The Martian Review: Lost in Space ~ By Brett Bunge

The Martian Review: Lost in Space ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…First things first: The Martian is a pretty good movie. Like all good films, however, it comes with a catch. In this case, if you don’t like Matt Damon, you will probably not like this film, as it is two hours of Mr. Damon. That said, he delivers an extraordinary performance, filled with surprising […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy

Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This week, after five years of effort with eleven other nations, we reached agreement on a new trade deal that promotes American values and protects American workers. There’s a reason this Trans-Pacific Partnership took five years to negotiate. I wanted to get the best possible deal for American workers. And that […]

Free Eden Lane Concert & Butte Fire Fundraiser Today At Copperopolis Town Square

Free Eden Lane Concert & Butte Fire Fundraiser Today At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Hi Everyone, We are playing a FREE CONCERT TODAY at Copper Town Square. We will hold a raffle drawing at the concert to raise money for The Butte Fire Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! There are many great raffle prizes donated by local businesses such as: gift certificates from Tim Morton at Gregs Barber […]

Vehicle Accident Burson Non Injury

Vehicle Accident Burson Non Injury

Burson Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Non Injury Vehicle Accident in Burson California. Please drive with caution and please slow down out there on the roadways. Incident: 00343 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Burson Rd Loc Desc: 12 JWO BURSON Lat/Lon: 38.183543 -120.890366 Detail Information5:11 PM 4 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed […]

The Big Butte Fire Rebuilding Sale At 49er Motors! Mention ThePineTree.net Receive An Additional $500 Discount

The Big Butte Fire Rebuilding Sale At 49er Motors!  Mention ThePineTree.net Receive An Additional $500 Discount

Angels Camp, CA…The rebuilding sale $500 off all vehicles in stock- The Butte fire has affected us all in one way or another. Some lost everything, some lost some things, Some have spent countless hours volunteering and many local businesses lost weeks worth of sales. Lets continue to come together as a community and help […]

Inspectors Are Working In Fire Areas

Inspectors Are Working In Fire Areas

San Andreas, CA…Inspectors from many different agencies and companies may be encountered in Calaveras and Lake Counties. Inspectors are there to assist in recovery from the wildfires or to assess future prevention measures. Inspectors will carry photo identification, will identify themselves and explain their purpose if encountered. Some of the inspectors working in the disaster-designated […]

Clell Gideon Brown 1927 – 2015

Clell Gideon Brown 1927 – 2015

San Andreas, CA…Clell Gideon Brown, best known as “Brownie”, passed away of natural causes in his home town of San Andreas, California, on September 20, 2015. He was 88 years old and is buried in the Masonic Section of Peoples Cemetery in San Andreas. He was born in Long Beach, Calif., as the first born […]

Land & Structure Is Ready To Help With Your Next Project Or Rebuild

Land & Structure Is Ready To Help With Your Next Project Or Rebuild

Sonora, CA…Land & Structure was originally established in 1964. Our firm has continually served the greater Motherlode area for over fifty years, providing efficient engineering and surveying services for real property development of residential, municipal, commercial and industrial sites. Over this period of time, we have assembled a strong and complementary team that will exceed […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 9 to October 17

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 9 to October 17

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”    Murphys to Markleeville October 9 – October 17 Ongoing Thu-Sun […]

Vicki Sue (Shively) Morrisroe 1949 – 2015

Vicki Sue (Shively) Morrisroe 1949 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Vicki Sue (Shively) Morrisroe, 66, passed away on Oct. 5, 2015, at a hospital in Folsom, Calif., after a long illness. Born on Feb. 23, 1949, in Atlanta, Ga., Vicki spent her childhood moving among Air Force bases in Japan, Michigan and Nebraska before her family settled in Fair Oaks, Calif., in 1963. She […]

Memorial Services On October 17 For Colleen Sandra Richmond

Avery, CA…Colleen Sandra Richmond, born in San Francisco, CA, passed away at her residence in Calaveras County. She was a retired teachers aide for the Vallecito School District and bus driver for Bret Harte High School. Colleen is survived by her husband; Tom Richmond, children; Jodi, Sarah, and Danny, step-daughter; Lisa, 12 grandchildren, niece; Tammy, […]

Betty Mae Anderson 1931 – 2015

Betty Mae Anderson 1931 – 2015

Mountain Ranch, CA…Betty Mae Anderson passed away on September 14, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born on February 24, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois where she lived until she was 11. Her parents moved the family to Redwood City, California after the start of the depression. She met and married her husband of […]

Fire Restrictions Lifted On The Stanislaus National Forest

Fire Restrictions Lifted On The Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, Calif. Oct. 08, 2015…Due to cooler, wetter weather and predictions of stable or cooling conditions into the future, fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) are being lifted effective midnight tonight. This will allow the public to build campfires outside of established administrative sites within the Forest for the purpose of warming; however, […]

Structure Fire Ampine Wood Products Sutter Hill

Structure Fire Ampine Wood Products Sutter Hill

Sutter Hill Ca. CalFire along with Amador County Fire resources are dispatching to a Commercial Structure Fire at the Ampine Wood Products facility.  There is a well established fire in a Dust Collector. More info as it becomes available. Update 6:50pm Thank you to Mitchel Vinciguerra for this amazing image! Update 6:24pm Most of the […]

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – ​SCOUT​!

This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – ​SCOUT​!

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market.​. Open ​Thurs through S​at​ 10 am–5 pm​. Come in and meet ​Scout​ and other fabulous feline friends. Our Angels Camp Adoption Center is closed this week, so Arnold is the place to be! […]

Phoenix Festival – Nov. 1st A Butte Fire Benefit – Rise From The Ashes

Phoenix Festival – Nov. 1st  A Butte Fire Benefit – Rise From The Ashes

Murphys, CA…A group of young local individuals have banned together to create an event called the Phoenix Festival. The Phoenix Festival will take place on November 1st, 2015 at Ironstone Amphitheatre. This will be a day long family oriented event with a full lineup of local bands, vendors and resources. All proceeds from the Phoenix […]

New Arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

New Arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Angels Camp, CA…We have styles that are warm and cozy, as well as soft and sophisticated, with more arriving every week.  Stop by and see us in historic downtown Angels Camp.  We are open everyday 10am-6pm, or give us a call at 209-890-7532.  We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 South Main […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through October 13th & Keeping Calaveras Clean

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through October 13th & Keeping Calaveras Clean

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… 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. ” – Mike Croshaw We’ve teamed up with local realtor, Leanne Smith, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through October 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through October 7th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_10-06-2015 Daily_Log_10-05-2015 Daily_Log_10-04-2015 Daily_Log_10-03-2015 Daily_Log_10-02-2015 Daily_Log_10-01-2015 Daily_Log_09-30-2015 DailY_Log_09-29-2015 Daily_Log_09-28-2015

Advisory: Sheriff’s Office Detectives Investigate Homicide near La Grange, CA

Advisory: Sheriff’s Office Detectives Investigate Homicide near La Grange, CA

La Grange CA – On October 7th, 2015 at 10:53 AM California Highway Patrol, Fire and Medical personnel were dispatch to a possible motorcycle accident on J-59 near Cooperstown Road in La Grange, CA. Upon arrival they discovered one (1) male subject along the roadway who was deceased. CHP found signs of foul play and […]