Some Wells in Amador County May be a Bit Radioactive

Some Wells in Amador County May be a Bit Radioactive

Jackson, CA – California’s groundwater may contain naturally occurring radioactivity. Radioactive minerals occur irregularly in California’s bedrock, and when dissolved in water, radionuclides are colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Unlike community water systems, private wells in California are not routinely regulated or monitored for contaminants like radionuclides. As a result, well owners are responsible for ensuring […]

Zachary Thomas Peterson 2001 – 2017

Zachary Thomas Peterson 2001 – 2017

Angels Camp, CA…With a heavy heart, the family of Zachary Thomas Peterson announce his unexpected passing on 8/27/2017. 4/13/2001 – 8/27/2017 At 16 years old, Zachary was a student at Bret Harte High School where he just started his junior year. A child of Bear Valley, CA, he lived there for seven years until his […]

Tuolumne Law Enforcement Team Arrests Many in Drug Sweep

Tuolumne Law Enforcement Team Arrests Many in Drug Sweep

Sonora, CA…This week the Tuolumne Narcotics Team, with the assistance of Detectives and Tuolumne County Probation Officers, conducted a large scale operation that netted 14 suspects that were booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for various charges. The investigation focused on narcotics being smuggled into the Tuolumne County Jail via multiple methods ranging from personal […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…August 31, 2017…Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency – Public Health Division in conjunction with Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center issues a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures above 108 degrees or more will continue over the next several days. […]

Parolee Arrested in San Andreas for Assault with Deadly Weapon & Criminal Threats

Parolee Arrested in San Andreas for Assault with Deadly Weapon & Criminal Threats

San Andreas, CA…On 8-30-17 at approx. 1230 hours Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies accompanied by a parole officer from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), contacted and arrested 38 year old Dane Tonies (from San Andreas) at a residence on Berry Court for parole violation 3056PC, assault with a deadly weapon 245(a)(1)PC, and […]

State Department Orders Russian Consulate in SF to Close

State Department Orders Russian Consulate in SF to Close

San Francisco, CA…The United States has fully implemented the decision by the Government of the Russian Federation to reduce the size of our mission in Russia. We believe this action was unwarranted and detrimental to the overall relationship between our countries. In the spirit of parity invoked by the Russians, we are requiring the Russian […]

Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies are your Neighbors in Health

Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies are your Neighbors in Health

Arnold & Groveland, CA…We are locally owned pharmacies and you’ll always work with somebody at our pharmacies who greets you by name. We specialize in serving our community with fast, friendly, professional service and the highest-quality medicines and health products. Our pharmacists take the time to explain your medication, and answer questions you may have. […]

The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 22nd Annual Logging Jamboree

The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 22nd Annual Logging Jamboree

Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in Arnold will be holding it’s 22nd annual Logging Jamboree on September 2nd, Labor Day Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be competition first for the amateurs, then the pro’s with prizes. There will be BBQ by the Moose,local beer and wines, snow cones, tours of […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through September 5th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through September 5th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Committee Rejects Senator Gaines Cal-Fire Audit Request

Committee Rejects Senator Gaines Cal-Fire Audit Request

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today expressed disappointment in the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s (JLAC) denial of his request for an audit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), specifically the monies collected from the fire tax. Senator Gaines was able to generate strong, bi-partisan support for the audit, however, […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00057 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR4 / Brice Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.169817 -120.412050 Close Detail Information 6:53 AM 1 [1] VEH OVER THE SIDE Unit Information 6:58 AM 2 Unit Assigned […]

Governor Brown & Wife Anne Offer Condolences to Deputy French’s Family, Friends & Colleagues

Governor Brown & Wife Anne Offer Condolences to Deputy French’s Family, Friends & Colleagues

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Robert French: “Anne and I join all of Sacramento in grieving the loss of Deputy French, who died today while protecting our community. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our condolences to his family, […]

Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French Killed & Two CHP Officers Shot Today

Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French Killed & Two CHP Officers Shot Today

Sacramento, CA…This morning while working a stolen vehicle case that started at a Sacramento area hotel. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French and two CHP Officers were shot. The suspect reportedly fired shots through the hotel room door before fleeing the scene and leading officers on a chase. From the CHP…”Our thoughts and prayers are […]

3rd Calaveras Has Talent Finale is September 16th at Bret Harte Theater

3rd Calaveras Has Talent Finale is September 16th at Bret Harte Theater

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Organization be holding its 3rd Calaveras Has Talent Finale on September 16th, 2017 at 6pm at Bret Harte Theater. Calaveras Has Talent has become an annual competition of local talent from Calaveras County. Singers, musicians and dancers have performed in competition from two quarter finals and a semi final at […]

PineTree.tv is now Streaming 24/7…Mornings with the One Percent™ replay streaming now & Elevated Evening News™ Tonight at 10pm

PineTree.tv is now Streaming 24/7…Mornings with the One Percent™ replay streaming now & Elevated Evening News™ Tonight at 10pm

Arnold, CA…Replays of Mornings with the One Percent™ are streaming now. The Elevated Evening News™ will stream live at 10pm. PineTree.tv is a new streaming TV Channel for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine & Amador Counties. We are starting with 4 hours of live and 4 hours of same day replay programming each weekday. Each weekday will […]

Railroad Fire Update…920 Acres, 5% Contained

Railroad Fire Update…920 Acres, 5% Contained

Yosemite, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the communities of Sugar Pine and Fish Camp. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading. Fire Crews made good progress last […]

Health Precautions Advised for Smoke in Air

Health Precautions Advised for Smoke in Air

San Andreas, CA….Smoke from fires burning in Northern California is affecting parts of Calaveras County resulting in poor air quality that can be harmful to residents, especially persons who are more sensitive to the effects of smoke. The Calaveras County Public Health Division and Air Pollution Control District have classified the air quality as unhealthy […]

Post Pedestrian Safety Operation in Tuolumne County

Post Pedestrian Safety Operation in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD) recently conducted a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that focused on motorists and pedestrians that failed to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. Pedestrian safety is a key issue in our […]