Reminder Tonight is Greenhorn Creek Outdoor Patio Grand Opening and ACBA Mixer 9/13 5:30-7:30
Angels Camp, CA…Greenhorn Creek Outdoor Patio Grand Opening and ACBA Mixer 9/13 5:30-7:30
Median Household Income Climbs to New Record of $59,039 According to Census Bureau
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income increased by 3.2 percent between 2015 and 2016, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.8 percentage points. At the same time, the percentage of people without health insurance coverage decreased. Median household income in the United States in 2016 was $59,039, an increase […]
As Steve Would Have Said “One More Thing” iPhone X Launches Last At Live Apple Event
Cupertino, CA…Apple today announced iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, in a gorgeous all-glass design with a beautiful 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and an improved rear camera with dual optical image stabilization. iPhone X delivers an innovative and secure new way for customers to unlock, authenticate and pay using […]
Reconstruction Begins for Pinecrest Day Use Area Parking and Roads
Pinecrest, CA…A Forest Service contractor began reconstructing the Pinecrest Day Use Area parking area and roadways today. Contractor KW Emerson of San Andreas, California, will reconstruct Lot 2, the parking area adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Resort snack shack in this first phase of the project. “This is a multi-season project,” said Tim Hughes, Stanislaus […]
Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton
Angels Camp, CA…Having just observed another Labor Day, I’ve been reflecting on the history of businesses like our family’s, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances, and what I’ve learned about the importance of taking care of our customers and our employees. More than that, I’ve been thinking about how critical it is to the economic well-being of […]
Two Ways to Get Your Medicare Benefits ~ By Greg Dill
San Francisco, CA…At a family reunion last month, my Aunt Abby and Uncle Glen got into a squabble over the best way to get their Medicare benefits. Uncle Glen is an Original Medicare man, and has been for nearly a decade. Aunt Abby prefers Medicare Advantage, which is similar to a health plan she had […]
Facebook’s Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos Reveals Details on Suspected Russian Ad Buy During Election Cycle
Menlo Park, CA, Yesterday Facebook’s Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos posted information on ad purchases during the 2016 Election cycle from probable Russian accounts. His release from yesterday is as follows…”There have been a lot of questions since the 2016 US election about Russian interference in the electoral process. In April we published a white paper that […]
Equifax Says up to 143,000,000 Individual’s Records May Have Been Exposed
Atlanta, GA…Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. Based on the company’s investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017. The company has found no evidence of unauthorized activity on Equifax’s […]
Greenhorn Creek Outdoor Patio Grand Opening and ACBA Mixer 9/13 5:30-7:30
Angels Camp, CA…Greenhorn Creek Outdoor Patio Grand Opening and ACBA Mixer 9/13 5:30-7:30
Two Big Events This Week For Calaveras Chamber
San Andreas, CA…Two Big Events This Week For Calaveras Chamber
Sheriff DiBasilio Assigns Sgt. Greg Stark to Rural Crime Prevention Task Force
San Andreas, CA…In an ongoing effort to better serve Calaveras citizens, Sheriff Dibasilio has assigned a tenured Sergeant to Rural Crimes Prevention Task Force. The mission of the task force is to develop solutions to the unique crimes afflicting the public in Calaveras County’s rural areas while protecting both people and property. The Task Force […]
The Employment Situation for August, 2017 156,000 Jobs Created in August
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 156,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in manufacturing, construction, professional and technical services, health care, and mining. Household Survey Data. In August, the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the […]
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Dr. Pardeep Athwal is new radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Pardeep Athwal brings cutting-edge expertise to his new role as radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) – but it was old-fashioned family values that brought him to Calaveras County. “I was away from family for way too long,” he notes. Dr. Athwal was born in Modesto and raised in Ceres, where […]
On Marijuana Regulation vs Ban ~ Letter to Editor By Sarah Kancianich
San Andreas, CA…Dear Calaveras, I am publishing this letter after doing much research and inquiry into the pros and cons of the current proposed ban ordinance. This topic is extremely polarizing. On one end of the pole you have the “banners”, people who just don’t like it. On the other end you have the growers, […]
Survey Says 78% of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Chicago, IL…Do you countdown to payday? You’re not alone. More than three-quarters of workers (78 percent) are living paycheck-to-paycheck to make ends meet — up from 75 percent last year and a trait more common in women than men — 81 vs. 75 percent, according to new CareerBuilder research. Thirty-eight percent of employees said they […]
Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Donation from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Angels Camp, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently presented Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) with a generous $5000 donation to benefit The Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. The Career and Technical Training Scholarship Fund helps to support alternative forms of higher education, including two-year community college and trade school certificates. In 2017, six […]
Amazon and Whole Foods Market Acquisition to Close on Monday,
Seattle & Austin…Amazon and Whole Foods Market today announced that Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market will close on Monday August 28, 2017, and the two companies will together pursue the vision of making Whole Foods Market’s high-quality, natural and organic food affordable for everyone. As a down payment on that vision, Whole Foods Market […]
The July Snapshot of Calaveras County Real Estate Market
Angels Camp, CA…The July Snapshot of Calaveras County Real Estate Market. In July the median home price in Calaveas County was $324,500. This was a 4.7% month to month increase and 11.5% for the year.
