This Thursday at 4pm
  67. CWA Donates ,000 to Community
  68. Happy Birthday CAMERON BUR of Stark Realty in Mountain Ranch!
  69. A Valentine's Special from Lunch Lady Catering
  70. "Tech Talk"~With Blair Wiley of Wiley Computers
  71. 10am Start with Restricted Holes on Path Today
  72. Bear Valley Snow Report for February 1st, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  73. "Kiwi Salsa"~by Jenny Baxter of Jennys Kitchen
  74. Copper Town Square Chili Cook Off ~Photos By Kelly Ellifritz Photography
  75. Calaveras County Planning Department Will Present Status Report on General Plan Update
  76. US raises stakes on Iran by sending in ships and missiles.....Pentagon says Patriot shield will deter strike on American allies in the Gulf
  77. Hundreds Turn Out To Celebrate the Life of Mike (Mikey) Young ~By John Hamilton
  78. Lady Bug Swarm~by Roy Campbell of Murphys
  79. Letter to the Editor~by Marti Crane
  80. Next Com­e­dy Night at La Con­tenta Coming Up on February 20th!~by Tammy Beilstein
  81. TRAFFIC NEWS....Two Traffic Collisions Being Reported in Tuolumne County
  82. How about a Sunday E-Book? "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
  83. A Quote for Your Sunday!
  84. FREE Tax Help in Calaveras County!
  85. 10am Start with Cart Path Only at Greenhorn Creek Resort Today
  86. President Obama's Speech at the House Republican retreat in Baltimore.
  87. Bear Valley Snow Report for January 31, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  88. Join Us for Live Calaveras County Basketball......REPLAY LINKS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE!
  89. Bear Valley Sunset This Evening at Mikey's Memorial~by Jay Brethauer
  90. Another Yummy Recipe~by Kris Fichtner...Boy Are We Spoiled!
  91. Some "Big Game" Photos~by Jeff Rasmussen
  92. Invitations Issued for Irish Day Parade....Entries Include Bell Ringers and Electric Car!...With Video & Photos of 2009 Event!
  93. Chain Control Update for This Afternoon
  94. SMUG (Sierra Macintish Users Group) CHANGES TIME AND LOCATION OF MEETINGS PRESENTS BASICS OF GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MAC
  95. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park Releases Documents Pertaining to Park Plans
  96. On The Road With Patrice Pike Chapter 1~by Pride Wright
  97. 10am Cart Path Only for Saturday January 30th at Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort
  98. Presidential Weekly Address January 30, 2010
  99. Bear Valley Snow Report for January 30th, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  100. 50% Off Customer Appreciation Sale Friday & Saturday at NEXT UPSCALE RESALE!
  101. Mikey’s Day is Here!
  102. Ironstone Vineyards Has a Fun~Filled Weekend Planned....Learn About Wines with Conrad Leveasseur and How to Cook with Chef James Lehman!
  103. 50-50 Sale This Saturday at Arnold Ace Home Center
  104. Top local artists featured at Chairs for Charity on January 30th
  105. 2nd Annual Copper Chili Cook-Off Saturday January 30th...Be There or be Square!
  106. "As You See Fit" Clothing Boutique....Take What You Need, Pay When You Can!
  107. News Release....DWR Announces Second Snow Survey Results of 2009/2010 Winter Season
  108. TRAFFIC NEWS....Ambulance Responding to a Traffic Collision at Hwy 4 and Big Trees Parkway...ROADWAY CLEAR AS OF 3:20PM
  109. TRAFFIC NEWS.....Emergency Crews Responding to a Vehicle Collision at Hwy 49 and Hwy 88...BLOCKING LANE
  110. TRAFFIC NEWS......Non-Injury Traffic Colliison Involving a Vehicle vs. Bulding at Hwy 4 and Avery Sheep Ranch Road
  111. Are You a Whiskerino? If so the Friends of the Fair have a contest for you!
  112. A Whole Stagecoach Full of Mingling Last Night!
  113. Help Is On The Way...for Little League Field
  114. Board of Supervisors Back in Action next Tuesday for First February 2010 Meeting
  115. Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital Announces Community Grant Awardees
  116. Clean up begins on the Frazier house on Moran Road~by Jay Brethauer
  117. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park Announces Interim Program for Half Dome Day Use Permits to Address Visitor Safety
  118. 4.0 College Student, Allison Milward, Goes on To Play Basketball for The College of Marin
  119. Lungren To Hold Town Hall in Angels Camp
  120. AB100 strikes camp in Sacramento: wet weather not a factor
  121. US Gross Domestic Prodict Index or GDP gains 5.7% in Fourth Quarter
  122. Foothill Lenten Mission With Mr. Tim Slopes
  123. Bear Valley Snow Report for January 29th, 2010 ~By Mattly Trent
  124. More Rain and Snow on It's Way
  125. Adopt A Pet This Saturday January 30th at the Calaveras Animal Shelter

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Mark Phillips the GM of The Bear Valley Lodge 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.

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