Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

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.”     The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 2 – October 10 […]

Mass Shooting At Umpqua Community College

Mass Shooting At Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR…According to Oregon State Police as many as 20 injured and multiple casualties at Umpqua Community College as the result of a mass shooting. The initial reports started coming in before 10:45am.

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

San Andreas, CA…Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency initiated efforts under the CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project by sending in teams from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to remove household hazardous waste and conduct asbestos assessment and sampling from all residential properties in the areas affected by […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through October 6th & Now Hiring

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 Join our Team! Cashiers and Deli Staff, part-time […]

Sheriff Receives Police Executive of the Year Award

Sheriff Receives Police Executive of the Year Award

Sonora, CA…On September 22nd 2015 Tuolumne County Sheriff James W. Mele was honored by the California Association of Tactical Officers at their conference in Los Angeles. He was presented with the prestigious, Daryl F. Gates Memorial Police Executive of the Year Award, “for his commitment and leadership to the field of SWAT and helping Raise […]

Butte Fire Update….96% Containment & Mokelumne Hill Community Meeting Tonight

Butte Fire Update….96% Containment & Mokelumne Hill Community Meeting Tonight

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Butte Fire Information / Recovery line has been changed to 209-754-5527. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 1 transitioned Command to the Amador-El Dorado and the Tuolumne-Calaveras Units at 10:00 AM. A Community Meeting will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Mokelumne Hill Town Hall, 8283 Main […]

Rail Road Flat Butte Fire Community Meeting Set For October 1st

Rail Road Flat Butte Fire Community Meeting Set For October 1st

Rail Road Flat, CA…CAL FIRE will conduct a community meeting in Calaveras County to provide information on the Butte Fire. Representatives will be on hand to address community needs and answer questions: Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. Railroad Flat Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room 298 Railroad Flat Road Railroad Flat, CA 95248

Sierra Pacific Industries Thanks Contractors for their Help with Butte Fire

Sierra Pacific Industries Thanks Contractors for their Help with Butte Fire

Anderson, CA — Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) today expressed gratitude to local logging and road construction contractors who took tremendous risks to help control the Butte Fire that burned in Calaveras County, CA this month. During the fire, logging and road building contractors, timber fallers, trucking companies, and other related businesses mobilized equipment to various […]

The Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting Video 9/28/15

The Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting Video 9/28/15

Mountain Ranch, CA…We attended the Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting at ground zero of much of the destruction of the Butte Fire. It is also where you see a great outpouring of community spirit helping those who have lost so much to start working their way back to normalcy. Our video picks up just […]

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Murphys, CA…Best of Show for 2015 went to Michael King for his 1932 Ford B-150 Station Wagon.  It was his father’s car and he did most of the restoration work himself.   The very first event we covered for ThePineTree.net was the Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance. It always has a special place on the calendar for […]

Stoli Is Missing! Have You Seen Her?

Stoli Is Missing!  Have You Seen Her?

Murphys, CA…LOST Dog! “Stoli”, a white female husky. She is wearing a collar with tags and she is chipped. Missing since the evening of Sunday, 9-27-15 from Brice Station Rd. Please call with any info 209-728-1005 or 209-768-4617.

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 27th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 27th

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_09-27-2015 Daily_Log_9-26-2015 Daily_Log_09-25-2015 Daily_Log_09-24-2015 Daily_Log_09-23-2015 Daily_Log_09-22-2015 Daily_Log_09-21-2015 Daily_Log_09-20-2015 Daily_Log_09-19-2015 Daily_Log_09-18-2015 Daily_Log_09-17-2015 Daily_Log_09-16-2015 Daily_Log_09-15-2015 Daily_Log_09-14-2015 Daily_Log_09_13_2015 Daily_Log_9-12-2015 Daily_Log_9-11-2015 Daily_Log_09-10-2015 Daily_Log_09-09-2015 Daily_Log_09-08-2015

What to Expect During the FEMA Housing Inspection Process

What to Expect During the FEMA Housing Inspection Process

Sacramento, CA…After residents in Lake and Calaveras Counties affected by the Valley and Butte Fires apply for federal disaster assistance for damage to their homes, the next step is a housing inspection. A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) inspector will contact you to schedule an appointment 7-10 days after registration. The inspection is needed to […]

Vegetation Fire Circle 20 Poole Station Road – Contained

Vegetation Fire Circle 20 Poole Station Road – Contained

Angels Camp Ca. CalFire with Calaveras County Fire Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fire in Circle 20 on Riata Way off of Poole Station Road. This is a full multi agency dispatch. We will try to bring you more details as they become available. Update: 7:55pm Incident Command is calling this CONTAINED. 1 Acre. […]

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Copperopolis, CA…As part of our Free September Concert Series…Join us this Saturday for Michael Jackson Tribute at 6pm with Journey Revisited at 7pm! This will be an awesome evening!!!!! Get here early as this is a full house!! Parking $5 provided by Copper Hills 4H and Bret Harte FFA! Copperopolis Town Square – the events, […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis, CA…This Sunday will be the last Market at The Square for the season, 10-3! Next Sunday, October 4th is our 1st Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch! This Sunday at Market we will have Lots of farm fresh fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, baked goodies, mustards, jams, jellies, pies, honeys, handmade items, boutique […]

Huge September Inventory Reduction Sale At 49er Motors

Huge September Inventory Reduction Sale At 49er Motors

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors end of September Inventory reduction sale! Come in today and let us put you behind the wheel of a Car, Truck or SUV. We can finance most anyone from Great to terrible credit!! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes and models from oil changes to engine […]

Moderate Injuries to Maryland Man In Hwy 49 Motorcycle Accident

Moderate Injuries to Maryland Man In Hwy 49 Motorcycle Accident

Angels Camp, CA…On September 24, 2015 at approximately 1201 hours, CHP San Andreas officers responded to a motorcycle collision on SR-49 south of Deer Creek Road. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 55 year old Maryland man was riding a 2013 Harley Davidson) northbound on SR-49 at a stated speed of 40 MPH. For an […]

Mark Twain Medical Center is Once Again Promoting Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mark Twain Medical Center is Once Again Promoting Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds) at 7:00pm. All those who […]

Local Airola Attorneys and Experts Plan Community Meeting to Provide Solutions for Butte Fire Survivors

Local Airola Attorneys and Experts Plan Community Meeting to Provide Solutions for Butte Fire Survivors

San Andreas, CA…Following the devastating Butte Fire, many of the displaced Calaveras and Amador County residents are seeking help and guidance regarding steps they can take to begin rebuilding their lives. In an effort to provide advice and answer questions, a town hall meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the San Andreas Town Hall, located at 24 Church […]