San Andreas, CA...SEIU Local 1021 has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against CCWD over the dismissal of an employee. A copy of the complaint was emailed to us this morning. We are not listing names involved in hopes that it can amicably be resolved and everyone moves one. It is enclosed...
Sierra Seasons Magazine Publiser and Artist Don Hukari's Art Featured at Hovey Tasting Room
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/07/2013 12:59 PM
Murphys, CA....The serigraphs and CityScape photographs of Don Hukari are being featured for the month of March at the Hovey Winery Tasting Room. An artist’s reception in his honor was held last Saturday and a filled to the rim room welcomed his art and the artist. The well-known and respected local artist, graphic designer and publisher is actively involved in the Central Sierra Arts Council and has organized the InFocus Art Competition for 15 years...
The Inflation Investment You’ve Never Heard Of ~By Cory Burnell, MBA, CFA
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2013 04:18 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Many investors are concerned about the risk of increased inflation in light of the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented balance sheet expansion from $900 billion to $3.1 trillion since 2008. This concern is warranted and begs the question how to invest to profit from inflation and protect one’s purchasing power. The most common answers are to invest in commodities such as precious metals, oil, gasoline, agriculture, etc., or Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), and while these may be good answers are there any others? I’m glad you asked, because there’s one you’ve probably never considered. Senior secured floating rate loans (a.k.a. “Bank Loans”) have historically offered a relatively high correlation with inflation along with attractive returns. For example, in the 10-year period ended 9/30/2012 the Morningstar Bank Loan category had a 0.37 correlation with inflation while the DJ-UBS Commodity Index only provided a 0.24 correlation. Interestingly, U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), typically purchased by investors to hedge inflation risks, only provided a 0.07 correlation with inflation.*
Grand Opening for Klipz Salon March 9th, 2012. Free Hot Dogs and Soda, Raffles and More!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/04/2013 12:35 PM
Angels Camp, CA...You are invited to the Grand Opening of the recently opened Klipz Salon, Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:30 a.m., 300 South Main St. Angels Camp. Attending this opening will be representatives from the City of Angels, Angels Camp Business Association, and Destination Angels Camp. These ceremonies are organized by Destination Angels Camp as part of its services to local businesses. Chris Johnson and his wife, Curly, opened Klipz Salon November 1, 2012....
They Were Mixing and Mingling at The Murphys Hotel on Thursday Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/04/2013 04:36 PM
Murphys, CA...The monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer rolled into the Murphys Hotel on Thursday night. It featured Renner Wines and Renner Wines made an announcement for their new tasting room location on Main Street in Murphys. A good sized crowd talked about business in the county. Brian from Murphys Hotel also gave an update about their expansion and renovations under way. It's great to see the new owners investing and moving the Murphys Hotel forward for it's next 150 years. A few pics are below...
Gasoline Excise Tax to Increase 3.5 Cents on July 1, 2013
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/01/2013 12:37 PM
Sacramento, CA...Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline will increase 3.5 cents per gallon to 39.5 cents per gallon and the excise tax on diesel fuel will remain unchanged at 10 cents per gallon following a vote February 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization, which executed its legislative mandate to adjust the rate by March 1....
Up From The Ashes...Renner Tasting Room To Open in Metate Hill Location Tomorrow March 2nd
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/01/2013 01:13 PM
Murphys, CA...Tomorrow The Renner Winery Tasting Room will move to the Metate Hill location across from Murphys Hotel on Main Street. Congrats to Renner for being able to move to a location that will be centrally located on the heart of Main Street. Below is a short clip part of the Renner Wines Crew made at the Chanber of Commerce Mixer at the Murphys Hotel Last night.
Angels Camp City Council Will Be Back in Aciton March 5, 2013
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 02/28/2013 04:49 PM
Angels Camp, CA..The Angels Camp City Council Agenda for March 5th, 2013 is enclosed. Unmet Transit needs. Featured Business of Stories in Stone, Labor Negotiations and more will highlight the meeting at the Angels Fire House on Vallecito Road...
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