Strawberry Prescribed Burn Continues, Part of Larger Forest Service Wildfire Crisis Strategy

Strawberry Prescribed Burn Continues, Part of Larger Forest Service Wildfire Crisis Strategy

Strawberry, CA…Evaluation of weather and resource availability supports the continuation of the Stanislaus National Forest Prescribed burn today. More than eighty acres of the project area were treated with fire, building forest resiliency while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires to communities and the critical infrastructure supporting them. The project will continue through the month […]

The David Luning Band Kicks Off The Brice Station Concert Series May 27, 2023 @ 7pm

The David Luning Band Kicks Off The Brice Station Concert Series May 27, 2023 @ 7pm

Murphys, CA…Rock n’ roll-tinged Americana music that’s emotionally resonant. Simple style that comes across as unadorned truth with melodies that are catchy and hummable. For more information visit: https://www.davidluning.com/   Brice Station Vineyards 3353 E Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247 (209) 728–9893 Open for tastings 12–6pm Fri–Sun We are a small, family owned winery in […]

Cross County Skiing, Snow Tubing & Huge Sale Awaits You in Bear Valley!!

Cross County Skiing, Snow Tubing & Huge Sale Awaits You in Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…A fun-filled and action-packed Memorial Day Weekend is ahead at BVAC. The grooming crew feels that keeping the Equipe & Bjornloppet Huts open is reasonable, especially given the current cooling weather trend. Therefore we should have 20-30 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing for the last days of our 2022/2023 winter […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

West Point, CA…A riotous comedy with a timeless message brought to you by Larry Shue. Doors open at 6:30 for light hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be reserved by emailing bluemountaintheater@gmail.com, calling 209-293-3100, or purchasing directly at 347 Main Street, West Point, CA. Blue Mountain Theater is a […]

Howard’s Mystic Saloon’s Full Entertainment Calendar for May!

Howard’s Mystic Saloon’s Full Entertainment Calendar for May!

Avery, CA…May at the Mystic!! Howard’s Mystic Saloon’s Full Entertainment Calendar for May! <a href=”https://mysticsaloon.com/”><img class=”alignnone wp-image-159561″ src=”https://new.thepinetree.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MysticMay23.jpg” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”477″ /></a> <a href=”https://mysticsaloon.com/”><img class=”alignnone wp-image-159409″ src=”https://new.thepinetree.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HowardsMystic.jpg” alt=”” width=”320″ height=”268″ /></a> <br /><br /> <i>This event repeats weekly every Thursday Friday Saturday until 05/31/2023</i>

Crafty Chicks & Co Lemonade & Leftovers Tent Sale!

Crafty Chicks & Co Lemonade & Leftovers Tent Sale!

Angels Camp, CA…It’s our FIRST ever tent sale! Our friends at C-21 Sierra Properties are letting us borrow their parking lot for our Lemonade & Leftovers Tent sale! LemonLove will be joining us, selling refreshing, handcrafted lemonades, fruit teas and sparkling sodas. You can sip while you shop our tent full of deeply discounted gift […]

Snowmelt Damaged Portions of Hwy 88 Reopening

Snowmelt Damaged Portions of Hwy 88 Reopening

Kirkwood, CA…State Route 88 from Martin Meadow to Carson Spur (Amador County) reopened in both directions at 6:00 p.m. today (May 25). State Route 88 from SR-89/Pickett’s Junction to Crystal Springs East (Alpine County) is estimated to reopen at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26. One-way traffic control will remain in place until the highway […]

Reed Fire Burns to 9.7 Acres

Reed Fire Burns to 9.7 Acres

Copperopolis, CA…Fire Season Begins in Earnest as the Grass Fires at Lower Elevations Begin. From Cal Fire TCU…”Firefighters continue to build and strengthen containment line. The fire is 9.7 acres, a decrease from previous reports due to accurate mapping. Near Main St. x Reed Turnpike Copperopolis ( Calaveras County)” #Reedfire [update] Source = Cal Fire […]

