303,000 Customers in Portions of 25 Counties Notified; Portions of Amador, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Added

303,000 Customers in Portions of 25 Counties Notified; Portions of Amador, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Added

San Francisco, CA…Customers in portions of 25 counties have been notified by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Wednesday morning. Worsening dry conditions and expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage and sparks on the electric system that have the potential to ignite […]

Shop Local Small Business Saturday® & Everyday Where 67% of Every Dollar Spent Stays in the Community

Shop Local Small Business Saturday® & Everyday Where 67% of Every Dollar Spent Stays in the Community

New York, NY…In honor of the 10th annual Small Business Saturday®, taking place on November 30, American Express is illuminating the challenges and opportunities facing small business owners today, as well as educating consumers on the positive impact of shopping small year-round. With the state of retail changing – from rising rents to shifting consumer […]

Our Area Not on PG&E’s Potential PSPS Shutoff Event List! (Update…Some Northern Amador Customers Received Notifications)

Our Area Not on PG&E’s Potential PSPS Shutoff Event List!  (Update…Some Northern Amador Customers Received Notifications)

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor a strong offshore wind event expected to begin early Wednesday morning (Nov. 20) and last through Thursday morning. To reduce the risk of wildfire in these conditions, PG&E may turn off power to approximately 250,000 customers in portions of 19 counties […]

High Speed Wireless Internet Unlimited Data – No Hidden Fees! From Conifer Communications

High Speed Wireless Internet Unlimited Data – No Hidden Fees!  From Conifer Communications

San Andreas, CA…Conifer Communications is your Unlimited data high speed wireless internet service provider covering Tuolumne, Calaveras, Mariposa, Manteca, & Stanislaus counties including: Angles Camp, Big Hill, Cedar Ridge, Chinese Camp, Columbia, Comstock Ranch, Copperopolis, Coulterville, Downtown Sonora, East Sonora, Groveland, Jacksonville, Jamestown, Lake Don Pedro, Lake McClure, Lake McSwain, Lake Tullock, Lambert Lakes, Moccasin, […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Insurance Commissioner to Order Increased FAIR Plan Coverage Options

Insurance Commissioner to Order Increased FAIR Plan Coverage Options

Sacramento, CA…As wildfire risk drives more non-renewals of homeowner insurance across the state, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking action to help homeowners find adequate coverage to protect their homes by ordering the FAIR Plan to offer a comprehensive policy in addition to its current dwelling fire-only coverage by June 1, 2020, with traditional homeowner […]

Deadline Extended for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases

Deadline Extended for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases

San Francisco, CA…Today, PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) are sharing that the Bankruptcy Court-approved deadline for fire claimants to file claims against PG&E has been extended to December 31 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). The deadline for filing claims is known as the Bar Date. PG&E remains focused on ensuring […]

Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Assistance Program is Friday, Nov. 15

Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Assistance Program is Friday, Nov. 15

San Francisco, CA…The Wildfire Assistance Program funded by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has distributed more than $25 million to people displaced by the 2017 Northern California wildfires and the 2018 Camp fire. The $100 million fund, approved by the judge in PG&E’s Chapter 11 cases, is intended to help those who are either […]

IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020 ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020  ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…IRA contribution limits: The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in 2020 is $6,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), unchanged from 2019. The maximum catch-up contribution for those age 50 or older remains at $1,000. You can contribute to both a traditional IRA and […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

No One Dies Alone Program Comes to Hospice of Amador and Calaveras. National NODA Program Offers Companionship in Final Moments of Life

No One Dies Alone Program Comes to Hospice of Amador and Calaveras.  National NODA Program Offers Companionship in Final Moments of Life

Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras has ushered in a new program for patients facing final moments of their lives without the presence of a loved one at their side. The No One Dies Alone (NODA) program is a national volunteer-centered program that was started in 2001 by Peace Health in Eugene, Ore. It has […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Vote 5-0 to Adopt New General Plan After 13 Years of Delays ~ John Hamilton

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Vote 5-0 to Adopt New General Plan After 13 Years of Delays ~ John Hamilton

San Andreas, CA…This morning at the Calaveras county board of supervisors meeting the supervisors voted 5-0 to adopt a new general plan for Calaveras county. It has been since 2006 or 13 years since Calaveras county has had a functional general plan process. In the last 13 years there have been millions spent on consulting […]

Shop Local at Gateway Press, “We Put Ink on Stuff!”!

Shop Local at Gateway Press, “We Put Ink on Stuff!”!

Murphys, CA…Gateway Press is a commercial screen printing company that was established by Walt Markus in 1981. We have in house Graphic Artists and all the printing facilities to do Bumper Sticker, Signs, Decals, Metals and other substrates. Along with our “Flat Bed” printing equipment we also do Textile printing and Offset paper stock printing. […]

Independent Legal in Angels Camp is Ready to Serve Your Legal Document Needs

Independent Legal in Angels Camp is Ready to Serve Your Legal Document Needs

Angels Camp, CA…Located in beautiful Calaveras County, Independent Legal offers document assistance, which includes document preparation (court forms, deeds, estate planning, etc.), court filing, research, document retrieval, process serving and notary services. Our services are available throughout Calaveras County and the surrounding areas. Independent Legal will still be offering mobile services in Calaveras County and […]

Let Uniquity Builders Set You Free From PG&E’s Power Outages! Call 209.772.9200

Let Uniquity Builders Set You Free From PG&E’s Power Outages!  Call 209.772.9200

Valley Springs, CA…We’ll help you pick the best generator that fits your lifestyle and your budget! A generator home backup system is the answer to your frustrating power outages. If you’re looking for a licensed, insured electrician who has the knowledge and expertise to take care of all your electrical needs, you’ve come to the […]

Beth Martinez named Stanislaus National Forest Deputy Supervisor

Beth Martinez named Stanislaus National Forest Deputy Supervisor

Sonora, CA…Beth Martinez, formerly the public service staff officer for the Stanislaus National Forest, was named Deputy Forest Supervisor, Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken announced. Martinez has more than 30 years’ experience with the U.S. Forest Service, two-thirds of which has been with the Stanislaus NF. The other third included positions on the Gallatin NF in […]

Former Twitter Employees Charged as Acting as Illegal Agents of Saudi Arabia

Former Twitter Employees Charged as Acting as Illegal Agents of Saudi Arabia

San Francisco, CA…Ali Alzabarah, Ahmad Abouammo, and Ahmed Almutairi, aka Ahmed Aljbreen, were charged for their respective roles in accessing private information in the accounts of certain Twitter users and providing that information to officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Abouammo was arrested in Seattle, Washington, on Nov. 5, 2019. All three defendants are […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Economy Created 128,000 New Jobs in October & Some Prior Numbers Revised Up

Economy Created 128,000 New Jobs in October & Some Prior Numbers Revised Up

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 128,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in food services and drinking places, social assistance, and financial activities. Within manufacturing, employment in motor vehicles and parts decreased due to strike […]

Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan?  ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…By one estimate, a 65-year-old couple who retire in 2019 may need about $300,000 in savings to pay their health-care expenses in retirement. This includes premiums for Medicare Parts B and D, supplemental (Medigap) insurance, and median out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses, but not other health expenses such as long-term care, dental care, and eye […]

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

San Andreas, CA…The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon was held last week on the campus of Mark Twain Medical Center.  Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, “Good Day Sacramento” host headlined the event. She gave a moving testimony of how on April 2009, she shared her breast cancer story on the show. Recently marking her tenth […]

Three Words Sum Up the Soon End of PG&E, Technological Determinism & Goodwill ~ by John Hamilton

Three Words Sum Up the Soon End of PG&E, Technological Determinism & Goodwill ~ by John Hamilton

Arnold, CA….Over the last few days one question has consumed us during the PSPS Outages & Kincade Fire debacles. Can PG&E survive this? No matter how we did our calculations financial, marketplace and political the answer was always no. We believe the highest revenue point PG&E will ever have was this past summer and over […]

Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

San Francisco, CA…Due to a widespread dry, offshore wind event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, through midday Wednesday, Oct. 30, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed today that it is in the process of implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to approximately 597,000 customers in Northern and Southern Sierra, North Bay, Bay Area, Santa […]

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

San Francisco, CA…PG&E reported Monday (Oct. 28) evening that it had restored approximately 57% of the 970,000 customers who had their power turned off for safety as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff that began Oct. 26. As of 10 p.m. today, about 556,400 customers had been restored in portions of the following counties: […]

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

San Andreas, CA…Gambi Disposal Inc. contracts with the County of Calaveras to operate the six County owned transfer stations plus the Red Hill Annex which accepts yard waste. The six transfer stations include: Transfer Station • Red Hill • Red Hill Annex • Avery • San Andreas • Copperopolis • Wilseyville • Paloma. With the […]

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to restore customers impacted by the Oct. 26 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), as it works to prepare for an additional shutoff planned to begin Tuesday, Oct. 29. Updates on Oct. 26 PSPS: As of 4:30 p.m. today, more than 325,000 customers had been restored. Crews […]

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

San Francisco, CA…From PG&E…”Weather “all-clear” issued for 10/26 #PSPS event – 6k team members conducting inspections on equipt & working safely and as quickly as possible to make repairs where needed & restore power to customers. We are monitoring weather & defining scope for potential 10/29 PSPS event.”

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