Amazon MGM Studios Gains James Bond Creative Rights & Announces New Venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

Amazon MGM Studios Gains James Bond Creative Rights & Announces New Venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

Culver City, CA…Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise. Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James […]

Tuolumne County Makes the Cut as CPUC Awards $9 Million in Final Round of Broadband Grants

Tuolumne County Makes the Cut as CPUC Awards $9 Million in Final Round of Broadband Grants

San Francisco, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $9 million in broadband infrastructure grants for five projects in Tuolumne County, marking a major milestone in the state’s historic $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program. These investments bring broadband access to underserved and unserved communities across California, reinforcing the state’s commitment […]

Mingle Until You Tingle Tonight at GABA’s February Mixer at Mountain HQ!

Mingle Until You Tingle Tonight at GABA’s February Mixer at Mountain HQ!

Arnold, CA…Join us for an engaging evening at our February mixer, set to take place at Mountain HQ on February 20th at 6:00 p.m. This is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow local businesses and community members while enjoying delightful light bites. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as we […]

Calaveras Get One More Chance to be Heard at the CPUC 2/20/2025

Calaveras Get One More Chance to be Heard at the CPUC 2/20/2025

San Andreas, CA…Last month two Calaveras County Supervisors along with County leaders went to Sacramento to provide in-person public comment seeking reconsideration from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a $30.8 million dollar broadband infrastructure grant award. The grant request is for approximately 40 miles of new broadband fiber in Calaveras County and would […]

DOGE Finds 394 Million Active Social Security Numbers! 334.9 Total US Population in 2023

DOGE Finds 394 Million Active Social Security Numbers!  334.9 Total US Population in 2023

Washington, DC…From Grok…”Elon Musk has raised concerns about anomalies in the U.S. Social Security database, pointing out an unusual number of individuals listed as over 140 years old still receiving benefits. This discrepancy has sparked discussions on potential fraud or data errors within the system. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is investigating these irregularities, […]

Carve Your Own Adventure with Hinterhaus! Drink Responsibly, Drink Well, Drink Hinterhaus!

Carve Your Own Adventure with Hinterhaus!  Drink Responsibly, Drink Well, Drink Hinterhaus!

Arnold, CA…This Valentine’s Day weekend, we’re raising a dram to all our fellow fearless couples. The ones who have weathered the storms and the ones who haven’t yet faced them. The ones who took a chance on a partnership with someone else- maybe their own opposite- and in so doing, they found themselves. As the […]

Inflation Shows Staying Power in January with Shelter, Food & Energy Leading the Way

Inflation Shows Staying Power in January with Shelter, Food & Energy Leading the Way

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, after rising 0.4 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.4 percent […]

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of two new academy graduates to our law enforcement team. Tuscany Napoli and Francisco Benitez graduated from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Basic Peace Officer Academy (Class 193-24) on Friday, February 7th, and will begin their field training with us next week. […]

Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  To restore accountability to the American public, this order commences a critical transformation of the Federal bureaucracy.  By eliminating waste, bloat, and insularity, my Administration will empower American […]

President Trump Stops Minting of New Pennies

President Trump Stops Minting of New Pennies

Washington, DC…”For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies. Let’s rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it’s a penny at a time.”

Pamela Caronongan is New Angels Camp Administrator Starting March 3rd!

Pamela Caronongan is New Angels Camp Administrator Starting March 3rd!

Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels is pleased to announce the selection of Pamela Caronongan as the new City Administrator effective March 3, 2025. This decision was made unanimously by the City Council during an open meeting on February 4, 2025, following an extensive selection process that involved public participation. The City initiated a recruitment […]

Former President Joe Biden Signs with Talent Agency

Former President Joe Biden Signs with Talent Agency

Los Angeles, CA…Former President Joe Biden has signed with CAA. President Biden was previously represented by CAA from 2017 to 2020 following his eight-year term as the 47th Vice President of the United States. While a CAA client from 2017 to 2020, President Biden published his number one New York Times bestselling memoir, PROMISE ME, […]

Residents and Community Leaders in Monterey and Calaveras Counties Call on CPUC to Award Broadband Funding to GSCA

Residents and Community Leaders in Monterey and Calaveras Counties Call on CPUC to Award Broadband Funding to GSCA

Sacramento, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is in the process of awarding critical grant funding for broadband deployment through the Federal Funding Account (FFA) Last Mile program. At this time, Monterey and Calaveras counties remain two of the six counties that have not yet been awarded funding and the last two in which Golden […]

President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

Washington, DC…The extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl, constitutes a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Until the crisis is alleviated, President Donald J. Trump is implementing a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China. […]

President Donald J. Trump Launches Massive 10-to-1 Deregulation Initiative

President Donald J. Trump Launches Massive 10-to-1 Deregulation Initiative

Washington, DC…ELIMINATING 10 REGULATIONS FOR EACH NEW REGULATION ISSUED: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to unleash prosperity through deregulation. The Order requires that whenever an agency promulgates a new rule, regulation, or guidance, it must identify at least 10 existing rules, regulations, or guidance documents to be repealed. The Director of […]

Governor Newsom announces LA Rises, a private-sector initiative led by Mark Walter, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Casey Wasserman, to support swift and unified rebuilding of Los Angeles

Governor Newsom announces LA Rises, a private-sector initiative led by Mark Walter, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Casey Wasserman, to support swift and unified rebuilding of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA…In the wake of one of the most devastating natural disasters in California history, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of LA Rises, a unified recovery initiative that brings together private sector leaders to support rebuilding efforts led by the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and the State of California. […]

Calaveras County Seeks the Community’s Call to Action at the January 30, 2025 California Public Utilities Commission Meeting for Broadband Funding

Calaveras County Seeks the Community’s Call to Action at the January 30, 2025 California Public Utilities Commission Meeting for Broadband Funding

San Andreas, CA….High-speed, reliable, and affordable internet service is essential for modern life. However, many rural communities lack the proper level of internet service to participate in today’s economy. As a result, Calaveras County in collaboration with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA)have partnered together to design a broadband fiber network that is ready to construct […]

The Wheeler Family Filling Big Shoes as They Carry the SNAC Legacy Into the Future

The Wheeler Family Filling Big Shoes as They Carry the SNAC Legacy Into the Future

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Dear SNAC Family, We are thrilled to introduce ourselves, Bill and Kim Wheeler, as the new owners of Sierra Nevada Adventure Company! It is an incredible honor to step into the shoes of Jill and Shawn, who have built this amazing business over the past 30 years. Their vision and dedication […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Employees at Swearing-in Ceremony

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Employees at Swearing-in Ceremony

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of Sheriff Rachelle Whiting, is pleased to announce the swearing-in of our newest team members and the promotional advancements of two existing employees. The ceremony to recognize and celebrate this significant event took place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the presence of family, friends, and […]

Governor Newsom Signs $2.5 billion Bipartisan Relief Package to help Los Angeles Recover and Rebuild Faster from Firestorm

Governor Newsom Signs $2.5 billion Bipartisan Relief Package to help Los Angeles Recover and Rebuild Faster from Firestorm

Los Angeles, CA…With recovery efforts already underway to support those impacted by the Los Angeles hurricane-force firestorm, Governor Gavin Newsom today joined community, city, county, and legislative leaders in near the fire-damaged community of Altadena and signed legislation providing over $2.5 billion in disaster relief. The funding will immediately help bolster ongoing emergency response efforts […]

Calaveras CEO Welcomes New Public Works Director

Calaveras CEO Welcomes New Public Works Director

San Andreas, CA…I am pleased to announce the appointment of Micah Martin as Calaveras County’s new Public Works Director. He will be reporting for duty on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mr. Martin comes to the County with a bachelor’s degree in public works administration and over 25 years of relevant private and public sector experience. […]

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Reaches Orbit

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Reaches Orbit

Cape Canaveral, FL…New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today’s NG-1 mission, accomplishing our primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on January 16, 2025, at 2:03 a.m. EST (0703 UTC) from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. New Glenn at liftoff during the NG-1 mission (January 16, 2025). The […]

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Waiving CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements for Reconstruction,

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Waiving CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements for Reconstruction,

Los Angeles, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to suspend permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to allow victims of the recent fires to restore their homes and businesses faster. “When the fires are extinguished, victims who have lost their homes and businesses […]