Miwuk Cultural Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony

Miwuk Cultural Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony

Angels Camp, CA…Have you heard? We are one step closer to making a historic event in our community. MACT Health Board Inc. will be holding groundbreaking ceremony on June 5, 2023 for our future Miwuk Cultural Museum. Amazing dedication of involvement and hard work. The beginning of an exciting new phase for MACT Health Board […]

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Lombardi Dr

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Lombardi Dr

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Lombardi Dr Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Lombardi Dr Loc Desc: NB JNO Lat/Lon: 38.252761 -120.718161 Detail Information 3:29 PM 10 [15] B49-030 SOLO 1181/ NEG TRANS/ 1 WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL W/ FIRE /UNTIL 1185 97 3:17 PM 9 [14] [Rotation […]

Arnold Auto Supply is Your Source for Parts, Tools, Hardware, Advice & More! They Love Your Car Too!

Arnold Auto Supply is Your Source for Parts, Tools, Hardware, Advice & More!  They Love Your Car Too!

Arnold, CA…At Arnold Auto Supply they car about you and your car.  In fact their relationship with your vehicle may last long after you pass it along to the next caretaker.  For years have even helped sponsor local car shows and events.  For them your care is much more than just transportation.  They can help […]

Cross County Skiing, Snow Tubing & Huge Sale Awaits You in Bear Valley!!

Cross County Skiing, Snow Tubing & Huge Sale Awaits You in Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…A fun-filled and action-packed Memorial Day Weekend is ahead at BVAC. The grooming crew feels that keeping the Equipe & Bjornloppet Huts open is reasonable, especially given the current cooling weather trend. Therefore we should have 20-30 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing for the last days of our 2022/2023 winter […]

California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military on Memorial Day

California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military on Memorial Day

Sacramento, CA…California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 130 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2023. “State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 30th! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 30th! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold Set for Saturday, June 3

Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold Set for Saturday, June 3

Arnold, CA…A Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold residents and homeowners is planned for Saturday, June 3, at the Hazel Fischer Elementary School auditorium (1605 Blagen Road in White Pines) from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. “In the event of a wildfire, we all need to have an evacuation plan so we’re not caught […]

Traffic Update….Collision in Roadway Near Sr108 / S Washington St

Traffic Update….Collision in Roadway Near Sr108 / S Washington St

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision in Roadway Near Sr108 / S Washington St Incident: 00242 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / S Washington St Loc Desc: WB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Detail Information 5:02 PM 7 [8] B61-001 2 1181 COP – OWNERS REQ BOTH VEHS 4:34 PM 6 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING […]

California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future

California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future

Sacramento, CA…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $39 million in state funding going to economic development projects across the state that support California’s transition to a low-carbon, green growth future. The funds, awarded through the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), support communities with their transition to more sustainable, climate forward industries while strengthening access to good jobs. […]

Governor Newsom Announced Judicial Appointments Including Beyersdorf in Tuolumne County

Governor Newsom Announced Judicial Appointments Including Beyersdorf in Tuolumne County

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom on May 19 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian Currey as Presiding Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; Judge Helen Zukin as an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; and Judge Martha Gooding as an Associate Justice […]

Governor Newsom Welcomes the Super Bowl to California in 2026

Governor Newsom Welcomes the Super Bowl to California in 2026

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the National Football League (NFL) announcing that Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in The Bay Area. “California is proud to play host to the Super Bowl when it returns to Levi’s Stadium in 2026. The Bay Area continues to be […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials May 24 – 30! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials May 24 – 30!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Goldilocks Weather Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend!

Goldilocks Weather Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento is forecasting moderate goldilocks weather for this Memorial Day Weekend. Not too hot, not too cold. The detailed forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hartvickson Ln

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hartvickson Ln

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hartvickson Ln Incident: 00368 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3421 Hartvickson Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.147796 -120.848338 Detail Information 8:52 PM 1 [3] [CHP] has closed their incident [230523ST00369] Unit Information 8:52 PM 4 Unit Enroute 8:52 PM 3 Unit Assigned 8:50 PM 2 Unit Enroute 8:50 PM […]