6th Annual Wines on Main on October 14th in Mokelumne Hill
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2017 05:56 PM
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 Sonora, Hunt & Sons, CalTel, Sierra Pacific Industries, Mark Twain Health Care District, AT&T and Senders Market.
Ebbetts Pass Lumber Vendor Faire is September 13th
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 12:03 PM
Arnold, CA...Ebbetts Pass Lumber Vendor Faire is September 13th
As Steve Would Have Said "One More Thing" iPhone X Launches Last At Live Apple Event
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 12:39 PM
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 Face ID, enabled by the new TrueDepth camera. iPhone X will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, October 27 in more than 55 countries and territories, and in stores beginning Friday, November 3.
Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Fair is September 23rd!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 06:48 PM
Murphys, CA...Everyone is at risk of natural and manmade disasters such as earthquakes, fires and outbreaks of disease. Preparing for a major disaster increases your chance of survival and minimizes the impact to your health. This is a FREE event to help residents prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Local businesses and agencies will provide seminars, demonstrations, and booths to share the latest information about emergency preparedness! Presentations bY: American Red Cross, Cal-Fire, Pacific Gas & Electric, PHI Air Medical, Ebbetts Pass Gas, local law enforcement & more!
Median Household Income Climbs to New Record of $59,039 According to Census Bureau
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 07:18 PM
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 in real terms of 3.2 percent from the 2015 median income of $57,230. This is the second consecutive annual increase in median household income.
Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/11/2017 02:36 PM
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 Calaveras County that we attract and keep business institutions that provide our rural communities with the services and the jobs we need.
Reconstruction Begins for Pinecrest Day Use Area Parking and Roads
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/11/2017 03:50 PM
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 National Forest’s chief engineer. “Work will halt during winter as needed due to weather and in summer we will shut down work to allow the public to use the affected areas during the recreation season.” The work will continue during spring and fall construction periods through May 2019, Hughes said.
11th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or "Hermitfest" is September 9th
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2017 08:43 AM
Hermit Valey, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 11th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 from 11am until 7pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes place in Hermit Valley and is affectionately referred to as “Hermitfest” by locals and longtime attendees.
The Bureau of Reclamation Not Transparent in Its Participation in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2017 06:37 PM
Washington, DC...We evaluated the Bureau of Reclamation’s (USBR’s) financial assistance agreements for the State of California’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) to determine whether USBR fully disclosed to the U.S. Congress and other stakeholders the cost of its participation in BDCP efforts, whether USBR had legal authority to convert funds from reimbursable to nonreimbursable purposes, and whether USBR expended funds in accordance with its legal authority for its financial assistance agreements.
