West Point, CA…Lumberjack Day takes place on the first Saturday in October and celebrates the history and traditions of the Calaveras County lumber industry. Lumberjack Day includes a parade and car show, vendors, lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws, and axes! There are activities for the kids and food and fun for the whole family!
San Andreas Rotary presents a check for $5,000 to CGSS (Common Ground Senior Services) to benefit their “Meals on Wheels Program” for Calaveras County. Accepting the donation is Kathi Toepel & Elizabeth Thompson. San Andreas Rotary started with several informal meetings letting the community know that we wanted to start a club. Many community members […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte UHSD: Accepting apps for Spec Ed Paraprofessional, 6.5 hrs p/day $15.62-$17.96 p/hr DOE. Closing date: October 12, 2018. More info or to apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca. schoolloop.com, or contact District Office (209) 736-8340. EOE.
Arnold, CA…Judy Bettencourt purchased a home in Blue Lake Springs in 2004 and decided to make it her full time residence in 2008. Judy has been helping clients with homeownership since 1998. Besides her desire to help people with their dream of home ownership, she has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys hiking and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Your Invited to an Open House at NextHome Utica Properties! When: Oct 12th, Time: 5pm-7pm, Where: 1239 S. Main St (Our Office!) Hors d’oeuvres, Appetizers, and great company are to follow! Please RSVP no later than October 6th. Click below to RSVP or call 209.736.9595
Angels Camp, CA…Having relocated back to Angels Camp, Signal Service recently completed its sign on the side of its new Cornerstone Building home. Owners Will, Mark and Andy Wilson were thrilled to be able to resurrect the original ‘frog logo’ that had been replaced some time ago. Speaking about the new 10’ X 12’ sign […]
Seattle, WA… Amazon today announced it is increasing its minimum wage to $15 for all full-time, part-time, temporary (including those hired by agencies), and seasonal employees across the U.S.—effective November 1. The new Amazon$15 minimum wage will benefit more than 250,000 Amazon employees, as well as over 100,000 seasonal employees who will be hired at […]
Sonora, CA…Open house meeting. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370. Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Tuesday, Oct 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps […]
Washington, DC…“Today, Canada and the United States reached an agreement, alongside Mexico, on a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA will give our workers, farmers, ranchers and businesses a high-standard trade agreement that will result in freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth in our region. […]
San Andreas, CA…After four years of leading the Calaveras County Water District as general manager, Dave Eggerton announced today he is taking a new job with the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) as executive director designate starting November 1. ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country with about 450 public agency […]
Valley Springs, CA…Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center was held on September 28th at 10:30am. It was a great kickoff to a great project that will bring state of the art family medical care and many, many jobs to the area… About the District Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) Healthcare […]
Sonora, CA…I have a passion for design and home improvement, and am committed to providing quality design services at prices that suit the budget of my clients. I don’t have an unlimited budget for my house, and suspect you don’t either, so my goal is to design your home just as I have my own […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Calaveras County Association of Realtors will be hosting a Candidate’s Debate Night for Supervisorial and Sheriff Candidates. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theatre located at 323 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Candidates will […]
Copperopolis, CA…Buddy Gene Odekirk (Odie) passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 surrounded by friends. Legendary for his magic, we know he’s somewhere saying, “that’s the first time that trick ever worked!” Odie was the second child born to Cecil Ray Odekirk and Vivian Smirl Odekirk on September 5, 1937 in Long Beach, California. He […]
Murphys, Ca…The The Angels Murphys Rotary Bret Harte Angels Murphys Rotary students of the month are Brenna Shetzline and Danny Scott Rotary Club History What is Rotary? Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace […]
Angels Camp, CA…Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Calaveras County Association of Realtors will be hosting a Candidate’s Debate Night for Supervisorial and Sheriff Candidates. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theatre located at 323 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Candidates will […]
Mammoth Lakes, CA…Non-profit fish research and advocacy group California Trout has hired a new director for its Sierra Headwaters Region. Dr. Eric Huber, a recent graduate of UC Berkeley’s doctoral program in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, will lead CalTrout’s projects throughout the Sierra Nevada region. Huber’s work will mainly focus on CalTrout’s Sierra Meadows […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp will hold a reception to Honor Retiring Police Chief Todd Fordahl before this evenings City Council Meeting. The reception will start at 5pm and the meeting is at 6pm at the Fire House. Click image below for full agenda… ANGELS CAMP CALIFORNIA CITY HALL CITY OF ANGELS PO […]
Washington, DC…Today, following seven weeks of public notice, hearings, and extensive opportunities for comment, I directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to proceed with placing additional tariffs on roughly $200 billion of imports from China. The tariffs will take effect on September 24, 2018, and be set at a level of 10 percent until […]
Arnold, CA…OPEN TO EVERYONE Business owners, staff and local residents interested in participating in the GREATER ARNOLD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. Tuesday September 18th, 6:00 PM at the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station Conference room. 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold. GUEST SPEAKER Lisa Boulton, Calaveras Visitors Bureau. Open Forum to discuss Planned Development & new 30 foot setback that […]
Sacramento, CA… In response to the recent and dramatically increasing wildfire threat in our state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is accelerating its vegetation management work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to further reduce the risk of wildfire and keep our customers, their families and our communities safe. According to CAL FIRE and the […]
Cupertino, CA….Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 4, redesigned and re-engineered to help users stay connected, be more active and manage their health in powerful new ways. While retaining the original iconic design, the fourth-generation Apple Watch has been refined, combining new hardware and software enhancements into a genuinely singular, unified form. The stunning display […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 20th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 29th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. In addition to the many valuable services and information that will be available; this year the MACT Health Board, Inc. will have two of […]
Angels Camp, CA…There’s a new insurance option in town – one with a face many in Calaveras County might find familiar. Jim Bailey, a resident of Murphys, California, has opened his new office at 465 S. Main St in Angels Camp. “When the previous company here made the decision to leave Angels Camp I decided […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income increased by 1.8 percent between 2016 and 2017, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.4 percentage points. At the same time, the number of people without health insurance coverage and the uninsured rate were not statistically different from 2016. Median household income in […]
San Andreas, CA…This workshop is designed to help you understand how to prepare to obtain a loan from a lender. During this educational, motivational and entertaining 90 minute seminar, you’ll learn: What the lender will want to know about your business. How to prepare an accurate loan request. When to go to the lender with […]