Snowpack Survey Shows Big One-Month Gain. Statewide We Are At 173% Of Average
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/02/2017 12:39 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada range found a snow water equivalence of 28.1 inches, a significant increase since the January 3 survey, when just 6 inches was found there. The average as measured at Phillips since 1964 is 18.4 inches. Snow water equivalence is the depth of water that theoretically would result if the entire snowpack melted instantaneously. That measurement is more important than depth in evaluating the status of the snowpack. On average, the snowpack supplies about 30 percent of California’s water needs as it melts in the spring and early summer.
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Department of Public Works announces completion of the process required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify hazard burnt trees from the Butte fire area. These are the 8,400 trees that have the potential to fall and impact public roadways. They are located within the County right-of-way and on adjacent private property.
Starbucks Chairman & CEO Sends Message To Partners In Regards To Trump Administration
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/30/2017 11:36 AM
Seattle, WA...Starbucks chairman and ceo sent the following message to all partners (employees) on January 29, 2017. Dear partners- I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise. Let me begin with the news that is immediately in front of us: we have all been witness to the confusion, surprise and opposition to the Executive Order that President Trump issued on Friday, effectively banning people from several predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, including refugees fleeing wars. I can assure you that our Partner Resources team has been in direct contact with the partners who are impacted by this immigration ban, and we are doing everything possible to support and help them to navigate through this confusing period.
And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2017 03:10 PM
Murphys, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards dinner took place in the beautiful confines of Ironstone Vineyards on Friday night. It was an annual celebration of the businesses & people who have made our communities better, provided needed services and employment for many of our friends and neighbors. Over 200 movers & shakers attended including State Senator Tom Berryhill, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, many local elected officials & a large cross section of our local business community. Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Inc., Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher all took top honors in their categories...
Presidential Memorandum Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2017 09:27 AM
Washington, DC...This memorandum directs executive departments and agencies (agencies) to support the expansion of manufacturing in the United States through expedited reviews of and approvals for proposals to construct or expand manufacturing facilities and through reductions in regulatory burdens affecting domestic manufacturing. Stakeholder Consultation on Streamlining Permitting. The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct outreach to stakeholders concerning the impact of Federal regulations on domestic manufacturing and shall solicit comments from the public for a period not to exceed 60 days concerning Federal actions to streamline permitting and reduce regulatory burdens for domestic manufacturers. As part of this process, the Secretary of Commerce shall coordinate with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and such other agency heads as may be appropriate. Above is the summary of the Memorandum. The full text is below...
President Trump Announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2017 09:33 AM
Washington, DC...President Trump announced today that as part of his overall job creation agenda he will launch a Manufacturing Jobs Initiative. The President will be meeting with some of the world’s most successful and creative business leaders to share their experiences and gain their insights. President Trump plans to continually seek information and perspectives from a diverse range of business leaders, including those listed below and others, on how best to promote job growth and get Americans back to work again.
Gross Domestic Product Only 1.6% In 2016 & 1.9% For 4th Quarter
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2017 01:34 PM
Washington, DC...Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.5 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the fourth-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the source agency. The "second" estimate for the fourth quarter, based on more complete data, will be released on February 28, 2017.
Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2017 02:54 PM
Sonora, CA...Two Tuolumne County non-profit organizations were recognized for the significant benefit they provide to our community by receiving the Irving J. Symons Award presented by the Irving J. Symons Foundation, a supporting organization of the Sonora Area Foundation. The Smile Keepers program, providing dental education, school based preventative treatment and community education for the children and families of Tuolumne County, was recognized with a $25,000 gift. Below, Smile Keepers Coordinator Erika Hagstrom-Dossi is shown with SAF Board Member Tracy Russell and SAF Program Manager Lin Freer. A second award was presented to the CHP (Children’s Holiday Party), which in 2016 celebrated their 34th year as hosts of the annual holiday party for disadvantaged children living in Tuolumne County. The CHP received a $15,000 gift from the Irving J. Symons Foundation to support the purchase of bicycles for children attending future holiday events. Shown below are CHP Committee Chair Duke York with SAF Board Members Bob Ozbirn and Dana Mayo.
San Andreas, CA...On Wednesday January 25, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously authorized two studies involving the Mokelumne River in Calaveras County. Peter Martin, CCWD water resources program manager, explained one study will evaluate the specific water supply reliability and infrastructure needs of the West Point community, and the other will study the long-term water needs for the areas of Calaveras County served by the Mokelumne River. ECORP Consulting, Inc. was awarded the contract to perform both studies and will team up with KASL Engineering to perform the work, which is expected to be completed in September of 2017. The cost of the studies is not to exceed $296,000, and the Calaveras Public Utilities District is partnering with CCWD to help cover the cost of the long-term needs study. For additional information on these studies, click here to see item 4B in board agenda package.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Tops 20,000 During Intraday Trading
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/25/2017 08:25 AM
New York, NY...The "Trump Bump" continues as the Down Jones Industrial Average has climbed past 20,000 for the first time. If past is prologue sometimes giddy highs are followed by a downward trend. We shall see...
