Calaveras Board of Supervisor Back In Action Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2016 07:35 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am today. Some of the agenda items are: Receive a Report from the Board Chair, Department Heads, CalOES and FEMA Update on Butte Fire Recovery. Approve Changes to Position Control List for positions related to the Medical Cannabis Cultivation Registration Program. Authorize the Board Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement between Calaveras County and Phillips & Jordan, Inc., for Hazardous Tree Removal Services due to the Butte Fire Incident for an amount not to exceed $9,775,053.39 and a term ending August 31, 2017.
Ebbetts Pass Lumber Now Hiring For Full Time Truck Driver Position
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2016 01:00 PM
Arnold, CA...Ebbetts Pass Lumber Co. in Arnold seeks a full time truck / forklift driver for deliveries, loading, and customer service. Class A license preferred. Great benefits. Apply at Ebbetts Pass Lumber or Arnold Ace Hardware. Call 209-795-1331 for more info.
Get Your Tickets To The Annual Rotary Shrimp & Pasta Feed
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/25/2016 06:58 PM
Murphys, CA...Please join us at our annual fundraiser for delicious food (catered by Murphys Historic Hotel) and drink, dance to live music by Plan B, win amazing prizes! Tickets are $40 per person. Purchase tickets online at: squareup.com/market/angelsmurphysrotary or call (209) 743-9176
Is 70 The New 65? Why Americans Are Working Longer ~ From Brian Tewksbury
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/25/2016 09:47 AM
Murphys, CA...As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc.
Verizon To Acquire Yahoo's Operating Business For $4.83 Billion
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/25/2016 07:49 AM
Sunnyvale, CA...Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) today announce they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Verizon will acquire Yahoo's operating business for approximately $4.83 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. Yahoo informs, connects and entertains a global audience of more than 1 billion monthly active users** -- including 600 million monthly active mobile users*** through its search, communications and digital content products. Yahoo also connects advertisers with target audiences through a streamlined advertising technology stack that combines the power of their data, content and technology.
New Saturday Bus Service Launches Today!! Hop aboard the Saturday Hopper!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2016 09:36 AM
Murphys, CA...Calaveras County residents are invited to the opening of a new Saturday bus service at the inaugural Saturday Hopper ride on Saturday, July 23. The bus route will offer residents and visitors a worry free way to appreciate the various attractions and destinations from Valley Springs to Murphys. Opening festivities include ribbon cutting ceremonies at each stop on the first run of the day, including the 11:23 am stop at the Visitor Center in Angels Camp with Mayor Wes Kulm. Riders are encouraged to join in the celebration.
San Andreas, CA...Paying CCWD water and sewer bills just got a lot easier with the launch of a new payment processing system in late June. This new system – called Paymentus – was put into place as a direct result of CCWD Customer Service representatives listening to customer feedback. Some of the most common requests were for automatic payments using credit cards, paying over the phone using checks and a choice to pay monthly instead of bimonthly. All these options are now available, along with a suite of other new features – all free of charge to customers...
Murphys, CA...Murphys Homecoming regained Its luster as a time for residents, their friends from neighboring communities, and the people who had moved away to gather for a Norman Rockwell like day of fun, games, music, picnics, and camaraderie. The Murphys Community Club’s board of directors and volunteer planning committee, breathed new life into this cherished tradition. The new and improved 68th Murphys Homecoming brought activities for all the members of the Murphys family, old timers and newcomers alike, young and old.
Tree mortality update from Supervisor Michael Oliveira
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2016 09:10 AM
Sacramento, CA...I have just returned from the most recent Governor’s Tree Mortality Committee meeting in Sacramento and wanted to take a moment to update you with new developments and information. The most recent Ariel Survey of tree mortality was performed on 5/19/16 and is reporting that there are approximately 693,000 dead trees in Calaveras County, and an additional 7.2 Million dead trees in the Sequoia National Forest. There is approximately 37 Million dollars allocated to the USFS for tree removal and has been funded for startup costs for crews working high hazard Counties. In the event of a major wild fire these funds could be diverted if the need arises.
Authority To Construct Asphalt Hot Plant In Calaveras County California ~ CB Asphalt
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2016 12:23 PM
Angels Camp, CA...This press release is a continued effort to notify, update and provide clarity to and for the citizens of Calaveras County with regard to the ongoing efforts by our combined entities to construct and operate a Hot Mixed Asphalt Plant in Calaveras County. CB Asphalt, Chester Bross Construction, Ford Construction, Foothill Materials, Sutton Enterprises and Carson Hill Rock Products, for well over a year now, have joined efforts in what may best be described as a collective informal partnership (collectively “Partners” or “Partnership”). As a part of this collaboration, CB Asphalt, Inc., working with our aforementioned partners, submitted to Calaveras County an Authority To Construct (ATC) application to construct and operate a Hot Mixed Asphalt plant at the Foothill Materials location, Hogan Quarry near Valley Springs, CA. This initial ATC application was submitted to Calaveras County over one (1) year ago.
