Dow Plunges Almost 1,600 Intra-Day Before Closing Down 1,175.73
New York, NY…Dow Plunges Almost 1,600 Intra-Day Before Closing Down 1,175.73. Today’s move was the largest intra-day drop in history.
Veteran, Civic Leader & 30 Year MTMC Board Member, Robert Dominik Campana 1929 – 2018
Murphys, CA…Robert Dominik Campana passed away on Jan. 21, 2018 surrounded by his devoted loving family. He was born Aug. 1, 1929 in San Francisco, California to Dominik Campana and Helen Mendler Campana, the first of two sons. He graduated from Lincoln High School. Following graduation he enlisted in the Navy. He served on Treasure […]
Calaveras Telephone & The Garden in Murphys Are Business & Small Business of the Year!
Murphys, CA…Ironstone’s Music Room was filled to overflowing with the leading lights the local business community on Friday evening. The Annual Dinner is the celebration of the business community on the year’s successes. Below are a few photos of the evening and video of most of the speeches and awards. Taking top honors were The […]
The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods. With Lake Tahoe to the north and Yosemite National Park to the south, the town of Arnold boasts a truly central location in the Sierra. At the 4,000 foot elevation, you have the unique opportunity to pursue a wide and varied roster of […]
Dow Drops on Bonds and Interest Rates
New York, NY…The markets had their roughest day since 2016 on rising interest rates, bonds and a return of inflation worries.
Reminder..The Annual Chamber Dinner is Tonight
Murphys, CA…The Annual Chamber Dinner is Tonight
200K Jobs Added in the Employment Situation Report From ~ William J. Wiatrowski
Washington, DC…Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 in January, and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent. Employment continued to trend up in construction, food services and drinking places, health care, and manufacturing. In 2017, employment growth averaged 181,000 per month. Incorporating revisions for November and December, which decreased nonfarm payroll employment by 24,000 on […]
Snowpack Below Average Despite Gains Says DWR
Sacramento, CA…Despite moderate January precipitation in the Sierra Nevada after an historically dry December, today’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual snow survey east of Sacramento found little snowpack there, two months into what is typically California’s wettest three months. Measurements at Phillips Station revealed a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 2.6 inches, 14 percent […]
Labor Market Continues to Strengthen as Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC…In the week ending January 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 230,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 2,000 from 233,000 to 231,000. The 4-week moving average was 234,500, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised […]
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 234,000 Jobs in January
Roseland, NJ….Private sector employment increased by 234,000 jobs from December to January according to the January ADP National Employment Report®. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. The report, which is derived from ADP’s actual […]
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Partner on U.S. Employee Healthcare
Seattle, Omaha & New York…Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) announced today that they are partnering on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs. The three companies, which bring their scale and complementary expertise to […]
Let Cal-Waste Provide Waste Solutions For Your Business
Arnold, CA…Attention Businesses of Calaveras, Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties… We guarantee our service! As a locally owned business for over 90 years, Cal-Waste Recovery Systems has your back. We provide: *Fronload Container Service With Options: Whether you need weekly service, every-other-week, one time per month, or even on-call service, we will design a waste […]
Al Segalla & Rebecca Callen Calaveras County Auditor Controller
San Andreas, CA…Tax Payer Alert #84 with Al Segalla & Rebecca Callen Calaveras County Auditor Controller
Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept Welcomes Army Vet & New Deputy Recruit Christian Favela.
