San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) presented two scholarships recently to two Columbia College students. Funds were from the Liz Darby Airola Fund for Nursing Students. Each scholarship was in the amount of $500. Columbia College student, Max Golay, was the first awardee. Determined and driven are words that describe Max. His instructors gave glowing […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation – SB 834 by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and AB 1775 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) – to block new federal offshore oil drilling along California’s coast, and announced the state’s opposition to the federal government’s plan to expand oil drilling on public lands in California. […]
Los Angeles, CA…Elon Musk is a business magnet, investor and engineer and this is the Joe Rogan episode with smoking, drinking & more….
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its third annual State of the County Breakfast on September 7, 2018 from 7:30am to 9am at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Rd. in San Andreas. Sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, this event will serve as a forum […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Congratulations to Deputy Andrew Long who successfully completed the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Field Training Program. Deputy Long grew up in Tuolumne County and graduated from Sonora High School. He joined the military after graduation and served as a Navy Corpsman for seven years. During that time he completed a tour […]
Dorrington, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is issuing boil water notices to about 150 customers in the Big Trees Village area Thursday afternoon, due to wildlife intrusion into one of CCWD’s redwood water storage tanks. Notices will be hand-delivered or posted on the front doors of all impacted customers. Customers who will be impacted include: […]
Arnold, CA…The Beautiful Log Building that years ago was the Lit’l Bear Baker is once again producing delectable treats for you and your family. They initially will be open weekends from 7:30am until they are sold out and for their opening they are offering a free coffee with your purchase. They are open everyday leading […]
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 “second” 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 than […]
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… Hello everybody. It’s a big day for trade, a big day for our country. A lot of people thought we’d never get here because we all negotiate tough. We do, and so does Mexico. And this is a tremendous thing. This has to do — they used to call it NAFTA. We’re going […]
Jackson Hole, Wyoming….Thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. Fifteen years ago, during the period now referred to as the Great Moderation, the topic of this symposium was “Adapting to a Changing Economy.” In opening the proceedings, then-Chairman Alan Greenspan famously declared that “uncertainty is not just an important feature of the monetary […]
Mooresville, NC…Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.5 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.86 for the quarter ended Aug. 3, 2018, which included non-cash pre-tax charges of $230 million further described below, compared to net earnings of $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.68 in the second […]
San Andreas, CA…Each year, the Calaveras County Water District awards two high school seniors with $500 scholarships. The students earn the scholarships by writing an essay about the value of water. The winners of the 2018 CCWD Scholarship Awards are: Claudia Loomis, Angels Camp, who graduated from Bret Harte High School and plans to pursue […]
Copperopolis, CA…Calaveras County Water District crews are planning to repair a leak in a main water line on Copper Cove Drive at 9 p.m. Wednesday August 22, which will cause about 380 customers to experience a water outage for up to five hours. The District has scheduled a nighttime repair to minimize impacts on local […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has presented an Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship to BHHS student, Nickolas Ratkovich. Nickolas received a $2,000 scholarship to begin his college studies in the Mechatronics/Electrical Technology field. Nicholas resides in San Andreas with proud parents Melissa & Peter Ratkovich. At a very early age, Nicholas, developed a love of robotics. […]
San Andreas, CA…Throughout 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been actively recruiting new employees. This morning during a public Promotional / Hiring / Affirmation of Office Ceremony, Sheriff Rick DiBasilio proudly swore in a large group of recently hired or promoted Sheriff’s employees. The list included the promotion of one patrol sergeant, three corporals, […]
Arnold, CA…Investment opportunity in the Sierra town of Arnold, California. Prime corner location for Building #1 with Highway 4 frontage. Building #2 is also a great location as both are in one of Arnold’s best retail hubs, Cedar Center, featuring restaurants, art gallery, boutique, live music stage & more. Building #1 is fully leased out […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its third annual State of the County Breakfast on September 7, 2018 from 7:30am to 9am at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Rd. in San Andreas. Sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, this event will serve as a forum […]
Fremont, CA…Elon Mush has tweeted plans to take Tesla private at $420 per share. Trading of Tesla stock has been halted pending further developments. Earler Tweets form Elon…”My hope is *all* current investors remain with Tesla even if we’re private. Would create special purpose fund enabling anyone to stay with Tesla. Already do this with […]
Yosemite, CA…Due to increased fire activity in the areas adjacent to and on Yosemite National Park, park administrators and fire managers have made the decision to extend the current park closures indefinitely. Fire managers are continuously assessing conditions in the area and will work directly with and will immediately advise park managers as conditions change […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…Last week, RCRC Chief Economic Development Officer Barbara Hayes participated in the Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) Summit and Workshop held at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The event brought together local elected officials, workforce, community, and economic development professionals, as well as education and business representatives from the five-county area (Calaveras, Alpine, Amador, […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 157,000 in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, in manufacturing, and in health care and social assistance. Household Survey Data In July, the unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 22nd, 2018 the Calaveras County Code Compliance Department brought forward a proposed revision of Chapter 8.06 of the County Code. The Board directed the Building Director to seek out more public input on the proposed ordinance. The revision of 8.06 was put on the agenda of the Industry Work group and […]
Cupertino, CA…A few minutes ago the stock price rose enough to lift the market cap of Apple to over a trillion dollars. It is the first company in history to cross this threshold.
Tampa Bay, Florida…Thank you. What a group. Thank you. Thank you, Governor. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, thank you, Ivanka, for the introduction. It is my daughter, so she should probably give me a good introduction — I was counting on that — (laughter) — and for the incredible leadership that you’ve shown with […]
Arnold, CA…Giant Burger is Now Hiring in Arnold. Great Pay and be part of the crew at an iconic mountain business!! Giant Burger started in 1968 in Arnold, CA and is one of Arnold’s longest running businesses. GB has remained unchanged and sacred to all our customers who continue to bring their families to enjoy […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.2 percent (revised). The Bureau emphasized that the second-quarter advance estimate released today is based […]
