Celebrate Oktoberfest In Valley Springs



Arnold, CA…The staff, volunteers, and Friends of the Library want to say thank you to attendees, our donors and sponsors, the Loyal Order of the Moose, Women of the Moose and the following individuals and Arnold area merchants for another successful library fundraiser held at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Saturday, September 26, 2015. Because […]

Copperopolis, CA…Welcome Tipsy Frog Wine Bar to Copperopolis Town Square!! They will offer Wine Flights, Wine Tasting, Excellent Appetizers and Desserts, Evening Hours, a Wine Club and Much More!! Opening November 28th! Be sure to stop by and see them at Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square, 11/28! “Copperopolis Town Square is a quintessential place […]

White Pines, CA…Our sincerest gratitude goes out to the amazing folks in our Highway 4 and Calaveras County communities for their generous donations on behalf of the victims of the Butte Fire. Please be advised that the Independence Hall Community Center in White Pines will NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING ANY DONATIONS for distribution at this […]
Murphys, CA…This month I wanted to talk a bit about the bedtime routine, and the number one mistake parents make when they are creating a bedtime routine. Now, if you go to any baby site on the Web, search “my baby won’t sleep,” or whatever you’re looking for in regards to sleep, almost every single […]


Sonora, CA…Money Man, by local award winning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3 Theatre Company on October 24 with an encore matinee performance on October 25. A collaboration between Duende: Drama & Literature, This ‘n That Films and Stage 3, Money Man will star storied local actor Tom Maguire as Alexander Hamilton in […]

Angels Camp, CA…Clay and Hal began their construction careers in the late 1970’s after completing apprentice ship programs for Clay and Hal earned his degree in construction from California State University at Fresno. The brothers began working along side their father Jack for another general contractor. The guys were building high end ski chalets and […]

Sacramento, CA…(Yesterday Governor Brown Signed AB-30 which would ban the use of the Redskins Mascot Name. The following is an earlier press release that gives details on the bill) Assembly Bill 30, authored by Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), passed the Assembly Floor on concurrence with a bipartisan vote of 59 to 9. Earlier this week, […]

Copperopolis, CA…Hi Everyone, We are playing a FREE CONCERT TODAY at Copper Town Square. We will hold a raffle drawing at the concert to raise money for The Butte Fire Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! There are many great raffle prizes donated by local businesses such as: gift certificates from Tim Morton at Gregs Barber […]

Sonora, CA…Land & Structure was originally established in 1964. Our firm has continually served the greater Motherlode area for over fifty years, providing efficient engineering and surveying services for real property development of residential, municipal, commercial and industrial sites. Over this period of time, we have assembled a strong and complementary team that will exceed […]

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market.. Open Thurs through Sat 10 am–5 pm. Come in and meet Scout and other fabulous feline friends. Our Angels Camp Adoption Center is closed this week, so Arnold is the place to be! […]

Murphys, CA…A group of young local individuals have banned together to create an event called the Phoenix Festival. The Phoenix Festival will take place on November 1st, 2015 at Ironstone Amphitheatre. This will be a day long family oriented event with a full lineup of local bands, vendors and resources. All proceeds from the Phoenix […]

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center ia promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs kicked off the month of awareness. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers were invited to […]

Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters. This year’s contest invites entrants to share their thoughts about their mentors as they learn to master the tradition of hunting. “Mentoring is fundamental to the […]

San Andreas, CA…Superior Court Judge Thomas Smith found 14 year old Isiah Fowler guilty in the death of his sister Leila Fowler. He will face sentencing for second degree murder on November 2nd for the April 27, 2013 stabbing death. Initially the then 12 year old told law enforcement that a grey haired intruder stabbed […]

Sacramento Ca While some upland game bird hunting opportunities started in September, the fall hunting season gains momentum in the coming weeks, with the early pheasant archery season opening on Oct. 10 and quail, chukar and snipe opening statewide on Oct. 17. “The hot summers of California’s mediterranean climate finally give way to fall temperatures […]

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2015-2016 upland game bird stamp. This year’s stamp will feature the ring-necked pheasant. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years and over. Entries will […]

West Point, CA…Hey everyone in Amador & Calaveras Counties, this Saturday is the 41st Lumberjack Days in West Point! Come join us for the day. The Butte Fire affected us all. Many of us were brought together at the Jackson Rancheria evacuation center. As Red Cross volunteers and evacuees ourselves, we watched one town after […]

Murphys, CA ~ The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance joins with all of Calaveras County in thanking the firefighters and emergency personnel, many of whom are still on the job or on fire lines, for their heroic efforts in fighting the Butte Fire. Like everyone, we mourn for the lives taken by all the fires, and the […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Join our Team! Cashiers and Deli Staff, part-time […]

Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market. THE ADOPTION CENTER IS OPENING A DAY EARLY THIS WEEK! We will be open WED. through SAT., 10 am–5 pm (Sept 30th – Oct. 3rd). Come in and meet Gem and loads of […]

Murphys, CA…Best of Show for 2015 went to Michael King for his 1932 Ford B-150 Station Wagon. It was his father’s car and he did most of the restoration work himself. The very first event we covered for ThePineTree.net was the Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance. It always has a special place on the calendar for […]

West Point, CA…A White & Tan Goat and a White Pyrenees Dog are missing on Doe Road in the West Point area. If you have seen one or both of this wandering pair call 209.256.6861

Copperopolis, CA…As part of our Free September Concert Series…Join us this Saturday for Michael Jackson Tribute at 6pm with Journey Revisited at 7pm! This will be an awesome evening!!!!! Get here early as this is a full house!! Parking $5 provided by Copper Hills 4H and Bret Harte FFA! Copperopolis Town Square – the events, […]

Copperopolis, CA…This Sunday will be the last Market at The Square for the season, 10-3! Next Sunday, October 4th is our 1st Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch! This Sunday at Market we will have Lots of farm fresh fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, baked goodies, mustards, jams, jellies, pies, honeys, handmade items, boutique […]

San Andreas, CA….The US Dept of Veterans Affairs has a van providing services at Mark Twain Medical Center today. Tell a Vet….

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds) at 7:00pm. All those who […]

Murphys, CA…This is a question I often asked my first son when he was an infant. I asked it in a sweet voice, I asked it in a pleading voice, I asked it in an angry voice, but no matter how many times I asked, he never gave me the answer. I can remember the […]