The Big Senior Expo & Health Fair is June 23rd
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Branch Library and the Arnold Lions are sponsoring a Senior Expo and Health Fair to be held at the library on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.
Since Starting in 1790 The United States Issues Patent Number 10,000,000
Washington, DC…The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued U.S. patent number 10 million. More than just a number, patent 10 million celebrates the rich history and strength of the American intellectual property system dating back to the first U.S. patent, signed 228 years ago by George Washington on July 31, 1790, and […]
Markets Off Early on Trade Worries
New York, NY…The markets are off over 300 points early as the potential for a protracted trade war heats up.
The Rural Rundown: RCRC’s Analysis of the 2018-19 State Budget Package
Sacramento, CA…Yesterday, both houses of the Legislature approved the state’s 2018-19 State Budget and a handful of budget trailer bills that assist in implementing the State Budget Package. It should be noted that the State Budget Package remains incomplete – there are a number of remaining budget trailer bills awaiting action, including measures pertaining to […]
Comcast Makes $65 Billion All-Cash Proposal to Acquire 21st Century Fox
Philadelphia, PA…Today, Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”) delivered a letter to the Board of Directors of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) setting forth the terms of a superior proposal by Comcast to acquire the businesses that 21CF has agreed to sell to The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) for $35.00 per share in cash, which represents a premium […]
Federal Reserve Continues Edging Up Interest Rates
Washington, DC….Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in May indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined. Recent data suggest that growth of household […]
Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Surgeon with Multiple Specialties to Join the Team at MTMC
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of an additional Surgeon to Mark Twain Medical Center. Dr. Eldo Frezza is a Board Certified General Surgeon, specializing in breast surgery, wound care, colorectal surgery, and advanced technology in hernia surgery. Dr. Frezza has practiced medicine in both the United States and […]
Canada, Mexico and USA selected as hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™
Zürich, Switzerland…The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States. This Wednesday, 13 June, the 68th FIFA Congress convened in Moscow and designated the three countries as the hosts of football’s most prestigious tournament, which by then will be played with 48 teams. The United Bid received 134 of […]
AT&T Applauds Court Approval of Time Warner Deal
Dallas, TX…The following statement should be attributed to David McAtee, AT&T General Counsel: “We are pleased that, after conducting a full and fair trial on the merits, the Court has categorically rejected the government’s lawsuit to block our merger with Time Warner. We thank the Court for its thorough and timely examination of the evidence, […]
PG&E Begins Aerial Patrols to Spot, Speed Wildfire Response, May Preemptively De-Energize Lines During Fire Hazards
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun its daily aerial fire detection patrols across hundreds of miles of its service area. This year, PG&E has added two new routes to the patrols which assist the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE and local fire agencies with early fire detection and response. Early detection […]
Join the Team at Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store
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Jim Bailey Takes Over Former AAA Insurance Office in Angels Camp
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 taken over the old Angels Camp AAA location at 465 S. Main St in Angels Camp. “AAA made the decision to leave Angels Camp but I […]
Tariff Rates Around World Courtesy of the WTO
Arnold, CA…Since Tariffs have become topic du jour recently we thought many of your like us might be interested in seeing the actual tariff levels around the world and what it might take to actually achieve a level playing field. Click on the image below for the WTO’s interactive tool. The WTO The World Trade […]
Land Clearing, Underbrush Mulching, Tree Thinning, Tree Removal & More ~ Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction
Camp Connell, CA…Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction is going into its 4th year of mulching, masticating and mowing. local family owed business started over 27 years ago by Ron Glass. Now, his sons, daughters, and daughter in law have all helped run the business along with some fantastic local employees. The crew has completed small […]
Dignity Health President and CEO Bob Diehl Issued the Following Statement Regarding Measure A
San Andreas, CA…“The passage of Measure A affirms a new lease between the Mark Twain Health Care District and Mark Twain Medical Center, which will continue to be affiliated with Dignity Health. Dignity Health continues to be proud to serve the residents of Calaveras County, providing high-quality, accessible health care. We want to thank the […]
Now Open CU Underwriting Agency with Jim Bailey
Angels Camp, CA…Hi Neighbor, I’m happy to announce on behalf of myself and my team that there’s a new insurance option ready to serve Calaveras County. Whether you want to find ways to save more on your insurance or need a new policy, contact us. My team and I are here to help Calaveras County […]
Reminder…Resume Building Job Fair Independence Hall Arnold
Arnold, CA…Wednesday June 6th 10am-2pm at the Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Rd. Arnold. Network with local employers including Cal-Waste, Cal-Trans, Bear Valley, Iron Stone Vineyards, Calaveras County, and Ebbetts Pass Fire District. Mother Load Job Training will help you strengthen your resume.
