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 […]
Bear Valley, CA…New attractions and Enhancements to Bear Valley Village and the Ski area are underway. Adventure Park in the Village, Bear Valley has begun installation of a Bungy trampoline and ropes challenge course. Ropes course is now open and Bungy will open pending completed state inspection – projected opening is Saturday July 11th. Store […]
Murphys, CA…July 2015 — Charlie Anderson and his daughters Ana and Avery proudly announce the opening of Woodcraft Gallery in downtown Murphys, CA. The show room features Live Edge furniture, Live Edge lumber and woodcraft, and art and handcrafted items by other local artists. Hours are 10am to 4pm Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday.) […]
Murphys, CA…“Returning for 2015 is our Summer Patio Party series! Join us on our Creekside patio and enjoy a French-themed menu prepared by Lila & Sage paired with our delicious wines. The first one is July 11th at 6:00pm to celebrate Bastille Day. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling (209) 728-1658. […]
Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency today voiced its strong support for legislation to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that has been introduced in Congress by Tahoe’s Senate delegation. Sponsored by U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) along with Harry Reid (D-Nevada), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), and Barbara Boxer (D-California), the Lake […]
New York, NY….NYSE and NYSE MKT are planning to resume trading on the following schedule. Based on consultation with the industry, trading will resume without a re-opening auction. MARKET RE-OPEN TIMES We will begin accepting orders and resume trading according to the following schedule: 3:05pm NYSE MKT – Primaries only 3:10pm NYSE Closing auctions will […]
New York, NY…Trading on the NYSE has been halted due to a technical difficulty according to the exchange. Officials have stated that it is an internal technical issue and not caused by an external event. In this day and age stocks can still be traded on other exchanges. In years past the NYSE used to […]
Copperopolis, CA….Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market started off strong on Sunday and even more vendors are on tap next Sunday. The farmer’s market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through October 4. It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handcrafted gourmet food, baked goods, […]
Murphys, CA…If you are a white wine lover than this is the class for you! Steve Collum will source Pinot Gris’ from around the world, and not just Europe but Oregon and British Columbia too. We will compliment these wines with tempura green beans, gruyere cheese and ancho-chilli marinated shrimp. Wines of the World is […]
Copperopolis, CA…Stop on by Market at The Square This Sunday for a Fabulous Farmers Market!! This is our 1st Sunday! Farm Fresh Fruits and Veggies, Grass Fed Beef, Cheeses, Jam, Jellies, Scones, Fresh Baked Goods, Cookies, Pies, Macarons, Dipped Strawberries, Cake Pops, Nuts, Raw Honeys, Snacks, Shaved Ice, Pies, Cobbler in a Jar, Wood Oven […]
San Andreas, CA…Last night the San Andreas Town Hall was filled with a good sized crowd that weighed in on the now almost decade long General Plan update process. The Draft Plan was released on December 18, 2014. During the following 90 review and comment period there were over 400 comment letters submitted totaling over […]
San Andreas, CA…Remember there will be a Calaveras County General Plan study session this afternoon starting at 4:30pm. It will be held in conjunction with the Board of Supervisor Meeting. To allow for the expected crowd size it will be held at the San Andreas Town Hall. The agenda is below… Board of […]
New York, NY…At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values. Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump. To that end, the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe Pageants, which are part of a joint venture between NBC […]
