Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Near Marshes Flat Road & Hwy 49 (Update, 50 Acres, Structures Threatened)
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2016 12:31 PM
Moccasin, CA...(Update as of 1:39pm....Fire now up to the 50 acre range with structures threatened, heavy tankers on order), (Update as of 12:58pm...TCU Command has the fire at 7 Acres with a moderate rate of spread.) Fire personnel on ground and air are on way to a reported vegetation fire near Marshes Flat Road & Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area... (Update as of 12:29pm...looks like this one may have legs as they have requested more resources...)
Valley Springs, CA...Join us for our second annual Calaveras Oktoberfest on The La Contenta Golf Course fairway. Featuring 8 Breweries for tasting, Weiner Dog Races, Food, Vendors, Cooking Demos, Kid’s Area, Live Music and Dancing in the clubhouse following the event.
2016
Schedule of Events
Wiener Dog Races – Registration 1:00 - 1:45
German Cooking Demos by Local Chefs 1:30 & 2:30
Wiener Dog Races – Registration 1:00 - 1:45
Wiener Dog Races – 3 Heats & Finals 2:00/3:00/4:00 & 5:00
Beer Chugging – Men’s & Women’s Women-3:30 / Men-3:45
Brat Eating Contest 4:30
Long Stem Beer Chugging – Couples 5:15
Mighty Beer Mug Contest Women-5:30 / Men-5:45
Music by Local Musicians All Day
Kids Play Area All Day
Closest to the Pin Contest All Day
Beer & Wine Tasting All Day
Live Band & Dancing in the Club 6:00 til…
Event occurs on 10/15/2016 from 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs Through September 25th
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/26/2016 01:01 PM
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed:
The Stanislaus National Forest Welcomes New Forest Fire Management Officer
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/26/2016 11:52 AM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest welcomes David Updike as the new Forest Fire Management Officer (Chief 1) for the Stanislaus NF. David begins full time duties on the forest October 1, 2016 after transitioning from the Sierra National Forest.
Calaveras Recovers Membership Meeting For Butte Fire Organizations
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/26/2016 11:41 AM
Calaveras County, CA...Calaveras Recovers will hold its annual membership meeting of all
organizations working on the Butte Fire recovery on Monday, October 3rd, at The Church of
Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas.
Watch The Presidential Debate Tonight Live Right Here!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2016 11:21 AM
Hempstead, NY....Join us tonight right here for the first Presidential Debate of the 2016 Race. Will either candidate utter the gaff that will live in infamy? Will Hillary have the stamina for the debate? Can Trump avoid a fatal lower extremity in mouth incident?
Mark Twain Wild West Fest Returning To The City Of Angels
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/26/2016 10:06 AM
Angels Camp, CA...After a year hiatus, Angels Camp’s signature entertainment festival is back and promises to be a rollicking good time. With the level of excitement building for what was known as Gold Rush Days, the event’s producers have rechristened it as the Mark Twain Wild West Fest, and they’ve spared no expense to bring a full day of fun and world class entertainment to historic downtown Angels Camp.
Peter D. Speno, 69 From Murphys Lost His Life In Utica Grade Accident
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2016 09:37 AM
Murphys, CA...Mr. Speno was traveling eastbound on State Route 4 east of Lower Utica Powerhouse Road, at 45-50 miles per hour. Mr. Speno, for an unknown reason, turned his 2006 Chevrolet to the right traveling off the roadway and down a dirt embankment. The HHR overturned on Utica Powerhouse Road and continued in a southeasterly direction through a barbed wire fence and into the Murphys After Bay. The vehicle became completely submerged, upright, in the Murphys After Bay. Unfortunately, Mr Speno sustained fatal injuries in the collision.
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Join us at the Hotel Leger for the Annual Halloween bash with live band (Full Circle) and a DJ, costume contests and an all-around rockin’ good time! Event is Saturday, October 29th from 9PM-11:59PM.
Traffic Update....Vehicle vs Horse Near Hotzel & Greeley Hill Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2016 06:00 AM
Coulterville, CA...CHP is reporting a non-injury collision between a vehicle and horse near Near Hotzel & Greeley Hill Road. Please use caution in the area...
