President Trump Participates in a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum
President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony and an Exchange of Agreements
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony and an Exchange of Agreements.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and […]
Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking CEO Candidates
San Andreas, CA…We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mark Twain Health Care District. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational efficiency, financial health, and continued growth of the Health Care District, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to […]
U.S.-UK Reach Historic Trade Deal
Washington, DC…Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. This is a great deal for America. President Trump: “The deal includes billions […]
Rite Aid Is Pursuing a Strategic and Value-Maximizing Sale Process During Bankruptcy
Philadelphia, PA…Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) announced that it is pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets. To facilitate this process, the Company and its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. During this process, Rite […]
CCWD Appoints Jeffrey Robertson to the Board of Directors after Bertha Underhill’s Retirement
San Andreas, CA…At its Special Board Meeting on April 30, 2025, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) appointed Jeffrey Robertson to the Board of Directors, representing Division 3. Robertson fills the vacancy left by the retirement of longtime Board Member Bertha Underhill, who served from 2001 to 2009 and again from 2014 to 2025. Over […]
18th Annual Barger Golf Outing! Cart Tee Sponsorships Still Available!
Angels Camp, CA…The Barger Golf Outing has supported Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation since 2007. This year we will celebrate our 18th annual event. Golfers at all levels are welcome – no handicap required. Fun features of the event include a putting contest, awesome auction, exciting raffle, delicious dinner and more. The tournament is named […]
Treasury Announces Agreement to Establish United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
Washington, DC… On April 30, the United States and Ukraine signed an agreement to establish the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. In recognition of the significant financial and material support that the people of the United States have provided to the defense of Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, this economic partnership positions our two countries […]
One Wolf Can Cause Up To $162,000 in Losses Due To Reduced Growth and Pregnancies ~ by Emily C. Dooley
Davis, CA…(UC Davis)…Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses. Long believed extinct in California, a lone gray wolf was […]
U.S. Department of Education to Begin Federal Student Loan Collections May 5th, Struggling Borrowers Urged to Act Now
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on Monday, May 5th. The Department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. Resuming collections protects taxpayers from shouldering the cost of federal student loans that borrowers willingly undertook […]
GDP Goes Negative in 1st Quarter 2025 (Advance Estimate)
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent. The decrease in real GDP in the […]
Quyle Kilns Profile & Celebrating 71 Years on Memorial Day
Murphys, CA…Quyle Kilns is located at Brice Station in Murphys and has been in business since 1957. There are many amazing potters represented in the showroom. Lessons are available. #ruralliving #calaverascounty #outandaboutinthemotherlode #pottery
Modern Logging Practices by Dick Tanner
San Andreas, CA…Dick Tanner presented the history of the Tanner Family and Modern Logging Techniques at the April Dinner meeting of the Calaveras Historical Society. #Calaverascounty, #ruralliving #history #localhistory
California Now 4th Largest Economy in World
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world—we’re setting the pace. Our economy is thriving because we invest in people, prioritize sustainability, […]
Calaveras County Housing Development Funding Opportunity Extended to April 30, 2025
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Competitive Grant Program (CGP) application process has been extended to April 30, 2025. Approximately $1,747,972 is available to promote the construction of housing and assist in the needs of our workforce earning up to 120-percent of area medium income, as […]
Arnold Realtor Don Fry Has Passed Away ~ Leanne Smith
Arnold, CA…It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Don Fry, a beloved member of the Arnold community and a cherished friend to many. Don was a pillar of local real estate for over 45 years, known for his integrity, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the people he served. For more than […]
President Donald J. Trump Creates New Federal Employee Category He Says Will Enhance Accountability
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) took action to implement President Trump’s Executive Action titled “Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce.” OPM proposed a rule to amend the civil service regulations to include Schedule Policy/Career for career employees with important policy-determining, policy-making, policy-advocating, or confidential duties. These employees […]
Governor Newsom Launches Cradle-to-Career Tool for Education and Career Planning
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a first-of-its-kind informational tool to help students better understand their options for education and career planning. The Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System links datasets from K-12 and higher education, social service, and workforce entities to unite information from disconnected data across sectors and provide insights previously unavailable. This system will allow the […]
White House Announces Federal Procurement Overhaul
Washington, DC…President Trump announced a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy in order to increase competition and efficiency while decreasing costs. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will conduct a sweeping review and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). As the world’s largest buyer, spending […]
Senator Grove Announces Senate Transportation Committee Passage of “Leno’s Law” to Protect Classic Cars
Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) proudly announced that Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, has passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. SB 712 removes outdated smog check requirements for classic vehicles that are 35 model years or older, ensuring these icons of California’s automotive history remain on the road and part of our cultural identity. […]
Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit to End President Trump’s Tariffs
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt states, consumers, and businesses. The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate […]
April 13-19, 2025, National Public Safety Telecommunications (Dispatcher) Week
San Andreas, CA…Each year, during the second week of April, we honor our 9-1-1 Dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week-long event, established in 1981, is an opportunity to celebrate and express gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a time to recognize their hard work and […]
California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony
Paradise, CA…California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11. These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park Peace Officers, joining the nation’s largest state park system. From the program’s start on September 3, 2024, the cadets have shown […]
The State of Play: Why The White House Says President Trump’s Tariffs Are Necessary
Washington, DC…From the White House…”It’s cliché, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities. Twenty years ago, The New York Times Editorial Board responded to the January 2005 trade deficit of […]
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 11, 2025
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 11, 2025
Thank You for 20 Years!!!! ThePineTree.net Started Daily News Coverage in April of 2005
Arnold, CA…Thank you to all of you who have & have had The Pine Tree as part of your news reading the last 20 years!!!!! It has been humbling and an honor to become part of your lives!! Many of you every day and for some multiple times a day. To see our traffic climb […]
Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s Shred Fest 2025 is April 19th
Murphys, CA…Daily horror stories of breached secure personal information only reinforce the necessity to securely shred personal records and information in order to protect from identity theft. The members of the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club have created an easy one-stop drop off for all Calaveras residents to shred their personal documents on April 19 from 9:00 […]
Markets Continue Tariff Tantrums, However Talk of Buying Opportunities Starting to Creep In
New York, NY…Markets Continue Tariff Tantrums, However Talk of Buying Opportunities Starting to Creep In.
Governor Newsom Appeals End of USDA Subsidies Used to Supply Food Banks
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom sent an appeal to the United States Department of Agriculture today appealing the abrupt and inexplicable termination of funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. Since 2022, California has utilized more than $88.5 million in LFPA funding to support local farmers, strengthen the state’s food supply system, and distribute […]