On This Day in 2007 Steve Jobs Gave us the iPhone
Cupertino, CA…On This Day in 2007 Steve Jobs Gave us the iPhone
New Time-of-Use Rate Plan Will Support Cleaner, More Reliable Grid and Enhance Choice and Control for PG&E Customers
San Francisco, CA…PG&E will be starting a new Time-of-Use rate plan in April. Customers will start receiving letters next week. This will start as a pilot program with 150,000 customers throughout our service area. In Calaveras County, 3,500 customers will be included in the pilot, mostly in Arnold. In Tuolumne County, 4,000 customers will be […]
Senate Leader de León Introduces Legislation to Allow California Taxpayers Larger Deductions
Sacramento, CA….Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) introduced legislation today to protect California residents from the targeted federal tax increases that were enacted in the GOP’s recent tax reform. “The Republican tax plan gives corporations and hedge-fund managers a trillion-dollar tax cut and expects California taxpayers to foot the bill,” Senator de […]
Secretary Zinke Announces Plan For America’s Offshore Oil and Gas Potential
Washinton, DC…U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced the next step for responsibly developing the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program) for 2019-2024, which proposes to make over 90 percent of the total OCS acreage and more than 98 percent of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas […]
Total Nonfarm Payroll Increased By 148,000 in December, Unemployment Steady at 4.1%
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 148,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment gains occurred in health care, construction, and manufacturing. __________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Revision of Seasonally Adjusted Household Survey Data | | | |Seasonally adjusted household survey data […]
Verizon Selects Samsung for 5G Commercial Launch
Sacramento, CA…Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced that it has been selected to supply Verizon with commercial 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network solutions. The two companies will begin by launching commercial 5G services in Sacramento, California in the second half of 2018. “The industry has been discussing 5G connectivity for years, and through our […]
Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Sets Programs to Reach more visitors in 2018
Sonora, CA…To reach aggressive visitor attendance goals in 2018, the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau, the area’s destination marketing organization, has taken some bold steps, including international outreach in public relations and tourism, addition of staff, credentialed assessment of County for tourism growth, and new marketing programs. One major effort is to expand visitation year-round to […]
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Licensing Workshops
Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) has announced plans to host four public licensing workshops. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses. The Bureau will be joined by other state and local agencies at each licensing […]
Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve
Bear Valley, CA…New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge! On one special night each year, we get together to celebrate friends, family and those that we hold most dear. Join us to raise a glass, dance the night away and ring in the New Year at Bear Valley’s annual New Year’s […]
A Message From About iPhone Batteries and Performance
Cupertino, CA…We’ve been hearing feedback from our customers about the way we handle performance for iPhones with older batteries and how we have communicated that process. We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize. There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about this issue, so we would like to clarify […]
Tax Cuts & The Jobs Act 2017 & What It Means For You! ~ By Gail Lee, EA
Arnold, CA…After much debate and wrangling, Congress has given us long awaited changes in how Americans are taxed. Most changes are effective on January 1, 2018. Here are some highlights of many changes as we all prepare for planning opportunities. The increase in standard deductions for personal income tax returns will enable most people to […]
Fine-Things in Arnold is Now Hiring! Stop By And Apply Today!