Turn Key Business Opportunity In Angels Camp $19,500 Or Best Offer! Call 209.736.9552
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/22/2016 11:38 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The owner of Cartridge Supply Ink is relocating to Texas and that creates an opportunity for you!! The entire turn key business is available for just a fraction of replacement cost. There is $70,000 in inventory and equipment and the owner will provide two weeks of instruction and training during the transition. Cartridge Supply Ink is your destination in our area for all your printing needs. They sell name brand and remanufactured Inks and Toner . The also sell all brands of printers. They are also a check free pay center. Many of their commercial customers have requested that they expand into computer repair and networking. There is also an opportunity to expand the business into a full-service Pinter, Copier, Computer Repair destination and more. Cartridge Supply Ink is located at 520 N. Main Street, Angels Camp, CA. 209.736.9552
Mark Twain Medical Center is Once Again Promoting Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/21/2016 12:30 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony September 26th, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds) at 7:00pm. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers will be able to light a candle in tribute to those who are currently battling breast cancer, or in remembrance of those that bravely lost their battle. “We at Cal-Waste support the FIGHT against Breast Cancer,” exclaimed MaryBeth Ospital, Community Outreach Coordinator “We will be showing our support during the lighting ceremony and will have one of our trucks lit up in pink lights. Be sure and look for our trucks with pink ribbons around town!”
Magnolia Rhythm Trio Entertains Today In Copperopolis! Market At The Square Is Every Sunday From 10 - 3!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/25/2016 09:34 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Market at The Square features live music by Magnolia Rhythm Trio! Playing Americana, Folk and Blue Grass! Bring a lawn chair and listen in our lovely park area. Do some shopping at our Farmers Market, shops, Wine Taste and more! Fresh fruits and veggies, Crafts and more! Market At The Square runs 10-3pm every Sunday through October! For new vendor info please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700. We would love to have you!
Muphys 9 Golf Course, Great Golf, Great Setting, Great Value & Great Food!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/25/2016 09:19 AM
Murphys, CA...Come Enjoy the Murphys 9 Golf Course in Forest Meadows. When you come play the Murphys 9 Golf Course, you will enjoy some of the best golf and the best golf value in the area. This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course offers golfers of all abilities a day they will not soon forget, with fairways set deep in the quiet of giant pines, great oaks, and towering cedars, as well as some that play across High Meadowland. Whether you are aiming to improve your game, or simply indulge in a day of Murphys golf, our course is excellent for you. Our idyllic settings will let you step away from life for a little while and focus on your golf passion. You will be able to test your skill set with our long fairways, multiple water hazards and strategically placed sand traps. Immediately after your round of golf, you will be eager to come back and play more.
The Third Annual Angels Camp Gold Run & AMA Fun Day & Video Promo With Rebecca Jarman!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2016 11:27 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in historic downtown Angels Camp at The Visitors Center. The race will conclude at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Along the race route, runners will enjoy many scenic and historic elements along the way to include Angels Creek, Gold Cliff, Lightner Mine, views of Bear Mountain and Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. It is not uncommon to spot grazing deer, wild turkeys, an abundance of birds and our resident cattle and horses.
Murphys, CA...Emergency crews are on scene and CPR is underway on a victim in a collision where a vehicle went off the roadway near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Road. The vehicle overturned into the water. Let's pray this one has a happy ending....(Update...This was a fatality and notifications are still underway for family members. Many of our local emergency personnel were on hand and working to try and save the decedent's life. One firefighter we saw had pretty severe hand lacerations sustained in his efforts. The vehicle was recognizable as a local vehicle as we noticed a logo in the window. One has to wonder if there might have been a contributing medical incident or some other contributing factor as the driver had probably traveled this road hundreds of times....
President's Weekly Address: Celebrating the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/24/2016 08:29 AM
Washington, DC...Hi everybody. This weekend, we’ll dedicate the newest American icon on our National Mall – the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It’s a beautiful building, five stories high and some 70 feet below the ground, situated just across the street from the Washington Monument. And this museum tells a story of America that hasn’t always taken a front seat in our national narrative. As a people, we’ve rightfully passed on the tales of the giants who built this country. But too often, willful or not, we’ve chosen to gloss over or ignore entirely the experience of millions upon millions of others.
MLL Football Play Gets Underway, Argonaut Over Bret Harte & Sonora Over Calaveras
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/24/2016 08:17 AM
Jackson, CA...The Bret Harte Bullfrogs football team dropped their away conference game against Argonaut 27-13. Sonora Wildcats took a hard fought game against Calaveras 28-14. The Amador Buffaloes football rolled overLinden by a score of 54-7.
Foreigner Unauthorized at The Square On September 24th!!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 11:09 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Free Copper Concert Series!! Bring your blankets and chairs to our beautiful venue! Food Vendors, Lemonlove, Mother Lode Kettle Korn and lots of shopping and wine tasting here at The Square!