Health Care District Energized by Strong County Vote
San Andreas, CA…During the last 3 years the Mark Twain Health Care District has worked continuously on behalf of all Calaveras County residents to develop the best solution to sustain and expand our only hospital and its many clinics. A major step forward was taken on January 24, 2018 when the Board unanimously approved a […]
46% Likely to Move Out of Bay Area in Next Few Years
San Francisco, CA…Growing pessimism among voters about the overall direction the Bay Area is heading has more and more people thinking about heading for the doors. Bay Area Council Poll results released today (June 3) found that 46 percent of voters are ready to leave in the next few years, up from 40 percent last […]
Howard Schultz to Bid Farewell to Starbucks after 40 Years. Move Increases Speculation Democratic Presidential Run
Seattle, WA…Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors and will be honored with the title of chairman emeritus effective June 26, 2018. During his four decades as ceo and chairman, Schultz grew Starbucks from 11 stores to more than 28,000 […]
Angels Food Market’s Glen Croshaw has Passed Away at 89
Angels Camp, CA…The following is the initial social media post from Angels Food Market’s FB Page. We will pass along the official obituary as it becomes available…”With heavy hearts my Dad and Uncle and the rest of our family want to announce the passing last night of Glen Croshaw, beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa and […]
Bistro Espresso Is Moving To Cedar Center & Expanding Into Old Heart of Arnold Location!
Arnold, CA…We are pleased to announce that Bistro Espresso is moving up town into, Cedar Center in the Heart of Arnold! This move has been contemplated and dreamed about for years and is finally happening! We will be relocating over the next 30 days and will do our best to stay open for our loyal […]
Microsoft to Acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
Redmond, WA…Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced it has reached an agreement to acquire GitHub, the world’s leading software development platform where more than 28 million developers learn, share and collaborate to create the future. Together, the two companies will empower developers to achieve more at every stage of the development lifecycle, accelerate enterprise use of […]
Snider’s Tree, Stump & Snow Removal Can Mulch Your Property to a Park Like Setting!
Camp Connell, CA…Snider’s is now doing Mulching and Masticating. We can stage your property to look like a park. We make unusable property usable. Locally owned by Adam and Jessica Snider. We grind stumps and mulch property. Fire danger is real & mulching is a great way to clear all unwanted brush, manzanita and left […]
223,000 New Jobs in May, Unemployment Drops to 3.8%
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in May, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in several industries, including retail trade, health care, and construction. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent in May, […]
Dow Opens Slightly Up After Tough Day Yesterday
New York, NY…Dow Opens Slightly Up After Tough Day Yesterday.
Join the Team at Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store
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Statement by Channing Dungey, President, ABC Entertainment Canceling “Rosanne”
“Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show.”
Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation is seeking high energy volunteers to assist in the Hospital Gift Shop. Gift shop volunteers assist in daily operations, run the register, open and close, inventory, restocking and customer service. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. The “Gifts of Love” hospital gift shop […]
Investigators Determine Power Lines Cause of Four Wildfires in Butte and Nevada Counties
Sonora, CA…After extensive and thorough investigations, CAL FIRE investigators have determined that four Northern California wildfires in last year’s October Fire Siege were caused by trees coming into contact with power lines. The four fires, located in Butte and Nevada counties, are the first fire investigations from last October to be completed. CAL FIRE investigators […]