The 2014 Frog Jump Youth Parade
Complete Government Center Frog Jump Results
San Andreas, CA…We had already posted that Marcia Thompson & “Morph” had taken the top stop but we thought we would pass along some random video clips and over 140 photos of the event. Jockeying our local mascots seems easy enough until you try it. On Tuesday it seemed to take a woman’s coaxing to […]
USFS Proposing Directives on Ground Water, Water Quality Best Management Practices
Washington, DC…The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has proposed directives on groundwater protection and water quality best management practices on national forest lands that will update the way national forests manage their lands. This week, two separate proposals were released that establish new practices and procedures for monitoring, analyzing, and protecting water on forests and grasslands […]
Cost-Saving Elections Bill First Defeated, Then Passed
Sacramento, CA…On Tuesday, a bill which would have allowed counties to decide how to conduct special elections for Congress and the Legislature failed passage in the Assembly Elections and Redistricting Committee. Assembly Bill 1873 (Gonzalez/Mullin) would have allowed an election to occur by absentee/mail-in-balloting if a county so desired. A number of requirements were placed […]
CCWD Board Back In Action On May 14
San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board of Directors will be back in action on May 14th at 9am in the Board Chambers. Introduction of Annual High School Senior Scholarship Award Winners, Ratify Claim Summary #506 Secretarial Fund in the Amount of $1,207,768.86, Engineering and Design Contract with Blackwater Engineering for Copper Cove / Poker Flat Lift […]
Caltrans Road Report For May 11 – 17, 2014
Stockton, CA…The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. Hwy’s 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120 will all have crews working in the now perfect weather for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed…. Rte […]
Calaveras County’s New Probation Chief Sam Leach Sworn In Today
San Andreas, CA…The Judge Martin, Judge Swift, and the Board of Supervisors selected Sam Leach as the new Chief Probation Officer. Sam was sworn in at a ceremony at the New Court House Sam has extensive experience in the field of probation. He comes to Calaveras County from Sutter County, where he has been employed as […]
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Year’s Final Snow Survey Comes up Dry
Sacramento, CA…Today’s final snow survey of the year found more bare ground than snow as California faces another long, hot summer after a near-record dry winter Today’s manual and electronic readings recorded the statewide snowpack’s water content – which normally provides about a third of the water for California’s farms and cities — at a […]
The Focus Was On Law & Justice At Candidates Night In San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…With a focus on Law and Justice, Candidates for Sheriff and the two Superior Court Benches gathered for a questions and answer session at the San Andreas Town Hall on April 29. Two half-hour sessions for the judicial candidates were followed by a Q&A session for the Sheriff contenders. The evening started off […]
The Calaveras Humane Society & Above And Beyond Travel Hosted Recent Chamber Mixer
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly mixer was hosted by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Arnold Thrift Store and Above and Beyond Travel. There were great appetizers, local wines, good conversation and lots of mixing and mingling going on. In the video below Calaveras County Relay For Life, Saddle Queens, Business Updates and more […]
Fashionable Flooring Options for Your Next Remodel ~From Uniquity Builders
Calaveras County, CA…it comes to choosing new flooring for your home, you might think your options are limited to either carpet or hardwood. Well, you’d be wrong! Flooring choices have really come a long way and some of them may surprise you. Here are just a few. Concrete – Concrete in your house? Sure, why […]
Twisted Oak Winery Announces the 2014 Edition of The Award-Winning Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series.~ CVB Feature
Vallecito, CA….Last fall, after their second season of outdoor concerts in Vallecito, Twisted Oak Winery was awarded the 2013 Innovations in Tourism Award for Best Event Series. We caught up with winery owner Jeff Stai recently to ask about Twisted Oak’s foray into live entertainment and what’s on deck for this year. Back when […]
Caltrans Road Report For April 27 – May 3rd, 2014
Stockton, CA…The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. The complete report is enclosed…. <img src=”http://thepinetree.net/images/announce/caltranslg.jpg”> LC# Rte County Begin PM End PM Date From Date To Time In Time Out Dir Location / Additional Information Estimated […]
President Obama’s Weekly Address: Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. In my State of the Union Address, I talked about pizza. More specifically, I talked about a pizza chain in Minneapolis – Punch Pizza – whose owner, John Soranno, made the business decision to give his employees a raise to ten bucks an hour… A couple weeks ago, I got a letter […]
Burn Permits Required May 1, 2014 In TCU
San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, May 1, 2014, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CAL FIRE) will require burn permits for any outdoor burning within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Due to the exceptionally dry conditions, burning will […]
VUSD Classified Staff Seeking Raise, Board Member Complaint & Blue Lake Springs Water Highlight VUSD Board Meeting
Avery, CA…On Wednesday evening the VUSD board meeting was filled to overflowing. The VUSD classified employees are seeking to receive what they perceive as a long overdue pay raise and also the recognition of their contributions to the VUSD Students. Enclosed on the second page is the entire letter that was submitted to the board […]
Hawaiian Days Are Here At The CHS Thrift Stores In Angels Camp & Arnold
Arnold & Angels Camp, CA…Hawaiian Days Are Here At The CHS Thrift Stores In Angels Camp & Arnold. Our spacious Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store is located in Angels Towne Center (240 S. Main St./Hwy 49) in Angels Camp next to Save Mart Supermarket. Store hours are Monday–Saturday, 11:00am to 6:00pm (closed Sunday). Contact the […]
Radio Shack Reports Strong Sales Growth In Concept Stores, Plans To Close Up To 1,100 Underperforming Stores
Fort Worth, TX…RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. Joseph C. Magnacca, chief executive officer, said, “Our fourth quarter financial results were driven by a holiday season characterized by lower store traffic, intense promotional activity particularly in consumer electronics, a very soft mobility marketplace and a few […]
Valley Springs Nick Kohring Receives Championship Belt and Defends Title Tomorrow
Valley Springs, CA…Local MMA Fighter and now IFC Champion Nick Kohring received his Championship belt last Saturday night at the Pizza Factory in Valley Springs. The community came together to honor one of their own on his success. He will be wasting no time in defending his new hardware. Tomorrow at the Feather Falls Casino […]
Board Tackles Budget Issues Video
California Family Discovers Buried Treasure – Hidden Cache of 19th Century U.S. Gold Coins May Be Most Valuable Hoard Unearthed in North America
San Francisco, CA…Rare coin experts, Kagin’s Inc., today announced that a treasure of over 1400 rare U.S. gold coins has been discovered buried on private property in California’s gold region. The treasure was found by a couple on their property while taking their dog on its daily walk. It is believed to be the greatest […]
The Arnold Art, Wine & Music Festival Filled Cedar Center
Arnold, CA…Greater Arnold Business Association presented the 10th Annual Arnold Art, Wine & Music Festival last Saturday, August 15, at Cedar Center. Participating wineries included: Black Sheep Winery, Brice Station Winery, Chatom Vineyards, Hovey Wine, Ironstone, Milliaire Vineyards, Stevenot Winery, and Renner. Food from Arnold Pantry and Suzie’s and booth after booth of Art & […]