Dow Surges Past 30,000 for First Time on Vaccine & Smooth Transition Hopes
New York, NY…Dow Surges Past 30,000 for First Time on Vaccine & Smooth Transition Hopes. Still to early to see if it will hold above at at close, but still a milestone…
Oxford – AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine 90% Effective in Some Trials
Cambridge, United Kingdom…Two different dosing regimens demonstrated efficacy with one showing a better profile. No hospitalisations or severe cases of COVID-19 in participants treated with AZD1222. Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of clinical trials of AZD1222 in the UK and Brazil showed the vaccine was highly effective in preventing COVID-19, the primary endpoint, […]
Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office
Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]
Statements from Whitehouse on G20
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump participated in the second day of the virtual G20 Leaders Summit on November 22, 2020. President Trump discussed the economic model he has enacted through cutting taxes and regulations, promoting abundant and affordable energy, and negotiating trade agreements grounded in the principles of fairness and reciprocity. President Trump expressed the […]
742,000 New Jobless Claims Filed Last Week
Washington, DC…In the week ending November 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 742,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 709,000 to 711,000. The 4-week moving average was 742,000, a decrease of 13,750 from the previous week’s revised […]
Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended
Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]
Funding Available to Assist with Rent and Utility Payments for Individuals That Have Been Impacted By COVID-19
Sonora, CA…In May 2020, Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) was awarded a grant to establish services that will support workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was provided in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered by the EDD and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. This grant has […]
Pfizer & BioNTech’s Covid Vaccine Candidate Reaches 95% Efficacy & Will Seek Approval for Use
New York, NY & Mainz, DE… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced that, after conducting the final efficacy analysis in their ongoing Phase 3 study, their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, met all of the study’s primary efficacy endpoints. Analysis of the data indicates a vaccine efficacy rate of 95% (p<0.0001) in participants without […]
FAA Ungrounds Boeing 737 Max & Starts Path to Return to Service
Washington, DC…FAA Administrator Steve Dickson today signed an order (PDF) that paves the way for the Boeing 737 MAX to return to commercial service. Administrator Dickson’s action followed a comprehensive and methodical safety review process (PDF) that took 20 months to complete. During that time, FAA employees worked diligently to identify and address the safety issues that played a role in […]
Tuolumne County Fire is Now Recruiting
Sonora, CA…From TC Fire…”We’re currently planning to do our annual Joint Basic Volunteer Firefighter Academy starting in January following COVID safety precautions. It will be for Volunteer Firefighters, Water Tender Operators, and EMS Responders. Everyone that takes this Academy will get the following certificates: California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials First Responder State Fire […]
Governor Newsom Announces Immediate Actions to Curb Covid Spread & Most Counties Move to Restrictive Status
Sacramento, CA…As COVID-19 cases sharply increase across the country and California, Governor Gavin Newsom and state public health officials announced immediate actions today to slow the spread of the virus. The state is pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy resulting in 94.1 percent of California’s population in the most restrictive tier. This […]
Construction Underway on New Dignity Health Mark Twain Family Medical Clinic at The Town Square
Copperopolis, CA…We had the pleasure to attend the Mark Twain Medical Center New Clinic Construction Toast this morning. The Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has begun construction in Copper Town for new Family Medical Clinic. The new clinic will be at 430 Sawmill Road Copperopolis Ca. Town Square. The funding for this project comes not […]
Lilly’s Neutralizing Antibody Bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Recently Diagnosed COVID-19
Indianapolis, IN…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Eli Lilly and Company’s (NYSE: LLY) investigational neutralizing antibody bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) 700 mg. Bamlanivimab is authorized for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with a positive COVID-19 test, who are at high risk for […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Found to be More than 90% Effective in Preventing COVID-19
New York, NY & Mainz, DE– Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, based on the first interim efficacy analysis conducted on November 8, 2020 by an external, independent Data Monitoring Committee […]
Markets Surge to All Time Highs on Vaccine News
New York, NY…Markets Surge to All Time Highs on Vaccine News
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action November 8th with Full Agenda
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action November 8th with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator – Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with County-designated labor negotiator Judy Hawkins and Che Johnson regarding employee […]
Fire and Camping Restrictions Still in Effect with Record Dry Fuels
Placerville, CA… Although the Eldorado National Forest is set to receive moisture this weekend, fire and camping restrictions are still in effect to prevent an unwanted wildfire. “We’ve been setting records for dry fuel conditions for more than 2 months,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. “Each day, we measure the dryness of the fuels which gives […]
Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!
