We Mean Business!! The Calaveras Vistors Bureau is Moving the Economy Forward...Join Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2010 10:51 AM
Angels Camp, CA...We Mean Business! Tourism has become the driving force behind the Calaveras County Economy with $155.4 million in Annual Travel Spending by Visitors to Calaveras County and $5.8 million generated in Tax Receipts. Visitors now help sustain over 2,250 Travel Industry Jobs*. The Calaveras Visitors Bureau is proud to be the voice for Calaveras County’s travel industry. Partner with us and join our voice and vision!...
Angels Camp, CA...Crews are responding to a reported roll-over accident on Hwy 49 near Whittle Road south of Angels Camp. Please use caution in the area... Update as of 11:50am..They will be landing an air ambulance at Frogtown to transport the injured..
Traffic Alert...Big Rig Blocking Lane in San Andreas
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/10/2010 11:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...Crews are still awaiting a tow truck to remove a big rig that is stalled just east of hwy 49 on Churchill Road. CHP is reporting that the truck cut the corner too close and damaged some property as well...
Angels Camp City Council Meeting Video for September 7th, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2010 09:30 AM
Angels Camp, CA...It was another lively City Council meeting on Tuuesday with the Calaveras County Council of Government taking center state. Specifically what is up for discussion with both the County and City of Angels is what should be the proper scope of the CCOGs functions. The meeting video lasts just under 2 1/2 hours and is enclosed...
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Modesto Christian Cancels Tonights Game with Calaveras
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2010 09:13 AM
Modesto, CA...Due to a tragic accident with one of their players the Modesto Christian vs Calaveras football game tonight has been canceled. More to follow
Happy 15th Anniversery Kim!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2010 09:03 AM
Arnold, CA...Happy 15th Anniversary Kim! It has truly been an honor to be your husband. You look more beautiful now than when we met. Love John
The above picture is hope for all those average dudes out there. Yes...you can get a really hot woman to fall in love with you! If she does...marry her quick before she can change her mind!
Bullfrogs To Honor Lcpl. Gavin Brummund During 2010 Football Season ~with Video Chat By John Hamilton (Special Halftime Tonight)
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2010 11:41 AM
Angels Camp, CA..We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Bret Harte Senior Carson Ellington and his push to see his friend and fallen local hero Lcpl. Gavin Brummund honored by his former team this year. Not only will the team be honoring him with a special halftime program they will also be wearing special an American flag with Gavin's number honoring him on their helmets this year. During his playing days at Bret Harte Lcpl. Brummund was an integral member of the Bret Harte Football and wrestling teams as well...
Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Presents Their12th Annual Health Fair
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/03/2010 01:01 AM
San Andreas, CA...San Andreas, CA...The 12th Annual Mark Twain St. Joseph's Health Fair Rolls into the Hospital on September 25th of this year. It is a day of Fun & Fitness for the Whole Family. Admission is free and the event runs from 7am until Noon. At 8:30am there will be a 5K Fun Run/Walk on a quiet rural lane...
Major Injuries to Valley Springs Man after he Collides with Deer on Hwy 12
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2010 08:40 AM
San Andreas, CA...A 51 year old Valley Springs man was traveling on Hwy 12 at approximately 50 mph. He suddenly observed a deer jump out into his lane. The deer was approximately 50 feet ahead of him. He applied his brakes and swerved to the right but the deer also went in the same direction....
Traffic Alert...Single Vehicle 100-200ft Off Rawhide Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2010 07:27 AM
Jamestown, CA...Crews are working a solo vehicle 100-200ft off the roadway near Peppermint Stick. Luckily CHP is still reporting it as non-injury but expect delays in the area as the extricate the vehicle...
Willie Nelson and LeAnne Rimes Are on The Road Again This Sunday Eve at Ironstone!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/10/2010 12:22 AM
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Murphys, CA...Join Ironstone Amphitheatre for some Willie Nelson and LeAnne Rimes this Sunday at 7pm. Buy 1 Lawn seat and get the 2nd one FREE! LeAnn Rimes and Willie Nelson Willie's on the road again. Singer, songwriter, actor and humanitarian activist Willie Nelson is coming to Murphys! Come see the legendary country music artist at the beautiful Ironstone Amphitheatre. Nelson is an American icon who is beyond a typical music genre. To date he has written over 2,500 songs and released more than 300 albums....
