State Water Board Adopts 40% Unimpaired Flow Plan for Lower San Joaquin River and Southern Delta, Severe Impacts Feared for New Melones, Don Pedro & Reservoir Water Storage
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/15/2018 11:47 PM
Sacramento, CA...The State Water Resources Control Board on December 12th adopted a plan designed to restore water flows through the Lower San Joaquin River and its tributaries—the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers. The plan update the Board adopted includes a requirement for 40 percent of unimpaired flow, within a range of 30 to 50 percent. Some fear they pushed the vote back to after the November Elections and Fire Season to lesson the political "Fish over People" outcry over the plan. It is uncertain what the potential impacts to the Governor's, State Assembly, State Senate or House of Representatives races would have been or if the impacts would have been enough to change the outcomes. If they had voted on this plan in October as scheduled it probably would have at least changed the outcome of the Jeff Denham vs Josh Harder race in the agricultural water centric 10th District.
10th Annual Production of Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 13-15, 2018 at
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 07:34 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the tenth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 13-15, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. The full-length, professional-quality ballet is the highlight of the local holiday season, with return audiences and sold-out performances every year. Reserved seats are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 8 at www.studio4dancetheater.com.
Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 16
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 10:14 AM
Sonora, CA...Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 16 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2019. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting STF’s maps webpage at http://go.usa.gov/x8ysh. Please note if the MVUM identifies a road as closed, regardless whether a gate is closed and locked, it is closed for the season. Additionally, roads identified in the MVUM as being open may be hazardous due to local weather conditions, such as snow, or fallen trees. Drivers and hikers are urged to be prepared for hazards caused by fallen trees.
Angels Camp, CA...Join us at CAMPS Restaurant for Dinner Christmas Eve, Monday December 24th! Enjoy a delicious festive meal with family and friends, where you don't have to worry about the prep or clean up! Christmas Eve Dinner at CAMPS Restaurant Monday, December 24th. Greenhorn Creek Resort 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222. GreenhornCreek.com. Let us do the dirty dishes this Christmas Eve! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (209)729-8181
Bear Valley, CA...This event is produced each year to acknowledge individuals, organizations and businesses that have developed, promoted & supported the wintersports community along the Hwy 4 corridor thru the years. This year’s program will feature the Peter Brinkman Award, the annual In Memoriam.
Bear Valley Mountain is Open Daily Starting Dec. 15th! Buy Online & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 05:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Mountain is Open Daily Starting Dec. 15th! Buy your lift tickets or book a lesson ONLINE, in advance and SAVE BIG. Cub Club lessons fill up fast so make sure you book early. Adult Beginner Lesson Packages start at $59! Pure Tubular Fun! Not a skier or snowboarder? This winter enjoy TUBING at Bear Valley Mountain all season long. An ALL DAY tubing pass is ONLY $20! Tickets Are Still Available for the latest Warren Miller Movie! Catch this great movie and get a FREE lift ticket with your paid admission. Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. December 20th | 7:00 PM. All proceeds benefit local schools! Call us at 209.753.2301; ext 777 to purchase your tickets in advance.
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 07:40 PM
Arnold, CA...Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted furniture, rustic, vintage, antique, hand made, and more. They are open Fri-Sun 11-5!
Angels Camp, CA...Stop in soon to see our selection of sweaters, scarves and ruana capes. We'll even wrap your selections for you! Stop by and see us in the Angels Towne Center. Open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm and Sundays until Christmas 11am-5pm. 209.890.7532.
The Final Moonwalk of Apollo Programs Was Today in 1972
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/13/2018 08:31 AM
Moon....One this date of the Apollo program Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) or "Moonwalk" of Apollo 17. To date they are the last humans to set foot on the Moon.
Columbia College’s Symphony of the Sierra on December 15th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/13/2018 02:54 PM
Columbia, CA...Columbia College will be presenting the Symphony of the Sierra Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The concert will be held in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College. The repertoire provides a wonderful introduction to orchestral music for children, while being complex enough to satisfy the seasoned classical ear.
