Murphys, CA…The IRS recently issued its annual list of tax scams. The list highlights various scams that taxpayers may encounter, many of which occur during tax filing season. Here are some of the scams that are highlighted on the list. Phishing Phishing scams usually involve unsolicited emails or fake websites that pose as legitimate IRS […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded twenty (20) competitive grants for 2019. The combined total of these grants equals over $110,000. The three initiatives for 2019 were: Seniors Initiative, Youth Initiative and Community Enrichment Initiative. Eleven groups serving Calaveras County’s aging senior population were granted over $66,000. Four community food pantries in […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending March 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since December 6, 1969 when it was 202,000. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 211,000 to […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) (the “Company,” and together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, “PG&E”) today announced the appointment of William “Bill” Johnson as Chief Executive Officer and President and the appointment of 10 new directors to its Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board appointments will be effective as of the next […]
Arnold, CA…Judy Bettencourt purchased a home in Blue Lake Springs in 2004 and decided to make it her full time residence in 2008. Judy has been helping clients with homeownership since 1998. Besides her desire to help people with their dream of home ownership, she has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys hiking and […]
Arnold, CA…Judy Bettencourt purchased a home in Blue Lake Springs in 2004 and decided to make it her full time residence in 2008. Judy has been helping clients with homeownership since 1998. Besides her desire to help people with their dream of home ownership, she has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys hiking and […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Lumber is Hiring! Truck Driver Position available immediately! The Driver is responsible for assisting customers with lumber and building materials and local deliveries with our truck fleet. Driver must hold Class B Driver’s License with air-brake endorsement + manual transmission, or equivalent. Fork Lift experience required. Duties include: Local Deliveries Customer Service […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]