One Dead, Many Injured in Huge Gas Explosion & Fire in San Bruno
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 11:23 PM
San Bruno, CA...Authorities have said that at least one person has perished in a huge gas explosion in San Bruno tonight. Lt. Governor Able Maldonado has declared a state of emergency in the affected area. As many as 53 homes may have been destroyed and 120 homes damaged. Several people have been taken to area hospitals with burn related injuries. Estimates are that up to a 10 acre are has been affected by this fire... ABC Chanel 7 is streaming from the scene live.
Traffic Alert...Accident on Hwy 12 Near Zippy Mart
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 08:50 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Crews are responding with an ambulance to an accident on Hwy 12/26 near Zippy Mart in Valley Springs. Please use caution in the area...
Traffic Alert...Vehicle Fire on Hwy 26
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 08:47 PM
West Point, CA...Crews are working a vehicle fire on Hwy 26 near the Amador County Line. Please use caution in the area...
Florida pastor cancels plans to burn Qur'an on anniversary of 9/11
San Andreas, CA...Crews are working a motorcycle vs deer accident on Hwy 49 @ Hwy 12. An ambulance is responding as well but crews on scene are indicating that air-transport may not be needed which is always a good thing...Update as of 8:25pm...The rider has been transported to Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital so traffic should be clearing up now...
"Yogurt Your Way" To Host Fundraiser to Help Calaveras County Animals!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 06:33 PM
Murphys, CA...On September 14th between 4pm and 7pm Yogurt Your Way on Main Street in Murphys will hold a fundraiser to help abandoned animals in Calaveras County. There will be a raffle prize donated by Judith Papais. Owner Jenny Baxter is donating 50% of the proceeds generated at the event to the CHS. It’s a wonderful opportunity to feel really good about eating a large yogurt piled high with your choice of scrumptious toppings...
Graham Brook Named Director of Hospitality At Black Oak Casino
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 05:50 PM
Tuolumne, CA – September 9, 2010 – Black Oak Casino announced today that they have named Graham Brook to the post of Director of Hospitality. Brook, who is a native of Wakefield, England, brings many years of international hospitality leadership to Black Oak Casino’s management team. Graham received a Higher National Degree in Hospitality Management in Manchester, England and has lived in the United States since 1992...
FIRE NEWS......Reported Fire at Pine Mountain Airport
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 03:50 PM
Groveland, CA....Crews are responding to a vegetation fire at the Pine Mountain Lake Airport. Update: 5pm, Spot fire put out by locals.
New Fall and Winter Hours for The Rusty Knife
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 03:23 PM
Arnold, CA....Starting Friday, September 10th, The Rusty Knife's new Fall and Winter hours will be 10:00 am open to 4:00 pm close daily.
Celebration of Life Planned for Dale Jones
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 03:15 PM
San Andreas, CA....The celebration for life for Dale Jones will be on Thursday 09/16/2010 time is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.at the San Andreas Fire Dept address is 47 church hill in San Andreas. This will be a pot luck event so please bring food if you can. Please do to regulations we will not be able to have any alcohol there so please do not bring any thanks. Eulogy will be @ 6pm.....
TRAFFIC NEWS...Vehicle Accident on Main Street in Angels Camp
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 03:12 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Crews are responding to a vehicle accident on Main Street in Angels Camp in front of Napa Auto Parts. Please travel with caution in the area.
Join Newsome Harlow for A Winemaker Dinner in the Courtyard!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 02:40 PM
Help us celebrate a Decade of Decadence! Join us on September 18, 2010 for the final event of the summer. Sit down with Scott and Mel to enjoy a fabulous feast and share great wines and great friends. Dinner starts at 7pm til 9:30-ish and Melly has concocted a fantastic six-course meal. You WON'T leave hungry! Dinner in the courtyard is their LAST EVENT OF THE SUMMER!! Chef Melly has prepared a fantastic menu for the evening, paired with Newsome-Harlow wines young and old (see below). September 18th, 2010 from 7pm until 9:30pm. Menu enclosed....
Click Above to BUY TICKETS HERE for this stellar 6-course meal are $95 per person, OR...$70 pp for members of the Newsome-Harlow Party.
CHP Release on Yesterday's Vehicle Into Douglas Flat Home.
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 02:42 PM
Douglas Flat, CA...A 67 year old Arnold man was driving his pickup Eastbound lane at an unknown rate of speed. For unknown reasons he allowed his pickup to cross into the opposing lane and onto the north shoulder. He then veered back to the right, crossing both lanes of traffic and onto the south shoulder. His vehicle then veered down...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces New Clean Energy Jobs Website
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 02:35 PM
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement on a new state website that provides California with resources for jobs in such growing, sustainable industries as renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation. The website, Clean Energy Jobs, is part of California’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP), the largest state-sponsored green jobs training program in the nation....
