Traffic Update….Two Collisions Near Hams Station & Family In Broken Vehicle Past Kirkwood

Traffic Update….Two Collisions Near Hams Station & Family In Broken Vehicle Past Kirkwood

Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents near Hams Station on Hwy 88 & they are also reporting a family in a broken vehicle six miles past Kirkwood…. Incident: 00174 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: 2 MILES JEO HAMS Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Close Detail Information 4:53 PM 2 […]

Traffic Update….Busy Afternoon On Hwy 108 Corridor

Traffic Update….Busy Afternoon On Hwy 108 Corridor

Pinecrest, CA…CHP is reporting an SUV with a broken axel blocking a lane on Dodge Ridge Road & Stanislaus National Forest is reporting several collisions and vehicles blocking lanes. Getting home from the high county might take awhile on Hwy 108.. Incident: 00393 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: East Ave / N Tuolumne Rd Loc […]

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service is projecting a busy weather week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Snow showers. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations…26 to 34 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph… Except south 20 […]

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

The 31st Annual Copperopolis “First Taste of the Year” Wine Festival!

Copperopolis, CA…Come taste award winning wines from more than 35 outstanding wineries located in the Sierra Foothills representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Enjoy your wine to the soothing sounds of live Jazz while sampling artisan foods and appetizers, including gourmet wood fired pizza, burgers, cheeses, french bread and sweet treats. Shop […]

Chain Up When Heading Up!

Chain Up When Heading Up!

Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting that chain controls are in effect from Pickets Junction on up on Hwy 88, Arnold up on Hwy 4 and from 7 miles west of Long Barn up on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Off Of Tuolumne Road!

Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Off Of Tuolumne Road!

Tuolumne, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision off of Tuolumne Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00559 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Westside Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.965399 -120.248388 Close Detail Information 5:39 PM 16 [29] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 5:36 PM 15 [27] […]

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley Blasts Into The New Year! ~ Photos By Zdzislaw Marcisz

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley continued it’s tradition of being the best place in our area to ring in the new year. This year it was Chains Required rocking the Cathedral Lounge, the Balloon Drop and then the always spectacular fireworks in Bear Valley Village with snow in the background. We would like to thank Zdzislaw […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Blocking Eastbound Lane Of Hwy 120

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Blocking Eastbound Lane Of Hwy 120

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a solo overturned vehicle on Hwy 120 near the Rim Of The World. The eastbound lane is blocked. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00298 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Rim Of The World Loc Desc: SR120 / RIM OF THE WORLD Lat/Lon: 37.819964 -120.044990 Close Detail Information 10:12 […]

Hey Good People!! Happy New Year & More Snow On The Way To Bear Valley!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Happy New Year & More Snow On The Way To Bear Valley!!  ~ By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! Today we’ll see a 20% chance of snow as the system starts to make it’s way into the area. The high will be around 30F and winds will be out of the South from 12-17mph with gusts into the mid 20’s. Model agreements are still in flux as the colder […]

Thank You To You All!!!! May 2017 Be Your Best Year Yet!!

Thank You To You All!!!!  May 2017 Be Your Best Year Yet!!

Arnold, CA…From the bottom of our hearts we would like to thank all of you who make ThePineTree.net part of your day!! Our viewers, advertisers & more!! We are starting our 12th year and now over 50,000 news stories published. It is an honor to cover and promote one of the best areas on the […]

Terror Attack In Istanbul Nightclub Leaves 35 Dead Many Wounded

Terror Attack In Istanbul Nightclub Leaves 35 Dead Many Wounded

Istanbul, Turkey….Turkey’s state run media is reporting an attack on Reina nightclub in Istanbul. An assailant dressed as Santa Clause and possibly more opened fire on the police outside the club before entering and commencing their attack on those in the club. Turkey has come under increasing attacks partially resulting from increased tensions internally, ISIS […]

