Murphys, CA…Next Upscale Resale is Your Dry Cleaning Headquarters Along Ebbetts Pass Corridor! No need to drive across the county or out of town. Just drop off your cleaning needs at Next Upscale Resale in Murphys. They are conveniently located at Hwy 4 & Big Trees Road.
San Francisco, CA…This morning, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric crews will start patrolling in the air, in vehicles and on foot nearly all the power lines that were de-energized starting on Monday for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event. Once lines are inspected and found free of damage or hazards, PG&E can […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning that customers in the Sierra Foothills, Northern Sierra and elevated North Bay terrain who were notified of an impending Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) are now without power. The PSPS event is affecting approximately 172,000 customers in 22 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from county OES….”We’ve received the latest potential outage area maps from PG&E, and have learned that the Communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the area between Camp Connell to the County line are now INCLUDED in the 13,072 PG&E Customers that may be affected by the potential PSPS Event. The […]
Folsom, CA…Consumers should prepare for the likelihood of rotating electric outages. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for Californians to conserve electricity, to prevent or limit expected rotating power outages today. Flex Alerts are in effect from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow to reduce strain […]
Anderson, CA – Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure will begin Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. and remain in effect until further notice. “SPI takes its commitment to protecting our forest resources and public safety […]
San Francisco, CA…In preparing for the possible need to turn off power to prevent wildfires during severe weather, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has adapted its Community Resource Center (CRC) planning to keep customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing some essential services. PG&E has sought feedback and is listening to […]
Murphys, CA…The Markets as of market close August 31, 2020. The positive run for stocks continued in August as the major market indexes regularly reached all-time highs. While investors remained bullish toward equities, it wasn’t always clear why. Although the economy is gradually picking up steam, it has a ways to go to reach its […]
Bear Valley, CA…I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Schimke to the position of Director of Operations for Skyline Bear Valley Resort, effective August 24th , 2020. Tim will be responsible for the day to day operations of both the mountain and village components of the resort, while reporting directly to me. […]
Washington, D.C…Following the Antitrust Subcommittee’s remarkable hearing with the CEOs Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, and as the Subcommittee prepares its final plan of action to take on big tech, the American Economic Liberties Project today released “Close to Home: How the Power of Facebook and Google Effects Local Communities.” Authored by Pat Garofalo, Economic Liberties’ […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation to protect millions of tenants from eviction and property owners from foreclosure due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. These protections apply to tenants who declare an inability to pay all or part of the rent due to a COVID-related reason. “COVID-19 has impacted everyone in California […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is approaching the finish line for its Reach 1 pipeline project on Highway 4 between Murphys and Avery. Reach 1 is a critical water transmission facility starting at CCWD’s treatment plant on Hunter Dam Road and ending east of Forest Meadows near Murphys. The original steel pipeline, installed […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a statewide, stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19 for the long haul. The plan imposes risk-based criteria on tightening and loosening COVID-19 allowable activities and expands the length of time between changes to assess how any movement affects the trajectory of the […]
Angels Camp, CA….Want $5 in Market Moo-La to spend at the Farmers Market? The first 20 customers to check in at the Market Information Table under the Pavilion will receive $5 in Market Moo-La to spend however they choose at the Market! In season and deliciously available now at the market: fresh local figs,tasty tomatoes, […]
Angels Camp, CA…From Habitat for Humanity Calaveras…”Instead of gathering for our traditional Hoedown BBQ picnic in Murphys Park this year, Habitat for Humanity Calaveras has partnered with Greater Giving to host the first ever Online Hoedown for Humanity. Greater Giving is an organization the deals exclusively with non-profits to help them create fundraisers like ours. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance in Angels Camp is looking for a full time delivery and warehouse employee. 40 hours a week Tuesday through Saturday off Sunday and Monday. Just 5 basic requirements, good customers skills, must be able to lift 150+ pounds, work well with others, clean driving record and be able to […]
Sacramento, CA…According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, total construction spending in the United States amounted to $667.9 billion during the first six months of 2020. While this total represents a 5 percent increase over the same period in 2019, spending has decreased by about $86 billion since the onset of the […]
Angels Camp – Last school year, school sites began to offer the community a place get information, charge cell phones and get water during the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. School campuses providing a valuable service to the community did not stop there. As challenging as this year has been, the schools continued to […]
San Andreas, CA…The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider 15 nominations for federal historic designation and 13 nominations for state historic designation on tomorrow, August 14. Due to current pandemic, this meeting will not be held at a publicly accessible location, but the public may view the meeting starting at 9 a.m. via […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, August 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that Calaveras County will be taken off the County Monitoring List. Local COVID-19 data has fallen below the limits outlined by the California Department of Public Health for three consecutive days. Per the state, industries or activities that were required to close this week unless […]
Copperopolis, CA…On Thursday, September 9th, Calaveras County Water District will be installing a new Pressure Reducing Value (PRV) Station in the Distribution System feeding approximately 275 customers in the Copperopolis area. Outreach efforts through email, text, phone calls, and physical door tags has occurred in anticipation of this event to give customers as much notice […]
San Andreas, CA…The Boil Water Advisory impacting approximately 100 residents on Meko Drive, Blackfoot Circle, Midoo Way, and parts of Shoshone Drive is now lifted. The state-mandated test results from the water main break confirmed the water is safe for consumption. CCWD received the results this morning. Samples were taken from different locations along the […]
Akron, OH…Yesterday, Goodyear became the focus of a conversation that created some misconceptions about our policies and our company. For those not aware, a widely circulated image sparked a strong reaction, and we wanted to take the opportunity to provide some important context to the visual and our policies. First, the visual in question was […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) strongly urges customers to conserve energy to help prevent the need for rotating outages. The state’s electric grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), issued a Flex Alert previously that remains in force for Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. PG&E meteorologists are forecasting the […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Electricity as California ISO Declares Flex Alert Tuesday. Conserve Power Between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Tuesday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System […]
San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that power is likely to be shut off to much of Calaveras County between 3-10PM each day from August 17-20. CCWD is urging customers to conserve water and only use it for critical health and safety needs during this heat wave. While CCWD has backup generators […]
San Francisco, CA…Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Monday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System Operator’s (ISO) statewide Flex Alert called for Monday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. CAISO is the organization that manages the […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency/Behavioral Health Services Division (CHHSA) and Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) have been awarded a competitive four-year, $2.5 million Mental Health Services Act grant to support student mental health in local elementary schools. “This project is the culmination of years of working together to build more […]
Arnold, CA…The CHS Thrift Shop is hiring! Apply in person. The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carries a variety of high-end used good. Shoppers will find quality, like-new, and gently-used items. We have clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS good, and lots more. […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Based on current power usage forecasts from the state’s electric grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) may be required to conduct rotating power outages Saturday night between 5:00 and 10:00 PM. A final decision by CAISO will be made later today. PG&E’s emergency […]
