Angels Camp, CA…Attention all parents of prospective Kindergarten students!! Mark Twain Elementary School will be hosting Kindergarten Round-up on April 13, 2018. Students entering Kindergarten must be age 5 on or before September 1st, 2018. Those interested in Transitional Kindergarten would need to turn 5 between September 2nd – December 2nd, 2018. Registration packets can […]
Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Over The Mountains Thursday through Friday. A cold Pacific storm system is forecast to move through the interior of Northern California on Thursday and Thursday night, with snow showers continuing through the day on Friday. Snow levels will lower rapidly with this storm, dropping to around 4000 feet Thursday night, and […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Mega Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Road in San Andreas. This event, sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, will be free […]
San Andreas, CA…As the winter storms finally look to be on the horizon the Calaveras County Public Works Department sent in a reminder for residents of sand bag locations. San Andreas Yard 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Jenny Lind Yard 11558 Milton Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Arnold Yard – White Pines […]
Washington, DC…Congressman Tom McClintock announced that the President of the United States has signed H.R. 381, designating a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as “Sky Point.” The bill honors Marine SSgt Sky Mote of El Dorado, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 10, 2012. On that […]
Arnold, CA…Ronald (Ron) Ruisi, 64, of Arnold California passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2018. He was born October 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Queens, New York by Victor and Millie Ruisi. In 1971, at age 18, Ron joined the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam, […]
Sacramento, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Over The Mountains Thursday through Friday. A cold Pacific storm system is forecast to move through the interior of Northern California on Thursday and Thursday night, with snow showers continuing through the day on Friday. Snow levels will lower rapidly with this storm, dropping to around 4000 feet Thursday night, and […]
Murphys, CA…Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off is almost here. Come help us support the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras, and The Resource Connection Food Bank. For those who want to participate as a team, come to the front desk to pick up your entry form. For all other chili lovers, we’ll see […]
Murphys, CA…Each Saturday morning the Old Timers Museum in Murphys offers a historical walking tour of Murphys. No reservation necessary. Meet at the Museum, 470 Main St, Murphys, across from the Hotel 10 am. Walk is 1-1/12 hours. A stroll down tree-lined Main Street transports visitors back to the mid-1800s with buildings bearing thick stone […]
Sacramento, CA….Several storms will move through the region this week and early next week. The first storm will have high snow levels near major trans-sierra pass levels or higher for most of the storm and rainfall amounts will be relatively light. A stronger system with lowering snow levels is expected Wednesday night through Friday of […]
Washington, DC…As we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. federal holiday we thought it was appropriate to share with you his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. It was delivered on August 28, 1963. We have the full text of the speech and video as well. “I Have a Dream” Speech Text…..I am happy […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past Featured Finds For January 12th, 2017. Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4, Arnold, CA…209-795-1882
Bear Valley, CA…January 12, 2018 – Bear Valley has an exciting schedule of events this weekend to celebrates its annual Winter Explosion. The lineup includes a full day of family fun planned at the mountain and in Bear Valley Village with activities including tubing during the day followed by a special dinner, movie, torchlight parade, […]
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, CA…Some very exciting news from Bear Valley…”It’s official. We are ready to open our new 6-pack chair and could not be more excited to share this monumental occasion with you! Make plans to join us on Saturday, Jan 13th for one last ride on Kuma chair, then get ready to take a ride […]
“Every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bear Valley, CA…January 12, 2018 – Bear Valley has an exciting schedule of events this weekend to celebrates its annual Winter Explosion. The lineup includes a full day of family fun planned at the mountain and in Bear Valley Village with activities including tubing during the day followed by a special dinner, movie, torchlight parade, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Body Trend Personal Training Facility in Angels Camp has Personal and Group Rates. Their personal trainers can help you reach your fitness goals. They are at 473 S Main St, Angels Camp and give them a call at 209.736.2815
Angels Camp, CA…Today, OARS is pleased to announce the premiere of Return from Desolation, a new short film about a war-veteran-turned-river-guide’s fight for redemption and balance through the wild rivers and public lands within Utah’s Desolation Canyon. The film, from award-winning director Justin Clifton, and supported by YETI, Chaco, NRS, and Sierra Club, will premiere […]
Murphys, CA…On January 13 & 14 Don’t miss Peter Pan, the Silent Movie, at Ironstone Vineyards – Includes buffet, dessert, popcorn and show with Dave Moreno on the pipe organ. Saturday at 6pm & Sunday at Noon. Call 209-728-1251 for tickets and information.
Bear Valley, CA…Take Winter Drive from Bear Valley to Lake Alpine with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Division is monitoring influenza activity throughout our community. Though activity in Calaveras County has not yet increased, activity in California is widespread and at levels usually seen at the peak of the influenza season. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated. “With the increase in influenza impacting many communities […]
Arnold, CA…Throughout her career, Nurse Practitioner Ann Radford says she has always recognized that lifestyle choices and personal challenges greatly influence the health of her patients. “I’ve always tried to mentor patients beyond their symptoms,” she explains. That attitude led her to recently earn certification as a Life Coach, something she believes complements her training […]
Arnold, CA….ARNOLD SIR (Sons in Retirement), Branch 152, will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 11:00 am, in Snow Flake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA Steven Walloupe, Calaveras Big Trees Supervising State Park Ranger Our speaker this month will be, Supervising […]
Murphys, CA…Enjoy the “Birds of Belize” on January 16th in Murphys
Arnold, CA….The Official ThePineTree.net rain gauge is showing rain totals just a few inches down from the rim of our rain gauge.
Los Angeles, CA…Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globe Speech. This is her speech from last night that has ignighted talk of Oprah 2020 talk.
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service Forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows: Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations…48 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet increasing to above 8000 […]
Jamestown, CA…Rodney served as a US Army Ranger in Panama and during the Bosnian conflict. He is a disabled vet living in Jamestown and just returned after Christmas to find his home had been struck by Burglars. Our deputies responded and started an investigation but, until the crooks are caught, one deputy wanted to do […]
