Green Fire Caused by Campfire Says Cal Fire TCU ~ By Chip Dingman
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2018 07:33 PM
Douglas Flat, CA...This fire was dispatched at 4:15 PM 6/22/18. The first in engine reported about 1 ache with a slow rate of spread moving up hill. Aircraft were also dispatched to this fire, with one tanker making a drop on the fire and copter 404 putting their crew on the ground and making a few drops on the fire. One tanker was released without masking a drop. The other tanker was released after it made a drop. Copter 404 was released after making a few drops on the fire and picking up their crew. Total acreage was 1.4 acres.
The Bottom Photo is from Cal Fire TCU of the offending campfire. Other than starting the blaze and a poor choice of campfire days you have to have to admit it is a nice rustic looking campfire setting.
The Hwy 4 Blues Band is Coming to the Cameo Plaza!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2018 03:50 PM
Arnold, CA...The Cameo Plaza summer concert series continues! Next up is Hwy 4 Blues Band. Don't miss out! The Cameo Plaza serves the Arnold community by providing opportunities for local businesses.
Washington, DC...The United States cannot have an open border to every illegal alien family and minor on the face of the earth. We must have rules, we must have laws, and we must enforce those laws.” Watch President Trump's Weekly Address:
The Beer Garden at Camp Connell General Store Welcomes the Rusty Rockers!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2018 02:26 PM
Camp Connell, CA...The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes the Rusty Rockers! Join us for a great night at the Beer Garden at Camp Connell, creek side entertainment! Concert starts at 7pm.
Arnold, CA...Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Ted Z and the Wranglers at Brice Station's Hilltop Concert Series
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 10:49 PM
Murphys, CA...Ted Z and the Wranglers to play at Brice Station. “Ted Z and the Wranglers deliver outlaw country-charged rock. Ted’s catchy story-songs are fully-realized tales of love, regret, getting older, and getting in trouble. The band stirs up its Americana influences, featuring quick picking and bluesy slide guitar over galloping train beats and swinging shuffles. In the span of a few years, Ted Z and the Wranglers have become one of Southern California’s most compelling and sought-after Americana/Country/Roots Music collectives.”
Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale This Saturday
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 04:43 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale this Saturday. Thinking about adding succulents to your home and yard? Wonderful, varied range of these low maintenance, low water beauties available at the Calaveras Master Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, June 23 from 10am to noon. Still a great selection of natives, veggies and landscaping plants at inexpensive prices, too. Open discussion from noon to 1pm on organic fertilizers and pesticides and how their use can fit into a healthy garden. The Demonstration Garden is located at the County Government Center at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.
Free Rabies Vaccinations in West Point on June 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 04:09 PM
West Point, CA...The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Calaveras County Animal Services, Jules Wurzler, DVM and the West Point Fire Protection District are offering. Free Rabies Vaccinations. Saturday ~ June 23, 2018 ~ 9am to 12 noon at West Point Fire Station 195 Spink Road West Point 95255
Sonora, CA...66-year-old, Donald Clark was reported missing by his family. He was last seen at his home on Rimrock Road in Sonora on Thursday, June 21st at 9:15 am. Donald’s vehicle, wallet, and cell phone were all found at his home. Donald is described as 6’0 tall, 200 pounds, gray hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a t-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. If you have seen Donald or have any information regarding his whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 209-533-5815.
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.
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.
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!
Sonora, CA...We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!
Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2018 01:35 PM
Arnold, CA...Join us at the 4th Annual Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Car show and Chili Cook-off, Saturday, August 18. Last year we had an estimated 500 show goers, including the 250 people who tasted the best chili in the county. Thanks to community support we had 25 raffle prizes from day spa passes and dinner gift cards to car supplies. We expect the same great crowd this year.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes For The 2018 Firecracker Mile
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2018 09:58 AM
Arnold, CA...We're back for another great race! Join us in this one-mile race that occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day parade and celebrate July 4th mountain style! This is a fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary School's Parents Club, and all ages are welcome to participate. How fast can you run a mile?
Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For "Thunder on The Lake"
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2018 12:22 PM
Arnold, CA...Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For "Thunder on The Lake" on July 21st. This year the show is growing and expanding to Beautiful White Pines Park, Lake & Logging Museum.
Update: 6-22-18 9:00pm Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area has been located
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 09:21 PM
Arnold, CA...Update: 6-22-18 9:00pm Missing 14 year Colt Price has been located. He arrived at a property in the Sheep Ranch area which is located Northwest of Arnold. No further information is available at this time.
Search Underway for Missing 14 Year old from the Arnold Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 08:31 PM
Arnold, CA...Search efforts to find missing 14 year old Colt Price in the Arnold area of Calaveras County have been underway throughout the day. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Volunteers, Search and Rescue Team members and CHP air support have been searching around Arnold, White Pines Lake, surrounding sub-divisions and wilderness areas. Residents and visitors in the area can expect to see an increased presence and activity from law enforcement and SAR personnel throughout the night. More search personnel have been ordered to respond tomorrow if the search continues.
Arnold, CA...Make Plans to enjoy Ras Beekan Dan Tonight at Sequoia Woods. He will be playing from 7:30pm until 10pm. Open seating; no cover charge; bar menu available until 9:00pm
Hospital Foundation Announces Winners of the Barger 2018 Golf Outing
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 05:28 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The 11th annual Barger Golf Outing was held on Monday, June 4th at Greenhorn Creek Resort. The annual charity tournament attracted 120 golfers who competed in a modified scramble with scoring based on the “blind bogie” method. The day’s activities raised $60,000 bringing the cumulative event total to more than a half a million dollars. All proceeds from the tournament benefited the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation’s Women’s Health Fund.
Fire Update....Fire Reported Near Hwy 4 & Green Meadow (Forward Progress Stopped)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 04:19 PM
Douglas Flat, CA...Fire Update....Fire Reported Near Hwy 4 & Green Meadow. Update as of 4:29pm...Firefighters in the air and on the ground are working this one. First few minutes may be a bit touch and go but they will get this one knocked down. Updates as of 4:47pm...Forward Progress stopped. Tankers back at Columbia. Expect lots of traffic and hours of clean up and hot spot activity in the area the next several hours. Great work firefighters...
In Win For Privacy Supreme Court Rules Warrant Needed For Phone Location Data
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 12:26 PM
Washington, DC...Some paragraphs from Roberts's Opinion..."The Fourth Amendment protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” The “basic purpose of this Amendment,” our cases have recognized, “is to safeguard the privacy and security of individuals against arbitrary invasions by governmental officials.” Camara v. Municipal Court of City and County of San Francisco, 387 U. S. 523, 528 (1967). The Founding generation crafted the Fourth Amendment as a “response to the reviled ‘general warrants’ and ‘writs of assistance’ of the colonial era, which allowed British officers to rummage through homes in an unrestrained search for evidence of criminal activity.” Riley v. California, 573 U. S. ___, ___ (2014) (slip op., at 27). In fact, as John Adams recalled, the patriot James Otis’s 1761 speech condemning writs of assistance was “the first act of opposition to the arbitrary claims of Great Britain” and helped spark the Revolution itself. Id., at ___–___ (slip op., at 27–28) (quoting 10 Works of John Adams 248 (C. Adams ed. 1856)).
The Search is on for Missing 14 year old from the Arnold Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2018 10:25 AM
Arnold, CA...The Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a reported missing 14 year old named Colt Price from the Arnold area. Colt was last seen yesterday afternoon wearing a dark colored shirt, dark colored swim trunks, brown flip flops, carrying a blue Hawaiian print string backpack and riding a purple and silver colored mountain bike. He was last seen on 6/21/18 heading towards White Pines Lake, and was supposed to return by dark. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Colt Price, please call the Sheriff's Office at (209) 754-6500.
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.
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are 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!
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
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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.
