Washington, DC…Today the FBI is releasing a summary of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s July 2, 2016 interview with the FBI concerning allegations that classified information was improperly stored or transmitted on a personal e-mail server she used during her tenure. We also are releasing a factual summary of the FBI’s investigation into this […]
Valley Springs, CA…(Editor’s Note: ThePineTree.net will be working with The Valley Springs news to provide county legal notices to as wide of an audience as possible. We would like to congratulate the Valley Springs News on being awarded the contract and we are pleased to be able to provide additional exposure for the notices. The […]
Angels Camp, CA…Why Vote No on D when it offers “Control for Commercial Cannabis”? Simple — Measure D is a hastily and poorly written legislation. It lacks the necessary authority for law enforcement and code compliance to do their jobs! It is in conflict with current zoning law. It has a seriously flawed land-lease component. […]
Stateline, NV…THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Tahoe! This is really nice. I will be coming here more often. (Applause.) My transportation won’t be as nice — (laughter) — but I’ll be able to spend a little more time here. First of all, I want to thank Harry Reid. (Applause.) And because he’s a captive audience, he doesn’t […]
San Andreas, CA…FREE interactive safe driving awareness class for new drivers and their Parents/Guardians provided by the San Andreas CHP. MURPHYS, August 31, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Murphys Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 1, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Mark Twain Hospital. COPPEROPOLIS, September 7, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Copper Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 14, […]
Washington, DC…Earlier this year, I got a letter from a South Carolina woman named Ashley, who was expecting her third child. She was, in her words, “extremely concerned” about the Zika virus, and what it might mean for other pregnant women like her. I understand that concern. As a father, Ashley’s letter has stuck with […]
Sonora, CA…Jeanne Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor, signed the Decision Memo (DM) for the Wrights Creek Plantations Healthy Forest Restoration (Wrights Creek HFR) project on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (STF) on August 9, 2016, and the first timber sale opportunity Thommy Wright Timber Sale:began advertisement on August 24, 2016 The Wrights Creek […]
Washington, DC…Attention taxpayers (aka just about everyone)! Kiplinger has released its ranking of the best and worst states for taxes. Kiplinger’s fourth annual Tax Map—available at Kiplinger.com/links/taxmap—reveals income taxes, sales taxes, gas taxes, “sin” taxes (for products such as alcohol and tobacco) and other tax rules and exemptions across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. […]
Copperopolis, CA…“Vision for our future – Respect for our past” Town Hall. An Invitation From District 4 Supervisor Elect. This Town Hall’s focus is on the current Fire Season and the fall Marijuana harvest. Bring your thoughts and concerns and lets begin the process of open and transparent governing in our County! Here’s your opportunity […]
Vacaville, CA…Officials at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville are investigating the death of an inmate as a possible homicide. On Monday, August 22, 2016, at approximately 10:35 p.m., a 66-year-old CMF inmate was found unresponsive in a dormitory lying face down in a pool of blood. Life-saving measures were initiated and he was transported […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action. Some of the agenda items are: Public Works recommends that the Board adopt the attached Proclamation recognizing and honoring Jim Turley, Administrative Service Officer II, for 13 years of distinguished public service in the Public Works Department. Receive a Report from the Board […]
Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s heinous attack on a wedding party in Gaziantep. We extend heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the victims and we wish a full and speedy recovery for the many who were wounded. We stand by our ally and partner Turkey and reaffirm our commitment to defeating […]
Martha’s Vineyard, MA…Hi everybody. Earlier this summer, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I headed west—to the national parks at Carlsbad Caverns and Yosemite. And I’ve got to say, it was a breath of fresh air. We explored hundreds of feet underground, standing beneath dripping stalactites in New Mexico. We hiked up a misty trail next to […]
Sonora, CA…Jeanne Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor, signed the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Rim Fire Reforestation project on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) today on the anniversary of the start of the 2013 Rim Fire. The Rim Fire Reforestation project is the third phase of recovery efforts from the effects of the […]
Washington, DC…Two months ago, we passed an important milestone in a nearly 20-year effort to privatize the Internet domain name system (DNS). We announced on June 9 that the transition proposal developed by the Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria we outlined in March 2014 when we declared our intent to transition NTIA’s stewardship role […]
San Andreas, CA…Do you work or live in San Andreas? We need your input! The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study is underway. Your input is critical to the success of this study, and we hope to hear from you throughout this process. Please contribute by participating in this brief survey by joining […]
Hi, everybody. One of the most urgent challenges of our time is climate change. We know that 2015 surpassed 2014 as the warmest year on record – and 2016 is on pace to be even hotter. When I took office, I said this was something we couldn’t kick down the road any longer – that […]
San Andreas, CA….We just endured a four-year drought that was so severe, scientists had to go back more than a thousand years in tree ring records to find its equal. While the 2012-2015 dry spell may have been interrupted by a near-average winter in 2015-2016, and some reservoir levels have increased significantly, that doesn’t mean […]
Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through August 11th are enclosed TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, August 11, 2016 00:11 ADVICE 1608110001 Occurred on Colorado River Dr S, Sonora. ***10-21*** Wants advice about separating his wife Summary: Rp and his wife are in the process of separating and he requested advice regarding his legal […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action on Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Fire House on Vallecito Road. The festivities start off with a closed session for labor negotiations, performance evaluation of the City Administrator and legal matters on a pending lawsuit against the city. There are no additional […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]
Arnold, CA…On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM a Public Town Hall meeting will be held at the Avery Middle School Auditorium 4545 Moran Road, Avery, CA to discuss the Tree Mortality issue facing Calaveras County, especially the Highway 4 corridor area. Representation from Calaveras County, CalFire, Ebbetts Pass Fire, CCWD, PG&E, CalTrans, US […]
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San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am tomorroW. Some of the agenda items are: Receive a Report from the Board Chair, Department Heads, CalOES and FEMA Update on Butte Fire Recovery. Adopt the attached resolution approving the extended contract with the Sheriff’s Management Unit for August 6, […]
Sonora, CA…Due to high fire danger, temporary fire restrictions are in effect in Moderate Hazard Areas on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) Aug. 5 through the end of the official 2016 fire season. Forest Order 16-2016-3 prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues and smoking outside developed campgrounds, as well as welding and blasting activities in designated Moderate […]
Twain Harte, CA…In the face of news just this week that the Zika virus has now taken firm hold in the U.S., 4th Congressional District candidate and physician Dr. Bob Derlet said 4th CD incumbent Tom McClintock’s silence on plans to fight the deadly and debilitating virus should be worrisome for district voters. Dr. Derlet […]
Arnold, CA…On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM a Public Town Hall meeting will be held at the Avery Middle School Auditorium 4545 Moran Road, Avery, CA to discuss the Tree Mortality issue facing Calaveras County, especially the Highway 4 corridor area. Representation from Calaveras County, CalFire, Ebbetts Pass Fire, CCWD, PG&E, CalTrans, US […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors called for a special meeting on August 2, 2016, to vote on the award of a Professional Services Agreement for hazardous tree removal of burnt trees resulting from the Butte Fire which occurred in September of 2015. The contract was awarded to Phillips and Jordan for a […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am today. Supervisor Cliff Edson is requesting a “Motion to Reconsider” Item #8 on the July 26, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda awarding a Professional Services Agreement between the County of Calaveras and Phillips & Jordan, Inc., for Hazardous Tree Removal Services […]