Arnold, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair, When: Saturday November 7, 2020, Where: Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Cir Drive, Arnold, CA, What: hiring for all positions/departments. ON the spot interviews, Event will be held outside. from 10 am – 2 pm, Bear Valley resort 2280 highway 207 Bear Valley, Ca 209-753-2301 bearvalley.com/careers Skyline Bear Valley […]
Inside View with Guest Cory Burnell on Post Election Financial Markets
San Andreas, CA…Inside View with Host John Hamilton & Guest Cory Burnell 11/4/2020
Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!
Arnold, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair, When: Saturday November 7, 2020, Where: Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Cir Drive, Arnold, CA, What: hiring for all positions/departments. ON the spot interviews, Event will be held outside. from 10 am – 2 pm, Bear Valley resort 2280 highway 207 Bear Valley, Ca 209-753-2301 bearvalley.com/careers Skyline Bear Valley […]
31st Annual Cow Pie Social Drop
Murphys, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter hosted the 31st annual Cow Pie Social at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, October 30th beginning at 5:30 in the evening. Due to the COVID restrictions, the Bret Harte FFA chapter had to find a new way to continue a community tradition and our members sold tickets for a chance […]
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action November 3 with Full Agenda
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action November 3rd with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 11/3/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session 1. Public Employee Employment – […]
Gross Domestic Product, Soars 33% in Third Quarter 2020 Advance Estimate
Suitland, MD…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP decreased 31.4 percent. The increase in third quarter GDP reflected continued efforts to reopen businesses […]
Markets Off Big on Tech Leader Testimony & Virus Concerns
New York, NY…Markets Off Big on Tech Leader Testimony & Virus Concerns.
Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop
San Andreas, CA…Registration is still open for the Oct. 29 ‘Stepping Up for Women’s Health’ virtual workshop addressing physical and mental health issues. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local experts for the online event to be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It is easy to register through the MTMC […]
97% of PG&E Customers Restored by Tuesday Night, with Essentially All Customers Expected to Have Power Back on Wednesday Morning
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) restored power by Tuesday night to more than 335,000 of the approximately 345,000 customers impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning (Oct. 25). PG&E crews began restoring power to customers where no damage or hazards to electrical equipment were found during patrols […]
Much of West Slope of Still Without Power This Morning
Arnold, CA…PG&E issued the all clear yesterday and some communities along Hwy 49 are lit up again. For much of our coverage area (including our office) we are function on backup generators and doing without. PG&E has stated they plan on having most of the customers restored by 10pm this evening…
PG&E Begins Issuing Weather ‘All Clear’ for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun patrolling some lines de-energized by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning, Oct. 25, which affected approximately 355,000 customers in 34 counties. Due to improved weather conditions, Kern and San Joaquin Counties were removed from the scope of this PSPS. This morning, […]
RCRC Submits Comments to CPUC Highlighting Key Role Biomass Facilities Play
Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, RCRC submitted comments urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reject a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and a few other environmental groups that would make it more difficult for small biomass energy facilities to participate in the state’s BioMAT program. The Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) program requires utilities to procure electricity […]
Visiting Our Area? East of Hwy 49 is Good Rule of Thumb for PSPS Outages
Arnold, CA…While there are a few pockets of outages in Amador County and the Mokelumne Hill are that are below Hwy 49 a good indicator for this PSPS Event is if a home or business is east of Hwy 49 it is probably without power unless they are running on generator. Click on the maps […]