Douglas Flat, CA… Dorian Faught the former owner of the Murphys Hotel has purchased Chatom Vineyards and is excited to continue and grow the rich Chatom Vineyards heritage. Before we do a piece on the next generation’s plans we thought we would repost an interview with Gay Callan as a tribute to her building Chatom […]
Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with the Stockton Regional Public Agency Consortium (SRPAC) is hosting an event – “Get Connected” – focused on connecting local small businesses with public agencies and utilities needing goods and services. There is no charge for businesses to register and attend this event. Thursday, August 27, […]
Angels Camp, Aug. 17, 2015 – Market Forty-Nine Ventures, Inc. opened late October 2014 with high expectations to help revitalize the downtown historic district in the Angels Camp Mercantile Building. August 5, 2015 the building became infested with fleas stemming from feral & wild animals that reside outside the back area of the building. The […]
Washington, D.C. – – In a unanimous decision, the National Labor Board declined to assert jurisdiction in the case involving Northwestern University football players who receive grant-in-aid scholarships. The Board did not determine if the players were statutory employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Instead, the Board exercised its discretion not to assert […]
Sonora, CA…Thank you to all of our customers and the entire community for all their water conservation efforts. The District had conserved last month (July), 41% of water use compared to 2013 (water production data). The TUD Board of Directors voted unanimously last night, August 11th, to lower the water conservation reduction to 25% effective immediately for […]
Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection has a full time position for someone who wants to join our retail associate team. If you have a passion for retail, design and fashion and can provide world class customer service, consider a career at the Outhouse. Located at 925 Highway 4 in Arnold, the Outhouse sells home décor, gifts […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Hardware is hiring! Please stop by the store to pick up an application. Ideal candidates must enjoy helping others, and be willing to learn a variety of different skills. Plumbing, electrical, or a construction background is ideal, but not mandatory. Must be able to lift heavy products. 209-795-1331.
Arnold, CA…August 15, 2015 promises to be one of the best Family Days ever. Beginning at 10:00am and lasting until 4:00pm, a fun filled day for the whole family awaits. Scheduled activities include: The ever popular Wild Things, UC Davis Raptors, and a Butterfly release. A live concert by The Great Motherlode Brass and Reed […]
Arnold, CA…Al Cal Glass & Supply & True Value has moved to the Big Trees Shopping Center and remodeling for a new Dollar General store in their old location on Hwy 4 is underway. Many of you may remember that last year Dollar General had property under contract near Giant Burger and held public meetings […]
Murphys, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club & Angels-Murphys Rotary Charitable Foundation invite you to party like a Rotarian at their Annual Shrimp & Pasta Feed. It is Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 4 pm. Please join us at our annual fundraiser for delicious food and drink, dance to live music, win amazing prizes! Click for tickets: […]
Arnold, CA…Many in the community came and celebrated Ebbetts Pass Fire Department’s 50th anniversary on August 1st. After a 9am flag raising and brief ceremony, tours & meet and greets continued till noon. Station One was buffed, polished and ready to show off for the community. In their 50 years EPFD had grown into a […]
Sonora, CA…The 1st annual InnovationFaire will be held at InnovationLab (IL) on August 22nd, 2015, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The InnovationLab is partnering with BEAT, a new non-profit based in Merced, California. BEAT will be hosting introductory seminars and workshops on topics ranging from Web Development, Arduino/Raspberry Pi fundamentals, Drone Piloting, Photoshop and […]
Washington, DC…President Obama announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan yesterday, which will cut U.S. carbon pollution from the power sector by 870 million tons, or 32 percent below 2005 levels, in 2030. Power plants are the largest drivers of climate change in the United States, accounting for roughly one-third of all […]
Washington, DC…Five years into the economic recovery, things are looking up for young adults in the U.S. labor market. Unemployment is down, full-time work is up and wages have modestly rebounded. But, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, these improvements in the labor market have not led to […]
