Thomas Karl Standen III Receives the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park

Thomas Karl Standen III Receives the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Thomas (Tom) Karl Standen III is the recipient of the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 400 Yosemite National Park employees, retirees, volunteers, and park partners including several past Barry Hance Memorial Award recipients. The Barry Hance Memorial Award is a […]

PG&E Says They Are Making Substantial Progress on Wildfire Safety Efforts to Protect Customers, Communities

PG&E Says They Are Making Substantial Progress on Wildfire Safety Efforts to Protect Customers, Communities

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to make substantial progress toward its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP) goals, intended to mitigate the risk of wildfires and protect customers and communities. “We’ve accomplished a lot, but there is more work to do. Our system is better today than it was yesterday, and it […]

Daffodil Hill Closes Indefinitely Due to Crush of Visitors

Daffodil Hill Closes Indefinitely Due to Crush of Visitors

Sutter Creek, CA…From Daffodil Hill…”Over the past 80 years, many thousands have visited Daffodil Hill in beautiful Amador County. While we, the Ryan family, have enjoyed sharing our serene and peaceful Daffodil Hill with the general public, it is with deep sadness that we announce our decision to close the Hill indefinitely. This decision is […]

Sender’s Truss in Mountain Ranch Now Hiring

Sender’s Truss in Mountain Ranch Now Hiring

Mountain Ranch, CA…Sender’s Truss in Mountain Ranch is seeking skilled laborers. Full time positions available. Pre Employment drug test required. Apply in person at 7460 Mountain Ranch Rd. Ask for Jan or Bobby. Or send letter of interest/resume to hr@sendersmarket.com Attn: Stephanie. No phone calls please. About Sender’s Truss The owner, Allen is proud to […]

You Can Stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel, Visit Curry Village & Ski at Badger Pass Once Again

You Can Stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel, Visit Curry Village & Ski at Badger Pass Once Again

Yosemite, CA…Lawsuit Settled Between National Park Service, DNC Parks and Resorts, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC Over Trademarks and Service Marks. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (Delaware North), the United States of America, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (Aramark) have settled the lawsuit filed by Delaware North related to Delaware North’s former concession contract at […]

Motherlode Cruisers Give Back! Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Receive Proceeds from Annual Car Show

Motherlode Cruisers Give Back!  Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Receive Proceeds from Annual Car Show

Jackson, CA…The Motherlode Cruisers again packed Historic Main St. in Jackson for their annual vintage car show on May 18. This year’s event showcased painstakingly restored vintage cars, including roadsters, sedans, muscle cars and more. As in past years, this year’s event included vendor booth with arts & crafts, live music and a raffle, making […]

Patent Awarded to Turn Mine Waste into Bio-Mineral Fertilizer.

Patent Awarded to Turn Mine Waste into Bio-Mineral Fertilizer.

Plymouth, CA…Advanced Materials Processing, Inc. (AMPI) announced the award of their patent for cleaning mine waste and using the resulting deep-core earth as a source for natural fertilizer. Effective July 19, the patent covers the company’s unique, non-toxic process that will extract mercury from mine waste. The process also extracts precious metals like arsenic, gold, […]

Go Green & Save with CalTel!

Go Green & Save with CalTel!

Copperopolis, CA…Go Green & Save with CalTel! Sign up for Auto Pay and Paperless billing and receive a one time $5 bill credit. You mush keep the service for 3 billing cycles. Go to caltelconnect.com and select Online Bill Pay. Offer ends October 31, 2019. In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old […]

Lisa Riggs June 10, 1964- June 27, 2019. Update…Memorial Fund Established at El Dorado Savings

Lisa Riggs June 10, 1964- June 27, 2019.  Update…Memorial Fund Established at El Dorado Savings

Arnold, CA…Lisa Riggs’ Memorial Fund. A fund has been established in her name at El Dorado Savings. Folks wishing to donate may do so at any El Dorado branch office. Earlier on her death…”It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Lisa Riggs passed away after a sudden illness. She is survived […]

U.S. Newsroom Employment Dropped 25% Since 2008, Newspapers Down 47%

U.S. Newsroom Employment Dropped 25% Since 2008, Newspapers Down 47%

Washington, DC…From Pew Research…”Newsroom employment across the United States continues to decline, driven primarily by job losses at newspapers. And even though digital-native news outlets have experienced some recent growth in employment, they have added too few newsroom positions to make up for recent losses in the broader industry.” Many articles have been published lately […]

Calaveras County Preparedness for PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff)

Calaveras County Preparedness for PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff)

Calaveras, CA…PG&E has announced, “If weather conditions create an environment that can promote a wildfire”, that they may shut down a portion of the electrical grid serving our community. PG&E’s has made statements, “If we see Hot and Dry weather, it may be necessary for us to turn off electricity in the interest of public […]

The 2019 GABA Arnold Independence Day Parade! Over 100 Photos & Full Parade Video

