Placerville, CA…The Eldorado National Forest has submitted two applications for Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Cooperative Funds for the upcoming 2021 grant cycle. This includes an application for ground operations and for law enforcement across the Forest, as well as a restoration application to conduct a Yosemite Toad hybridization study on the Amador Ranger District. These preliminary […]
Washington, DC… Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to […]
Sacramento, CA… Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. The package, passed by the Legislature this week, builds on the initiatives in the Governor’s January state budget proposal to provide […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. The Vice President and I had a very productive meeting with a bipartisan group of senators and House members to address an issue of both concern to our economic security, as well as our national security: the resilience and reliability of our critical supply chains. This is a critical area where Republicans […]
San Jose, CA…The Fry’s Closings truly mark the end of an era as thousands of tech start ups started after a “Trip to Fry’s”. They had expanded well beyond their Silicon Valley roots but for many, many tech entrepreneurs this is a sad day indeed. During the height of the Dot Com boom it always […]
Washington, DC…Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and other members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Monetary Policy Report. At the Federal Reserve, we are strongly committed to achieving the monetary policy goals that Congress has given us: maximum employment and price stability. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we […]
San Andreas, CA…I am a Calaveras County planning commissioner. On March 9, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be considering the rezoning of almost 7000 parcels in the County to make the zoning consistent with the 2019 General Plan or to replace temporary “U” (Unclassified) zoning with specific zoning. No individual notices of proposed […]
Sacramento, CA…Last week the momentum generated by Senate Bill 74 (Borgeas-Caballero), otherwise known as the Keep California Working Act, successfully pushed Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leadership to include an additional $2.1 billion in economic relief for small businesses and nonprofits in an emergency budget measure, known as Senate Bill 87, which achieves the $2.6 […]
New York, NY & Mainz, DE…Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced the submission of new data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrating the stability of their COVID-19 vaccine when stored at -25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F), temperatures more commonly found in pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators. The data […]
Kalamazoo, MI…Albert, thank you very much. Thank you not only for what you do for the — the credit you give me that I really don’t deserve. This is — this is a case of life and death. We’re talking about people’s lives. I want you to know that once we beat COVID, we’re going […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending February 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 861,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 55,000 from 793,000 to 848,000. The 4-week moving average was 833,250, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week’s revised […]
“I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he forms a good plan, and then makes the execution of that plan his sole study and business.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Click on the image above to listen to his Best Selling Classic “The […]
Los Angeles, CA…Provo-Orem, Utah has demonstrated the best economic performance among large cities according to the 2021 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index. Idaho Falls, Idaho moves up six spots to top the list among small cities. The Index, published annually since 1999, offers a first look at how the pandemic has impacted regional economies across […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has recruited a new local chiropractor to begin caring for patients in two locations. Shikha Jain, Doctor of Chiropractic has recently became a member of the Mark Twain Medical Center Staff and will be practicing at both the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp, and the Copperopolis […]
Burlingame, CA…The California Teachers Association launched an ad campaign today highlighting the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and its variants, and the importance of vaccines and multilayered safety measures as politicians and school districts ready to open additional schools for in-person instruction and accommodate more students on already-open campuses. The television ads, titled “Safety First,” warn of schools […]
San Andreas, CA…RoofScreen is hiring 10 people. They will be working at a newly renovated building. They focus on architectural sheet metal and structural steel part fabrication.
Washington, DC…As millions of Americans face continued hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden is continuing to take action to help keep individuals and families in their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a housing affordability crisis. Today, 1 in 5 renters is behind on rent and just over 10 million homeowners are behind on mortgage […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Arnold, CA…I am passionate about helping my clients protect their families and their assets utilizing various insurance products. Call 209-200-1901 and we can go over your insurance needs or setup an appointment. We Carry Life, Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella, Disability, Earthquake. Commercial. Classic Auto. Workers Comp. Dental & Vision, Medicare Supplement. The driving force behind […]
Angels Camp, CA…Great location for this commercial acreage located just outside of Angels Camp and fronts Hwy 49. Property lends itself to many commercial opportunities. Zoned C2. The property is located next to UPS Facility. Seller states the well produces 100 gpm. Grading plan affecting approx. 5 acres of the property has been completed. Call […]
Avery, CA…A large black oak fell across Utica’s canal near Avery this week. Fortunately, it didn’t compromise the canal bank or cause a blockage, but it did create a precarious situation. A big thanks to the crews from the Vallecito Conservation Camp under Cal Fire’s direction for helping our team safely cut up and remove […]
Valley Springs & Mountain Ranch, CA…Sender’s Market in Mountain Ranch now hiring for meat cutter/deli clerks. Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs now hiring for lumber yard, cashiers, hardware sales floor. Apply in person / call Stephanie, Human Resources, at 209-755-1762. In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and […]
Copperopolis, CA…Fall in Love with Copper Valley on Feb. 13th Featuring Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation 11AM-4PM. This Valentine’s Day, honor your loved ones by purchasing a piece of art for the new Copperopolis Family Medical Center. Artwork will be displayed and available for purchase in The Town Square on Saturday, February 13th from 11am […]
Sacramento, CA…The Keep California Working Act (SB74 Borgeas-Caballero) has recently attracted an even stronger coalition of statewide legislative support. As of today, 63 out of 120 California legislators, more than half the Legislature, have signed on to the bill, which would invest $2.6 billion of California’s unanticipated revenue in one-time grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by […]
Angels Camp, Jackson, Valley Springs & Ione, CA…The pandemic has changed nearly every American’s life, and how people prepare to file taxes this year is no exception as they navigate uncertainties including – 25% of Americans lost their jobs with many receiving unemployment for the first time, working from home, receiving or having unclaimed stimulus […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…PG&E’s vegetation management team will be clearing hazardous trees for removal in Tuolumne County this week. As a result, there will be two road closures. The details follow: Wednesday 2/10 – Haiapo Rd, Mi-wuk Village @ Haiapo Ct. – 7:30-4:30, Thursday 2/11 – 20927 Lama Tamalin – 7:30-12:00, Thursday 2/11 –Lama Tamalin […]