Angels Camp, CA....The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is now taking applications for members of the community to serve on the Frog Jump Committee’s seven member executive board. The FJC functions as an advisory group to the Fair’s Board of Directors. The FJC currently has one vacancy. The group’s primary functions are to produce the annual event, preserve the history of the Frog Jump and insure the health and welfare of our frogs. Applications are available at the fairground’s administration office. The deadline for consideration is Sept. 30, 2010....
Sonora, CA....Crews are responding to a vehicle into structure at 14705 Mono Way at Tuolumne Road. Please travel with caution. No injuries.
The 15th Annual Logging Jamboree Threw, Cut, Sawed and Sawed It's Way Into the History Books ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 10:07 AM
White Pines, CA...The scenic grounds of the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum was the place to be for great outdoor entertainment this last weekend. The amateurs started things off at 9am in the morning and the field included Calaveras Supervisors Merita Callaway and Gary Tofanelli. They did well in their respective events and the Pros started off later in the day....
Calaveras Child Care Council Membership Recruitment
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/09/2010 11:03 AM
San Andreas, CA....Are you concerned about child care needs and issues? Worried about the lack of child care facilities, preschool, school age programs or infant care? If your answer is yes, The Calaveras Child Care Council is seeking new members to be part of a very special planning group that works together to assess and coordinate the delivery of quality child care services and programs within Calaveras County. ....
Live On! First Annual Fundraiser on September 11th!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/09/2010 09:45 PM
Live On! First Annual Fundraiser Walk-A-Thon will take place on September 11th, at 8:00 am which is national suicide prevention week. This event will be held at the Bret Harte Track in Angels Camp. They are We are also selling raffle tickets $1 ea or 6 for $5 "We have lots of prizes already , with more coming every week." states Kim Molina. If anyone is interested in picking up a pledge sheet , we have them at the visitors center in Angels Camp. Or to purchase tickets, donations, etc....
Those Wild and Crazy Lions Were Serving Breakfast Once Again. ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 09:15 AM
Arnold, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Gas parking lot was transformed into a giant breakfast restaurant once again over the Labor Day Weekend. The Arnold Lions pulled out all the stops to serve a fresh, hot breakfast to hundreds of residents and visitors. One of the consistent features of summer on the Ebbetts Pass Corridor is the familiar Blue & Yellow Lions pancake breakfast trailer....
Initial Jobless Claims Drop Last Week According to Dept. of Labor Release
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2010 07:05 AM
Washington, DC...In the week ending Sept. 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 451,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 477,750, a decrease of 9,250 from the previous week's revised average of 487,000...
The Salon in Angels Camp is Now Offering Exclusive Brazilian Blowouts
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2010 09:37 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Salon is now offering an exclusive new treatment, the Brazilian Blowout as seen in Glamour, People and Teen Vogue. The Brazilian Blowout is an innovative hair smoothing treatment that significantly reduces your styling time, leaves you with frizz-free, radiantly shiny, just-out-of-the-salon hair...
"Patience" is well named. She would be GREAT for either a family with children or anyone! We think she would be fine with other cats or even dogs. Nothing seems to bother this beautiful, short haired Pastel Tortoiseshell. This bunny-soft beauty's facial markings make her look like she has been touched by an artist's brush. She is now happily spayed, current on shots and waiting for you! Call Anne at 795-4538 or email cedarridge@sbcglobal.net
Patrice Pike Plays the Bart on September 18th!~by Pride Wright
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2010 07:51 AM
Murphys, CA....Greetings, music lovers! A quick pre-Labor Day Weekend reminder about our upcoming show at the Bart with Austin singer/songwriter Patrice Pike. She'll have her longtime bassist Glenn McGregor along, as well as Jens Jarvie, a sensational young Calaveras County percussionist. Patrice and I are close to wrapping up an expansive multi-media project we've been working on for several years now, and this performance is the final piece. Hope you'll come out and support it. For more information, including online ticketing, visit www.brushwoodlounge.com
Reminder....."Rules of Engagement on ThePineTree.net" When Making Comment's
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 11/12/2008 11:27 AM
As our loyal viewers, we ask that you please try to follow our Rules of Engagement" when commenting on ThePineTree.net....We here at ThePineTree.net have and always will believe in Freedom of Speech. Some of our commenter's have crossed the line. We enforced our Rules of Engagement quite some time ago. People who want to post comments on ThePineTree.net are going to have to follow our rules. No libel, slander, no lying, no fabricating, no swearing at all, no offensive slang, no insulting groups or individuals, no ethnic slurs and/or epithets, no religious bigotry, no threats of any kind, no....
