Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (New Stories Below)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 07:00 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!
Twisted Folk Concerts Continue with Della Mae plus Jeremy Kittel & Co! at Twisted Oak Winery June 23
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 08:06 AM
Vallecito, CA...It's a MINI-FESTIVAL! Not only do we have the estimable Jeremy Kittel on fiddle, with Joshua Pinkham on mandolin and Quinn Bachand on guitar, we take it up a notch by also presenting Della Mae! Since forming in Boston in 2009, Nashville- based string band Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic live act comprised of some of the finest players in bluegrass, Americana and beyond. These ladies were IBMA’s Emerging Artists of the Year in 2013, GRAMMY Nominees in 2014 for their debut album on Rounder Records, named among Rolling Stone’s “10 bands to watch for in 2015,” and have since traveled with the US State Department to over 18 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. “Smart and assured, [Della Mae has a] penchant for blurring the lines between bluegrass, folk, soul, and old-time traditions” -The Boston Globe
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Branch Library and the Arnold Lions are sponsoring a Senior Expo and Health Fair to be held at the library on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.
Paving Continues on Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 in Stanislaus & Tuolumne Counties
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 07:31 AM
Stanislaus/Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is performing a highway improvement project that will repave 34 miles of State Route 108/(SR-108) and SR-120 in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. The project began at Lancaster Road in eastern Stanislaus County and will continue to the SR-49/SR-108 junction in Tuolumne County, as well as to Moccasin Creek Bridge on SR-120 in southern Tuolumne County. This project will extend the service life of the existing pavement and improve efficiency and safety for motorists on these highways.
Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 24 - 30th
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 08:40 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
Snider's Tree, Stump & Snow Removal Can Mulch Your Property to a Park Like Setting!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 07:38 PM
Camp Connell, CA...Snider's is now doing Mulching and Masticating. We can stage your property to look like a park. We make unusable property usable. Locally owned by Adam and Jessica Snider. We grind stumps and mulch property. Fire danger is real & mulching is a great way to clear all unwanted brush, manzanita and left over bark from previous tree work! We can do large acreage or smaller lots...209 795-2847 or snidersnowremoval@outlook.com Licensed, bonded and insured! Visit their website at http://snidertreestumpsnow.business.site/
Traffic Update...Collision Near Sr120 / Hamilton Station Loop Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 06:18 PM
Groveland, CA...Traffic Update...Collision Near Sr120 / Hamilton Station Loop Rd
TUD Would Like Your Input for Our Next General Manager
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 05:33 PM
Sonora, CA...The Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) Board of Directors is seeking input and support from the community prior to initiating the executive recruitment for its next General Manager. The District would like you to take this short survey by Thursday, June 28th regarding the characteristics for our next General Manager, Take Survey.
Arnold, CA...Marcella P. Crawford, 78, died on June 11, 2018, in Placerville after living fully and courageously with Stage 4 breast cancer for nearly six years. Marcy and her late husband, Joe, had been long-time Arnold residents. She recently moved to Placerville to be nearer family. Marcy was born on June 27, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY, to Vincent Moran, a truck driver for Nabisco cookie, and his wife, Ruth Lancieri, a homemaker. Her parents, and younger sister, Barbara, preceded her in death, as did her husband Joe who died in February 2014.
Angels Camp, CA...Time for Summer Fun and Pool Parties! We've received several new dresses and sleeveless tops for this hot weather. For those of you who don't like to show your arms, we have lightweight wraps and shrugs to pair with your warm weather outfits. Stop by and see us in the Angels Towne Center. We're open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing you!
Manslaughter Charges for Dorrington Man in Death of Geoffrey Ramsay, 65 of Stayton, OR
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 12:15 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Montgomery was driving his 2001 Toyota 4 Runner westbound on State Route 4 east of Bear Valley Road. Ramsay was driving his 2016 Indian Roadmaster motorcycle pulling a motorcycle trailer eastbound on State Route 4, approaching Montgomery's vehicle. Due to his level of intoxication, Montgomery allowed his vehicle to drift into the eastbound lane directly into the path of the motorcycle. Montgomery's vehicle collided head-on with the motorcycle. Ramsay was ejected from his motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Montgomery's vehicle overturned and came to rest blocking the roadway.
