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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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!
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, 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
San Francisco, CA…Forty-year National Park Service Employee Brings a Deep Understanding of Yosemite National Park to His New Role. Yosemite Conservancy announced that Mariposa resident and long-time National Park Service ranger Mark Marschall will lead its volunteer program. “Mark brings a deep understanding of Yosemite National Park to his new role as volunteer program manager. […]
Big Trees Village, CA…Recreation Activities Manager – Summer 2018. 5 days/week from approximately May – Labor Day, at Big Trees Village pools and park complex. Supervise and schedule lifeguards and other staff. Coordinate social events for members. Assist with management of pools and facilities. Support office manager as needed. Nurture a fun, safe family environment. […]
Garden Grove, CA…An olive and citrus fruit grower from Oroville, Jamie Johansson, has been elected the new president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. The election of Johansson and of vice presidents Shannon Douglass of Orland and Shaun Crook of Sonora highlighted the final day of the 99th CFBF Annual Meeting in Garden Grove. Johansson […]
Washington, DC…The nation experienced an increase in commuting time, median gross rent and a rise in English proficiency among those who spoke another language. These are only a few of the statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012-2016 American Community Survey five-year estimates data release, which features more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent in November, and the […]
Englewood, CO & San Francisco, CA…Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have signed a definitive agreement to combine ministries and create a new, nonprofit Catholic health system. The combination brings together two leading health systems, allowing the organizations to expand their mission of service and create a healthier future for people and communities across […]
Murphys, CA..The new, beautiful & elegant tasting room for Broll Mountain Vineyards in now open in the heart of Murphys’ tasting room row. Stop by and visit their new showcase for their wines. Broll Mountain Vineyards was born from a dream of producing the best wine in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Betty and Bill Broll […]
Bentonville, CA…Reflecting its growing status as an omni-channel retailer Walmart today announced plans to change the company’s legal name from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Walmart Inc. effective Feb. 1, 2018. The name change chiefly demonstrates the company’s growing emphasis on serving customers seamlessly however they want to shop: in stores, online, on their mobile device, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Deputy Sheriffs Association celebrated their annual holiday gathering and award ceremony Saturday evening at Ironstone Vineyards. Captain Macedo presented volunteers, staff and deputies with acknowledgements and awards with a short description of each. Pictured L to R – Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Sheriff Volunteer Rudy Silberbauer, Deputy Nicole Riviera-Alveraz, Captain Jim […]
Angels Camp, CA…Since 1867, we’ve believed in giving back to the communities that we serve in the form of donations, community involvement and volunteer time. Our employees are your friends and neighbors. We believe in working hard to make our communities a better place to live. You’ll notice that many Bank of Stockton employees are […]
Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District addressed residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will decide between three options which include remaining with Dignity […]
San Andreas, CA…Guadalupe “Lupe” Robles has a unique perspective on her role as a Family Nurse Practitioner. “I think of every patient as a puzzle. We look for the right pieces to solve what is wrong with the puzzle.” Guadalupe has recently joined the staff at the San Andreas Family Medical Center after two years […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday November 21, the CCWD Board of Directors awarded a $3.4 million contract to R.E. Smith Construction of Newcastle to build the Jenny Lind Water Plant Pretreatment Project, which will help ensure safe, reliable water service to more than 10,000 people living in the greater Valley Springs area. In 2015, the devastating […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “second” 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 […]
New York, NY…Matt Lauer, an anchor of “Today” for two decades, was fired by NBC News after a detailed complaint about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace that took place during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The accusation also noted that the alleged behavior continued after the games, NBC News confirmed.
Stuttgart/Zurich. In a global first, online orders were delivered in Zurich between 25 September and 13 October with the aid of Vans & Drones. In partnership with Matternet and siroop.ch, Mercedes-Benz carried out a unique pilot project to test on-demand delivery of e-commerce orders – and it was a resounding success, particularly as unlike comparable […]