San Andreas, CA…Four new active community members from the county have been elected to the Calaveras Humane Society Board of Directors. The new members, Allen, Dawn, Jamie and JoAnn, bring a wealth of expertise in finance, organizational development and leadership to support the Calaveras Humane Society with our mission to promote excellent quality of life […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. It’s been seven years since the worst financial crisis in generations spread from Wall Street to Main Street – a crisis that cost millions of Americans their jobs, their homes, their life savings. It was a crisis that cost all of us. It was a reminder that we’re in this together […]
Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival warmly invite you to a dazzling concert lineup July 24 through August 9, 2015, with such distinguished guest artists as cellist Emil Miland, the Del Sol String Quartet, pianists Olga Kern and Sara Davis Buechner in works by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Elgar, Dvořák, Schubert, Mozart and Stravinsky. The Big White Tent Is […]
Murphys, CA….The July 25th Boston & REO Speedwagon concert is a sellout according to Richter Entertainment Groups Billy Cohen. No tickets will be available at the door. This is great news for our local economy but bad news for you if you haven’t tickets yet. On August 1st Steve Miller & Buddy Guy take the […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending July 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 255,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 281,000. This is the lowest level for initial claims since November 24, 1973 when it was 233,000. The 4-week moving average was 278,500, a decrease of 4,000 […]
Vallecito, CA…The County is working to reopen the facility as quickly as possible and still provide necessary improvements & repairs for the operations of the site. The County is going to be making repairs and improvements to the current water system. These improvements will need to be brought before the Board of Supervisors for approval. […]
Hollywood, CA…“Don’t judge me, F@#$%ers,” declares Amy Schumer via voiceover narration near the beginning of Trainwreck, after adding yet another one-night stand to her countless others. Not only does this rather blunt statement set the tone for the rest of the film, but it also asks moviegoers not to judge Ms. Schumer too harshly during […]
San Andreas, CA…With an incredible 40 percent reduction in June, there is no doubt that Calaveras County Water District customers are serious about saving water. This reduction is two-and-a-half times the 16 percent reduction required by the State Water Resources Control Board. The State compares current water use to the same time period in 2013. […]
Murphys, CA…The Vineyard Tour is an educational program and is open to the public. Only once a year do we have the opportunity to visit this many of the most interesting vineyards in Calaveras County and to have commentary from UC experts at each stop. Vineyard managers and winemakers working with these sites will discuss […]
Arnold, CA…Meadowmont Pharmacy would like to welcome our New Pharmacist in Charge, Jim Carlson, who is very pleasant and eager to help our customers.
San Andreas, CA…Three new shows have been uploaded to YouTube and can be accessed at CalaverasTaxpayers.org. “Taxpayer Alert” is a public service effort by volunteers and sponsored by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association and the Public Access Television Studio. The programs are also viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 7. Taxpayer Alert invites public officials and experts […]
Toronto, Can….We were recently made aware of an attempt by an unauthorized party to gain access to our systems. We immediately launched a thorough investigation utilizing leading forensics experts and other security professionals to determine the origin, nature, and scope of this incident. We apologize for this unprovoked and criminal intrusion into our customers’ information. […]
Murphys, CA…Wayne Brown, who retired as the Superintendent of the Stanislaus Union School District, has been chosen to be the first full time Executive Director of Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that is noted for its innovative treatment of autism and similar disorders. “As an educator, I am very much aware of the […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Annual Fall Home & Garden Show will be returning to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp on October 2nd, 2015 from 10am to 8pm and October 3rd, 2015 from 9am to 6pm. Sponsored by the Chamber Champions, the Show is your […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras home sales softened in April, but the housing market momentum picked up in May and continued to be solid through the month of Jun as the spring home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALAVERAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.C.A.R.) said today. Home sales […]
San Andreas, CA…Join your neighbors at the San Andreas Cleanup Day! The Cleanup is co-sponsored by the San Andreas Recreation & Parks District, San Andreas Community Covenant Church, and the Calaveras Council of Governments. This Community Cleanup Day in San Andreas takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 7:00AM to 11:00AM. Volunteers will meet […]