5th Annual Calaveras Artists Studio Tour September 25~26
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2010 08:00 PM
Railtown 1897 Celebrates Restoration of Caboose #7 with Special “Caboose Day” On Saturday, September 18
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/08/2010 06:51 PM
JAMESTOWN, Calif. -- On Saturday, September 18, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) will officially celebrate the recent restoration of wooden Caboose #7 with caboose rides, handcar rides, storytelling, live music and more. Caboose #7 was originally built in 1923 and came to Jamestown in 1956. This caboose has appeared in many movies and TV shows, including Back to the Future III, where it was part of the dramatic train jumping scenes. Suffering from dry rot and poor remodeling in the 1980s, Park volunteers spent four years carefully researching and replicating original materials to make the caboose available for a return to train service...
Traffic Alert...Vehicle Off Roadway on French Gulch
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/08/2010 05:57 PM
Murphys, CA...Crews are working a single vehicle crash on French Gulch Road just north of Murphys Grade Road. Please use caution in the area...
TRAFFIC NEWS...Solo Vehicle Off Roadway in Murphys
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/08/2010 05:50 PM
Murphys, CA...Crews are responding to a solo vehicle off of roadway at French Gulch just north Murphys Grade Road. Updates to follow as needed...
Stanislaus Sheriff's Office Personnel to be Recognized
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/08/2010 03:42 PM
Hughson, CA.....Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant John Walker, and Deputy Jesse Grogan, who is assigned to the Hughson Police Services, will both be recognized by the Hughson City Council next week for their heroic actions during the course of a working structure fire evacuation. On Mon., Aug. 30, 2010, at approximately 9:20 p.m., while on his regular patrol duties, Sgt. Walker was flagged down by a concerned citizen near the intersection of Tully and Fox Roads in Hughson. The citizen reported a home in the 6700 block of Fox Road was on fire and possibly fully engulfed in .....
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remember those living with breast cancer, their family and friends who provide them with love and support and to everyone that has been touched by the disease. The Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Foundation is spreading the word that early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives. You are invited to participate in Calaveras County’s Annual Pink in the Night. We are asking Arnold business establishments on October 1st, 2010 to light up their businesses with pink lights during the month of October. The event was started in Murphys and was a tremendous success.....
File Photos by Hanna Alldrin of Alldrin Photography
Scotts Yogurt Factory is proud to honor Shawn McCamey as our flavor of the week!!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/08/2010 02:59 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Shawn started the church, REFUGE, in 2008 with his wife of 18 years, Connie. After 15 years as the youth Pastor for Calvary chapel in Sonora, they felt like God was calling them to lead a church. They originally started as a bible study at the Golden State cellular office, they moved to various locations including Glory hole center before landing at their new home on Murphys Grade rd, the former Church of the Nazarene. Their Church has grown from about 20 people in 2008 to over 100 today. They have started a program called "As you see fit clothing .....
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting Video for September 8th, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2010 11:19 AM
San Andreas, CA...Yesterday's meeting came in at under 3 hours. Hot topics included a Copperopolis Subdivision and more. The video is enclosed and we will post the summary as soon as it comes in. We have already had calls for the video...
Traffic Alert...Vehicle Off of Roadway on Hwy 4 at Live Oak Drive
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2010 11:23 AM
Murphys, CA..Crews are working a vehicle accident with a vehicle reported off the roadway and into a mobile home. CHP is not reporting any injuries as of yet. An ambulance is responding however. More to follow if needed... Update as of 11:23am...Crews on scene are reporting fairly significant damage, to the mobile home but no injuries at the residence. They are transporting at least one party from the vehicle however. The rest of the inbound units have been canceled and the incident is actually on Live Oak Ct...
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad for Sepember 8-14, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2010 09:15 AM
Arnold, CA...Big Trees Market in has another great ad filled with savings this week. Big Trees has large full service departments filled with everything you need to make your meals memories that will last a lifetime. Click below for pages and pages of savings.
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"Play On The Pass" at Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Celebration on September 11th, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2010 01:35 PM
Arnold-Markleeville, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association announced today the line-up for the annual Scenic Celebration. The Scenic Celebration highlights the scenic wonders of the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. The Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway is one of the most scenic drives across California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains and is one of just seven nationally recognized Byways in California....
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Updated on 03/12/2009 06:56 AM by Kim_Hamilton
Mark Phillips the GM of The Bear Valley Lodge narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.
