Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) will, again, focus on initiatives for 2017’s grant giving. The four initiatives are: Aging in Place for Seniors, Support for Learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and new for 2017, County Youth and Community Enrichment Initiatives. Funding for these grants is from the Foundation’s General Grant Fund. […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…It was called the “miracle on ice.” You may remember the amazing upset in the 1980 Olympics where the US Hockey team beat the heavily favored Russians. I can still hear Al Michaels’ voice in the final seconds exclaiming, “Do you believe in miracles?” Yes, Al, yes! I do believe in miracles! You […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…CHP is reporting that vehicles have run off roadway and or stuck and one vehicle just slid into another vehicle on Hwy 108 near Chief Fuller in the Mi Wuk Village area. Incident: 00177 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Chief Fuller Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.066275 -120.190308 Close Detail Information 10:21 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Don’t miss this rare performance of Nicholas Lefler and Stephen Strong teaming up. Concert starts at 5:00pm. $2-5 donation suggestion for the artists…. After Party at Cascabel’s across the street at 7pm. Enjoy music from independent Muscicians while tasting award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. Flamenco guitar and dance […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! It’s currently snowing and we have picked up 2″ of new snow over night! The High today will be around 24F and start to fall by late morning. Winds will be out of the S today from 17-21mph with gusts into the mid 30’s. 3-5″ is slated to fall today […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_12-30-2016 Daily_Log_12-31-2016
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TO ALL AMERICANS-#HappyNewYear & many blessings to you all! Looking forward to a wonderful & prosperous 2017 as we work together to #MAGA pic.twitter.com/UaBFaoDYHe — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 1, 2017
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Washington, DC…Happy New Year, everybody. At a time when we turn the page on one year and look ahead to the future, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for everything you’ve done to make America stronger these past eight years. Just eight years ago, as I prepared to take office, our […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting an Emu on the loose on Hartvickson Lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00253 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Dunn Rd / Hartvickson Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.154225 -120.840510 Close Detail Information 4:56 PM 4 [7] 1039 CAL SO 4:55 PM 3 [6] B49-010 EMU NOW AT […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through December 29th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, December 29, 2016 00:25 MISC INFORMATION 1612290001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Rpts the teenage on her roof. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:46 TRAFFIC STOP 1612290003 Officer initiated activity at Starr Mhp, Jamestown Rd, Sonora.Traffic Stop. . […]
Washington, DC…On October 7, 2016, Secretary Johnson and Director Clapper issued a joint statement that the intelligence community is confident the Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from U.S. persons and institutions, including from U.S. political organizations, and that the disclosures of alleged hacked e-mails on sites like DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks are consistent […]
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” President John Quincy Adams 1767 – 1848
Calaveras County, CA…Happy New Year from your Calaveras Humane Society! Last chance to get those donations in to deduct on your 2016 taxes, everyone. Keep your critters safe on this party-hearty holiday. We thank you for a wonderful year!The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the […]
Calaveras County, CA…With winter upon us and more snow in the forecast, many of you will be heading to the mountains looking for a fun day in the outdoors and a good place to sled. It’s not unusual to see highway turn-outs packed with cars while families play on the nearby hillsides. It can be […]
Angels Camp, CA…Laughter For All Coming To Refuge In Angels Camp! Please join us January 7th, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a Free Dinner and Night of Laughter!! This event will be held at the Bret Harte Theatre. Dinner will be served in the multipurpose room. Cost is Free and for the entire community. […]
Auburn,CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is pleased to announce the release of our Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Annual Report. This report highlights a number of the activities undertaken by the SNC over the last year to restore the forests and watersheds of the Sierra Nevada Region. The Sierra Nevada Region is the state’s principal watershed […]
Murphys, CA…The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will start another year of helping members get the most out of their Apple products when it holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. Due to iffy weather […]
Sacramento, CA…On January 1, 2017, the statewide sales and use tax rate will decrease one quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.50 percent to 7.25 percent. The decrease in the statewide rate is effective for all cities and counties in California; however, in many jurisdictions in California the actual sales and use tax rate may […]
