San Andreas, CA…Per Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce tradition, we are welcoming the new year with another fabulous Mega Mixer! At the mixer we showcase our local business associations and provide the opportunity for attendees to take a peek at what we all have in store for 2019! This mixer is FREE to attend AND […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking Finance Committee Member. The Mark Twain Health Care District (MTHCD) is a public agency that owns the buildings and grounds of the Mark Twain Medical Center; MTHCD leases the operations of the Medical Center to the Mark Twain Medical Center Corporation, which also operates the five rural […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Arnold, CA…Earlier this month there was a passing of the torch (electric torch) in Arnold as Troy Gravison & his wife Yesenia took over as the new owners of Pioneer Electric. It was a happy but emotional occasion for Tim Bennett as Pioneer Electric has been part of his life since founding it 35 years […]
Angels Camp, CA…Blastronix IT is proud to announce their re-opening in Angels Camp! After a brief hiatus we’re now offering the same great service in a new location! Our planned schedule of hours will be Monday through Friday, from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, but please call (209) 795-0738 first as we may be out on a […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) (“PG&E” or “the Company”) said today it remains committed to providing safe natural gas and electric service to customers as it prepares to initiate voluntary reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11. The Company today provided the 15-day advance notice required by recently enacted California law that it and its wholly […]
Sacramento, CA…PlumpJack Founder and now Governor Gavin Newsom as announced that prior to January 7, 2019, title and control of the PlumpJack Group entities, wine and hospitality businesses based in California, were transferred to a blind trust administered by an attorney and certified public accountant. All state executive branch agencies are prohibited from entering into […]
Munich, Germany…Eventful second half of the year contributes to high overall loss figure of US$ 160bn. Half of these losses were insured. Loss burden for insurers substantially higher than the long-term average. Notably, there are clear indications of the influence that man-made climate change has had on devastating wildfires in California, which, like last year, […]
Lodi, CA…Valley Springs resident Rachelle Snitchler! was recently voted President for the non profit club Toastmasters International Club 4299 in Lodi. They are having an Open House on January 22nd and also also working with fellow Toastmasters Tuolumne Talkers (Twain Harte Toastmasters) in recreating a club in Calaveras. Their Open House is January 22 in […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Minkler has been hired as the new general manager of the District. The Board unanimously approved his contract on Wednesday January 9, and his first day on the job will be February 19. In November, CCWD’s general manager of […]
San Andreas, CA…Valuable Health Care Resources to Help Shape Your Future. Free Hip & Knee Seminar: Joint Pain & Treatment Options Attend a free seminar and get your questions answered. Orthopaedic Surgeon Roger Rogalski will discuss: • The latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options • How new technology results in better outcomes and shorter hospital […]
Washington, DC…The latest from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. _____________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Revision of […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold SIR (Sons in Retirement), Branch 152, will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, January 15 , 2019 at 11:00 am, in Snow Flake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA. Our speaker this month will be Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District Chief, Mike Johnson. […]
Washington, DC…Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced today that the agency has launched an investigation into the nationwide CenturyLink outage, which has affected 911 service for numerous consumers across the country. Chairman Pai issued the following statement regarding the situation: “When an emergency strikes, it’s critical that Americans are able to use 911 to […]
New York, NY…Volatility was the key feature of today’s trading session. After falling by as many as 611 points at session lows the Dow roared back late in the session to end in positive territory. The S&P 500 & Nasdaq were also so positive on the day.
New York, NY…Dow Roars Up 1,084.89 & Almost 5% in Post Christmas Bounce! Good retail numbers led the way as the Dow climbed back up in one of the largest single day gains in Dow history. Markets are still down for the year but this erases some of the doom and gloom mood of the […]
Purchase, NY…A robust shopping season from before Thanksgiving through Christmas has given retailers much to cheer about this year. According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, which provides insights into overall retail spending trends across all payment types, including cash and check, holiday sales increased 5.1 percent to more than $850 billion this year – the strongest growth […]
Columbia, CA…It is with great disappointment that I announce that the District has formally and totally refused to negotiate with YFA over the advisory terms of the factfinding report during the 10-day period concluding impasse, as provided for under the state bargaining law. Accordingly, the YFA Executive Board has called for a strike for Spring […]
Jamestown, CA…Jamestown Harley Davidson to Close January 5th, 2019
Sparks, NV…Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft passed a key milestone for NASA’S Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) contract, validating design performance and clearing the way for full spacecraft production. The milestone marks completion of Integration Review 4 (IR4) demonstrating NASA’s confidence in the safety and maturity of Dream Chaser’s design. “NASA’s acknowledgement that […]
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: 12/19/18 – Clear weather today, with increasing clouds this evening. The next chance for light snow is Thursday/Friday. The skiing continues to be great and we are set for the season now. Tons of trails are open and we will open more with additional snowfall accumulation. Note: 12/25 Christmas Day Special […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Women’s Network is having their Christmas Meeting on Wednesday evening, December 19th in Angels Camp Cascabel Mexican Restaurant, 1252 S Main St., Angels Camp, CA 95222. Meeting from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Cost of meal: $18.00. Typical meetings are the last Tuesday of the month. CCWN’s Mission To provide business […]
Sacramento, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board on December 12th adopted a plan designed to restore water flows through the Lower San Joaquin River and its tributaries—the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers. The plan update the Board adopted includes a requirement for 40 percent of unimpaired flow, within a range of 30 to 50 percent. […]
Angels Camp & Jackson, CA…Receptionist Wanted! Seeking seasonal receptionists to join our network of professionals and deliver an outstanding client experience. We offer competitive pay and career advancement opportunities. H&R Block is the industry’s largest consumer tax services provider¹ and we have been focused on client service for over 60 years. Call today for an […]
Washington, DC…Continuing its effort to close the digital divide, the Federal Communications Commission today took several steps to significantly improve the quality and expand the availability of high-speed Internet service in rural America. Included in these steps is additional funding for the Connect America Fund, the FCC’s program that helps expand broadband deployment and make […]
Angels Camp & Jackson, CA…Receptionist Wanted! Seeking seasonal receptionists to join our network of professionals and deliver an outstanding client experience. We offer competitive pay and career advancement opportunities. H&R Block is the industry’s largest consumer tax services provider¹ and we have been focused on client service for over 60 years. Call today for an […]
Washington, DC….Thank you. In a few moments, I will sign an executive order launching a new White House Opportunity — this is a very big thing that Tim and I and everybody have been working on for a long time — and Revitalization Council. This council will coordinate efforts across the entire federal government to […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) continues to focus on initiatives for 2019’s grant giving. The three initiatives are: Seniors, Youth, and Community Enrichment. Funding for these grants is from the Foundation’s General Grant Fund. A detailed explanation of these initiatives and grant criteria may be viewed on CCF’s website: www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org. Applications will begin to […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is a major provider of health care services and a major source of jobs for area residents. Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including three Specialty Care Centers and five community Medical Centers. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Directors approved a Customer Assistance Program on Wednesday December 5. The program is limited to 200 water customers and 200 sewer customers, and applications for the program will not be available or accepted by CCWD until Wednesday January 2, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served […]
