Washington, DC... Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in April suggests that economic activity has been expanding moderately after having changed little during the first quarter. The pace of job gains picked up while the unemployment rate remained steady. On balance, a range of labor market indicators suggests that underutilization of labor resources diminished somewhat. Growth in household spending has been moderate and the housing sector has shown some improvement; however, business fixed investment and net exports stayed soft. Inflation continued to run below the Committee's longer-run objective, partly reflecting earlier declines in energy prices and decreasing prices of non-energy imports; energy prices appear to have stabilized. Market-based measures of inflation compensation remain low; survey-based measures of longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable...
Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2015 06:32 PM
Sonora, CA...As of June 1, 2015 the Vault Works/BEAT Group and the Sonora based InnovationLab have formed a new regional partnership that expands the technology training and opportunities for technology minded residents of the Central Sierra and Central Valley areas of California..
Medical Center Chooses Contractor for New Pavilion
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2015 08:45 PM
Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the final selection of the firm that will construct the new outpatient pavilion and Cancer Center. Quiring General LLC, in alliance with California Gold Development Corporation, was the successful bidder...
Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2015 09:34 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft General Plan on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. The study session will focus on issues raised in the public comments on the draft General Plan that was released in December, 2014. Following the study session, hearings will begin with the Planning Commission working through the goals and policies of the different elements of the draft plan. A schedule of hearing dates and topics will be available soon. Check the Planning Department website at http://planning.calaverasgov.us/ or upcoming dates and times.
San Andreas, CA...Al Segalla, President of the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, said "The more we discover the facts, the more it becomes apparent that the Planning Director was correct in approving the Asphalt Hot Plant application....
Harper's Closet Is Now Open In Murphys! Big 50% Off Sale Going On 4th Of July Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2015 09:18 AM
Murphys, CA...Harper's Closet is now open! Our racks and shelves are stocked with consigned articles of children's clothing and accessories (including maternity clothing) that are "next to new" quality. Come check out our swim wear and sandals! We are currently accepting consigners at Harper's Closet. Please visit us and bring in your "next to new" items! We are located at 772C Murphys Creek Road in Murphys. Harper's Closet will be open Tuesday thru Friday, 11-5 and Saturday, 11-4.
Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/12/2015 10:11 AM
Arnold, CA...We had the pleasure to visit SNAC's Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend's Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to White Pines Lake where Shawn & Jill demoed a great two person kayak that will even fit inside a Prius.
Arnold, CA...The 2015 Arnold Lions Golf Tournament is June 20th this year.
GABA General Meeting Monday, June 8 at 6pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2015 10:06 AM
Arnold, CA...Just a reminder: The second Monday of the month General membership meetings are held at 6:00pm at the Arnold Firehouse. (Park in back) On the agenda will be: The Independence Day Parade, The GABA Summer Concert Series, The Chamber Cruise Fundraiser, The Arnold Art and Adventure Expo and SierraSentry Productions will show the new Expo/Arnold promotional video.
O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2015 10:45 AM
Angels Camp, CA...O.A.R.S.’ six-day Salmon River Rafting trip in Idaho has been declared the year’s “Best Guided Outdoor Trip” by Sunset magazine. n its first-ever Sunset Travel Awards, O.A.R.S. (http://www.oars.com/) was selected as one of 30 winners from a field of nearly 200 entrants who represent the West’s very best in lodging, dining, cultural tourism, outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and more. To find the best, Sunset drafted 12 travel experts from across the West to be part of their Travel Awards Advisory Board. “When you think of guided trips, you think of O.A.R.S.” noted one judge.
