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Year’s Final Snow Survey Comes up Dry |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2014 06:21 PM
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Sacramento, CA...Today’s final snow survey of the year found more bare ground than snow as California faces another long, hot summer after a near-record dry winter. Today’s manual and electronic readings recorded the statewide snowpack’s water content –which normally provides about a third of the water for California’s farms and cities -- at a mere--18 percent of average for the date. Just as telling was the April 1 survey that found water content at only 32 percent of average at the time of year it normally is at its peak before it begins to melt into streams and reservoirs with warming weather....
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CUSD/Food Bank Donation & Food Drive |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2014 06:54 PM
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San Andreas, CA....As part of the ongoing partnership in support of the Food Bank, The West Calaveras Rotary Club and Calaveras High School Interact Club have donated $580 to the Food Bank. The money will be used to address needs in the Rotary Community Garden as well as to purchase food for distribution...
Mark Campbell (CUSD Superintendent and West Calaveras Rotarian) and Jeannie Hayward (Food Bank Director). Mark providing a check for $580. |
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Angels Camp City Council is Back In Action On May 7th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2014 07:55 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....The Angels Camp City Council is back in action on May 7th, 2014. The fireworks get underway at 6pm at the Fire Station on Vallecito Road. Water line extensions, planning commission vacancy, a no parking zone along South Main & more highlight the meeting. The full agenda is enclosed....
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Celebrated Jumping Frogs on Start Their 2014 Tour! The Capital Frog Jump Is Today!!! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2014 09:45 AM
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Angels Camp, CA....The Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County are hitting the road to build excitement for their signature event - the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee - at Frogtown in Angels Camp on May 15-18. The frog tour begins with a jaunt to the State Capitol in Sacramento on April 30 and includes visit to local school and a special Frog Jump preview event on for May 6 at Calaveras County Government Center....
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Full Video Of Law & Justice Candidates Night In San Andreas |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2014 11:15 AM
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San Andreas, CA...With a focus on Law and Justice, Candidates for Sheriff and the two Superior Court Benches gathered for a questions and answer session at the San Andreas Town Hall on April 29. Two half-hour sessions for the judicial candidates were followed by a Q&A session for the Sheriff contenders. The evening started off with a meet and greet hour and the main event started at 7pm. The even provided an expanded look at those vying for the Benches in the Calaveras County courts...
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This event was sponsored by the Calaveras Economic Development Company and the County Chamber of Commerce. The next event planned is a Candidates Night at Sequoia Woods Country Club on May 6th. This event will focus on the Supervisors District Three Race. Voters may submit questions for the candidates in advance to Contact@CalaverasLife.com. |
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The Calaveras Humane Society & Above And Beyond Travel Hosted Recent Chamber Mixer |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/29/2014 02:03 PM
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Arnold, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce's Monthly mixer was hosted by the Calaveras Humane Society's Arnold Thrift Store and Above and Beyond Travel. There were great appetizers, local wines, good conversation and lots of mixing and mingling going on. In the video below Calaveras County Relay For Life, Saddle Queens, Business Updates and more were recorded. The next Chamber Mixer is one of the biggest of the year and will be held at Frogtown. Remember May 8th at the Calaveras County Fair Ground's Ranch House as the Chamber co-hosts the mixer with the Calaveras County Visitors' Bureau and the Calaveras County Friends of the Fair. This event takes place from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Come learn all about everything our County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee! ...
More Photos In The Gallery Above and Video Below
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Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative In Negotiations for Bear Valley Mountain and Village Properties. Own part of this unique gem of a resort today! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2014 03:31 PM
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Bear Valley, CA...The Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative has signed a non-exclusive letter of intent to purchase Bear Valley Mountain and village properties. This means that the time has come for supporters of Bear Valley and the Cooperative effort to purchase their co-op membership through the co-op web site at www.bvmcoop.org. The recent developments were announced at town hall style meetings held simultaneously at the Bear Valley Mountain and Bear Valley village on Saturday, April 12th. Details and the content of the presentations can be found at www.bvmcoop.org. In a packed community center, Mike Wallenfels of the Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative board told an audience of local homeowners that, “We have completed the first step in negotiations for Bear Valley Mountain and village properties and will start the process of reviewing their operations with the intent to finalize the purchase before the end of the summer.” At the mountain meeting, Steve Troyer, another board member, stated, “This review process will result in a multi year plan to purchase and revitalize Bear Valley which each cooperative member will be able to review before the purchase is ratified by the membership.” ...
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Blondy Taking A Powder Run Near Bear Valley |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2014 04:51 PM
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Bear Valley, CA....Its still ski season although Bear Valley closed. Blondy one of the energetic staff at ABC Home Repair found 2 to 3 ft of fresh powder on Saturday at Underwood Bowl near Bear Valley. Give Jon Faust or Blondy at ABC Home Repair a call at 209-275-4275
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Historic Angels Camp's Soul Is Whole |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2014 05:37 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Back in September of 2013 a big rig struck the neon marquee on the historic art deco gem that is our Angels Six Theatres. The anchor business in downtown Angels is now back to pristine condition. On behalf of many of us in the community we would like to thank them for preserving this wonderful piece of living history in downtown Angels. They have spent thousands upon thousands over the years to keep the neon glowing. If you haven't visited them they also offer the best movie going experience around....
We would like to thank Troy Mobley for the original damage photo If you have something newsy of just interesting to share just email it to news@thepinetree.net. |
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VUSD Classified Staff Seeking Raise, Board Member Complaint, Portables For The Pets & Blue Lake Springs Water Highlight VUSD Board Meeting |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2014 03:20 PM
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Avery, CA...On Wednesday evening the VUSD board meeting was filled to overflowing. The VUSD classified employees are seeking to receive what they perceive as a long overdue pay raise and also the recognition of their contributions to the VUSD Students. Enclosed on the second page is the entire letter that was submitted to the board and read at the meeting. Also at the meeting Board Chair Ralph Emerson addressed the disruption that was caused by one of the board members before the Easter break at Michelson Elementary. In light of this the VUSD board is working on potential policy changes that would bar anyone with two or more complaints against them including board members from visiting any of the campuses...
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