Winter on Main Street in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…Main Street merchants are staying open late for shopping, food, drinks, music, and fun! Come get cozy with your neighbors in down town historic San Andreas! Saturday, January 8, 2022 6-10pm.
Laundromat for Sale in Arnold, CA
Arnold, CA…Self serve Laundromat in mountain Community. Well established Approx. 1000 sq. ft. with room for Equipment expansion. $49,000.00 For information call 209-795-2666 Or E mail @ hictyspa@sbcglobal.net
FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19
Silver Spring, MD…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms or about 88 pounds) with positive […]
Retirement Plan Limits on the Rise in 2022 ~ Brian J Tewksbury
Murphys, CA…Many IRA and retirement plan limits are indexed for inflation each year. Although the amount you can contribute to IRAs remains the same in 2022, other key numbers will increase, including how much you can contribute to a work-based retirement plan and the phaseout thresholds for IRA deductibility and Roth contributions. How Much Can […]
The Central Sierra Counties Kick-off Broadband Planning Efforts
San Andreas, CA…Five Counties that are located in the Central Sierra region of California are working towards building a roadmap for broadband deployment. The five counties, which consist of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne and Mariposa, have hired veteran broadband consulting firm, NEO Connect to develop the broadband roadmap. The purpose of the Central Sierra Broadband […]
Producer Price Index Soars to 9.6% Annualized Rate
Sacramento, CA…The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8 percent in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices moved up 0.6 percent in each of the 3 prior months. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 9.6 percent for the 12 months […]
H&R Block Now Hiring! Apply Today!
Angels Camp, Jackson, Valley Springs & Ione, CA…Help Wanted! We are looking for friendly Client Service Representatives For our H&R BLOCK offices In Angels Camp, Jackson, Valley Springs and Ione. Must be comfortable on the phone, computer friendly and honest. For More Information Call 209-223-2155 Ask for Robin.
Over 5,000 PG&E Customers Powerless as Storm Intensifies
Arnold, CA…PG&E’s Outage system is reporting about 5,000 customers without power in our coverage area at this time. This includes about 500 in Calaveras County and a large outage of over 4,200 in the Ione area in Amador County. There are also numerous small outages.
GABA’s Winter Wonderland Kicked Off Great Holiday Season in Arnold Area
Arnold, CA…On December 4th the Arnold Plaza played host to Winter Wonderland which was sponsored by the Greater Arnold Business Association or GABA. Santa Arrived by EPFD Firetruck and he stayed for the whole event where attendees could get photos with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate, treats, enjoy Christmas carols, visit local businesses & more. A […]
Bear Valley Mountain Resort to Open 7 Days a Week for 2021-22 Season on December 18th
Bear Valley, CA…After much anticipation, we are finally ready to start the lifts back up, and we welcome you to join us on our opening day next Saturday, December 18th! With the warm weather these last few weeks, we’ve all been sitting on the edge of our seats hoping and praying for snow, and mother […]
Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom Encourage Californians to Shop Local for the Holidays
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom visited Strapping, a Sacramento gift shop, and encouraged Californians to shop local for the holidays. “California’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating over two-thirds of our jobs and supporting our nation-leading recovery,” said Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom, who today […]
GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th
Arnold, CA…GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open – come show your support, and shop local. Arnold Plaza’s businesses that will be open: Linda’s Loft Etc. Hinterhaus Distilling […]
U.S. Economy Added 210,000 in November & Unemployment Drops to 4.2%
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 210,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. Employment in retail trade declined over the month. This news […]
GABA Presents: Arnold’s Winter Wonderland on December 4th
Arnold, CA…GABA invites you to come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your Arnold community! Pictures with Santa, Carolers, Facepainting, Old Fashion Popcorn, Hot Chocolate…. And more! Businesses in the Arnold Plaza will be open – come show your support, and shop local. Arnold Plaza’s businesses that will be open: Linda’s Loft Etc. Hinterhaus Distilling […]
PG&E News Release: Serving Up a Full Plate of Gratitude and a Side Dish of Energy Savings for Our Customers This Thanksgiving
San Francisco, CA…As we take time to feast and give thanks, the 25,000 coworkers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) want to express sincere appreciation for our customers. Our community only works when we support one another. We are honored to be a part of it and privileged to provide energy service to millions […]
Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Supports Holiday Toy Drive with $20,000 Donation
Jackson, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians is proud to support this year’s Matt Scott Racing/Amador County Sheriff’s Department Holiday Toy Drive with a $20,000 donation to help families in need in Amador County. “On behalf of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, it is an honor to have the ability to support […]
