Calaveras County Financial Leadership Forum is May 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2018 03:36 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual Calaveras County forum on Financial Leadership at the Bret Harte Performing Arts Center, May 23, 2018 from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. This event is designed to educate the public while providing an opportunity to showcase Chamber members and financial leaders within the county. The forum will consist of a panel of experts from the following fields: Banking, Insurance, Financial Planning, Investments, Real Estate, Tax Professionals, Estate Planning
Barbara Galli: Victory After a Nine-Month Battle With Lung Cancer
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 12:07 PM
San Andreas, CA...Nine months ago Barbara Galli received a grim diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer. Because of the swift action at the Mark Twain Cancer Center in San Andreas, she has recovered and is now back to one of her favorite past times – being an active volunteer at Mark Twain Medical Center. “I’ve helped out as a volunteer for many years because the hospital is so important to our community,” she explains. “Now it has even more meaning because the people here saved my life.”
A Yes Vote on Measure A Ensures a Strong Local Hospital in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 06:02 PM
San Andreas, CA...Measure A will approve a new lease between Mark Twain Medical Center and the Mark Twain Health Care District and renew the affiliation with Dignity Health. What will Measure A do? Measure A will ensure Calaveras County residents continue to receive high-quality, compassionate health care by approving a new lease between Mark Twain Medical Center and the Mark Twain Health Care District and renewing the affiliation with Dignity Health. Without a new lease between Mark Twain Medical Center and the Mark Twain Health Care District and a renewed affiliation with Dignity Health, the hospital could be forced to close.
Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 10:13 PM
Sacramento, CA...Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50 percent, the California Energy Commission today adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020. The building energy efficiency standards, which are the first in the nation to require solar, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to taking 115,000 fossil fuel cars off the road.
Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2018 02:33 PM
San Andreas, CA...PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-044 FOR THE ARNOLD BLACK BEAR INN This application proposes to amend condition II-8 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 01-68 approved on September 6, 2001. The resolution sets forth conditions for Planned Development Permit 2001-044 allowing the operation of a 5,105 sq. ft. 5-bedroom bed and breakfast, DBA “Arnold Black Bear Inn”, located at 1343 Oak Circle in Arnold. Currently, condition II-8 prohibits noise producing activities such as festivals, amplified music, receptions and group gatherings from occurring at the Inn. The proposed modification is to amend condition II-8 allowing events at the Inn upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit for Special Events.
Request For Wagon Trail Realignment Project Proposals
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2018 03:06 PM
San Andreas, CA...COUNTY OF CALAVERAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. #17-1200-10-958. STATE ROUTE 4 WAGON TRAIL REALIGNMENT PROJECT PHASE I PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. Notice is hereby given that Calaveras County is releasing a Request for Proposals for professional project management services for the State Route 4 Wagon Trail Realignment Project – Phase I. The Request for Proposals is available through www.publicpurchase.com within the section dedicated to this solicitation under the agency of the County of Calaveras.
Arnold, CA...From CCWD..."CCWD crews worked late into the night Thursday to repair a failure in a 14-inch water line and restore water service to more than 100 community members in Big Trees Village. We are fortunate to have a highly skilled workforce that can perform complex repairs quickly and professionally."
Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Supports "Measure A"
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2018 06:59 AM
San Andreas, CA...Measure A determines the future of the Mark Twain Medical Center hospital in Calaveras County. YES ON MEASURE A. Mark Twain Medical Center will continue to provide nationally recognized high-level quality care for rural hospitals in Calaveras County. There will be NO increase to taxes. The citizens of Calaveras County will continue to own the hospital. All medical clinics in Calaveras County, currently owned by Mark Twain Medical Center, will remain open and continue to serve county residents.
The Employment Situation For April, 164,000 Jobs Created, Unemployment Down to 3.9 Percent!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2018 08:14 AM
Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 164,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, and mining. Household Survey Data In April, the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, following 6 months at 4.1 percent. The number of unemployed persons, at 6.3 million, also edged down over the month. (See table A-1.). Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for adult women decreased to 3.5 percent in April. The jobless rates for adult men (3.7 percent), teenagers (12.9 percent), Whites (3.6 percent), Blacks (6.6 percent), Asians (2.8 percent), and Hispanics (4.8 percent) showed little or no change over the month. (See tables A-1, A-2, and A-3.)
Election Calaveras 2018! Assessor's Office Candidate Debate, May 3, 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2018 09:42 AM
San Andreas, CA...Election Calaveras 2018! Assessor's Office Candidate Debate, May 3, 2018. Election Calaveras 2018! Here's the latest in our PATV Studio debates. This time it's the candidates for the Assessor's Office in our Studio. Joel Metzger moderates the discussion between Leslie Davis and Tim Muetterties. Our local PATV Station does a great job with their public affairs programming and this election cycle is no exception.