It All Starts at Forest Meadows Properties

It All Starts at Forest Meadows Properties

Murphys, CA…Let us welcome you home to Forest Meadows Properties serving Calaveras County. Year-round events, mountain and foothills recreation, culinary excellence, an award-winning up-and-coming wine region, picturesque historic downtowns and a thriving arts community make Calaveras County an especially appealing place to visit. In addition, we are constantly hearing about the friendliness of our local […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Horseshoe Lane

Traffic Update…Collision on Horseshoe Lane

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Collision on Horseshoe Lane with possible arm injuries.. Incident: 00320 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Horseshoe Ln Loc Desc: CONESTOGA TRAIL AT HORSE SHOE Lat/Lon: 37.953287 -120.688185 Detail Information 1:59 PM 8 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI / 7283931 1:59 PM 7 [10] 1039 49 OFC 1:58 PM 6 [9] […]

Formidable France Secures Second World Cup Title

Formidable France Secures Second World Cup Title

Russia…France have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ after defeating Croatia 4-2 in a thoroughly entertaining Final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in what was a fitting end to an outstanding tournament. Despite Croatia having the majority of possession in the opening stages, France took the lead in somewhat fortuitous circumstances. Antoine Griezmann’s […]

July Specials from Black Sheep Winery

July Specials from Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

A Warm Summer Week Ahead with Heat Warnings to Start the Week

A Warm Summer Week Ahead with Heat Warnings to Start the Week

Arnold, CA…The forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows. We also start the week with heat warnings. For those of you new to The Pine Tree we post our weather by elevation starting at Lake Alpine – Bear Valley levels and dropping down by community. These numbers also work well for […]

Mattis Reaffirms ‘Unbreakable’ Bond, Enduring Commitment to Europe

Mattis Reaffirms ‘Unbreakable’ Bond, Enduring Commitment to Europe

Washington, DC…Defense Secretary James N. Mattis reaffirmed the “unbreakable trans-Atlantic bond” between the United States and Europe and underscored the enduring U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity on the continent during the U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense minister’s meeting in Zagreb, Croatia. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at the U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense ministers meeting in Zagreb, […]

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz, 32, from Summerville, South Carolina, died, July 12, in Afghanistan, of wounds sustained as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting operations in support of a medical evacuation landing […]

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, 26, of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident July 8 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. […]

Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee

Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney: “Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, a man who dedicated his life to protecting his […]

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to England

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to England

London, UK…The First Lady and the President arrived in London, England on Thursday afternoon. They were greeted by United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woody Johnson; Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst; Secretary of State for International Trade, The Right Honorable Liam Fox; and Chief Executive Officer of the Stansted Limited Airport, Brad Miller. The […]

Tree Removal Work Ongoing Near Existing Construction Projects

Tree Removal Work Ongoing Near Existing Construction Projects

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform road construction including tree removal of dead and dying trees on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from the Arnold Byway to the Calaveras/Alpine county line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from upper […]

Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, May 12, 1982 – July 14, 2018

Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, May 12, 1982 – July 14, 2018

El Portal, CA…It is with deep sadness that CAL FIRE can confirm that this morning while battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest, CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney from the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please join us in […]

Adventist Health Sonora Recognized with Performance Excellence Awards

Adventist Health Sonora Recognized with Performance Excellence Awards

Sonora, CA…This week the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CALNOC) announced that Adventist Health Sonora is being recognized with Performance Excellence Awards for Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – MRSA Total Facility. Adventist Health Sonora has been recognized with these awards for achieving zero […]

Secretary Pompeo met wiith President Pena Nieto of Mexico

Secretary Pompeo met wiith President Pena Nieto of Mexico

Mexico City, MX…Today Secretary Pompeo met with the President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto at the Mexican presidential palace, Los Pinos, in Mexico City, Mexico. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment to working with Mexico to enhance our shared security by disrupting transnational criminal organizations. The two leaders discussed the need to reach […]

Secretary Pompeo met with President-Elect Lopez Obrador of Mexico

Secretary Pompeo met with President-Elect Lopez Obrador of Mexico

Mexico City, MX…Today Secretary Pompeo met with President-elect of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the office of the MORENA political party in Mexico City, Mexico. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Mr. Lopez Obrador on his July 1 victory and said the United States looks forward to working with Mr. Lopez Obrador and his cabinet after inauguration […]

Independent Mercantile Hosting Artist Reception for Thea Schoettgen at ND&X

Independent Mercantile Hosting Artist Reception for Thea Schoettgen at ND&X

Murphys, CA…Independent Mercantile will be hosting our 2nd of 5 artist receptions of the summer at our Main St. store, the ND&X, July 14th. This reception will feature the work of another local favorite Thea Schoettgen. Thea finds beauty and inspiration in the panoramic views that surround her home in Bear Valley, CA and in […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle near Baldwin St / Kirby St

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle near Baldwin St / Kirby St

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle near Baldwin St / Kirby St Incident: 00468 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Baldwin St / Kirby St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.110252 -120.866672 Detail Information 8:58 PM 4 [7] 1039 CALSO [Shared] 8:58 PM 3 [5] [Appended, 20:58:58] [2] OFF RDWY 8:58 PM 2 [2] 1125 8:58 PM 1 […]

Live Music on the Deck with The Cabby Band at Sequoia Woods

Live Music on the Deck with The Cabby Band at Sequoia Woods

Arnold, CA…Saturday we’re having live music on the deck with The Cabby Band. Sunday back to regular operations… You’ve dreamed about it … un-crowded, serene, clean air; mild summers, blue skies and a challenging golf course nestled among native evergreens. Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, […]

Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction

Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction

Camp Connell, CA…Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction is going into its 4th year of mulching, masticating and mowing. local family owed business started over 27 years ago by Ron Glass. Now, his sons, daughters, and daughter in law have all helped run the business along with some fantastic local employees. The crew has completed small […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Daphne St / Myrtle St

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Daphne St / Myrtle St

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Daphne St / Myrtle St. Incident: 00434 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Daphne St / Myrtle St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.193778 -120.828487 Detail Information 8:11 PM 4 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj [Shared] 7:38 PM 3 [5] 1039 CAL SO 7:38 […]

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center.

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center.

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market is now open in Arnold’s Cedar Center. The owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson a husband and wife team, have turned their love of collecting into a new venture. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand […]