Don’t Miss The June Chamber Mixer At Lake Camanche Tonight
Valley Springs, CA…Don’t Miss The June Chamber Mixer At Lake Camanche Tonight
Federal Reserve Moves Forward With Rate Increase
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in May indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising moderately so far this year. Job gains have moderated but have been solid, on average, since the beginning of the year, and the unemployment rate has declined. […]
Black Oak Casino Resort Partners with Sonora Area Foundation
Sonora, CA…Sonora Area Foundation announces the establishment of the Black Oak Casino Resort Community Fund. The fund expands the philanthropic reach of Black Oak Casino Resort by partnering with the area’s largest public charity. According to Black Oak Casino Resort CEO Ron Patel, “We are very much aware of the great work Sonora Area Foundation […]
Runner Blasts Budget Move to Strip Taxpayer Rights
Sacramento, CA…George Runner issued the following statement today in response to sweeping budget legislation that would strip the Board of Equalization of nearly all its current functions: “Taxpayers must be warned: the so-called ‘Transparency and Fairness’ legislation announced today by the very politicians who just voted to raise your gas tax, is neither transparent nor […]
Butte Fire Claims May Expire Soon!
San Andreas, CA…Airola Butte Fire Attorneys in San Andreas is ready to help. We are a team of lawyers fighting for the rights of property owners in Amador and Calaveras Counties. The Airola family has been serving the legal needs of the Motherlode for 99 years. Now, in the aftermath of the Butte fire, the […]
Six Local Students Awarded Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2017
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training scholarships to a total of six high school students during recent award night events. Four Calaveras High School students, one Bret Harte High student and one student from Mountain Oaks will each receive $1,500. Calaveras High School student Jayda Hufana, of Valley Springs, is […]
RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne, CA…On Wednesday, RCRC and the Northern California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) hosted the first in a series of Regional Trade Workshops scheduled throughout the state. RCRC and CITD partnered with the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, and the U.S. Department of Commerce Sacramento U.S. Export Assistance Center to bring this free export […]
Snowshoe Springs Association & Mutual Benefit Water Company is Now Hiring
Dorrington, CA…SNOWSHOE SPRINGS ASSOCIATION And Mutual Benefit Water Company JOB DESCRIPTION PART TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON. This position is part time hourly, with no additional benefits. The number of hours worked in a pay period shall not exceed forty (40) hours. Emergencies excluded. The Association operates on a bi-monthly pay period schedule. This position is under […]
Greater Arnold Business Association Mixer On Monday, June 12, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Arnold, CA…Greater Arnold Business Association Mixer. On Monday, June 12, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. At the Cameo Plaza 1004 CA-4 in Arnold. Cameo Plaza Merchants *Timeless Home Gallery LLC, *Leanne Smith Remax Realty. Drinks, Snacks, local business information. Hope to see you there. OPEN MIXER to Anyone interested in being involved in our community. […]
Access to Emergency Air Ambulance Service at Risk
Sacramento, CA…Today, members of California’s network of emergency air medical providers are assessing how dramatically their ability to care for patients will be impacted if one of their primary sources of funding is not renewed by the California Legislature. The Emergency Medical Air Transportation Act (EMATA) was established in 2010 to specifically fund emergency air […]
Murphys Senior Center Receives CCF Grant
Murphys, CA…The Murphys Senior Center received a spring donation from the Calaveras County Foundation (CCF). The funds will be used for the weekly Lunch and Learn Program. The Murphys Senior Center provides free classes, education and social events to 350 participants monthly. MSC also provides emergency food through their Food Pantry. The Murphys Senior Center […]
Sickness Unto Death Part V: Why Rural America is So Sick ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.
Murphys, CA…The health of rural Americans is worse than those who live in cities, in part because rural health care systems are collapsing. This is a problem that has been long in the making. America shifted from a predominantly rural population to one that was more urban in 1920. This pattern continues today. In 1990, […]
Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2017 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the June 30th deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or have […]
Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Implements A Safe Trade Program
San Andreas, CA…Are you purchasing a car or merchandise off of an online buy and sell site? Do you know the person you are buying from or selling to? Do you really want to go to a stranger’s house, or have them come over to yours for the transaction? The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has […]
Dr. Mike Kifune Returns to Practice Medicine in Arnold
San Andreas, CA June 6, 2017 –Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mike Kifune to their Arnold Family Medical Center. “I am grateful to be returning to practice in the Arnold community,’ commented Dr. Kifune, “I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Nadler for his […]
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Study Session On Cannabis Resumes This Morning
San Andreas, CA…After a closed session for labor negotiations the Board will resume the Cannabis Study session from last week. The study session is scheduled to resume at 10am. This study session is designed to allow the Board of Supervisors, County Departments and Calaveras County residents an opportunity to hear about and discuss the County’s […]
Sickness Unto Death Part IV: Dollars and Sense – In Sickness and Health ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.