Sonora, CA…From Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….”Dep. Favela served in the US Army for 7 years as an Infantryman Staff Sergeant. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. We thank him for his courageous service to our country and are now honored to have him […]
The Bullwheels are Finally Turning as Dodge Ridge Opens for Season
Pinecrest, CA…From Dodge Ridge…”Saturday, January 27, 2018. . . It’s Official, Dodge Ridge will open for the 2017/18 Season today, Saturday, January 27, following the recent snowfall which delivered 9 inches. We’ll start out the day today with cold overnight temperatures in the low to mid 20’s followed by beautiful partly sunny skies for Opening […]
Free Professional Tax Preparation & Filing From Blueprint Investments & Tax Planning
Valley Springs, CA…Free Professional Tax Preparation & Filing From Blueprint Investments & Tax Planning. At BluePrint Investments and Tax Planning, we work with individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations looking to take control of their finances and start pursuing their goals. We operate under the assumption that every client is unique and because of this, […]
National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Fourth Quarter and Annual 2017 (Advance Estimate)
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.2 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the fourth-quarter advance estimate released today is based […]
The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Community Banquet is Friday February 9th at Sequoia Woods. With Lake Tahoe to the north and Yosemite National Park to the south, the town of Arnold boasts a truly central location in the Sierra. At the 4,000 foot elevation, you have the unique opportunity to pursue a wide and varied roster of […]
President Trump has Dinner with European Business Leaders
Davos, Switzerland…President Trump has Dinner with European Business Leaders
Murphys School of Music is Now Open!! Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll
Murphys, CA…Murphys School of Music is a new music school. Located in beautiful Murphys California. M.S.M runs daily classes, every week. Be sure to check our schedule, and class descriptions page to find your next musical venture! We are a non-profit school of music for kids, teens, adults, seniors and people with special needs. There […]
Golden 1 Credit Union Celebrates Opening of New Jackson Branch
Jackson, CA…Today Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) celebrated a new, relocated branch in Jackson, CA. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Amador County Chamber of Commerce, remarks from Donna Bland, President and CEO of Golden 1, and refreshments for attendees. Golden 1 has served the Jackson community with a branch located […]
Dignity Health and The Mark Twain Health Care District to Continue Partnership
San Andreas, CA… “Dignity Health is pleased with the Health Care District Board’s decision to continue the successful affiliation with Dignity Health. The affiliation will enable Mark Twain Medical Center to advance health care for residents throughout Calaveras County and to ensure patients continue to have access to high-quality, compassionate care. We appreciate the support […]
Mark Twain Health Care District Votes 4-0 For New Lease For Dignity Health & The Mark Twain Medical Center.
San Andreas, CA…At this morning’s board meeting the Mark Twain Health Care District Board voted 4-0 to approve a new lease for the Mark Twain Medical Center for Dignity Health. This is the first of several pieces on this great news. Enclosed is details of the proposed agreement that were released a few weeks ago. […]
President Trump Gives Remarks at H&K Equipment Company
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania….”What a great place. What a great place. I met the workers and the people that really do make America great. They’re incredible people. Thank you. And thank you for being here. (Applause.) You know, I’m very familiar with this setting, as you found out. This is something special and I am thrilled to […]
High-Speed Rail Authority Names New CEO
Sacramento, CA…As the California High-Speed Rail Authority continues to move from the planning phase to full construction of the nation’s first high-speed rail system, the Board of Directors today announced that it has selected a new Chief Executive Officer, Brian P. Kelly, to lead the organization, effective February 1, 2018. “Brian Kelly is a proven […]
Chairman Pai Proposes $500 Million Boost for Rural Broadband
Washington, DC…Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on January 16 shared with his fellow commissioners an order to promote more high-speed broadband deployment in rural areas. If adopted, it would provide over $500 million in additional funding for cooperatives and small rural carriers. The order would also put in place strong new rules to prevent […]
Jobless Claims Drop to 45 Year Lows
Washington, DC…In the week ending January 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, a decrease of 41,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 261,000. This is the lowest level for initial claims since February 24, 1973 when it was 218,000. The 4-week moving average was 244,500, a decrease of 6,250 […]
Apple To Contribute $350 Billion to US Economy Over Next Five Years
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a new set of investments to build on its commitment to support the American economy and its workforce, concentrated in three areas where Apple has had the greatest impact on job creation: direct employment by Apple, spending and investment with Apple’s domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and fueling the fast-growing […]
2nd Annual Business Mega Mixer is January 18th
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Mega Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Road in San Andreas. This event, sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, will be free […]
RCRC’S Rural Rundown of the Governor’s 2018-19 Budget
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the Brown Administration released details of the Governor’s 2018-19 proposed Budget. RCRC’s governmental affairs team reviewed the proposal, and developed The Rural Rundown, an in-depth look at the Governor’s 2018-19 proposed Budget, its implications for member counties, details of RCRC’s advocacy efforts on specific issue items and an insider perspective into the reasoning and […]