State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

San Andreas, CA…After working with the State Water Resources Control Board over the past month, CCWD’s mandatory water conservation standard has been reduced from 32 percent to 16 percent. CCWD believes this is a much more appropriate conservation standard, and the District is grateful to State Board staff for providing excellent guidance that allowed adjustments […]

New Taxpayer Videos Released

New Taxpayer Videos Released

San Andreas, CA…Two new 1/2 shows on the Calaveras Taxpayers Cable TV program: “Taxpayer Alert” which is a public service effort by volunteers. The program interviews public officials and experts to discuss current issues.  For those who do not have Calaveras Cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs are uploaded to […]

7th Annual Habitat House Party Is June 20

7th Annual Habitat House Party Is June 20

Sonora, CA…We are excited to announce a new venue for our Annual Habitat House Party. This year our premiere fundraiser will be held at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora on June 20 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The much anticipated and very lively Mr./Ms. Habitat competition will kick off the event, which also includes live […]

Time To Get Back In The Water For Aquatic Therapy

Time To Get Back In The Water For Aquatic Therapy

Angels Camp, CA…It is Time to Get Back in the Water Again. Aquatic therapy and exercise provides resistance without stress on either joints or sore muscles. It is the ideal way to get back into shape after surgery or an injury. Pinnacle Physical Therapy will begin their Aquatic Therapy Program commencing June 1, 2015. Interested […]

O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”

O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”

Angels Camp, CA…O.A.R.S.’ six-day Salmon River Rafting trip in Idaho has been declared the year’s “Best Guided Outdoor Trip” by Sunset magazine. In its first-ever Sunset Travel Awards, O.A.R.S. (http://www.oars.com/) was selected as one of 30 winners from a field of nearly 200 entrants who represent the West’s very best in lodging, dining, cultural tourism, […]

GABA General Meeting Monday, June 8 at 6pm

GABA General Meeting Monday, June 8 at 6pm

Arnold, CA…Just a reminder: The second Monday of the month General membership meetings are held at 6:00pm at the Arnold Firehouse. (Park in back) On the agenda will be: The Independence Day Parade, The GABA Summer Concert Series, The Chamber Cruise Fundraiser, The Arnold Art and Adventure Expo and SierraSentry Productions will show the new […]

InnovationLab expands the “InnovationLab” brand to a new Mini-ILab facility in Groveland, California

InnovationLab expands the “InnovationLab” brand to a new Mini-ILab facility in Groveland, California

SONORA, California – On June 8, 2015 the Sonora based InnovationLab announced a new partnership with Big Oak Flat/Groveland Unified School District to launch a Mini-ILab on the campus of Tioga High School in Groveland, California. Big Oak Flat/Groveland Unified School District will staff the new Mini-ILab with existing resources and will also be providing […]

Payroll Employment Rises By 280,000 In May

Payroll Employment Rises By 280,000 In May

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 280,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and health care. Mining employment continued to decline. Household Survey Data In May, both the unemployment […]

Sugar Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening June 5th

Sugar Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening June 5th

Angels Camp, CA…The public is invited to join a festive Grand Opening celebration at Sugar Bakery, 1257 S. Main St., Angels Camp starting at noon Friday, June 5. Organized by Destination Angels Camp, Wes Kulm, mayor of the City of Angels Camp will conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15 p.m. Sugar Bakery opened the […]

Angels Camp City Council Back In Action Tonight

Angels Camp City Council Back In Action Tonight

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action tonight at the firehouse. The big ticket item on the agenda is a public hearing on expedited & streamlined permitting processes for rooftop solar systems… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, June 2, 2015 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Wes Kulm ANGELS FIRE HOUSE Vice […]

IRS Statement on the “Get Transcript” Incident That Exposted 100,000 Taxpayers

IRS Statement on the “Get Transcript” Incident That Exposted 100,000 Taxpayers

Washington, DC…The IRS announced today that criminals used taxpayer-specific data acquired from non-IRS sources to gain unauthorized access to information on approximately 100,000 tax accounts through IRS’ “Get Transcript” application. This data included Social Security information, date of birth and street address. These third parties gained sufficient information from an outside source before trying to […]

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Los Angeles…California’s housing market accelerated in April as the spring home-buying season kicked off with both higher home sales and prices for the third straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in April for the first time since October 2013 to post the highest level […]

Still Time To Win Your Derby Car, Crew & Entrance Fee For Tomorrow’s Destruction Derby

Still Time To Win Your Derby Car, Crew & Entrance Fee For Tomorrow’s Destruction Derby

Frogtown, USA…The 2015 Destruction Derby is tomorrow night at Frogtown. The Friends of the Fair have built and are raffling off the chance for fame and glory for derby enthusiasts. Your Raffle Ticket earns you the chance to win the chance to drive a derby car complete with pit crew and entrance fees paid. You […]

Now Is The Time To Get In Shape For Summer At Family 4 Fitness ~Video Interview With Kenny Lee

Now Is The Time To Get In Shape For Summer At Family 4 Fitness ~Video Interview With Kenny Lee

Vallecito, CA…We have the pleasure to spend a few minutes speaking with Family 4 Fitness’s Kenny Lee. He brought us up to speed on all the latest at the premier fitness club in Calaveras County. They have added tons of new equipment and the club features fresh new paint as well. Family 4 Fitness offers […]

California Golf and Travel Journalists Visit Tuolumne County

California Golf and Travel Journalists Visit Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Six golf and travel journalists experienced the hospitality of Tuolumne County history, attractions, lodging, dining and entertainment last Wednesday as part of the first Gold Country-sponsored Golf press trip designed to showcase the region’s superb golf and a lot more. The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau often hosts media to the area to give them […]

Ironstone’s Water Conservation Efforts

Ironstone’s Water Conservation Efforts

Murphys, CA…The Kautz Family has been farming since 1923. With that experience comes an extensive awareness of the environment and challenges faced in agriculture and by our community. With that knowledge, the Kautz Family and Ironstone Vineyards have been a leader in sustainable agriculture and water management for many years. From the beginning, the Kautz […]

US Labor Secretary Perez on December employment numbers

US Labor Secretary Perez on December employment numbers

Washington, DC…U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the December 2014 Employment Situation report released today: “The U.S. economy closed out the year on a continued hot streak – 252,000 new jobs, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.6 percent. December was the 58th consecutive month of private sector job […]