Nonfarm Payrolls Rose by 431,000 in March & Unemployment Rate Declined to 3.6%

Nonfarm Payrolls Rose by 431,000 in March & Unemployment Rate Declined to 3.6%

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 […]

The Save Mart Companies Announces Acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management

The Save Mart Companies Announces Acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management

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 […]

The Calaveras Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Winners!

The Calaveras Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Winners!

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 […]

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index Reports 19.2% Annual Home Price Gain to Start 2022

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index Reports 19.2% Annual Home Price Gain to Start 2022

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 […]

Congress Approves $1M for CCWD’s Copper Cove Reclamation Facility Improvements

Congress Approves $1M for CCWD’s Copper Cove Reclamation Facility Improvements

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 […]

Ways to Reduce Usage as Customers May Be Using their Furnace and Air Conditioner Right Now

Ways to Reduce Usage as Customers May Be Using their Furnace and Air Conditioner Right Now

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 […]

A Throne Fit for a King! Angels-Murphys Rotary Unveils the King J. McPherson Bench

A Throne Fit for a King!  Angels-Murphys Rotary Unveils the King J. McPherson Bench

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 […]

Bret Harte Union High School District Now Hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals

Bret Harte Union High School District Now Hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals

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 […]

Federal Reserve to Raise Federal Funds Interest Rate 1/4 to 1/2 Percent

Federal Reserve to Raise Federal Funds Interest Rate 1/4 to 1/2 Percent

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 […]

Fox News Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski, Ukrainian Producer Oleksandra Kuvshynova, Killed in Ukraine Yesterday.

Fox News Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski, Ukrainian Producer Oleksandra Kuvshynova, Killed in Ukraine Yesterday.

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 […]

US & G7 to Revoke Russia’s Favored Nation Trading Status

US & G7 to Revoke Russia’s Favored Nation Trading Status

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 […]

Calaveras County Offers Small Business Grants to Businesses Negatively Impacted by the COVID Pandemic Crisis

Calaveras County Offers Small Business Grants to Businesses Negatively Impacted by the COVID Pandemic Crisis

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 […]

Inflation Roars on at 7.9% Annual Rate .8% Rise in February

Inflation Roars on at 7.9% Annual Rate .8% Rise in February

Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.9 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for gasoline, […]

Presidential Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets

Presidential Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets

Washington, DC….By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Advances in digital and distributed ledger technology for financial services have led to dramatic growth in markets for digital assets, with profound implications for the […]

9 in 10 U.S. Voters Support American Energy Production Over Reliance on Foreign Energy

9 in 10 U.S. Voters Support American Energy Production Over Reliance on Foreign Energy

Washington, DC…Last week ahead of the State of the Union Address, API President and CEO Mike Sommers highlighted the importance of American energy leadership as both geopolitical volatility and energy costs rise. API also released new polling by Morning Consult that found 90 percent of American voters support the U.S. developing its own domestic energy resources […]

Coping with COVID – Long Term! Community Focus on March 24th Brought to You by Mark Twain Medical Center.

Coping with COVID – Long Term!  Community Focus on March 24th Brought to You by Mark Twain Medical Center.

Angels Camp, CA…Hear from local experts as they focus on a significant condition called Long-COVID —symptoms lasting weeks or months after first being infected with the virus, even if the illness was mild or had no initial symptoms. This community focus will also include other challenges involving COVID and discuss effective local resources. You will […]

Law Enforcement, Fire Season Update, 4th of July Parade & More at GABA Community Meeting!

Law Enforcement, Fire Season Update, 4th of July Parade & More at GABA Community Meeting!

Arnold, CA…The Greater Arnold Business and Community Assoc. has announced their First Town Hall meeting of 2022!  It will be at Independence Hall – March 10th @ 7:00 pm.   Guest speakers are : Calaveras County Sheriff Rick Dibasilio & Ebbetts Pass Fire Chief Mike Johnson. Coffee & refreshments will be served.   This is your opportunity […]

Columbia College Awarded $500,000 for Emergency Medical Services Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative

Columbia College Awarded $500,000 for Emergency Medical Services Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has received formal notification of the intent to award a three (3) year grant to develop a new pre-apprenticeship program in Emergency Medical Services, beginning in spring 2022. Columbia College is currently implementing hospitality and child development apprenticeships, forestry and conservation on-the-job training program, as well as a fire science pre-apprenticeship with […]

Rusty’s Rescue Home & Deck Renovations! For Help Call 209.628.2000

Rusty’s Rescue Home & Deck Renovations!  For Help Call 209.628.2000

Arnold, CA…Rusty’s Rescue Home & Deck Renovations! For Help Call 209.628.2000. Local California licensed general building contractor for 35 years, specializing in construction of new homes and renovations/remodels. Now offering local home owners solutions to their construction needs. Have conducted numerous home renovations and additions for homes located from Bear Valley to Angels Camp since […]

61 Percent of U.S. Population Now Lives Paycheck to Paycheck

61 Percent of U.S. Population Now Lives Paycheck to Paycheck

San Francisco, CA…LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s leading digital marketplace bank, released findings from its sixth edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS.com. Key takeaway: At the end of 2021, 61 percent of the U.S. population lived paycheck to paycheck, up seven percentage points since the first report in June 2021. Forty-two percent […]

Great Career, Great County. Live & Play Where You Work at Calaveras Sheriff’s Office

Great Career, Great County.  Live & Play Where You Work at Calaveras Sheriff’s Office

San Andreas, CA…Earn competitive pay and incentive bonuses, while building a rewarding law enforcement career that has real impact on your community. Apply now to join our family. Live, work, and play in the beautiful landscape that is Calaveras County. Talk to a recruiter and start your law enforcement career today.

Inflation Roars as Producer Price Index Jumps 1% in January for 9.7% Annualized Rate

Inflation Roars as Producer Price Index Jumps 1% in January for 9.7% Annualized Rate

Washington, DC…The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.0 percent in January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This rise followed advances of 0.4 percent in December 2021 and 0.9 percent in November. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, final demand prices moved up 9.7 percent for the 12 […]

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Ravens Basket!

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Ravens Basket!

Angels Camp, CA…You are invited to come celebrate with us ~ the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of downtown’s newest shop: @ravensbasket_ ! Filled with gorgeous houseplants, succulents, accessories and gifts as well as 2 very knowledgeable shopkeepers, Claudia & Alyssa, this little spot is sure to quickly become a favorite of locals and visitors […]

The 33rd Annual TuCARE Dinner and Auction

The 33rd Annual TuCARE Dinner and Auction

Sonora, CA….On March 12, 2022, Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources & Environment (TuCARE) will hold their 33rdAnnual Dinner and Auction. The event is an opportunity for members and the public to gather, enjoy a great dinner, have fun at the silent and live auctions, and be entertained and educated by a keynote speaker. Proceeds from […]

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