Now Open CU Underwriting Agency with Jim Bailey

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 […]

46% Likely to Move Out of Bay Area in Next Few Years

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

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 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 […]

Microsoft to Acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion

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!

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%

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, […]

Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop

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

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 […]

CCWD Board Approves Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments

CCWD Board Approves Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments

San Andreas, CA…After holding a public hearing Wednesday May 23, 2018, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a rate plan that will increase water and wastewater rates over the next five years fund a sustainable Operating Budget to provide water and sewer services. About 30 people attended the public […]

Calaveras Tourism Continues to Grow to $193,000,000 in 2017 ~ Calaveras CVB

Calaveras Tourism Continues to Grow to $193,000,000 in 2017 ~ Calaveras CVB

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Tourism is an economic heavy hitter. Preliminary data for 2017 shows an increase of 3% from $188.5 million to $193 million in overall tourism spending in Calaveras County. Visitors spent most on food service and food stores combined for a total of $69.3 million (up from $68.5 million in 2016) followed by […]

All NFL Players and Team Personnel To Stand for National Anthem In 2018 ~ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

All NFL Players and Team Personnel To Stand for National Anthem In 2018 ~ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

New York, NY…The policy adopted today was approved in concert with the NFL’s ongoing commitment to local communities and our country — one that is extraordinary in its scope, resources, and alignment with our players. We are dedicated to continuing our collaboration with players to advance the goals of justice and fairness in all corners […]

CCWD Public Rate Hearing: Wednesday May 23 @ 1 p.m.

CCWD Public Rate Hearing: Wednesday May 23 @ 1 p.m.

San Andreas, CA…CCWD will be holding the much anticipate rate hearing on increasing water and sewer rates. This meeting comes after numerous community meetings, public comment periods, etc. We will attach PDF’s of the agenda and rate outline below… CCWD-May-23-2018-Agenda-1 Notice-for-May-23-Public-Hearing-05.08.18

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

Sacramento, CA…CDFA selected a research project titled “Small Dairy Climate Change Research: An economic evaluation of strategies for methane emission reduction effectiveness and appropriateness in small and large California dairies” for a grant award of $213,349. The research team is led by California Dairy Research Foundation in collaboration from University of California, Davis researchers. This […]

Next Round of Local Transportation Planning Grants Include Calaveras & Amador

Next Round of Local Transportation Planning Grants Include Calaveras & Amador

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today the next round of local transportation planning grants totaling $41 million have been awarded. Local agencies will put this money to use for planning efforts and projects that support more sustainable communities, reduce transportation-related greenhouse gases and adapt for the effects of climate change. “These grants will provide much needed funding […]

Calaveras County Financial Leadership Forum is May 23rd

Calaveras County Financial Leadership Forum is May 23rd

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual Calaveras County forum on Financial Leadership at the Bret Harte Performing Arts Center, May 23, 2018 from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. This event is designed to educate the public while providing an opportunity to […]

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Says Net Neutrality to End June 11th

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Says Net Neutrality to End June 11th

Washington, DC….“Today, the FCC gave notice that net neutrality protections will be taken off the books on June 11. This is profoundly disappointing. The agency failed to listen to the American public and gave short shrift to their deeply held belief that internet openness should remain the law of the land.  The agency turned a […]

Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation

Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation

Sacramento, CA…Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50 percent, the California Energy Commission today adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020. The building energy efficiency standards, which are the first in the nation to require solar, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to […]

The Employment Situation For April, 164,000 Jobs Created, Unemployment Down to 3.9 Percent!

The Employment Situation For April, 164,000 Jobs Created, Unemployment Down to 3.9 Percent!

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 164,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, and mining. Household Survey Data In April, the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, following 6 months […]

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports “Measure A”

San Andreas, CA…Measure A determines the future of the Mark Twain Medical Center hospital in Calaveras County. YES ON MEASURE A. Mark Twain Medical Center will continue to provide nationally recognized high-level quality care for rural hospitals in Calaveras County. There will be NO increase to taxes. The citizens of Calaveras County will continue to […]

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