News from the American Heart Association -- Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack ... What is the Difference??
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:15 PM
Sacramento, CA... A little knowledge can be a lifesaving thing. Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, but they shouldn’t.
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Here are a few more facts it may be healthy to know from the American Heart Association....
2013 Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump Saturday, May 11
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:56 PM
Angels Camp, CA... The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump will be held concurrently on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire Department in Angels Camp...
It's Almost Time for the Saddle Queen Contestants to Ride Into Action
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 02:32 PM
Angels Camp, CA... It's almost time for the big event! (Photo taken by Cherry Tree Photography at Ironstone Vineyards)
The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) Senior of The Year Awards May 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA... The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) is again this year highlighting older adults who have made an impact on our community. CCCOA acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and is empowered to perform such functions as are consistent with its purposes: to help the community to provide an environment conducive to the well-being of older people; to concern itself with preventing problems; to deal with problems after they occur; and to attempt to be aware of and communicate regarding issues affecting seniors in Calaveras County...
San Andreas, CA... Free Produce at The Resource Connection's Food Bank...
Post Office Letter Carriers Food Drive
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2013 11:12 AM
Calaveras County, CA... The USPS Letter Carriers are having a food drive...
Leila Fowler Homicide Investigation Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2013 07:19 PM
Valley Springs, CA... Tonight Sgt Chris Hewitt gave the update and much of what was covered is below but there were some additional details for those of you following the cast to make it worth a viewing. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigators have been in contact with the Fowler family and continue to make progress in the investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Leila Fowler. Evidence continues to be collected at the Fowler’s Valley Springs home...
The Calaveras Community Foundation Announces a New and Different Competitive Grant Process for 2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 02:41 PM
Calaveras County, CA... Last year, the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) began a process of strategic planning on how best to increase donations and how to better focus its annual competitive grant process on meeting the needs of Calaveras County. The result of that planning was the decision to focus on two initiatives this year:...
Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 01:11 PM
Angels Camp, CA... Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp...
State Fair Announces the 2013 Prestigious Wine Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Vineyard of the Year
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 12:52 PM
Sacramento, CA... A scientist responsible for discovering the family ties of several varieties of wine grapes and a vineyard responsible for the rediscovery of the Sierra foothills as prime viticulture territory are receiving the California State Fair’s top wine and viticulture honors...