The 20th Annual Ironstone Concours Is Tomorrow!! Don't Miss One Of The Best Shows In The Country!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 09:41 AM
Murphys, CA...The Ironstone Concours features over 300 Classic & Vintage Cars from the early 1900s through the 1940s, 50s & 60s Cruisers & Muscle Cars, as well as Vintage Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles. All on full display and the Ironstone Amphitheatre on the grounds to the Ironstone Winery in Murphys, CA. Come on out to see some great cars and help out local charities. Proceeds from the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance benefit Central and Northern California youth in agriculture, notably FFA and 4-H. Additionally, the non-profit Ironstone Foundation has helped fund the California State FFA headquarters in Galt, scholarships in partnership with the California State Fair, and the Calaveras County Fair Scholarship program. The Best of Show for 2015 went to Michael King for his 1932 Ford B-150 Station Wagon. It was his father's car and he did most of the restoration work himself. The very first event we covered for ThePineTree.net was the Ironstone Concours d' Elegance. It always has a special place on the calendar for us and we try to take a picture or two of every entrant in the event. We also have the Awards Ceremony in HD Video. This event showcases the cars and Ironstone Vineyards as the works of art that they are. The poster for 2016 and links to the 2015 show are below...
Click Above To Go To Article With Full Screen Slideshow. Full Awards Ceremony Is Below
Arnold, CA...Big Ski Sale Next Week At CHS Thrift In Arnold
Shop Murphys Dollar Plus Store For The Holidays Now Open Until 5:30pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2016 09:56 AM
Murphys, CA...Shop Murphys Dollar Plus Store For The Holidays! The local discount variety store where each and every customer is appreciated and regarded as friends and family!
18th Annual Fall Health Fair Is September 24th At Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2016 11:21 AM
San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC will continue to enhance and build upon the healthcare needs for those that we are privileged to serve. We are grateful for the continued collaboration at this event with the many outstanding organizations that align with our Mission, Vision and Values. This will be a great event for families and friends alike! The Mokelumne Hill Lions Club will be here once again to serve up their local favorite pancake breakfast benefiting the youth in our community.”
Arnold, CA...On Tuesday October 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM, SIR (Sons in Retirement, Branch 152) will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Snow Flake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold CA. This is one week earlier that the normal scheduled third week meeting due to other Snow Flake Lodge activities.
Oh Deer, Minor Injuries In Rollover Collision On Hwy 4 This Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 06:12 PM
Murphys, CA....A San Andreas man was driving a 2001 Honda Passport eastbound on SR-4 east of Northwood Drive at 50 miles per hour. A deer ran from the left side of the road, across the westbound lane and into the eastbound lane. He observed the deer in his path and applied the brakes, but was unable to avoid a collision and the right front of the Honda struck the deer. The San Andreas man lost control of this vehicle and it traveled onto the south shoulder. The Honda traveled up the dirt embankment, causing the vehicle to overturn and come to rest in the the roadway, blocking the eastbound lane.
Tips On Disaster Preparedness Month From Peggy Rourke-Nichols
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/23/2016 05:46 PM
Calaveras County, CA...Dear Editor, September is Emergency Preparedness Month. I usually do presentations in our community but I have to try another way this year. I have been teaching emergency preparedness since 1984. I am glad I can continue to do so, just in a different way. Our community faces wild fires,winter storms, flooding and power outages.
Investigation Continues Into Suspicious Death Of San Andreas Woman
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 05:39 PM
San Andreas, CA...On September 21, 2016 at 9:27 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an apartment at the Creekside Apartment complex, San Andreas for a welfare check on one of the tenants that had not been seen recently. A deputy located a deceased person inside the apartment. Sheriff’s Detectives responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Investigators learned that a silver 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV (California License Plate 7NUG011) registered to the tenant is unaccounted for at this time. The identity of the victim cannot be confirmed until an autopsy can be completed, but it appears to be a female adult.
Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men's Club Results Wednesday September 21st, 2016
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/23/2016 04:27 PM
Angels Camp, CA...As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences. You'll discover 18 holes of championship golf with 5 sets of tees ranging from 4,887 to 6,800 yards that make Greenhorn Creek Resort both challenging and enjoyable. Greenhorn Creek Men's Club results for Wednesday September 21st are as follows
San Andreas, CA...On behalf of their Volunteers, the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation awarded $1000 scholarships to two employees to help them continue their educations in the field of healthcare.
