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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The docks, boats and decks were filled for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the New, New Melones Marina. Ownership is now is local hands as the Mills Family unveiled the remodeled and freshened up Marina. The event also helped reinforce that while water levels may be less than what we would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boston, MA…The New England Patriots were notified of the following discipline that has been imposed for violations of the NFL Policy on Integrity of the Game and Enforcement of Competitive Rules relating to the use of under-inflated footballs in the AFC Championship Game of this past season: For the violation of the playing rules and […]
Angels Camp, CA…The 2015 Calaveras Fair & Frog Jump Kick Off Mixer was held last night at the Ranch House at Frogtown. The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Friends Of The Fair event has become a staple on the calendar the week before Fair & Frog Jump every year. The well attended event […]
Sonora, CA…In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the Tuolumne County Tourism Summit taking place May 5th from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks’ Oak Glen Conference Room. Just in time for the busy summer season, attendees can expect to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. About a year ago, I promised that 2014 would be a breakthrough year for America. And this week, we got more evidence to back that up. In December, our businesses created 240,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 5.6%. That means that 2014 was the strongest year for job growth […]