Traffic Update….Vehicle & 2 Acre Vegetation Fire On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Vehicle & 2 Acre Vegetation Fire On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a fully engulfed vehicle fire that has spread to 2 acres of vegetation near Hwy 108 and Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 11:58 AM 9 […]

FBI Releases Documents in Hillary Clinton E-Mail Investigation

FBI Releases Documents in Hillary Clinton E-Mail Investigation

Washington, DC…Today the FBI is releasing a summary of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s July 2, 2016 interview with the FBI concerning allegations that classified information was improperly stored or transmitted on a personal e-mail server she used during her tenure. We also are releasing a factual summary of the FBI’s investigation into this […]

$122,000.00 Donated to Butte Fire Relief

$122,000.00 Donated to Butte Fire Relief

COUNTYWIDE – Calaveras Recovers, a long-term relief organization helping survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, has received a generous, $22,000 donation from the congregation of Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church of Valley Springs. Another anonymous donor also privately contributed $100,000. “We studied and prayed where we should put our money,” said Jeff Jolliff, church Executive […]

Valley Springs News Awarded County Legal Notice Contract! County Legal Notices Coming To ThePineTree.net

Valley Springs News Awarded County Legal Notice Contract!  County Legal Notices Coming To ThePineTree.net

Valley Springs, CA…(Editor’s Note: ThePineTree.net will be working with The Valley Springs news to provide county legal notices to as wide of an audience as possible. We would like to congratulate the Valley Springs News on being awarded the contract and we are pleased to be able to provide additional exposure for the notices. The […]

Murphys Student Part of Cal Poly Student Chapter’s Winning Streak

Murphys Student Part of Cal Poly Student Chapter’s Winning Streak

San Luis Obispo, CA…For the third year running, Cal Poly’s Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) club reigns as the best in the west. Cal Poly was awarded the Student Chapter of the Year award at the ITE Western District Annual Meeting held July 10-13 in Albuquerque, N.M. Murphys resident and Cal Poly civil engineering student, […]

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Parked Pickup On Phoenix Lake Road

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Parked Pickup On Phoenix Lake Road

Sonora, CA…Emergency crews are still on scene of a motorcycle vs parked pickup on Phoenix Lake Road near Paseo De Los Portales. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Paseo De Los Portales Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.007504 -120.302821 Close Detail Information 9:31 AM 6 […]

‘Melon Mania at the Square’ Coming to Copperopolis Sunday, September 4

‘Melon Mania at the Square’ Coming to Copperopolis Sunday, September 4

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host “Melon Mania at The Square” Sunday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Special guests Brian Jirka & The Cabby Band will play live music throughout this first-annual event celebrating the 2016 […]

Local Smiles, Service & Savings From Sonora Ford!

Local Smiles, Service & Savings From Sonora Ford!

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! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]

Fuel Your Labor Day Fun With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks From Calaveras Lumber

Fuel Your Labor Day Fun With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks From Calaveras Lumber

Angels Camp, CA…It is summer and grilling, camping & all your outdoor activities are in high gear. Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp now has one of the lowest prices anywhere on propane exchange tanks. Simple, fast, safe & efficient. Stop by their home improvement store in Angels Camp and they will have you fueled up […]

A Bit Of Inspiration From Isaiah

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 108

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a two vehicle collison near Hwy 108 and Mono Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00830 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Mono Way Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Close Detail Information 10:15 PM 11 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 3A CALL# 38952 VICS TOWING ENRT W/ 25 MIN […]

Treasurer, Elected Leaders, Parents, Civil Rights and Community Groups Call on Gov. Brown to Sign Bill that Protects Students at Charter Schools

Treasurer, Elected Leaders, Parents, Civil Rights and Community Groups Call on Gov. Brown to Sign Bill that Protects Students at Charter Schools

Sacramento, CA…Lack of accountability and transparency at California charter schools is hurting our kids. That was the underlying sentiment shared on a media teleconference call today that included California State Treasurer John Chiang, Assembly Member Mike Gipson (D-Carson), Los Angeles Unified School District School Board Vice President Dr. George McKenna, Anaheim Unified School High School […]

Willow Fire Update From Cal Fire

Willow Fire Update From Cal Fire

San Andreas, CA…On Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of CAL FIRE responded to the Willow Fire in San Andreas, California. Through the combined efforts of local, federal and state firefighters, law enforcement cooperators, and the public, the fire was contained that same day at 450 acres. Of note, residents in the Willow Creek […]

VOTE NO on “Measure D” It’s claim to “Control Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras” is deceptive!

VOTE NO on “Measure D” It’s claim to “Control Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras” is deceptive!

Angels Camp, CA…Why Vote No on D when it offers “Control for Commercial Cannabis”? Simple — Measure D is a hastily and poorly written legislation. It lacks the necessary authority for law enforcement and code compliance to do their jobs! It is in conflict with current zoning law. It has a seriously flawed land-lease component. […]

“Pride In The Park” Will Be On September 3rd

“Pride In The Park” Will Be On September 3rd

Murphys, CA…The newly founded Tri-County LGBT Alliance is an LGBT community servicing the Tri-County (Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne) area as well as Alpine Country. On Saturday, September 3rd from 10:00am – 8:00pm in Murphys Community Park the Alliance will host their inaugural Pride In The Park event. They invite all friends, family, community allies, and LGBT […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 6th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 6th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through August 9th. Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – […]

President Obama’s Speech At 20th Lake Tahoe Summit

President Obama’s Speech At 20th Lake Tahoe Summit

Stateline, NV…THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Tahoe! This is really nice. I will be coming here more often. (Applause.) My transportation won’t be as nice — (laughter) — but I’ll be able to spend a little more time here. First of all, I want to thank Harry Reid. (Applause.) And because he’s a captive audience, he doesn’t […]

Covering President Obama’s Tahoe Summit Speech Today!

Covering President Obama’s Tahoe Summit Speech Today!

Arnold, CA….Since our President is close by today and we got accepted into the press pool for today we will be attempting to bring you photos and video of his visit and environmental speech.  He is scheduled to speak at the Tahoe Summit early this afternoon.