Stanislaus National Forest Announces Forest Order to Close Additional Forest Roads, Extend Seasonal Road Closures
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 02:06 PM
Sonora, CA...In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, employees and local communities, the Stanislaus National Forest has extended the seasonal road closure, and closed seven additional roads along with some high-use areas effective April 5, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This closure is in addition to developed recreation sites that were closed on March 26.
Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation Says Thank You For Helping the Hospital Get Ready!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 08:31 AM
San Andreas, CA...Good afternoon, Our hospital is readying for a predicted surge of patients who may arrive at Mark Twain Medical Center in the next two weeks. We want to thank you, our donors, whether your gift was ten years ago or last week – you helped us be prepared for today.
Does Your Child Need a Mask When You Are Out for Essential Needs?
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 11:18 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. you can pick up a cowboy hat and bandana in front of the fair office. If you are out doing your essential errands, come by the fairgrounds and pick one up while supplies last. (we recommend that the bandanas are washed prior to use.) Keep calm and Frog on...
Middleton's Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Needs Now & Since 1955
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 01:59 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Middleton's is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don't just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture or electronic—we will treat you like family and assist you every step of the way to find a product that fits your needs, budget, and lifestyle.
All Public Facilities at New Melones Temporarily Closed
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 02:28 PM
Angels Camp & Tuttletown, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close all remaining open facilities at New Melones Lake beginning April 4. In support of the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and requests from Calaveras and Tuolumne county health officials, all campgrounds, trails, day-use and boat launching facilities at New Melones Lake will temporarily close until further notice.
Winter Storm Warning Starting Late Saturday Morning. Snow & Rain Across Our Region Into Next Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 03:52 PM
Arnold, CA...The Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows: Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 18 to 33 higher elevations...33 to 39 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Saturday A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 45 higher elevations...39 to 51 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet increasing to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph over ridges.
San Andreas, CA...Dignity Health is offering additional resources to answer your questions and help you navigate challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of social distancing and sheltering in place, we remain committed to keeping you connected. We have introduced two new platforms that are accessible 24 hours a day from the comfort of your home:
Arnold, CA...The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) has closed White Pines Park in response to the coronavirus emergency. Closures include the playground, picnic areas, beaches, and bathrooms. In compliance with orders from the Calaveras County Department of Public Health, no gatherings are permitted and watercraft are not allowed on the lake. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum and the Moose Lodge are also closed until further notice. CCWD encourages all residents to comply with state and local government directives to stay home except for essential necessities.
BAT Working on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Through US Bio-Tech Subsidiary. Potential to Manufacture 1-3 Million Doses of Vaccine Per Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2020 08:39 PM
Owensboro, KY...BAT’s US bio-tech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), is developing a potential vaccine for COVID-19 and is now in pre-clinical testing. If testing goes well, BAT is hopeful that, with the right partners and support from government agencies, between 1 and 3 million doses of the vaccine could be manufactured per week, beginning in June.
Calaveras Sheriff to All Non-Essential Visitors to Calaveras County, Please Stay Home.
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 11:32 AM
San Andreas, CA...We implore all persons in and around Calaveras County who do not either reside here or provide essential services, to recognize the impact that the population increase due to visitation has on our community and health care system. Now is not the time to come to our community. If you are visiting for the day or short term, please respect our request to return to your primary place of residence. If we all do not practice STRICT social distancing and self-quarantine, we will suffer grave consequences. We cannot support recreation, visitation, close proximity, or non-essential public interaction right now. There is no other alternative and this must be accomplished now. If you want Calaveras County to remain the vacation getaway it has been in the past, we all must act to ensure a speedy recovery.
