Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product — the value of the goods and services produced by the nation’s economy less the value of the goods and services used up in production, adjusted for price changes — increased at an annual rate of 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the “advance” estimate released […]
Murphys, CA…Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With a 401(k) plan, you elect either to receive cash payments (wages) from your employer […]
San Andreas, CA…Last night the Mark Twain Healthcare held the first of three planned public meetings to inform the public and get public feedback and guidance on the best path forward for Mark Twain Healthcare District and the future of healthcare in Calaveras County. Mark Twain Healthcare District Executive Director Daymon Doss led the presentation […]
New York, NY…Good morning. I am very pleased to speak at the 6th Annual Community Development Conference. I would like to give a special thanks to the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development for organizing this conference about issues of importance to the community development industry and to the future of New York City. At […]
Valley Springs, CA…It’s time again to file tax returns and suffer the burden that is INCOME TAX. If your Adjusted Gross Income is over $36,841 (as of 2013 data), you are among the half of Americans who pay more than 97% of the federal income taxes collected*. So what can you do to keep more […]
Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th. You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]
Murphys, CA…Brian J. Tewksbury Biography: Born and raised in New England, Brian grew up in a large middle class family with a love for the outdoors and sports. Educated in both public and private schools Brian attended Keene State College from 1975-1979 where he studied Sociology and Mathematics. After college Brian attempted a career in […]
Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th. You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Job & Career Resource Fair on March 10, 2016 from 4PM till 8PM at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Street in San Andreas. This event will be hosted and attended by San Joaquin Delta College and Columbia College. […]
Copperopolis, CA…”Congratulations to our first lucky winner! Lacey S. from Copperopolis won $1,000 from the H&R Block $1,000 daily sweepstakes at our local Angels Camp office. IT’S REFUND SEASON!!”
New York, NY….The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down over 500 points in intraday trading as the worldwide oil glut, dropping oil prices and uncertainty in China’s stock market continue to weigh on markets. The only silver lining is that dropping gas prices continue to help energy costs for businesses and consumers.
San Andreas CA…Nationwide, taxpayers pay billions of dollars annually helping communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals recover from disaster. Some disasters are predictable and, in many cases, much of the damage can be reduced or even eliminated. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has targeted natural disaster loss reduction as one of its primary goals. The […]
New York, NY….The Down Jones Industrial Average dropped almost 400 points on China concerns. Wal-Mart was one of the only bright spots. China has said that it will remove the circuit breakers that have kicked in the last few days. The market is so far off to the worst start since 1991. Experts expect it […]
Jackson Ca Fire Season is right around the corner once again. Time to get out and get your Property in a Fire Safe Condition. I cannot emphasize it enough to clear back from your homes as far as reasonably possible. The more Defensible Space you have the better off you are. Clear all ground and […]
Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]
Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]
San Andreas Ca At the beginning of the new year, plans are underway for a unified effort in three counties to help Butte Fire survivors. Three Motherlode Community Foundations have come forward to express their commitment to that long-term recovery. Each will be assisting in accordance with the mission of their own Foundation, and will […]
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Household spending and business fixed investment have been increasing at solid rates in recent months, and the housing sector has improved further; however, net exports have been soft. A range of recent […]
San Andreas, CA…The December meeting of the CCEDC is tomorrow, Wednesday, the 9th. We will meet at the San Andreas Branch of the Public Library in the meeting room at 2PM. Please attend this very important meeting of the CCEDC as we discuss the leadership for 2016. The CCEDC has amended its bylaws to include […]
Washington DC Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (DOT) issued joint technical assistance, entitled “Questions and Answers: Supplement to the 2013 DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County residents who have been affected by the Butte Fire may register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit an initial SBA online loan application no later than November 23… BY CALLING 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 1-800-462-7585, 711 or VRS: 1-800-621-3362) BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.DisasterAssistance.gov BY […]
Angels Camp, CA…A $100,000 donation from the Amador Community Foundation (ACF) to the Calaveras Community Foundation’s (CCF’s) Disaster Relief Fund is a prime example of how the response to the devastation of the Butte Fire has fostered increased cooperation between the diverse organizations of the Motherlode. “We are very gratified, and frankly a little surprised, […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Inaugural Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo rolled into Frogtown on November 2nd. It was a full day of exhibits, breakout sessions, coaching and evening mixer & expo. The keynote Speaker at luncheon was Joe McClure, the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Sacramento. We have video of […]
Mountain Ranch Ca This story is brought to you the reader here with the permission of the of the original writer Ms Katie Clark a long time resident of Calaveras County. This is the Butte Fire Reality of the hardships many are facing at this time with in the Burn Scar and those still outside […]
San Andreas Ca CalFire is opening Debris Burning up once again but there are still restrictions in place and you should be calling before you decide to burn. Below is a list of those Call In phone numbers. Burn Day Call In Numbers for AEU/TCU/MMU Amador 1 209 223 6246 Calaveras 1 209 754 6600 […]
Angels Camp Ca PRESS RELEASE Nov 5th, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUBJECT: Angels Camp Police Department Receives Grant For Special Traffic Enforcement And Crash Prevention CONTACT: Teresa Pry, Tel. (209)736-2567 /teresapry@angelscamp.gov The Angels Camp Police Department has been awarded a $81,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of […]
Copperopolis, CA…Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. We invite you to discover and experience the power of our services. We believe it has far-reaching benefits for our clients […]
Murphys, CA…The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions that directly affect employers and business owners. The following is a brief overview of some of the ACA provisions that employers should be aware of. SHOP Marketplace The ACA created the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOPs) to help small businesses provide health […]
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/30/windows-10-automatic-download-windows-7-8-pc-computers Microsoft’s efforts to entice users to upgrade to Windows 10 will soon see it automatically downloaded on to users computers without their knowledge. The company announced that Windows 10 will become a “recommended update” starting next year, which means anyone with Windows 7 or 8 that has automatic updates activated – the default […]