Sacramento, CA…Today, the Education Coalition, comprised of the nine statewide K-12 education associations that work closely to advocate for the six million students in California’s public schools and colleges, urged California’s lawmakers to adopt a funding solution to the COVID-19-related budget crisis in the June budget. The group said that without adequate funding, schools cannot […]
Tuolumne, CA…The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is committed to reopening Black Oak Casino Resort in a responsible manner that promotes the well-being of our guests and team members. Our goal is to provide the safest possible environment for your comfort and enjoyment. To achieve this, we are implementing the following health and safety precautions […]
Washington, DC…The COVID-19 virus continues to impact the number of initial claims and insured unemployment. This report includes information on claimants filing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation claims. In the week ending May 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,123,000, a decrease of 323,000 from the previous week’s […]
Jackson, CA…🎇 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎆 HOSPICE THRIFT STORES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Both Stores have reopened. Store hours will be Monday – Friday 9:30-5:30 and Saturday and Sunday 9:30-5:00. Donation hours will be 9:30-1:30 every day. Donations will not be taken after 1:30. Due to COVID-19 we are required to follow the restrictions of the […]
Angels Camp, CA — The Utica Water and Power Authority (UWPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Joel Metzger has been hired as the new general manager of the Authority. The Board unanimously approved the contract at a Board meeting Tuesday May 26, and his first day on the job will be July […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Union High School District Governing Board want to extend our appreciation to the caring community members and organizations for donations which allowed us to purchase yard signs for each of our graduating seniors. Deepest thanks go to the Grad Night Foundation of Calaveras County, Supervisor Merita Callaway, Joanne and Casey […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a multistate coalition, today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s disastrous final rule rolling back the nation’s Clean Car Standards. The Clean Car Standards require appropriate and feasible improvements in fuel economy and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and light trucks. Since their introduction in 2010, […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fairgrounds is partnering with Calaveras and Tuolumne County. As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the State, a testing site serving people from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to be open effective Friday, May 29. The testing site will open at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located just outside historic […]
Sonora, CA….Adventist Health Sonora is resuming some surgeries and procedures as well as additional outpatient services, in response to the governor’s executive order, which allows hospitals and other care settings to resume essential procedures that require personal protective equipment, if criteria given by the California Department of Public Health are met. Everyone at Adventist Health […]
Sacramento, CA…CA’s hospitalization rates continue to be stable & testing capacity continues to increase. Because of this, CA will take more steps toward the new normal. Approved counties can open modified hair salons & barber shops. http://covid19.ca.gov/
Arnold, CA…Dr. Raymond Fausel was appointed by the Vallecito Union School District Governing Board as Principal for Hazel Fischer Elementary School in Arnold, California for the 2020/21 school year. Dr. Fausel brings a range of experience in diverse roles as Director of Teaching and Learning at Del Mar Pines Elementary School in San Diego, California. […]
Sacramento, CA….The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of nearly 150,000 households in Northern California that do not have regular mailing addresses, such as in rural areas or households that use post office boxes. That delivery is called the “Update […]
Sacramento, CA…Continuing the Economic Recovery & Reinvention Listening Tour, Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a digital roundtable with Californians who work in the film and television industry. The participants shared how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, how they are adapting their workplaces in the weeks and months ahead, and what opportunities they see to […]
Angels Camp & Valley Springs…With great value, multiple filing options and easy switching — it’s better with Block. H&R Block is kicking off tax season 2020 by giving people more reasons to choose Block to prepare their taxes because, “It’s Better with Block.” This tax season, the company will continue to provide more ways for […]
Columbia, CA…From the State…”As California State Parks begins working with locals on a phased and regionally-driven approach to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved, it is important for visitors to continue to practice physical distancing and avoid congregating with people outside their immediate […]
Seattle, WA…UW Medicine announced temporary furloughs for approximately 1,500 professional and classified non-union staff to help address the financial challenges caused by COVID-19. Leadership also notified relevant unions of its intent to furlough represented classified staff and is actively negotiating the impacts of those plans. These actions are necessary to address the unprecedented estimated financial […]
Washington, DC…Okay. Thank you very much. We’re here talking about Opportunity Zones and other things having to do with economic development and also the inner cities. And Tim Scott — Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has been with us on Opportunity Zones from day one. He first approached me and he mentioned it, and […]
Cambridge, MA…Moderna, Inc. a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) was notified on Thursday May 7, 2020, that it prevailed in a lawsuit filed in 2011 by Plaintiff La Contenta Investors, Ltd. The Plaintiff sold the La Contenta Golf Club in 2018 and is not associated with the current golf course owners who have a productive partnership […]
Sacramento, CA… In the face of a global health crisis that has triggered a global financial crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom today submitted his 2020-21 May Revision budget proposal to the Legislature – a balanced plan to close a budget gap of more than $54 billion brought on swiftly by the COVID-19 recession. “COVID-19 has caused […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending May 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,981,000, a decrease of 195,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 7,000 from 3,169,000 to 3,176,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,616,500, a decrease of 564,000 from the previous week’s revised […]
Angels Camp, CA…Blooms & Things Has Moved to Historic Downtown Angels Camp! They are taking web-orders for delivery & Curb Side Pick Up. Brighten Someone’s Day Today! Order Online or give them a call at 209-736-6771
Washington, DC…The coronavirus has left a devastating human and economic toll in its wake as it has spread around the globe. This is a worldwide public health crisis, and health-care workers have been the first responders, showing courage and determination and earning our lasting gratitude. So have the legions of other essential workers who put […]
San Andreas, CA….On May 13, 2020, the California Department of Public Health accepted the local attestation submitted by Calaveras County officials to move further into Stage 2 of Reopening. The local attestations can be viewed on the State webpage https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Local-Variance-Attestations.aspx. Counties that have met certain criteria in containing COVID-19 may consider increasing the pace at […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County officials submitted the State required local attestation to move further into Stage 2 of Reopening as part of the State’s variance process. Last week the public Health Officer rescinded the local Calaveras County stay-at-home order, but the residents of Calaveras are still subject to the current statewide order. “The people of […]
Arnold, CA…Summer is here and Giant Burger is Now Hiring!! Wages Start at $13.50 Per Hour Plus Tips!! Giant Burger started in 1968 in Arnold, CA and is one of Arnold’s longest running businesses. Giant Burger has remained unchanged and sacred to all our customers who continue to bring their families to enjoy the food […]
Washington, DC…The amount spent per pupil for public elementary and secondary education (pre-K through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased by 3.4% to $12,612 per pupil during the 2018 fiscal year, compared to $12,201 per pupil in 2017, according to new tables released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Sender’s Market in Mountain Ranch is hiring Deli Clerks, and Lumber Yard associates in Valley Springs. Looking for something to do and make some extra money before heading back to school? Come join our amazing team! Apply in person at one of the store locations or call/email Stephanie @ 209-755-1762 / hr@sendersmarket.com In […]
San Andreas, CA…This Nurses Week, we cannot say “thank you” enough to the brave women and men on the front line. Each day they go to work and put the needs of others first. Doing the job they were called to do in circumstances that no one could imagine. They never give up, no matter […]
