Dow Down Over 1,000 Points Intraday
New York, NY…Dow Down Over 1,000 Points Intraday. Can it stage a comeback before close today? Maybe but with even Walmart etc reporting softer numbers due to inflation isn’t helping investor confidence.
420 PG&E Customers in the Dark Tonight
Arnold, CA…There are currently 420 PG&E customers from Murphys to the Arnold area without power tonight. According to the latest update electrons are due to be flowing again just after midnight.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Sheep Ranch Fire Protection Tank Project. Photos & Full Video Below!
Sheep Ranch, CA…Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), Calaveras County, the Sheep Ranch Fire Department, Cal Fire and numerous other members of the community celebrated the installation of a water tank in Sheep Ranch that will provide additional fire protection and water supply reliability for the area. Photo (L-R): County Supervisor Jack Garamendi, County Planning Commissioner […]
The 2022 Jr. Frog Jump is May 14th! Presented by ACBA
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to host this long time Angels Camp event again this year! Join us for a Kid’s Frog Jump, winner goes straight to the final at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Enjoy a picnic in the park with hot dogs from Wassup Dawgs and shaved ice from Kona […]
41st Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Show Winners Announced!
Angels Camp, (Frogtown, USA)….Winners have been announced for this year’s Sierra Foothills Wine Competition! 20 Calaveras County Wineries entered the “41st Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Show” that took place on Friday, April 29th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. This year, 18 esteemed judges thoughtfully evaluated 241 wines in the day-long event. Professional wine reviewers, judges, […]
Rate of Inflation Slows, Still Climbed 0.3% in Urban Areas, Impact Worse in Rural Areas. Inflation at 8.3% Annually
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.2 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for shelter, […]
The US Economy Adds Another 428,000 Jobs in April
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The […]
Huberty Campaign to Hold Town Hall on Housing in Calaveras County & National Housing Expert to Speak
Murphys, CA…Martin Huberty, candidate for District 3 Calaveras Board of Supervisors, is organizing “The State of Calaveras Housing,” to address housing, one of the biggest issues facing the county. The campaign has retained a national and statewide housing expert, Jessica Hitchcock, to moderate the event along with Huberty. She is also a resident of District […]
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Another 50 Basis Points
Washington, DC…Although overall economic activity edged down in the first quarter, household spending and business fixed investment remained strong. Job gains have been robust 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 […]
PG&E Conducting Electric Safety Work in Arnold Area
Arnold, CA…As part of its wildfire prevention efforts, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is performing important safety work along Highway 4 in the Arnold area. PG&E is strengthening the electric system in the Arnold community by installing interconnection hubs. This work will provide temporary power generation to shared community services, such as community centers, […]
Bret Harte Students Learn Living History from Local Veterans and Servicemen
Angels Camp – Junior and senior Bret Harte U.S. History students learn firsthand the experiences of those who have served our Nation. Veterans and servicemen share their stories, bringing history alive for the students. The United States Servicemen/Veterans Presentation event has been a 24-year tradition at Bret Harte High School (BHHS), headed up by history […]
Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Honored with Missing Persons Annual Service Award
San Andreas, CA…We are pleased to announce that Lt. Tim Sturm of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded the 2022 Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Annual Service Award by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. The award was presented at the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference in Las Vegas, NV on April […]
Great, Well Paying Jobs at BHUSD Waiting for You!
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte U.H.S.D. accepting apps for 1) Student Body/Athletic Secretary, 8 hrs. p/day, $18.38-$20.22 p/hr, DOE, (2) Spec Ed Paras, 6.5 hrs p/day, $20.11-$21.28 p/hr, DOE, Closing Date: Until Filled. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com or call (209) 736-8340. EOE.
The 2022 Jr. Frog Jump is May 14th! Presented by ACBA
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to host this long time Angels Camp event again this year! Join us for a Kid’s Frog Jump, winner goes straight to the final at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Enjoy a picnic in the park with hot dogs from Wassup Dawgs and shaved ice from Kona […]
The Angels Camp Farmers Market Starts on June 10th!
Angels Camp, CA…Who’s ready for the June 10th kickoff of the 17th Annual Angels Camp Farmers Market? 🎉 Our market manager and committee volunteers are working diligently to bring you the BEST market season yet! We are still accepting certified produce, artisanal food and craft vendors. For more info or to request a vendor application, […]
The Calaveras Ragin Cajun Festival is April 30th! Don’t Miss It!!
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 […]
The 2022 Wiskerino Dinner Dance is April 30th
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The 2022 Wiskerino Dinner Dance is April 30th. Live Music by Gunpowder & Lace, Tickets are $30 each of $300 for table of 10. Proceeds benefit Junior Livestock Committee and the Friends of the Calaveras County Fair.
Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center Thanks Their Nurses During Nurses Week!!
San Andreas, CA…Providing humankindness® in everything we do is only possible because you are here, delivering it every step of the way. This Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to thank you for your dedication to making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. Happy Nurses Week! Hello humankindness®
The Calaveras Ragin Cajun Festival is April 30th! Get Your Tickets Today!
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 […]
US Economy Shrinks by 1.4% in Gross Domestic Product, First Quarter 2022 Estimate
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 6.9 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are […]
Chamber Holds Successful “On the Right Track” Program at Bret Harte! Next Up, Calaveras High on May 12th
Angels Camp, CA… On Monday April 25, The Calaveras Chamber of Commerce held our 3rd Annual “On the Right Track” Program at Bret Harte High School. We served 230 juniors and seniors this year. This program was created to help High School students gain knowledge about resources they can use once they graduate. The students […]
CHS Thrift in Arnold is Now Hiring! Join the Team Today!
Arnold, CA…CHS Thrift in Arnold is Now Hiring! Join the Team Today! Details below…
Another Crew of Astronauts Headed to the Space Station
Cape Canaveral, FL…On Wednesday, April 27 at 3:52 a.m. ET, 7:52 UTC, Falcon 9 launched Dragon’s fourth science expedition mission Crew-4 to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship. Dragon will autonomously […]
Who Let the Frogs Out? Find Out April 30th at Angels Camp Museum
Angels Camp, CA…Join us for some great family fun and free admission on April 30, 2022 to celebrate the grand opening of our new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibit sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation. About Angels Camp Museum Located on a 3-acre site of the Angels Mine, the museum dedicates collections to inspire understanding of […]
Former Owner of Chrysler Dealerships in Lodi and Sonora Charged with Wire Fraud for Defrauding Investors
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, […]
Full Production of F-150 Lightning Trucks Begins at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center at Ford’s Historic Rouge Complex
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. […]
Unanimous Vote Instates New Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools
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 […]
Notice of Provisional Appointment of Vallecito Union School District Governing Board Member
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 […]
Local Arnold Distillery Featured on PBS Show American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
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 […]
Elon Musk to Acquire Twitter
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 […]