Congratulations to 5th Assembly District’s Veteran of the Year, Don Cuneo!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 11:54 AM
Sacramento, CA...Assemblyman Frank Bigelow Congratulates the 5th Assembly District’s Veteran of the Year, Don Cuneo! Born near San Andreas and a graduate of Calaveras High School, Cuneo enlisted in the US Navy in 1942. Don served on the USS McCord, a destroyer that patrolled all over the South Pacific. He later went to San Diego and went to fire control school, and then he served on the USS Columbus in Boston getting ready for the invasion of Japan. He was in the Navy from November of 1942 to November 1945, earning the Good Conduct Medal and left the Navy as a Fire Control Man, 3rd Class.
The Gorilla Foundation is Sad to Announce the Passing of Our Beloved Koko
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 10:04 AM
Woodside, CA...Koko — the gorilla known for her extraordinary mastery of sign language, and as the primary ambassador for her endangered species — passed away yesterday morning in her sleep at the age of 46. Koko touched the lives of millions as an ambassador for all gorillas and an icon for interspecies communication and empathy. She was beloved and will be deeply missed. Koko, a western lowland gorilla, was born Hanabi-ko (Japanese for “Fireworks Child”) on July 4, 1971 at the San Francisco Zoo. Dr. Francine “Penny” Patterson began working with Koko the next year, famously teaching her sign language. Dr. Patterson and Dr. Ronald Cohn moved Koko and the project to Stanford in 1974 and went on to establish The Gorilla Foundation. While at Stanford the project expanded to include a second western lowland gorilla, Michael. In 1979 Koko and The Gorilla Foundation moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains where Ndume joined them as a fellow ambassador for their species.
Washington, DC...JUSTICE KENNEDY delivered the opinion of the Court. When a consumer purchases goods or services, the consumer’s State often imposes a sales tax. This case requires the Court to determine when an out-of-state seller can be required to collect and remit that tax. All concede that taxing the sales in question here is lawful. The question is whether the out-of-state seller can be held responsible for its payment, and this turns on a proper interpretation of the Commerce Clause, U. S. Const., Art. I, §8, cl. 3.
Bear Valley Summer Music Series! June 30th - Labor Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 08:53 AM
Bear Valley, CA...We brought you the Winter Music Series and now we are bringing you the Summer Music Series! BV Live Presents! will start bringing you LIVE MUSIC at the mountain during the warm summer months. Live music will be every Saturday night during summer operations (June 30th – Labor Day weekend) out on the Monte Wolfe Saloon Deck – weather permitting.
Jim Bailey Can Insure Your "Building & Loan" & Help You With Almost Any Insurance Need
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 07:51 AM
Angels Camp, CA...There’s a new insurance option in town – one with a face many in Calaveras County might find familiar. Jim Bailey, a resident of Murphys, California, has taken over the old Angels Camp AAA location at 465 S. Main St in Angels Camp. “AAA made the decision to leave Angels Camp but I decided to stay in Calaveras County. I am a member of this community, and everything it represents. So instead of leaving, I decided to start an office of my own and continue serving the people in Calaveras County in the best way I know how. I’m proud to be able to be here to help locals find the insurance coverage they need. It’s a community I know and one I look forward to continuing to help in any way I can.” – Jim Bailey, City Underwriting Agency with Jim Bailey
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 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!
The Big Senior Expo & Health Fair is June 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 06:57 AM
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Branch Library and the Arnold Lions are sponsoring a Senior Expo and Health Fair to be held at the library on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.
Event occurs on 06/23/2018 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Be Ready for Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 06:56 AM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself for every outdoor adventure! Recreational kayaking, stand-up paddling (SUP) canoeing, backpacking, camping, climbing … in the winter, layer up for snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and more.
