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Job Search & Interviewing to seminar offered Nov. 21st |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 03:24 PM
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| San Andreas, CA...he Calaveras Office of Mother Lode Job Training will host a Job Search and Interviewing training on Thursday, November 21st from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ernie LaCarra-Babor, a career counselor with Mother Lode Job Training, will present the training that covers the hidden job market, job research, interviewing techniques and employers expectations.... |
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VPUSD Board is Back in Action Tonight |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 02:49 PM
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Valley Springs, CA....Tonight at 6:30pm the Valley Springs Public Utility District is back in action tonight. The agenda is enclosed....
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Dignity Health Survey Finds Majority of Americans Rate Kindness as Top Factor in Quality Health Care |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 02:35 PM
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San Francisco, CA...Dignity Health, one of the five largest health systems in the U.S., announced the findings of a nation-wide survey on the power of humankindness in health care and the perception of kindness in our society. According to the survey by Wakefield Research for Dignity Health, 87 percent of Americans feel kind treatment by a physician is more important than other key considerations in choosing a health care provider, including average wait time before appointments, distance from home, and the cost of care. Yet, 64 percent have experienced unkind behavior in a health care setting, including the failure of a caregiver to connect on a personal level (38 percent), staff rudeness (36 percent), and poor listening skills (35 percent)...
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New Sales Tax Tool To Reduce Retailer Errors and Consumer Complaints |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 02:43 PM
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Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization unveiled an easy-to-use, online mapping tool that will help prevent consumers from being overcharged sales tax. “We want retailers and consumers to have 100% confidence they are paying the correct tax,” said Board of Equalization Member George Runner. “I requested the creation of this tool after hearing from taxpayers who were having trouble proving their correct tax rate. I’m confident it will help solve a lot of problems.”
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Dignity Health Partners with Kids for Peace to Achieve Peace Through Humankindness |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 02:28 PM
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Carlsbad, CA...Can kindness really change the world?In the spirit of World Kindness Day on November13, 2013, Kids for Peace is thrilled to announce a partnership with Dignity Health, one of the five largest health systems in the nation, to promote and support The Great Kindness Challenge in schools in California, Nevada and Arizona. Dignity Health and Kids for Peace believe that human kindness fosters healthier, happier lives and a more peaceful society. Both organizations realize that even a single act of kindness can change the world for the better.
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A New Sierra Foothill Theatre Company is Born |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 01:53 PM
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Columbia, CA...It is with great enthusiasm and vision that a group of passionate theater professionals launches a new theatre company in the Sierra Foothills -- Footlight Theatre Co. based in Columbia. Artistic Director Anthony De Page, Executive Director Kendra Burlison and Administrative Director Diane Brown have formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to provide superior quality theatrical productions showcasing local talent while enhancing and stimulating cultural and artistic enrichment in the Mother Lode region. Founding board members include President Steve Kwasnicki, Vice President Megan Collier, Treasurer Doreen Kwasnicki, Secretary Tiffany Howard and board member Robert Meyer.
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This Week's Business Profile is Gerard Insurance Services |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2013 08:59 AM
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San Andreas, CA...We had the chance to spend a few minutes with Fred Gerard talking about Gerard Insurances Services. The Calaveras County native married his high school sweetheart and stayed here in the county and built his business. They are a full service Insurance Agency representing over 100 different companies. With the wide arraay of offerings they are sure to find the perfect fit for your needs. They can also help you get signed up under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and now is Open Enrollment time for medicare.
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Linton Consulting Is Ready To Serve |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2013 09:09 AM
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Mountain Ranch, CA...Are you a business owner and wish you had a clearer vision and plan for the future, better control of your finances, or simply a fix for those nagging problems that impede productivity? Linton Consulting understands the unique challenges that business owners face, we offer services that address operational issues, inventory management, personnel and sales training. We offer a friendly, personal approach to evaluate your business and offer individualized strategies and action plans that can help you achieve your goals. You’ll have professional, hands-on assistance that could make the difference for your business success in the coming year!
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ARB To Consider "Good Faith Efforts" For Diesel Fleet Operators |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2013 06:05 PM
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San Andreas, CA...On October 8, 2013, the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control Board sent a letter to Governor Brown addressing their concerns associated with the unintended economic consequences associated with the Air Resources Board (ARB) Truck and Bus On-Road In-Use Regulation. The Board outlined several options for ARB consideration in providing short term relief to rural areas. On October 17, 2013, the Mountain Counties Air Basin Control Council representing the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne and Mariposa Air Pollution Control Districts, sent a letter to ARB requesting similar relief. As a result of these requests, in addition to requests from other Districts in California, ARB is considering providing some relief from the regulation. The ARB press release is as follows:
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Covered California Releases Statistics for Its Health Insurance Marketplace for Week Ending Nov. 16 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2013 08:19 PM
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Sacramento, CA... Covered California™ released updated numbers showing that consumer interest in the agency’s health insurance marketplace and Medi-Cal remained strong. During the week ending Nov. 16, more than 476,000 unique visits were made to its website, CoveredCA.com, created jointly with the California Department of Health Care Services. In addition, more than 70,000 calls — the largest weekly total to date — were logged by the Covered California Service Center....
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