Fresno, CA…On April 21, 2022, a federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Vincent Elliot Porter, 73, of Oakdale, charging him with wire fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between 2013 and 2017, Porter owned and operated two Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships: Sonora Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, […]
Dearborn, MI…Today marks the launch of the all-new, electric F-150 Lightning pickup – a milestone moment in America’s shift to electric vehicles. F-150 Lightning trucks are now being built for customers across America. F-150 Lightning is the fastest-accelerating F-150 yet and the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted at last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting to approve Karen Vail as the new Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools. She will complete the remainder of Scott Nanik’s term starting July 1, 2022. Vail is running unopposed in the upcoming election, that 4-year term will begin […]
Avery, CA…Notice of Provisional Appointment (Pursuant to Education Code Sections 5091 and 5092). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy in the Vallecito Union School District (“District”) has occurred because Vallecito Union School District Governing Board Member, Tom Pratt, resigned effective February 8, 2022. On April 20, 2022, the VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD […]
Arnold, CA….Hinterhaus Distilling and owners & founders Nate and Bonnie Randall are featured in the latest PBS’s American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag. Theirs is a great, old fashioned, powering through setbacks story. They signed their lease and began their journey just as Covid started to stead around the globe. When most would have […]
San Francisco, CA…Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company. Under the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Ragin Cajun Festival is back! After two years of Covid, we now have the go ahead for this year, Saturday April 30th, 11 – 5 on Main Street in San Andreas. In our first attempt in 2019 we got caught off guard, being a first time event and supposed to rain […]
Austin, TX…The first quarter of 2022 was another record quarter for Tesla by several measures such as revenues, vehicle deliveries, operating profit and an operating margin of over 19%. Our outstanding recourse debt has fallen below $0.1B at the end of Q1. Public interest in a sustainable future continues to rise, and we remain focused […]
San Francisco, CA…Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a limited duration shareholder rights plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Board adopted the Rights Plan following an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Twitter. The Rights Plan is intended to enable all shareholders to realize the full value of their […]
Columbia, CA….Columbia College and Mother Lode Job Training are hosting a Community Job Fair on Friday, April 15 from 1pm-4pm in the Oak Pavilion. This event is open to Columbia College students, alumni, and community members. Dress to impress and bring copies of your resume! For more information, visit https://www.gocolumbia.edu/employment/
Arnold, CA…The Greater Arnold Business and Community Association, District Three Candidates Night 2022! See Where Your Calaveras District Three Candidates Stand on the Issues! Tonight at 7pm Independence Hall. Livestream Link below will go live at 6:55pm Topics to Be Discussed Include: What will you do to improve business climate in District 3? What will […]
San Francisco, CA…The following is Elon Musk’s letter to Twitter Management…”I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy. However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither […]
Oakland, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and district attorneys representing six Northern California counties announced settlements resolving the 2019 Kincade Fire and 2021 Dixie Fire. As a result of these agreements, no criminal charges will be filed in the Dixie Fire, and the criminal complaint regarding the Kincade Fire will be dismissed. PG&E has […]
Washington, DC…The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4 percent in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This rise followed advances of 0.9 percent in February and 1.2 percent in January. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, final demand prices moved up 11.2 percent for the 12 months […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.2 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for gasoline, […]
San Andreas, CA….The first three months of 2022 have been the driest on record for this time of year, and the drought now persists into its third year. Although it is early Spring, Calaveras Conserves is reminding all Calaveras County residents that we are still in and expect to continue with severe drought conditions. Calaveras […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains continued in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, and manufacturing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures […]
Modesto, CA…The Save Mart Companies announced that Kingswood Capital Management LP (“Kingswood”) has acquired the company. Kingswood is an operationally- focused private equity firm based in Los Angeles, with significant experience in the retail sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Modesto, California, The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Chamber held their Annual Awards Dinner last Saturday night at the Metropolitan in San Andreas. From the Chamber…”A huge shout out to these businesses for making the Annual Dinner a memorable night! Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe @fourthwallentertainment At Metropolitan for hosting our dinner. Chef Louis Menard and his amazing team for […]
New York, NY…S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for January 2022 show that home prices continue to increase across the U.S. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series and […]
Copperopolis, CA…Congress passed its Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill this month and has included $1 million dollars for Calaveras County Water District’s (CCWD) Copper Cover Reclamation Facility Improvements Project. This has been a huge multi-year effort by CCWD’s staff, board of directors, and consultant Mia O’Connell. CCWD is honored and thankful to have had […]
San Andreas, CA…Join them for their Annual Awards Dinner on March 26th at The Metropolitan in San Andreas. They will start with cocktail hour at 5:30 pm, dinner starts at 6:30 pm with awards, live auction and raffle to follow. Buy your tickets here. Event occurs on 03/26/2022 from 05:30 PM to .
San Francisco, CA…This week Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) marks the beginning of spring by offering simple steps to keep energy efficiency in mind during the March Equinox. It’s entirely possible to use both the furnace and air conditioner on any given spring day as temperatures can range dramatically from day to night. Here […]
Murphys, CA…From the Club…”On this St. Patrick’s Day, our club installed and dedicated a beautiful bench in Murphys Park in memory of King J. McPherson. Today would have been King’s 105th birthday. He was a dedicated Rotarian who served as the Club’s Sergeant-at-Arms until last year, and held a world record with 78 years of […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District Job Announcement. Position(s): Special Education Paraprofessionals Work Year: 10 Month employee (Full Year = 183 days). Start Date: Remainder of the 2021-2022 school year| Hours per day: 6.5 hours per day| Salary: Range 7: $20.11-$21.28 p/hour, depending on experience DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Special […]
Washington, DC…Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. Job gains have been strong in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined substantially. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is causing tremendous human […]
New York, NY…The following is from Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott…”Dear colleagues, It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news this morning regarding our beloved cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski. Pierre was killed in Horenka, outside of Kyiv, Ukraine. Pierre was with Benjamin Hall yesterday newsgathering when their vehicle was struck […]
Washington, DC…We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) remain resolved to stand with the Ukrainian people and government who heroically resist Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military aggression and war of choice against their sovereign nation. This unprovoked and unjustified attack is causing enormous suffering and a tragic loss of life, including through the […]
Arnold, CA…We will have two The Elevated Evening News™ Tonight the first is a Livestream of the GABA Community Meeting and then at 10pm will be our Weekend Entertainment Edition
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has received a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $786,294 to assist with the response of continued economic challenges. Calaveras County will award eligible county businesses with a COVID-19 Business Relief Grant. Businesses must demonstrate they have been financially impacted as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Grants […]