New Reports Highlight Continuing Challenges for Social Security and Medicare ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2018 06:52 AM
Murphys, CA...Most Americans will receive Social Security and Medicare benefits at some point in their lives. For this reason, workers and retirees are concerned about potential program shortfalls that could affect future benefits. Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds release lengthy annual reports to Congress that assess the health of these important programs. The newest reports, released on June 5, 2018, discuss the current financial condition and ongoing financial challenges that both programs face, and project a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2019.
Arnold, CA...PineTree.tv is now Streaming 24/7... PineTree.tv is a new streaming TV Channel for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine & Amador Counties. Each weekday will start with Mornings with the One Percent™ and finishing up with The Elevated Evening News™ at 10pm. We are also committed to and put this infrastructure in place to go live when events dictate. We will be digging into our thousands of hours video and showcasing some current, and classic event coverage & programs. These will include Parades, Pageants, Frog Jumps, Ironstone Concours d Elegance Awards Programs, Veterans Programs, Grape Stomps & more will be featured in our first week.
Brian Jirka and The Cabby Band at Bistro Espresso June 23
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 06:48 PM
Arnold, CA...Don't miss out! We only have two concerts left at our current location! This Saturday, we have the amazing Cabby featuring Brian Jirka in the house! Get ready for a fun night of music, dancing, yummy food and drinks!
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through June 26th
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 05:40 PM
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest 'made with love' deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7115 Or You may call your order into 209.728.3402 ext 305. Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. "We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. " - Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills Market 209-728-3402 Angels Food Market 209-736-4243 Shop Local * Buy Local * Go Local
Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Sierra Hills Market 209.728.3402, 117 Highway 4, Murphys. Lila and Sage Catering and Cakes 209.728.2604. Angels Food Market 209.736.4243. 396 North Main Street, Angels Camp. Save 10% When you buy 4 or more bottles of liquor or wine. Remember we already have the best prices on liquor and the biggest local wine selection.
Experts Warn Synthetic Biology Could Expand the Possibility of Creating New Weapons
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 03:19 PM
Washington, DC...Synthetic biology expands the possibilities for creating new weapons — including making existing bacteria and viruses more harmful — while decreasing the time required to engineer such organisms, concludes a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Although some malicious applications of synthetic biology may not seem plausible right now, they could become achievable with future advances.
Music in the Parks: Nathan Ignacio June 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brice Station Vineyards
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 03:03 PM
Murphys, CA...Nathan Ignacio is a rising star in California, having opened for such legendaries as BB King and Willy Watson of The Old Crow Medicine Show. Ignacio brings a modern take on the American folk revival tradition with songs that explore his sometimes hard journey through life. It's not all just melancholy; Ignacio can rock pretty hard on stage all by himself. He plays an impressive number of instruments—guitar, dulcimer, mandolin, harmonica, percussion—sometimes at the same time to build a complex sound that brings new life to old favorites like "Just the Two of Us," and steers new songs like "Tom Thumb" into the world.
Hwy 4 Temporarily Closed Two Miles East of Bear Valley for Investigation of Fatal Traffic Collision (Updated...Opening Soon)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 02:42 PM
Bear Valley, CA...(Update as of 4:36pm....Just checked in with CHP San Andreas and Hwy 4 should be reopening shortly) SR-4 east of Bear Valley is closed for investigation of a fatal traffic collision. Avoid the area. Following is some our our previous coverage on this incident. Traffic Update....Possible Fatality in Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Hwy 4 in Bear Valley. Update as of 1:50pm...details are still coming in on this incident. We touched bases with CHP San Andreas and officers are still arriving on scene...more to follow. Update as of 2:04....Dispatch logs now indicating one fatality. Please use caution in the area...
Traffic Update....Fatality in Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Hwy 4 & Bear Valley
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 01:53 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Traffic Update....Possible Fatality in Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Hwy 4 in Bear Valley. Update as of 1:50pm...details are still coming in on this incident. We touched bases with CHP San Andreas and officers are still arriving on scene...more to follow. Update as of 2:04....Dispatch logs now indicating one fatality. Please use caution in the area...
