Butte Fire Victims Relief Effort-Independence Hall Collection & Distribution

Butte Fire Victims Relief Effort-Independence Hall Collection & Distribution

White Pines, CA…Our sincerest gratitude goes out to the amazing folks in our Highway 4 and Calaveras County communities for their generous donations on behalf of the victims of the Butte Fire. Please be advised that the Independence Hall Community Center in White Pines will NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING ANY DONATIONS for distribution at this […]

Investors Should Consider Selling Volatility As An Asset Class ~ By Cory Burnell, CFA

Investors Should Consider Selling Volatility As An Asset Class ~ By Cory Burnell, CFA

Valley Springs, CA….(Local Financial Adviser Cory Burnell recently contributed to one of Forbes Magazine’s 10 Best Lists) The following is his first paragraph and a link over to the Forbes piece…”Traders primarily invest in these exchange-traded products to profit from a decline in the Volatility Index, known as the VIX, and from the roll yield […]

CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project

CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project

San Andreas, CA…Beginning Tuesday, September 29 th , the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency initiated efforts under the CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project. Two teams from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) began to remove household hazardous waste and conduct asbestos assessment and sampling from residential properties in the areas affected by […]

Traffic Update….Trailer Off Roadway On Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Trailer Off Roadway On Hwy 49

Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting a trailer in ditch and truck blocking roadway on Hwy 49 near Tuttletown Road. A 44ft long trailer loaded with empty water tanks is the culprit. Please use cation and expect delays in area…. Incident: 00505 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990487 -120.461935 Detail Information […]

Alexander Hamilton Comes to Stage 3

Alexander Hamilton Comes to Stage 3

Sonora, CA…Money Man, by local award winning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3 Theatre Company on October 24 with an encore matinee performance on October 25. A collaboration between Duende: Drama & Literature, This ‘n That Films and Stage 3, Money Man will star storied local actor Tom Maguire as Alexander Hamilton in […]

Quality Custom Homes & Construction Projects From Dillashaw Construction ~ 209.736.4855

Quality Custom Homes & Construction Projects From Dillashaw Construction ~ 209.736.4855

Angels Camp, CA…Clay and Hal began their construction careers in the late 1970’s after completing apprentice ship programs for Clay and Hal earned his degree in construction from California State University at Fresno. The brothers began working along side their father Jack for another general contractor. The guys were building high end ski chalets and […]

Governor Brown Signs Bill Barring Redskins Mascot Name

Governor Brown Signs Bill Barring Redskins Mascot Name

Sacramento, CA…(Yesterday Governor Brown Signed AB-30 which would ban the use of the Redskins Mascot Name. The following is an earlier press release that gives details on the bill) Assembly Bill 30, authored by Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), passed the Assembly Floor on concurrence with a bipartisan vote of 59 to 9. Earlier this week, […]

Motorcycle Accident Hwy 49 and Schilling Road

Motorcycle Accident Hwy 49 and Schilling Road

Coulterville Ca CHP LIVE CAD has reported a Motorcycle Accident in the vicinity of Hy 49 and Schilling Road. Please use caution for the next few hours. Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Schilling Rd Loc Desc: 1/2 MILE JSO CROWNLEAD Lat/Lon: 37.694764 -120.182822 Detail Information11:31 AM 6 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

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, […]