Arnold, CA…Fine-Things in Arnold is now hiring for a part time sales position – Sunday 11-4, Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5, Plus extra fill in days as needed. Pick up application @ Fine-Things 1276 Oak Circle, Arnold / Open 7 days, (209) 795-1811 Fine-Things Gail Szukalski & Nicole Cockshott P.O. Box 3329 – Billing 1276 Oak […]
Retail Sales Grew 4.9 Percent this Holiday Season
PURCHASE, N.Y. – December 26, 2017 – Mastercard SpendingPulse today reports that holiday sales increased 4.9 percent this year, setting a new record for dollars spent. This is the largest year-over-year increase since 2011 and a further indication of consumer confidence. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by […]
Eric Schmidt to Become Technical Advisor to Alphabet
Mountain View, CA…Alphabet Inc. Announced that, as of its next regular board meeting in January 2018, Eric Schmidt will be transitioning from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, becoming a technical advisor to the company while continuing to serve on its board. “Since 2001, Eric has provided us with business and […]
Affordable Care Act Enrollments Roll On
Washington, DC…In the last week of Open Enrollment for 2018, 4,143,968 people selected plans using the HealthCare.gov platform or were automatically re-enrolled in a plan. As in past years, enrollment weeks are measured Sunday through Saturday. This Open Enrollment snapshot covers the period from December 10, 2017, to 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 15, 2017. […]
Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza Honored on Their Retirements
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department….”We would like to congratulate Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza on their retirement with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Griswold served in the Air Force for 4 years and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza served in the Army for 8 years. They joined our custody division one year apart […]
100 Acre Parcel Landrush Will Begin for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivations if Consensus Holds
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on commercial cannabis is entering its’ final stages. There are still details to be worked out, and the final ordinance still needs to be returned and voted on January 10th but consensus on the parcel size seems to have been reached. It looks as though […]
National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Third Quarter 2017 (Third Estimate) Corporate Profits: Third Quarter 2017 (Revised Estimate)
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the third quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Existing-Home Sales Soar 5.6 Percent in November to Strongest Pace in Over a Decade
Washington, DC…Existing-home sales surged for the third straight month in November and reached their strongest pace in almost 11 years, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the West saw a significant hike in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, […]
Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer
San Andreas, Ca…Come Jingle & Mingle with us this Thursday at the Calaveras Business Resource Center! Bring your ugliest Christmas sweater and a smile! Remember: Get a free raffle ticket if you bring a prize to raffle off!
Idaho is Nation’s Fastest-Growing State, Census Bureau Reports
Washington, DC…Idaho was the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year. Its population increased 2.2 percent to 1.7 million from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s national and state population estimates released today. Following Idaho for the largest percentage increases in population were: Nevada (2.0 percent), Utah (1.9 […]
Angels Camp City Council Approved Contracts for New City Administrator & City Attorney
Angels Camp, CA….The City Council has approved contracts for a new City Administrator and City Attorney. Melissa Eads will become the City’s new City Administrator. Douglas White, through his Sacramento Law Firm Churchwell White, will become the new City Attorney. Eads will begin her position at the City on January 16, 2018 and White will […]
The COG Needs You! Well At Least Your Wisdom on Murphys Traffic
Murphys, CA…The COG Needs You! Well At Least Your Wisdom on Murphys Traffic. Click below to apply.
The Board Discussion Portion of December 19 Cannabis Special Meeting
San Andreas, CA…Today was another marathon session on Cannabis for the Calaveras Board. What follows is the portion of the meeting after all of the public comments, etc. This is where they started discussing the action items and getting ready to vote. If you are following this topic this is the portion of the meeting […]
Board of Supervisors Are Back In Action Today For A Special Cannabis Regulation Meeting
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on December 19th. The Complete Agenda is below. On October 17, 2017 the Board of Supervisors heard a recommendation from the Planning Commission to adopt an ordinance either banning cannabis cultivation and other commercial activities associated with cannabis or regulating those uses. The […]
Calaveras County Rotary Clubs Team Up for Santa’s Express
Murphys, CA…The 4 Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County joined together this weekend to deliver Christmas Dinners to those in need who live in Calaveras County. These Rotary Clubs raised over $6,000 to assist the Resource Connection in their ”Santa’s Express” Christmas Dinner event, with the Rotary Clubs driving and delivering food all throughout Calaveras […]
Mind Matters Has Had Another Great Year in 2017
Murphys, CA…December – gifts, parties, school vacations, religious celebrations, hustle and bustle. But, December is also the end of the year, a time to reflect on what has happened in 2017. Mind Matters has had a good year, serving between 250-300 clients. Our Board of Directors remains stable, skilled, and dedicated. Our staff remains professional […]
21st Century Fox to Spin off Businesses and Create New “Fox”; A Growth Company Centered on Live News and Sports Brands and the Iconic Fox Brand
New York, NY…Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” or the “Company” – NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it intends to spin off to 21st Century Fox shareholders a portfolio of its highly-rated news, sports and broadcast businesses to create a new “Fox,” which will be a growth company centered on live news and […]
The Walt Disney Company to Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., After Spinoff of Certain Businesses, for $52.4 Billion in Stock
Burbank CA & New York, NY…The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” —NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox, including the Twentieth Century Fox Film and Television studios, along with cable and international TV businesses, […]
Federal Reserve Raises the Federal Funds Rate to 1-1/4 to 1‑1/2 percent.
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. Averaging through hurricane-related fluctuations, job gains have been solid, and the unemployment rate declined further. Household spending has been expanding at a moderate […]