President Biden Nominates Jerome Powell to Serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve, Dr. Lael Brainard to Serve as Vice Chair

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 […]

Inflation Soars Again in October as CPI Jumps 0.9 Percent

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

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

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%

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

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. […]

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate Standards & Fine Structure

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate Standards & Fine Structure

Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration on November 4th announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation’s unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them. […]

Laundromat for Sale in Arnold, CA

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

Mark Twain Medical Center Expands Women’s Health Treatment Options

Mark Twain Medical Center Expands Women’s Health Treatment Options

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is now providing minimally-invasive treatment for one of the most common conditions affecting females – stress urinary incontinence (SUI). For the first time in Calaveras County, the laparoscopic Burch Procedure is available through MTMC Gynecologist Ali Parsa, M.D. MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer notes, “Advanced treatments such […]

The Calaveras Chamber Thanks Morgan Gace as They Begin Search for New CEO

The Calaveras Chamber Thanks Morgan Gace as They Begin Search for New CEO

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Morgan Gace, will be resigning to pursue a new opportunity outside of the Chamber. Her resignation is effective November 11, 2021, however she will assume the role as Interim CEO as the Board begins the search for her successor. “Leaving the […]

The Third Annual Annual Historic Downtown Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Third Annual Annual Historic Downtown Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Angels Camp, CA…The merchants of Histoic Downtown Angels Camp invite local children to The Third Annual Annual Trick or Treat, October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. About ACBA Since the 1960s, Angels Camp Business Association (ACBA) has been intricately involved in the life and commerce of our historic Gold Rush town – Angels […]

Notice of Proposed PG&E Construction Project

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 […]

Gross Domestic Product or GDP Stalls in Third Quarter 2021 with Only 2% Annual Rate

Gross Domestic Product or GDP Stalls in Third Quarter 2021 with Only 2% Annual Rate

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the third quarter of 2021 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 6.7 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are […]

California Secures Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Southern California Oil Spill

California Secures Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Southern California Oil Spill

Sacramento, CA…Working to support the business community impacted by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved federal disaster assistance for businesses in the region. The SBA Administrator has declared Orange County a disaster area, which makes […]

The 2023 Corvette Z06 Takes on the World

The 2023 Corvette Z06 Takes on the World

Detroit, MI…Chevrolet revealed the all-new 2023 Corvette Z06 in a film featuring an all-star cast of personalities steeped in the heritage and performance of Chevy’s most iconic cars. The film, titled “Putting the World on Notice,” highlights the racing-bred capability, innovative technology and meticulous craftsmanship of Chevrolet’s new 670-horsepower 2023 Corvette Z06 with help from: […]

Independent Research Finds Fueling Costs for Electric Vehicles (EV) are Often Higher Than for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)

Independent Research Finds Fueling Costs for Electric Vehicles (EV) are Often Higher Than for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)

East Lansing, MI…Anderson Economic Group released today the first in a series of analyses examining the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs.  This initial 36-page study is the culmination of comprehensive research comparing the “apples-to-apples” costs involved in fueling both EVs and ICE vehicles. AEG undertook this study after noting that many commonly cited figures […]

Governor Newsom Visits UC Merced, Highlights Equity Efforts of Future Medical School

Governor Newsom Visits UC Merced, Highlights Equity Efforts of Future Medical School

Merced, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today visited the future site of UC Merced’s Medical Education Building, joined by Congressmember Jim Costa, Senator Anna Caballero, Assemblymember Adam Gray and university leaders. Governor Newsom discussed the significance of the future school for the region and its potential benefit to health outcomes in the long-underserved area of the state. […]

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