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 […]
Due to Highest Winds and Driest Conditions of the Season, PG&E Will Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 361,000 Customers in Targeted Parts of 36 Counties and 17 Tribal Communities
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will de-energize certain electrical lines for safety starting this morning (Sunday, Oct. 25) as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E is calling a PSPS due to a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the […]
Calaveras Public Utilities Urge Water Conservation Due to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential October 25 into October 27
San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential from Sunday, October 25 into Tuesday, October 27 and could remain off for as long as five days. Water and sewer utilities across Calaveras County are jointly urging customers to conserve water and only use it for […]
Potential Sunday/Oct. 25 PSPS Event: PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 466,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center, Meteorology team and Wildfire Safety Operations Center are working together and tracking a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the strongest winds of the wildfire season thus far. PG&E has notified customers in targeted portions […]
Bret Harte Union High School District Mental Health Paraprofessional Job Announcement
Angels Camp… Under the supervision of the School Counselor, School Psychologist, Classroom Teacher(s) and School Site Administrators/Principal, the Mental Health Paraprofessional will perform necessary duties to assign in the maintaining the education, care and development of mentally, physically, socially and emotionally challenged students, and contribute his/her talents to create an excellent program and positive school […]
Bret Harte Union High School District Special Education Paraprofessional(s) Job Announcement
Angels Camp… Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher/Case-Manager, classroom teacher(s), and School Site Administrators/Principal, the Inclusion Paraprofessional will perform necessary duties to assist in the planning and implementation of a program for special needs children in both special education and inclusive settings. Position(s): Special Education Paraprofessional(s) Work Year: 10 Month employee (Full […]
CCWD Hires Jessica Self as New External Affairs Manager
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is pleased to announce that Jessica Self is the District’s new External Affairs Manager. Her first day on the job will be Monday, October 26. Ms. Self is from Arnold and will be returning to Calaveras County after living out of state for the last several years to […]
FDA Approves First Treatment for COVID-19
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for use in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds) for the treatment of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. Veklury should only be administered in a hospital or in a healthcare […]
Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t
Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]
Due to Severe Weather and Wind, PG&E Will Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 37,000 Customers in Targeted Parts of 15 Counties
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will de-energize certain electrical lines for safety over the course of last evening (Wednesday, Oct. 21) as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E is calling a PSPS due to a high-wind event combined with low humidity and severely dry vegetation, that together create high […]
PayPal Will Enable Cryptocurrency as Funding Source for Digital Commerce
San Jose, CA…The migration toward digital payments and digital representations of value continues to accelerate, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased interest in digital currencies from central banks and consumers. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the launch of a new service enA new service from PayPal allows its customers to buy, hold and […]
High Wind Event Means PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety for About 54,000 Customers in Portions of 19 Counties and Two Tribal Communities on Wednesday
San Francisco, CA….Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor a potentially strong and dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Wednesday evening. Given the expected conditions, PG&E began its one-day advance notifications to customers in areas where PG&E may need to proactively turn power off for safety to reduce the risk of wildfire […]
Inside View with Guest Michael Minkler, CCWD General Manger
San Andreas, CA…Inside View with Guest Michael Minkler, CCWD General Manger.
Justice Department Sues Monopolist Google For Violating Antitrust Laws
Washington, DC…Today, the Department of Justice — along with eleven state Attorneys General — filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to stop Google from unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets and to remedy the competitive harms. The […]
During Digital Roundtable with Leaders from Rural Communities, Governor Newsom Announces Release of $30.7 Million in Fifth Round of Homekey Awards
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of $30.7 million in the fifth round of awards for Homekey, California’s innovative, first-in-the-nation program to purchase and rehabilitate housing – including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties – and convert them into permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The […]
Presidential Proclamation on National Forest Products Week, 2020
Washington, DC…Our Nation’s magnificent forests are a source of commerce, recreation, and pride for all Americans. America’s woodlands are capable of producing a myriad of products and materials that bolster our economy, improve our daily lives, supply our environment with clean air, and provide countless Americans an escape to hike and relax in a tranquil […]
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Wildfires
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents in Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Diego and Siskiyou counties. “Just got off the phone with President Trump who has […]
Full Video of Angels Camp Candidates Night 10/15/2020, Election 2020
Angels Camp, CA…This educational forum was held in conjunction with Destination Angels Camp, aimed toward providing the community with an opportunity to see where each of our local candidates stand. Full Video of the Event is below…
Retail Sales Have Recovered & Now Running Above Pre Covid-19 2019 Numbers
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020: Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $549.3 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent (± […]