President Signs Executive Order Keeping Families Together at Border
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 01:40 PM
Washington, DC...By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., it is hereby ordered as follows:
MTMC's Child & Babysitting Safety Class! AHA First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Included
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 12:02 PM
San Andreas, CA...MTMC's Child & Babysitting Safety Class! AHA First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Included!
Speaker Ryan on the Situation at the Border & House to Vote on Immigration Tomorrow
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 09:52 AM
Washington, DC...Speaker Ryan spoke about the situation at the border, saying the House will consider legislation tomorrow to keep families together during their legal proceedings. “First, I want to say a few words about the situation at the border. As I said last week, we do not want children taken away from their parents. We can enforce our immigration laws without breaking families apart. The administration says it wants Congress to act, and we are.
Drainage Work on Hwy 88 from Peddler Hill Road to Amador/Alpine County Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 09:02 AM
AMADOR COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various construction activities on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88) from Peddler Hill Road to the Amador/Alpine County line for drainage work. One-way traffic control will be in effect beginning Monday, June 18, 2018, through Friday, June 22, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 10th Through June 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 08:52 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
Jamestown, CA...Late Monday night a Tuolumne Sheriff’s Sergeant conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Wigwam Road in Jamestown on a black Saturn for expired registration. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Holder of Turlock, told the Sergeant his drivers license was suspended and a records check revealed he was on post release community supervision.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (New Stories Below)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2018 07:01 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!
Governor Brown Appoints Justice Peter J. Siggins To Court of Appeal
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 11:35 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Justice Peter J. Siggins as presiding justice, Division Three of the First District Court of Appeal. Peter J. Siggins, 62, of San Rafael, has been appointed presiding justice, Division Three of the First District Court of Appeal. Siggins has served as an associate justice at the First District Court of Appeal since 2006.
Since Starting in 1790 The United States Issues Patent Number 10,000,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 10:34 PM
Washington, DC...The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued U.S. patent number 10 million. More than just a number, patent 10 million celebrates the rich history and strength of the American intellectual property system dating back to the first U.S. patent, signed 228 years ago by George Washington on July 31, 1790, and issued to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer.
Columbia, CA...Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration begins with an 11 a.m. flag raising and black powder musket salute Wednesday, July 4, followed by a free concert from the Lucky CuZn Brass Band playing New Orleans style and patriotic tunes,followed by the annual Independence Day parade. July 4th in Columbia has been a tradition since at least 1852 and is the longest continuously running event in the county and perhaps even the entire motherlode. It is fun for the entire family with activities for all ages. Pete Brandt, a volunteer for over 20 years has said “It’s the most fun you can have in public that’s legal”
Remarks on the UN Human Rights Council From Mike Pompeo & Nikki Haley
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 08:47 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon. The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent and inviolable. They are given by God, and not by government. Because of that, no government must take them away. For decades, the United States has led global efforts to promote human rights, often through multilateral institutions. While we have seen improvements in certain human rights situations, for far too long we have waited while that progress comes too slowly or in some cases never comes. Too many commitments have gone unfulfilled.
Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 04:34 PM
Camp Connell, CA...Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction is going into its 4th year of mulching, masticating and mowing. local family owed business started over 27 years ago by Ron Glass. Now, his sons, daughters, and daughter in law have all helped run the business along with some fantastic local employees. The crew has completed small to very large projects. They can handle anything from grass and weeds to large tree thinning and have the proper equipment to handle flat to very steep terrain. IT’S NOT HOW FAST YOU MULCH, IT’S HOW WELL YOU MULCH FAST! JUST MULCH IT!
Traffic Update....Fire Reported Near J59 / Bonds Flat Rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 03:48 PM
La Grange, CA...Traffic Update....Fire Reported Near J59 / Bonds Flat Rd
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Branch Library and the Arnold Lions are sponsoring a Senior Expo and Health Fair to be held at the library on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.
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Created on 02/22/2006 11:32 PM by thepinetree
Updated on 11/15/2012 04:26 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.