The 2019 GABA Arnold Independence Day Parade!  Over 100 Photos & Full Parade Video

Arnold, CA…This last Saturday thousands lined Hwy 4 in Arnold for The 39th Annual Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Greater Arnold Business Association. It was organized by Arnold Postmaster Linda Baker. She and her army of volunteers did a wonderful job putting it all together. The attendees and entrants were there to celebrate our […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening

San Andreas, CA…A1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, weedeaters, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They re-located to a new, larger building at […]

June New Jobs Numbers Climb to 224,000, Unemployment 3.7% & Most People in Workforce Ever

June New Jobs Numbers Climb to 224,000, Unemployment 3.7% & Most People in Workforce Ever

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 224,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, in health care, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The […]

Gas Prices Jump a Ahead of Independence Day Holiday. California Gas Taxes Rise To 47.3 Cents Per Gallon

Gas Prices Jump a Ahead of Independence Day Holiday.  California Gas Taxes Rise To 47.3 Cents Per Gallon

Walnut Creek, CA…Following weeks of steady pump price declines, gas prices are starting to increase across the country. On the week, a gallon of regular unleaded is, on average, a nickel more expensive with nearly 25 states seeing an increase of a nickel or more since last Monday. “For the more than 41 million motorists […]

The 39th Annual Arnold “Independence Day Parade” is July 6th! Attend, Enter or Become a Sponsor!

The 39th Annual Arnold “Independence Day Parade” is July 6th! Attend, Enter or Become a Sponsor!

Arnold, CA…The Greater Arnold Business Association (GABA) is sponsoring the 39th Annual “Independence Day Parade” in Arnold on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. This parade is one of the biggest draws of spectators, local and secondary home residents and tourists to our town, reaching 8 to 10,000 visitors for the day. We celebrate our independence day […]

Jony Ive to Form Independent Design Company with Apple as Client

Jony Ive to Form Independent Design Company with Apple as Client

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced that Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer, will depart the company as an employee later this year to form an independent design company which will count Apple among its primary clients. While he pursues personal projects, Ive in his new company will continue to work closely and on […]

PG&E Hosting Informational Webinar for Community Wildfire Safety Program

PG&E Hosting Informational Webinar for  Community Wildfire Safety Program

San Francisco, CA…Next week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be hosting its first in a series of informational webinars to share information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program. These webinars will provide an opportunity for anyone who is interested in PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts to receive a presentation from PG&E leadership, ask questions […]

RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee

RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee

Sacramento, CA…Earlier this week, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors approved a resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee on Homeowners Insurance (Committee). The Committee is tasked with considering potential solutions for the increase in homeowners insurance cancelations and non-renewals in high fire risk areas. The potential solutions include, but are not […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening

San Andreas, CA…A1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, weedeaters, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They re-located to a new, larger building at […]

Independent Legal Document Assistance is Ready to Serve Calaveras & Surrounding Counties

Independent Legal Document Assistance is Ready to Serve Calaveras & Surrounding Counties

Arnold, CA…Located in beautiful Calaveras County, Independent Legal Document Assistance serves all of Calaveras and the surrounding counties. Independent Legal’s services include document preparation, court filing, court/county clerk research, process serving, and mobile notary. About Owner Cara Burkdall – Cara’s experience with legal documents and processes stems from her years of working as a court […]

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

Murphys, CA April 19, 2019: The Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys, CA is hosting an outdoor concert and silent auction fundraiser event at Twisted Oak Winery at 4280 Red Hills Rd., Vallecito, CA on the evening of June 22, 2019. The event will feature bluegrass and folk music by the Magnolia Rhythm Trio, jazz by […]

Dr. Arthur Laffer Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for His Work on Economics & Taxation

Dr. Arthur Laffer Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for His Work on Economics & Taxation

Washington, DC….Well, this is a big day.  Very important for a very important subject.  Today it’s my privilege to award our nation’s highest civilian honor to the father of supply-side economics: Dr. Arthur Laffer.  (Applause.) I know Art has been to the Oval Office, unlike most people, many times.  But this is a very special […]

PG&E Provides Update on Enhanced Safety Inspections and Repairs Made to Electric Infrastructure in High-Fire Threat Areas

PG&E Provides Update on Enhanced Safety Inspections and Repairs Made to Electric Infrastructure in High-Fire Threat Areas

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today provided an update on its accelerated and enhanced safety inspections and repairs conducted in high-fire threat areas over the past six months. These inspections are one part of PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program, which was implemented following the wildfires in 2017 and 2018 to provide additional […]

PG&E Expanding Weather Station and High Definition Camera Network to Monitor and Reduce Wildfire Risk

PG&E Expanding Weather Station and High Definition Camera Network  to Monitor and Reduce Wildfire Risk

San Francisco, CA…As part of its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it is expanding its network of weather stations and high-definition cameras to improve the company’s ability to predict and respond to extreme wildfire danger. By the end of 2019, PG&E plans to have at least 600 […]

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