Photo ID, left to right: Scholarship committee and winners: Martha Myrick, Paul Mundy, Peggy Lucas, Gary Arvin, Allison Epperly, Florence Alberts, Del Harris and Pete Rodriques.
Linda Bowser, 69 From Stockton Lost Her Life In Hwy 4 Collision This Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 03:37 PM
Copperopolis, CA...A Copperopolis man was stopped for road construction in his Freightliner truck in the eastbound traffic lane. Mrs Bowser was driving her Dodge van eastbound, approaching the stopped traffic with a North Highlands man traveling behind her. For an unknown reason, Mrs Bowser allowed her vehicle to drift to the right and partially onto the shoulder. She failed to observe the stopped traffic and the front left corner of her vehicle impacted the right rear corner of the stopped Freightliner. The North Highlands man observed the collision however he was unable to stop his vehicle and the front of his Isuzu impacted the Dodge van. Unfortunately, Mrs Bowser sustained fatal injuries in the collision. The roadway was blocked with one way traffic control for approximately 3 hours.
Sonora,CA...The Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) Board of Directors have announced the hiring of Dave Thoeny as the new executive director of MotherLode Job Training.
La Grange, CA...Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, October 1 at the Odd Fellows Hall on the main street of La Grange, sponsored by the
LaFayette Lodge #65 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). You can sit down to a plate of our special recipe spaghetti, enjoy some neighborly conversation over an ice cream sundae and buy a chance to win big in the raffle.
Murphys, CA...Kathryn Elizabeth Ferrell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on 9/18/2016. During her short stay in the hospital, her family gathered around her to pray, sing her favorite songs, and share beautiful memories as she let go of her beloved husband’s hand and placed it in the hand of Jesus.
Mi Wuk Village, CA...As the weather cools in the upper foothills many homeowners turn toward space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces as a main source of heat; while convenient and cost effective, it is imperative that homeowners are home fire safe and aware.
Marijuana - Demystifying the November Ballot Measures
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 11:48 AM
San Andreas, CA...Concerned Citizens seeking information on Measure C and Measure D, the current County Ordinance, and State Regulations will hold an educational session on Monday, October 3rd starting at 5:30pm at the Town Hall in San Andreas. State Regulators, local County Officials, Industry Experts, and Proponents will be on hand to explain these issues and the effects they will have on Calaveras County.
Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through September 29th & The Annual Fourth Of July Parade In Arnold
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/23/2016 11:02 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational access, and promote participatory democracy in order to strengthen the spirit of the communities and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.
Screening Of Local Filmmaker’s New Short, “Fog City”
Posted by: News_Desk on 09/23/2016 09:55 AM
Plymouth, CA... AmadorArts will present a screening of FOG CITY, a film by Liam Brady, resident of Plymouth, on Thursday October 13th at Vino Noceto Winery. The Artists Reception will be at 6:30 pm; the Film Screening at 7:00 pm, with Questions and Answers at 7:30pm.
Traffic Update.....3 Vehicle Collision On Hwy 4..Update..Fatal Collision, Roadway Clear As of 10:18am)
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2016 08:10 AM
Copperopolis, CA...(Update...Roadway open as of 10:18am. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of the victim) (Update...CHP is reporting this as a fatal collision, long-term traffic controls will be in place) CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on near Hwy 4 and Horseshoe Lane. A vehicle rear-ended a water truck and then another vehicle rear-ended that vehicle. Please use caution in the area....
San Andreas, CA...The fund raising event will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016, 5 to 9 PM. The location is at The Pickle Patch, 577 W St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249. The restaurant is located near the intersection of HWY 49 and Pool Station Road. Candace Keesey of the Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office will be presented the Annual CCTA award for Excellence In Public Service. Keynote Speaker is Congressman Tom McClintock addressing issues of local concern including the Fed draining of New Melones Lake. Jon Coupal of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will be discussing the constant efforts to overturn Prop 13.
Arnold, CA...Sequoia Woods Country Club is Now Hiring! We are looking for regular, part-time staff to help us in our food and beverage outlets. There are openings for food servers, host persons, bus persons, bar and deli workers. We’d like to meet you if you’ve got some experience, are positive and upbeat. If you would enjoy working in a fun atmosphere, serving some of the best food and drink in the county and want to earn extra in-come, this may be just the place for you! Weekends, evenings and holidays required. Call or come pick up an application. Phone: 209-795-1000 ext. 8 Nancy or ext. 3 Bob. Physical address: 1000 Cypress Point Drive, Arnold (Blue Lake Springs subdivision) Email: info@ sequoiawoods.com put “SWCC Jobs” in subject line.
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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.
