Lumberjack Day Parade 2018! We Have Full Video & Photos of Every Entry!

Lumberjack Day Parade 2018!  We Have Full Video & Photos of Every Entry!

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 Donates $5,000 to Support “Meals on Wheels”

San Andreas Rotary Donates $5,000 to Support “Meals on Wheels”

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 […]

Interested In Purchasing A Home? Call Judy Today for a Personal Consultation!

Interested In Purchasing A Home?  Call Judy Today for a Personal Consultation!

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 […]

The Frog is Back at Signal Service in Angels Camp

The Frog is Back at Signal Service in Angels Camp

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 […]

Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 for All U.S. Employees, Including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal

Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 for All U.S. Employees, Including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal

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 […]

Public open house scheduled Oct. 2 to discuss the Over-Snow Use Designation Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Public open house scheduled Oct. 2 to discuss the Over-Snow Use Designation Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

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 […]

NAFTA Agreement Reached, Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland

NAFTA Agreement Reached, Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland

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. […]

CCWD General Manager Tapped as ACWA Executive Director Designate

CCWD General Manager Tapped as ACWA Executive Director Designate

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 […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center…Video & Photos of the Ceremony Up Now

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center…Video & Photos of the Ceremony Up Now

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 […]

Inside Out Designs is Here to Help Your Interior Design Dreams Come True

Inside Out Designs is Here to Help Your Interior Design Dreams Come True

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 […]

Gross Domestic Product, 2nd quarter 2018 (third estimate); Corporate Profits, 2nd quarter 2018 (revised estimate)

Gross Domestic Product, 2nd quarter 2018 (third estimate); Corporate Profits, 2nd quarter 2018 (revised estimate)

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 […]

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

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 […]

Buddy Gene Odekirk (Odie) 1937 – 2018

Buddy Gene Odekirk (Odie)  1937 – 2018

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 […]

The Angels Murphys Rotary Students of The Month

The Angels Murphys Rotary Students of The Month

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 […]

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

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 […]

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

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 […]

New Regional Director Brings Research, Consulting Experience to California Trout’s Sierra Headwaters Office

New Regional Director Brings Research, Consulting Experience to  California Trout’s Sierra Headwaters Office

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 […]

President Trump on Additional Tariffs on $267 Billion of Imports from China

President Trump on Additional Tariffs on $267 Billion of Imports from China

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 […]

GABA-Business Association Meeting Sept 18th. Guest Speaker is Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s Lisa Boulton

GABA-Business Association Meeting Sept 18th.  Guest Speaker is Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s Lisa Boulton

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 […]

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

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 […]

The New Apple Watch Series 4, Larger Display, Faster Hardware & FDA Approved Heart Functions

The New Apple Watch Series 4, Larger Display, Faster Hardware & FDA Approved Heart Functions

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 […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

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 […]

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your “Building & Loan” & Help You With All Your Insurance Needs

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your “Building & Loan” & Help You With All Your Insurance Needs

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 […]

Household Income Rises to Highest Level Ever & Poverty Drops in Latest Data From the Census Bureau

Household Income Rises to Highest Level Ever & Poverty Drops in Latest Data From the Census Bureau

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 […]

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