Sacramento, CA...A new draft regulation announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will require that insurers that use new catastrophe modeling must write more policies in distressed areas, with larger insurance companies required to insure properties in distressed areas at a rate equal to 85% of the insurer’s statewide market share. This is part of the Commissioner’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy, a package of reforms to strengthen California’s marketplace and maintain strong consumer protections.
Patty & Richard are Retiring, July 22nd will be Final Day for Bristol's Ranch House Cafe
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2024 11:04 AM
Arnold, CA...From Bristol's FB Page..."Well, this is really hard….😢 but I know by now most of you have already seen the “for lease” sign outside of the restaurant. Richard and I have decided it’s time to retire, to spend more time with our grandchildren and my wonderful mom. There were a lot of signs that it’s time, one being the high insurance rates, another is the price and quality of the products we are receiving. When we opened 21 years ago I promised the community I would keep our prices as affordable as possible so that all of the young families could afford to eat out. I’ve tried to keep my promise all of these years!
Angels Camp, CA...Every Friday evening beginning June 7th to October 25th, come to the Angels Camp Museum for the annual Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, artisan foods, food trucks, wine & beer bar, local craft booths, kids’ crafts, and live music! To stay in accordance with the Calaveras County Health Department, only service animals will be permitted on the property. Thank you for your understanding.
Boca Chica, TX...SpaceX successfully completed its 4th test of the Starship system. The Super Heavy Booster completed its mission including a controlled soft landing in the Gulf. The test Starship reached space, reentered and had a controlled splash down in the Indian Ocean. Once the Starship system reaches operational levels it promises to be a game changer in launch capabilities. It will lower the cost of getting objects into space by a factor of 50 to 80 times. It could also possibly in the future be used to move payload and people anywhere on the planet in an hour or so. The human capacity of Starship is expected to be about 100 people. In theory if multiple launch facilities are built you could send 100 people anywhere on the planet within hours.
Taxpayer Alert! with Al Segalla & Guest, Madisen Eads - Manager at Cisco Enterprises
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 10:44 AM
San Andreas, CA...Taxpayer Alert! is brought to you by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association. http://ccta.camp8.org/ The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is a non-partisan, citizen's advocacy group committed to promoting lower taxes and efficiency in the administration of public business. They keep a watchful eye on City, County, State, education and special district issues in an effort to promote the most economical use of our tax dollars. They recognize the human rights to liberty and property in a free society. Their goal is to work cooperatively with government officials to achieve a strong, balanced economy for Calaveras County. They network with, and support, the Howard Jarvis California Taxpayers Association, the National Taxpayers Union and other organizations of similar purpose.
California is Now Home to the Most Fortune 500 Companies in the Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 11:38 AM
Sacramento, CA..."California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country – beating out Texas, Florida, and all other states. From tech to finance to entertainment, California’s diverse economy leads with 57 companies on the list." Governor Gavin Newsom. Fortune announced that for the first time since 2014, California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country – beating out Texas, Florida, and all other states. From tech to finance to entertainment, the state’s diverse economy has 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York are tied in second with 52 companies each. Full list of California companies
CCWD Secures an Additional $11.2 Million in Federal Funding
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 12:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) secured $11.2 million from the Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) in the 2024 federal budget to construct the enhancement of the Copper Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclamation Facility. The funds are part of the Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure program run by the Army Corps, which released its Fiscal Year 2024 work plan this week. CCWD’s project is the largest Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure funding allocation to a project in California and the third-largest allocation nationwide in 2024.
Greg McCulloch Named Adventist Health Sonora President
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 02:27 PM
Sonora, CA...Adventist Health has appointed Greg McCulloch as president of Adventist Health Sonora, effective today. “Greg is a disciplined and thoughtful healthcare leader,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “His leadership approach is animated by a passion for his community, for the faith-based mission of Adventist Health and a desire to build healthcare capabilities he would want for himself or his loved ones.”
State Investment in California’s Job Growth Brings Funding For New Projects to Region
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 02:43 PM
Truckee, CA...A multi-million dollar economic boost is on its way to the Eastern Sierra region. The newly-formed Sierra Jobs First initiative is part of a statewide investment in job creation, industrial strategy and economic development initiatives to create a more climate resilient and equitable economy. The Eastern Sierra region consists of seven counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolumne.