Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Jackson, CA…Roses, flowering trees and shrubs are popular in local home landscapes and gardens. If you have questions about which ones to choose and how to successfully care for these colorful ornamentals, plan on attending the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County Public Education class “Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs” on […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

San Andreas, CA…Human Trafficking Awareness Class: Dispelling the Myths. Victim-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care Please join us for an in-depth workshop for first responders and public service agencies provided by Holly Gibbs, Director of Dignity Health’s Human Trafficking Response Program and Wendy Barnes, author of And Life Continues: Sex Trafficking & My Journey to Freedom. Learning […]

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Before the countdown, take in a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner in our restaurant! Seatings at 5pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. Spots are limited, so call to make your reservations today! Reservations are REQUIRED. After dinner join us for the 2018 New Year’s Countdown Party from 9pm-1am. Countdown to 2018 with us at […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Bear Valley, CA…New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge! On one special night each year, we get together to celebrate friends, family and those that we hold most dear. Join us to raise a glass, dance the night away and ring in the New Year at Bear Valley’s annual New Year’s […]

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day

Washington, DC…As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 326,971,407 on Jan. 1, 2018. This represents an increase of 2,314,238, or 0.71 percent, from New Year’s Day 2017. Since Census Day (April 1) 2010, the population has grown by 18,225,587, or 5.90 percent. In January […]

Fine-Things in Arnold is Now Hiring! Stop By And Apply Today!

Fine-Things in Arnold is Now Hiring!  Stop By And Apply Today!

Arnold, CA…Fine-Things in Arnold is now hiring for a part time sales position – Sunday 11-4, Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5, Plus extra fill in days as needed. Pick up application @ Fine-Things 1276 Oak Circle, Arnold / Open 7 days, (209) 795-1811 Fine-Things Gail Szukalski & Nicole Cockshott P.O. Box 3329 – Billing 1276 Oak […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Tuesday, December 26th through Sunday, December 31st, we anticipate being gainfully open with: Tubing from 9am to 4pm (ages 3 & up) Snow Biking (limited availability) from 9am to 12 noon. Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons at […]

Hey Good People!! Cub and Super Cub Chairs Now Open!! Perfect Time To Take A Lesson!

Hey Good People!!  Cub and Super Cub Chairs Now Open!!  Perfect Time To Take A Lesson!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another beautiful day is in order as the high will be around 49F and mostly sunny skies with SE winds in the a.m. then shifting to the SW in the afternoon from 3-7mph. The ridging continues into Friday and the a weak low passes through late Saturday night and into […]

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.

Arnold, CA…We stopped by Big Trees Fitness and Melissa Wagner told us about the SilverSneakers that Big Trees Fitness just qualified for. SilverSneakers is a complete program that is available to most seniors at no cost. SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults 65+ comes free with qualifying health plans, giving you unlimited access to […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies & Explorers Help Make a Christmas Bright

Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies & Explorers Help Make a Christmas Bright

San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Department…”Today our Sheriff’s Deputies and Explorers completed the weekend of gift giving with this young boy who recently lost his mother and sibling in a car accident. Deputies learned that the boy wanted a dinosaur for Christmas so they shopped for the biggest stuffed dinosaur they could find. A […]

NORAD Is Tracking Santa Again This Year

NORAD Is Tracking Santa Again This Year

Colorado Springs, CO…NORAD started the tradition after a local store’s advertisement for kids to call Santa on a special “hotline” included a misprinted telephone number. Instead of reaching Mr. Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief’s operations “hotline.” The Director of Operations, Colonel Harry Shoup, received the first “Santa” call and […]

A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

Arnold, CA…From reader Lisa Kramer-Leggett..”Hi Pinetree, can you please help me spread the word, this young Great Dane has been loose in Arnold, Meadowmont neighborhood (near the market) this morning, we have him on a leash because we don’t want him to get hurt. Has a collar, but no tags. We’re sure he’s people must […]

Hey Good People!! Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain is now open for 7 Day a week operations. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a run off the top of the mountain open as soon as […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!! Come Up & Play!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!!  Come Up & Play!!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain opens for 7 Day a week operations today. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Saturday (12/23) and Sunday (12/24), Tubing will be offered for 1 hour sessions from 9am to 4pm, Snowshoeing/Snow Biking on a nice selection of packed meadow trails (trail pass required) from 9am to 4:30pm, Morning Holiday Ice […]