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Moke River Supply Needs on August 28th
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) and the Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD) are hosting a town hall meeting Monday Aug. 28 to seek community input on a countywide long-term water supply needs assessment of the Mokelumne River, which is currently in progress. The final assessment will be submitted to the California Natural […]
Don’t Miss The Big Combined Calaveras Chamber & Murphys Business Association Mixer Tonight In Murphys
Murphys, CA…Don’t miss the annual combined Calaveras Chamber of Commerce & Murphys Business Assosiation Mixer tonight at The Garden In Murphys. Mix & Mingle till you tingle at 577 Algiers St.
U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget
Stockton, CA…The University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research published a comprehensive study of the fiscal impact of regulated cannabis on the Calaveras County budget. The study demonstrates that regulating commercial cannabis is estimated to generate between $7.2 million and $15.9 million in net revenue for the County after accounting for additional […]
Amazed, Inspired and Grateful Doesn’t Begin to Say It. ~ By Ron Fillmore
Murphys, CA…On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Murphys Old Timers Museum, I would like to thank everyone who supported “The Concert of the Summer” held at Brice Station on July 16th. The event was a huge success with all proceeds going directly to our community museum. I especially want to thank our […]
Calaveras County Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing For West Point Dollar General
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-002 TPM FOR WEST POINT DOLLAR GENERAL: The applicant is requesting approval of an application to divide 4.42 acres into two parcels, 3.09 acres and 1.33 acres in size. The parcel is currently […]
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Charlottesville & Racial Tensions
Bentonville, AR…Respect for the individual is one of our core beliefs at Walmart. And the role we play in communities around the country to build a more diverse and inclusive society is more critical than ever as the tragic events in Charlottesville over the weekend painfully reminded us. Our prayers are with the victims and […]
Dogwood In Arnold Is Hiring
Arnold, CA…Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine In Cedar Center is Now Hiring!! The new dinner house in Arnold has had a great first year and is currently hiring for line cooks. Email resumes to Dogwood.Rest@gmail.com
CCWD Awards Design Contract for Lake Tulloch-Area Sewer System Upgrades
Copperopolis, CA…At its August 9 meeting, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved a contract for design and engineering services to replace and upgrade sewer infrastructure in communities around Lake Tulloch in Copperopolis. “It’s great to see projects moving forward and being able to solve problems that could in time threaten the […]
An Uncertain World & Lack of Tax Reforms Sends Dow Lower
New York, NY….The Dow Jones Average succumbed to increasing world uncertainty over North Korea and Wall Street unease on lack of progress on tax reforms. Wall St. is getting increasingly nervous as they had expected movement on corporate tax reforms as one of the initial goals of Trump’s Presidency. The combined factors sent the Dow […]
Sheriff’s Department, County Counsel & Board of Supervisors Resolve Legal Interpretational Differences ~ Sheriff Rick DiBasilio
San Andreas, CA…To the Citizens of Calaveras County; I would like to address the issue recently in the press and community regarding the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office use of funds for the eradication of illegal commercial marijuana growing operations. This Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to following the law regarding the use of funds. We are […]
Need Fire Insurance? Delos Can Help!
Murphys, CA…Murphys resident Tom Pratt is helping local residents with their fire insurance. As many of you know it is becoming increasingly hard to get in our fire prone regions.