Traffic Update….Major Injuries In Van Accident Near Hwys 49 & 12

Traffic Update….Major Injuries In Van Accident Near Hwys 49 & 12

San Andreas, CA…Emergency crews are still on scene of a major injury collision near Hwys 49 & 12. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00186 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: JWO 49 1 MI Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 5:09 PM 4 [19] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc […]

Traffic Update….Party Trapped In Collision Off Of Obyrnes Ferry Road

Traffic Update….Party Trapped In Collision Off Of Obyrnes Ferry Road

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway with a party possibly trapped. The collision is onear Obyrnes Ferry and Old Obyrnes Ferry. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00273 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OLD OBYRNES FERRY/ GREEN SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 37.895150 […]

TJ Dillashaw Rolls On In Victory Over John Lineker ~ UFC News

TJ Dillashaw Rolls On In Victory Over John Lineker ~ UFC News

Las Vegas, NV…Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw moved one step closer to a crack at regaining his belt, winning a dominant three-round unanimous decision over John Lineker Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Scores were 30-26 across the board for the No. 1-ranked Dillashaw, now 15-3; Parana’s Lineker, the No. 2-ranked contender, […]

Fire Update….Fire Destroys Residence In Valley Springs Mobile Home Park

Fire Update….Fire Destroys Residence In Valley Springs Mobile Home Park

Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters have just knocked down a fire that destroyed a residence in the Castle Rock Mobile Home Park in the Valley Springs area. They kept the fire from spreading to other residences and Red Cross is being contacted to assist in the immediate needs of those displaced. Our thoughts and prayers to those […]

Hey Good People!!! Great Snow, “Pure Mountain Fun”, Eco Bikes & More! Come Up And Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Great Snow, “Pure Mountain Fun”, Eco Bikes & More!  Come Up And Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A bit cooler this morning at 5am with 35F on the register and calm winds. The projected high today should come in around 43F as the low pressure kicks in and the closed low and upper level system clashes ahead of the coming snow over the next 4 to 5 […]

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!! Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!!  Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 21st, 11am-3pm! Proceeds benefit Copperopolis Fire Department. Tasting tickets $5 for 20 tastings. If you are interested in cooking up some fabulous chili, please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700 for an application. Fee is $20. Many People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards! […]

Traffic Update…Owner Needs Hog Wire To Keep Cow In

Traffic Update…Owner Needs Hog Wire To Keep Cow In

Jamestown, CA…According to CHP an owner needs some hog wire on a fence to keep his cow in. Please use caution in the area and if you happen to hve any hog wire you could help the farmer out. Incident: 00090 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: JWO AND JEO […]

Jenny Lind Shooting Update, 31 Year Old Jeremiah Nathaniel James Is the Deceased & Jason McVey Booked On Manslaughter Charges

Jenny Lind Shooting Update, 31 Year Old Jeremiah Nathaniel James Is the Deceased & Jason McVey Booked On Manslaughter Charges

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Coroner’s Office has identified the 31 year old shooting victim as Jeremiah Nathaniel James of Valley Springs. Detectives learned of an alleged quarrel that occurred on the 9000 block of Scenic Valley Drive prior to the shooting between Jeramiah James and 36 year old Jason Robert William McVey. Jason McVey […]

The US Expels 35 Russian Officials Over Alleged Russian Harassment

The US Expels 35 Russian Officials Over Alleged Russian Harassment

Washington, DC…The State Department today declared persona non grata 35 Russian officials operating in the United States who were acting in a manner inconsistent with their diplomatic or consular status. The Department also informed the Russian Government that it would deny Russian personnel access to two recreational compounds in the United States owned by the […]

The President on Actions in Response to Russian Malicious Cyber Activity

The President on Actions in Response to Russian Malicious Cyber Activity

Washington, DC…Today, I have ordered a number of actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at the U.S. election. These actions follow repeated private and public warnings that we have issued to the Russian government, and are a necessary and appropriate response to efforts to harm […]