Murphys, CA…We pay more for our health care — in some cases, twice as much as countries like France. Is it worth it? There can be no argument, however you want to analyze health care delivery and the value of outcomes, the American health care system is significantly more expensive than any other comparable system […]
Nurses Association Applauds Senate Vote For Single Payer Healthcare
Sacramento, CA…With a critical vote from the California State Senate today, the universal healthcare train is moving forward in California. On a 23 to 14 vote, the California Senate put their stamp of approval on SB 562, a Medicare for all-type/single payer bill that would bring the dream of guaranteeing health care to all Californians […]
Tree Mortality Crews We Salute You!! State Has Lost Over 100 Million Trees Since 2010
Arnold, CA…In the last few months many of us have witnessed the crews working on removing thousands of dead trees from our area. While it is sad to see so many trees no longer with us it has also been pretty amazing to see the skill and just plain bravery of many of these crews. […]
Economy Created 138,000 Jobs In May. Not In Workforce Number Inches Up To 94,983,000
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 138,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care and mining. The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 6.9 million, changed little in May. […]
Study Finds Calaveras County Among Best Places in California for Living on Social Security
Arnold, CA…Planning where you’ll spend your retirement can be difficult, especially for folks who will be relying heavily on Social Security as a main source of income. There are, however, places where Social Security goes further than others and in a new study, SmartAsset has delved in the numbers to find out where. In its […]
Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store Is Now Hiring
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold is now hiring for Friday Saturday and Sunday P/T work in our clothing dept. We are a very fast paced retail store. The job requires good people skills, valid California Dr license, friendly and out going with customers.Multi tasking is desired. Must be able to lift […]
Sickness Unto Death Part III: Why Katsu is Healthier Than Carl? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.
Murphys, CA…Americans like to think of themselves as the wealthiest, healthiest, and luckiest country in the world. I won’t debate the first and last points here, but, the United States is decidedly not the healthiest. How do we know that? Americans like to think of themselves as the wealthiest, healthiest, and luckiest country in the […]
Beep, Beep! Food Trucks are Rolling In on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 Saturday, May 27th, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Unique Cuisine, Live Music, Family Fun
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association and Destination Angels Camp will host the first of four Summer Nights Food Truck Festivals on Saturday, May 27th from 4- 8 p.m. at Utica Park in Angels Camp. The Summer Nights Food Truck Festivals are a unique opportunity for community members and visitors to enjoy a variety […]
Mark Zuckerberg Delivers Harvard Commencement Address
Cambridge, MA…The following it the full text of his speech. “President Faust, Board of Overseers, faculty, alumni, friends, proud parents, members of the ad board, and graduates of the greatest university in the world, I’m honored to be with you today because, let’s face it, you accomplished something I never could. If I get through […]
Above & Beyond Travel’s Maureen Dinnocenzo Named as Top 100 Agent at Industry Event
Arnold, CA…Travel Weekly and TravelAge West are proud to announce that Maureen Dinnocenzo was selected from among hundreds of recommended travel professionals to attend the fourth-annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West), which took place at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada, May 18-20, 2017. GTM West is a […]
Calaveras Community Foundation Supports Meals-on-Wheels!
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation awarded Common Ground Senior Services a $10,000 check to help support the Meals-on-Wheels program in Calaveras County. This support comes at a crucial time when there is so much uncertainty as to the future of funding at the federal level for programs aimed at assisting older adults to remain safely […]
CCWD Applauds Supervisor Decision on Blagen Road Bridge
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined many members of the Arnold community at the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in urging the Board to purchase a temporary bridge to cross a damaged section of Blagen Road near White Pines Park. Major storm damage in January 2017 made the portion of the […]
Big Trees Fitness Opening In Time For Summer!! Preview Tours This Weekend On Saturday & Sunday!!
Arnold, CA…In a great addition to the entire Arnold ares it is exciting to announce that Big Trees Fitness is bringing a full service fitness club back to life in Arnold just in time for summer! You many have seen crews working on the health club facility and they have completed enough repairs and upgrades […]
CTC Approves $328 Million in New Transportation Funding
Stockton, CA…In an effort to rebuild and maintain California’s infrastructure, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $328 million to 88 transportation projects that will alleviate traffic delays, repair aging roads and bridges and encourage bicycling and walking. This includes 41 biking and pedestrian projects throughout the state that will receive $35.8 million in allocations […]