Laundromat for Sale in Arnold, CA
Arnold, CA…Self serve Laundromat in mountain Community. Well established Approx. 1000 sq. ft. with room for Equipment expansion. $49,000.00 For information call 209-795-2666 Or E mail @ hictyspa@sbcglobal.net
President Biden Nominates Jerome Powell to Serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve, Dr. Lael Brainard to Serve as Vice Chair
Washington, DC…Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and to nominate Dr. Lael Brainard to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. While our country still faces challenges as […]
CVS Health to Accelerate Omnichannel Health Strategy Including 900 Store Closures
Woonsocket, RI….Health (NYSE: CVS) announced several steps to support its strategy of making health care more affordable, accessible and convenient for consumers. Prem Shah has been named to the newly created role of Chief Pharmacy Officer and will oversee the omnichannel pharmacy strategy, effective immediately. On January 1, 2022, Shah and Michelle Peluso will become Co-Presidents of CVS Health’s […]
CBO Summary of Cost Estimate for H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act
Washington, DC…CBO estimates that enacting this legislation would result in a net increase in the deficit totaling $367 billion over the 2022-2031 period, not counting any additional revenue that may be generated by additional funding for tax enforcement. CBO This estimate is based on language in two documents, which are available from the House Committee […]
OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Covid Vaccine Mandate
Washington, DC…From OSHA Today…”On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard, published on November 5, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 61402) (“ETS”). The court ordered that OSHA “take no steps to implement or enforce” the ETS “until further […]
Governor Newsom Announces California has Joined COP26 Declaration on Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has signed on to a global agreement bringing together nations, states and regions, vehicle manufacturers, businesses, investors and other partners dedicated to rapidly accelerating the transition to zero emission vehicles. Launched by the UK COP presidency, the COP26 Declaration on Zero-Emission Cars and Vans aims to achieve 100% […]
Calaveras Community Foundation Awards Community Grants for 2021
Calaveras Community Foundation recently awarded 17 grants totaling over $110,000 as part of its annual competitive grant process. These grants include: Calaveras County Office of Education –restore Student Events. Calaveras Sings Theatre Repertory (CSTARS) -produce a show in 2021. Calaveras Humane Society – assistance in veterinary expenses for low-income senior residents. Common Grounds (Meals on […]
Notice of Proposed PG&E Construction Project
San Francisco, CA…Proposed Project: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proposing to replace outdated copper conductors (wires) and their supporting structures within an approximately 35-mile utility corridor between PG&E’s Stanislaus Powerhouse in Tuolumne County and Dodds Road in Stanislaus County. PG&E is making a system-wide effort to replace old copper conductor within its transmission […]
Bear Valley Resort Winter Job Fair is November 13th!
Arnold, CA…The Bear Valley Resort Winter Job Fair is November 13th! Event occurs on 11/13/2021 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Inflation Soars Again in October as CPI Jumps 0.9 Percent
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly all items seasonally adjusted […]
At California Economic Summit, Governor Newsom Highlights Investments in Small Businesses, Climate Resilience and Equitable Economic Growth
Monterey, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today participated in a fireside chat at the 2021 California Economic Summit in Monterey, where he discussed his California Comeback Plan’s bold investments and initiatives to equitably grow California’s economy while also making the state more environmentally sustainable. The Governor participates in a fireside chat at the 2021 California Economic Summit […]
Congressmen Urging Biden Administration Not to Shut Pipeline Supplying 55% of Michigan Propane Needs
Washington, DC….Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), along with Michigan Congressmen Tim Walberg (R-MI07), Jack Bergman (R-MI01), and 10 other House members, sent a letter to President Biden regarding reports of the Biden Administration exploring the possibility of taking action to terminate the Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline. This pipeline links Superior, Wisconsin, with Sarnia, Ontario. “The devastating consequences […]
Pfizer’s Novel COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Treatment Candidate Reduced Risk Of Hospitalization Or Death By 89%
New York, NY… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced its investigational novel COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate,PAXLOVID™, significantly reduced hospitalization and death, based on an interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) randomized, double-blind study of non-hospitalized adult patients with COVID-19, who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness. The […]
513,000 Jobs Added in October as Employment Levels Rebound as Covid Labor Subsidies Taper
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 531,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down by 0.2 percentage point to 4.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, with notable job gains in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. […]