Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mark Borchin of Mokelumne Hill is the picture of health – blessed with low blood pressure and high metabolism. To keep it that way he is an active runner, plays basketball every week and hikes with his wife. But, he is always aware that stress looms as a big health threat. Mark is […]
San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]
San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]
Washington, DC…A Presidential permit has been issued to Enbridge Energy, L.P. (“Enbridge”) authorizing Enbridge to increase transport up to a full design capacity of approximately 890,000 barrels per day of crude oil and other hydrocarbons across a three-mile segment at the U.S.-Canada border near Neche, North Dakota, through an existing Enbridge terminal in Superior, Wisconsin. […]
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San Andreas, CA…The men and women who put out fires in and near San Andreas, extract injured motorists from wrecked cars on area roads and help lift ill people from the floors of San Andreas homes earn only $3.13 an hour for performing that work. And that’s more than it used to be. In August, […]
Arnold, CA…We recorded the presentation at Monday’s GABA Meeting. We featured this in our news broadcast on Tuesday morning. just in case you missed it the video of that hour is now embedded below. Bear Valley opens for the 2017-2018 season on November 24, and boy do they have great news. The new lift that […]
San Andreas, Calif. – Oct. 12, 2017 – Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), has been named to the advisory committee of the University of the Pacific’s new Physician Assistant Studies Program, Dignity Health announced today. Diehl brings more than 25 years of executive health care leadership to the committee, […]
Angels Camp, CA…In response to the Northern California wildfires, AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah (NCNU) is taking action to assist its members. In addition to AAA offices staffed by insurance specialists in Northern California, the AAA emergency response trailer is stationed at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. The trailer’s […]
Sacramento, CA…In the wake of Equifax’s massive data breach, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today urged the nation’s credit reporting agencies to provide free credit freezes for all consumers. Credit freezes allow consumers to protect their personal information from fraud and identity theft. While Equifax has waived its fee, TransUnion and Experian have not. “It’s […]
Arnold, CA…Bear Valley opens for the 2017-2018 season on November 24, and boy do they have great news. Come to hear about the new lift that carries six people per chair and other improvements to enhance your mountain enjoyment. General manager Andrea Young and director of resort revenue Rosie Sundell will lead the presentation followed […]
San Andreas, Calif. – Oct. 5, 2017 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) today announced that three of its employees, Hayley Litzenberg, Robyn Price and Bridget Proctor will be recognized among more than 300 winners across Dignity Health as Acts of Humankindness Award Winners for exemplary acts of compassion and humankindness demonstrated over the past […]
San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action on October 11th. The full agenda is enclosed…. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott Ratterman, Vice President Terry Strange, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Russ Thomas, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2017–60 RESOLUTION NO. PFA-03 ORDINANCE NO. 2017–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our team is dedicated to protecting, […]
Washington, DC…The unemployment rate declined to 4.2 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment changed little (-33,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A sharp employment decline in food services and drinking places and below-trend growth in some other industries likely reflected the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ | | […]
New York, NY…Recent data shows that Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas saw the most Medicare discharges out of all hospitals for residents of Calaveras county from October 2015 to September 2016 by accounting for 494 and 23.36 percent of the 2,115 total discharges from county residents during the timeframe. Rounding out the top […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Community came together to honor those who have fought or may fight a battle against Breast Cancer. This great sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center & The Mark Twain Health Care District. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month they hold the great “Pink in the Night” event every year. They […]
Washington, DC….Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is looking for a front desk receptionist. Starting hours are 30-40 hours a week. Responsibilities include: Greet & welcome walk in customers, answer incoming calls, ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, provide basic and accurate information when taking messages, receive and sort through daily mail, organize […]
Murphys, CA…On September 23rd Bret Harte, Calaveras, and Summerville FFA chapters attended the 21st annual Concours De Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards along with the 4H Organizations. The event hosted over 300 antique vintage cars as well as vintage trailers, motorcycles, and wooden boats in an effort to raise money for the FFA and 4H organizations […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2014-064 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 REGULATING CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND COMMERCE: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to replace Chapter 17.95, an urgency ordinance adopted on May 10, 2016 with a permanent ordinance […]
San Andreas, CA…Congratulations to our very own Calaveras County Sheriff’s Tech Kathy Frost who was named Sheriff’s Secretary of the Year by the California State Sheriff’s Association. Sheriff Dibasilio had nominated Kathy and was able to surprise her with this honor at a conference in Palm Springs. Pictured: Captain Jim Macedo (left), Sheriff Tech Kathy […]
New York, NY…The NFL and our players are at our best when we help create a sense of unity in our country and our culture. There is no better example than the amazing response from our clubs and players to the terrible natural disasters we’ve experienced over the last month. Divisive comments like these demonstrate […]
West Point, CA…When filmmaker and award-winning writer, Lisa Michelle, of West Point, decided to bring her screenplay, Common Ground, to life, she knew that Calaveras County was the perfect location. The rural atmosphere and the children who reside in West Point, Wilseyville, and Rail Road Flat represented the authenticity in the story that Michelle wanted […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce along with the Mokelumne Hill Merchants will be hosting the 6th Annual Wine on Main on October 14th, 2017 from 3pm till 6pm pm on Main Street in Mokelumne Hill. This event is sponsored by the Chamber Champions Mark Twain Medical Center, Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Adventist Health […]
Angels Camp, CA…Greenhorn Creek Outdoor Patio Grand Opening and ACBA Mixer 9/13 5:30-7:30
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
