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 […]
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 […]
New York, NY…Markets Continue Tariff Tantrums, However Talk of Buying Opportunities Starting to Creep In.
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 […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Gas prices made a bigger jump this past week, with the average for a gallon of regular gasoline going up in California by more than 25 cents to $4.91. The national average is also up by more than 10 cents to $3.26. The last time the national average reached $3.26 was back in […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment also increased in retail trade, partially reflecting the return of workers from a […]
New York, NY…Tariff Fallout Uncertainty Roils Markets Another Day. Dow Down Over 1,400
New York, NY…Market Turmoil as Tariffs Kick In, Dow Down Over 1,000
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in the Make America Wealthy Again Event.
Washington, DC…For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses. Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives — […]
Avery, CA…Join us for a fun-filled Spring Fling at Rossetti’s at The 19th Hole, where great food, good company, and local community spirit come together to support our annual 4th of July parade! We’ll be serving a delicious spread featuring chicken in a barrel, Manacotti, fresh salad, and dessert. This year’s event will also include […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. (a) America’s live concert and entertainment industry is the envy of the world. But it has become blighted by unscrupulous middlemen who sit at the intersection between artists […]
Avery, CA…Join us for a fun-filled Spring Fling at Rossetti’s at The 19th Hole, where great food, good company, and local community spirit come together to support our annual 4th of July parade! We’ll be serving a delicious spread featuring chicken in a barrel, Manacotti, fresh salad, and dessert. This year’s event will also include […]
Angels Camp, CA…On March 24, the Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Jared Hungerford as the interim Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Current Superintendent Karen Vail, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years of service to Calaveras County students, recommended Hungerford for the role to […]
Truckee, CA…The 21-member Governing Council of Sierra Jobs First, a regional collaborative representing seven counties in the eastern and central Sierra in the statewide California Jobs First initiative, voted on Friday to award a total of $9M to 40 projects meeting the pre-implementation, planning-phase criteria for Catalyst funding under the initiative, and with the most […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Vicki McFall, longtime business owner of Blooms and Things. 🌻💔 Vicki was such a familiar and beloved face here in Angels Camp, as she spent many years creating the perfect flower arrangements for all of our special moments. We always enjoyed visiting with Vicki […]
Washington, DC…Postmaster General Louis DeJoy “After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General, and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role. I believe strongly that the organization is well positioned […]
Washington, DC…Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. […]
Incline, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term full closure of State Route 140 (SR-140) near Briceburg in Mariposa County as the result of a debris slide event. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, a debris slide occurred along SR-140 across both lanes resulting in an immediate full closure […]
Murphys, CA…It was another idyllic small town Americana Day for Irish Day in Murphys on Saturday. The clouds parted & our little corner of the world was very green indeed. Walt Markus was the well deserved parade Grand Marshal for his many many years of service to his community. Below are a couple of crowd […]
Murphys, CA…Today we celebrated two special students of the month! Sierra Johnson & Caitlyn Johnson! Sierra Johnson Sierra is often quiet in class, and this partially masks her talent in leadership. Sierra is an avid water sportster, representing Brat Harte in water polo and swim team. She is a member of FFA, Outdoor Science Club, […]
New York, NY…The markets continue their chaotic run this week with Dow, Nasdaq, S&P, Russell all down. One bright spot is the gold price at $2,993. It may be time to break out the gold pans 🙂
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 […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, after rising 0.5 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.8 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.3 […]
Calaveras County, CA…The 40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair, held on March 8, 2025, brought together young scientific minds from across the county, celebrating four decades of student innovation, inquiry, and achievement. Hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the milestone event showcased projects from students in 4th through 11th grades, highlighting their […]
Angels Camp, CA…Educators devote countless time, and often their own resources, to help students pursue their passions. The California FFA Foundation, California Farm Bureau and Nationwide have named Carrie Phillips, an agricultural teacher at Bret Harte High School, as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Ag Educator of the Year honor through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award. […]
Arnold, CA…Due to adverse weather conditions, the GABA Mixer on March 13th has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at future events.
New York, NY…Dow Closes Down Almost 900 Points & Nasdaq Down 4% Today as recession fears mount.
Ottawa, CA…Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada. Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on March 4, 2025. Trudeau will be joined by the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced Tom Schultz will serve as the 21st chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. “Tom is the right person to lead the Forest Service right now, and I know he will fight every day to restore America’s national forests,” said Secretary Rollins. “Together, […]
