Angels Camp, CA...The City of Angels is accepting applications for Police Services Clerk. This is a part-time position (15-20 hours week) with no benefits included. The Police Services Clerk performs a variety of responsible non-sworn office, technical, and field duties in support of the Police Department including assisting the public at the front counter and in the field, records, data collection, and parking enforcement...
Use Tax – The Most Painless Part of Paying Your Taxes Don’t Worry Last-Minute Filers … Lookup Table Simplifies Paying Use Tax on Your California Return
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2015 07:39 AM
Sacramento – If you still haven’t filed your state income taxes, at least one part will be simple. In just a few seconds, you or your tax preparer can figure out the amount of use tax you owe. It’s easy with the use tax lookup table included in your California income tax return instructions. You may owe use tax on items used in California that you purchased online, by telephone, or by mail order from an out-of-state retailer without paying tax. Examples include toys, consumer electronics, clothing, or small appliances you use at home. Use tax is not an “Internet tax.” It has been California law since 1935...
All-Access Sweepstakes to a Classic Slice of Americana: The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2015 01:00 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Visitors Bureau (CVB) is running an all-inclusive, VIP, behind-the-scenes sweepstakes to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. Their signature event, and one of California’s longest running attractions dating back to 1893, the weekend blends classic Americana events like Rodeo, Carnival and Demolition Derby with something unique to Calaveras County – a bullfrog jumping contest. From Mark Twain’s famous tale, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” comes the annual competition that draws people from around the world and has become part of California Gold Country lore...
Sonora, CA...Tuolumne County Farm Bureau and Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority joined forces to host an event to bring local businesses together with local agricultural producers. “This goal is to get more local produce into our local marketplace,” Elena Linehan, Executive Director of the Farm Bureau, said. A dozen producers gathered this week to discuss their wares and how they can fulfill the needs for local business. The event was called Product to Buyers and used the “speed dating” approach rather than a trade show set up.
William Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew, Directed By Tara Kayton This Summer At Brice Station Vineyards
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2015 02:50 PM
Murphys, CA...Producer and director, Tara Kayton is excited to collaborate with Brice Station Vineyards owners Stuart and Dolores Mast this coming summer with a nationally collaborative presentation of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Kayton, a Calaveras native, New York City resident, and professional theatre artist plans to meld artists from different locations, backgrounds, and skills for this upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Using Shakespeare’s delightful language she hopes to bring the essence of collaborative art to the forefront and present this peculiar comedic love story on the picturesque performance space at Brice Station Vineyards....
San Andreas Recreation & Park District Needs You!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2015 06:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...San Andreas Recreation & Park District Needs volunteers for Turner Park to help with light maintenance, on your own time schedule, two days per week, 15 to 30 minutes at the most, per day. Fun and rewarding and a beautiful place to be! Call Jim or Barbara Kavanagh 209-754-3367
Sacramento, CA...Tuolumne County Farm Bureau board members and staff attended the Leaders Conference of the California Farm Bureau Federation in Sacramento this month. Farm Bureau Board President Shaun Crook attended along with Bob Brennan, Sherri Brennan, Jesse Cover, Sasha Farkas, and Elena Linehan. Water issues and the drought was a key topic of discussion in all of the Commodity Advisory Committee meetings and the general sessions...
San Andreas, CA – Two Calaveras youths were honored by the White House, receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The Calaveras High School students, Brianna Gill and Guillermo Hernandez, have been members of the Explorer program with the San Andreas office of the California Highway Patrol for the past 2 years. The award is based on the hours of volunteer service. Brianna received the Silver Award while Guillermo received the Bronze Award. Lieutenant Dewayne Lewis presented the awards to the Explorers during a training session at the CHP office. Congratulations Brianna and Guillermo.
Copperopolis Town Square Welcomes Three New Businesses
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2015 10:49 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Copperopolis Town Square the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Copperopolis – welcomes Yummy Ha! Ha! Ice Cream, The Learning Center, and What You Seek Boutique as its latest additions. Yummy Ha! Ha! Ice Cream will be a welcome treat to Calaveras County locals and offer sweet relief to summer vacationers heading down Highway 4. The new learning center, owned and operated by local resident Lori Cox, will be a place for the children of Calaveras County to learn and grow. What You Seek Boutique is a boutique for the modern working woman....
Murphys, CA..The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association hosted a public luncheon recently at the Murphys Historic Hotel, with keynote speaker Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association who discussed issues facing taxpayers in 2015 and 2016. Also speaking was Jonathan Wood, Attorney for the Pacific Legal Foundation who recently won a major case against extreme environmental regulation...
