Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement & Holds Steady on Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement & Holds Steady on Interest Rates

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January indicates that the labor market remains strong but that growth of economic activity has slowed from its solid rate in the fourth quarter. Payroll employment was little changed in February, but job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Receives $5,000 from Rotary of San Andreas as 1st Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival Brings the Mardi Gras Vibe!

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Receives $5,000 from Rotary of San Andreas as 1st Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival Brings the Mardi Gras Vibe!

Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has accepted a check for $5,000 from Rotary Club of San Andreas as a recipient of proceeds from the organization’s 1st Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival, held in San Andreas on March 9. The family-friendly festival, a brand-new addition to the club’s line-up of community fundraising events, featured a colorful […]

Administration Presents President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request

Administration Presents President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request

Washington, DC…On Monday, March 11, White House Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russ Vought will release the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of the United States Government. “A Budget for a Better America: Promises Kept. Taxpayers First.” outlines this Administration’s key funding priorities, which include addressing wasteful Washington spending, strengthening our southern border, […]

There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018 ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018  ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Even though tax filing season is well under way, there’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2018. You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2018 ($6,500 if you were age 50 or older on December 31, 2018). For most taxpayers, the […]

Job Market Taps the Brakes in February with Only 20,000 Jobs Added

Job Market Taps the Brakes in February with Only 20,000 Jobs Added

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in February (+20,000), and the unemployment rate declined to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in professional and business services, health care, and wholesale trade continued to trend up, while construction employment decreased. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage […]

There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018 ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018  ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Even though tax filing season is well under way, there’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2018. You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2018 ($6,500 if you were age 50 or older on December 31, 2018). For most taxpayers, the […]

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Jackson, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Rich Hoffman, CEO, at Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, has been a loyal supporter and business partner for many years. The Rancheria is dedicated to their commitment in supporting the local community and non-profit organizations in Calaveras County. […]

Gross Domestic Product at 2.9% for 2018 & 2.6% Fourth Quarter (Initial Estimate)

Gross Domestic Product at 2.9% for 2018 & 2.6% Fourth Quarter (Initial Estimate)

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the “initial” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.4 percent. Due to the recent partial government shutdown, this initial report for the […]

Get Your Taxes Done For Free in Jackson February 26 & 27th with the ATTCA Tax Bus

Get Your Taxes Done For Free in Jackson February 26 & 27th with the ATTCA Tax Bus

Jackson, CA…The ATCAA Tax Bus is rolling into the foothills this week. If your household earned $54,000 or less, you may be eligible for free tax preparation and filing. The bus will be in Jackson on Tuesday and Wednesday and in Sonora on Thursday and Friday. Free tax preparation is open to qualified Amador, Calaveras […]

Economy Brushes Off Shutdown & Adds 304,000 Jobs in January

Economy Brushes Off Shutdown & Adds 304,000 Jobs in January

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 304,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in several industries, including leisure and hospitality, construction, health care, and transportation and warehousing. THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — JANUARY 2019 Total nonfarm payroll employment increased […]

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your Home or “Building & Loan” & Help You With All Your Insurance Needs

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your Home or “Building & Loan” & Help You With All Your Insurance Needs

Angels Camp, CA…There’s a new insurance option in town – one with a face many in Calaveras County might find familiar. Jim Bailey, a resident of Murphys, California, has opened his new office at 465 S. Main St in Angels Camp. “When the previous company here made the decision to leave Angels Camp I decided […]

“Family Wellness Program” Awarded $30,682 Community Grant by Mark Twain Medical Center

“Family Wellness Program” Awarded $30,682 Community Grant by Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to award Catholic Charities (of the Diocese of Stockton) for their Calaveras focused “Family Wellness Program” the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2018. “This expansion will increase mental health service providers in Calaveras County, increase access points, and available appointments within the […]

Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking Finance Committee Member

Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking Finance Committee Member

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking Finance Committee Member. The Mark Twain Health Care District (MTHCD) is a public agency that owns the buildings and grounds of the Mark Twain Medical Center; MTHCD leases the operations of the Medical Center to the Mark Twain Medical Center Corporation, which also operates the five rural […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live From Community Grant Luncheon at MTMC

Mornings with the One Percent™  Live From Community Grant Luncheon at MTMC

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Governor Newsom Announces PlumpJack Entities Moved to Blind Trust.

Governor Newsom Announces PlumpJack Entities Moved to Blind Trust.

Sacramento, CA…PlumpJack Founder and now Governor Gavin Newsom as announced that prior to January 7, 2019, title and control of the PlumpJack Group entities, wine and hospitality businesses based in California, were transferred to a blind trust administered by an attorney and certified public accountant. All state executive branch agencies are prohibited from entering into […]

Camp Fire Losses Top $16 Billion as Extreme Storms, Wildfires and Droughts Cause Heavy Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2018 According to Munich RE

Camp Fire Losses Top $16 Billion as Extreme Storms, Wildfires and Droughts Cause Heavy Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2018 According to Munich RE

Munich, Germany…Eventful second half of the year contributes to high overall loss figure of US$ 160bn. Half of these losses were insured. Loss burden for insurers substantially higher than the long-term average. Notably, there are clear indications of the influence that man-made climate change has had on devastating wildfires in California, which, like last year, […]

Nonfarm Jobs Up 312,000 in December & Labor Participation Rate Climbs Above 63%

Nonfarm Jobs Up 312,000 in December & Labor Participation Rate Climbs Above 63%

Washington, DC…The latest from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. _____________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Revision of […]

U.S. Retail Sales Grew 5.1 Percent This Holiday Season

U.S. Retail Sales Grew 5.1 Percent This Holiday Season

Purchase, NY…A robust shopping season from before Thanksgiving through Christmas has given retailers much to cheer about this year. According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, which provides insights into overall retail spending trends across all payment types, including cash and check, holiday sales increased 5.1 percent to more than $850 billion this year – the strongest growth […]

Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Votes to Bump Federal Funds Rate to 2.50%

Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Votes to Bump Federal Funds Rate to 2.50%

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Household spending has continued to grow […]

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