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2014 Pacific Coast Rafting Outlook Remains Positive Despite Drought |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2014 11:41 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...O.A.R.S., the worldwide leader in whitewater rafting with river trips throughout the West, is gearing up for a solid rafting season on California and Oregon’s most popular whitewater rivers despite below average snowpack conditions throughout the region. The positive 2014 California rafting outlook is the result of smart water management decisions by local utilities, and in some cases, essential agreements that guarantee reliable flows for recreational uses on dam-controlled rivers such as the Klamath and the American....
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Calaveras Humane Society and Above and Beyond Travel To Host Chamber Mixer On April 17th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2014 04:50 PM
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Arnold, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be also having their April Monthly Mixer on Thursday, April 17th in Arnold. This month's mixer is being co-hosted by Above and Beyond Travel and the Calaveras Humane Society at the Human Society's Thrift Store in Arnold. Located at 2182 HWY 4. Hours of the mixer are 5:30-7 p.m....
Click Above For A few Photos Of Recent Mixers at The ARC and Nates's. There was mixing and mingling and even people dancing on chairs. |
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Verizon To Purchase Local Service Provider Golden State Cellular |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2014 01:42 PM
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Sonora, CA....Verizon Wireless is making a move to purchase Golden State Cellular. We have been following this story for the last several weeks but since the deal is subject to FCC approval we did not want to publish anything too soon and have it reflect negatively on one of our local employer's if the deal fell apart. The application has been on the FCC site for several weeks but fairly hard to find unless you knew what to dig for. Last night however Verizon Management was here locally and hosted a dinner. So if they are confident enough to talk with employees about the deal closing in the next few months then it looks like this sale will go through....
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Study: Investing On Forests Reduces Megafires And Saves Millions |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2014 11:13 PM
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| San Francisco, CA...A new study released today finds investing in proactive forest management activities can save up to three times the cost of future fires, reduce high-severity fire by up to 75 percent, and bring added benefits for people, water, and wildlife. “Recent megafires in California and the West have destroyed lives and property, degraded water quality, damaged wildlife habitat, and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars,” said David Edelson, Sierra Nevada Project Director with The Nature Conservancy. “This study shows that, by investing now in Sierra forests, we can reduce risks, safeguard water quality, and recoup up to three times our initial investment while increasing the health and resilience of our forests.” ... |
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The CCWD Board if Back in Action On Wednesday |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/08/2014 09:58 AM
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San Andras, CA...The Calaveras County Water District board is back in action on Wednesday Morning. Water line replacement in Ebbetts Pass Area, Calling for Elections, Regional Sludge Facility, Western Calaveras County Ag Study and another draw on the much abused Secretarial Fund in the Amount of $1,265,344.39. The complete agenda is enclosed....
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Supervisors Approve Conditional Use Permit for Little Tree Collective |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2014 03:40 PM
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Arnold, CA...The Little Tree Wellness Collective will be permitted to stay open in it's current Hwy 4 location in Arnold for at least the next year. The Board of Supervisors approved the Administrative Use Permit that will allow the Medical Cannabis Dispensary to legally operate. The zoning of the entire commercial building is being changed to accommodate Little Tree. The rest of the tenants will be allowed to remain as approved non-conforming uses in the new zoning. Details are enclosed....
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Bear Valley Mountain Instructor Hiring Clinic Saturday, April 12 |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/08/2014 03:18 PM
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Bear Valley, CA ... In partnership with the Stanislaus National Forest Bear Valley Mountain is conducting a Instructor Hiring Clinic on Saturday, April 12 8:30am-Noon in the Snow Sports Meeting Area in front of the Sun Room. Strong skiers and snowboarders with an interest in sharing the thrill of skiing and snowboarding with others are encouraged to attend. The cost: $10 (free for season pass holders) and include a all-day lift pass. The is an opportunity to learn about instructor positions for 2014/15.
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Caltrans Road Report For April 6-12, 2014 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2014 08:39 AM
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Stockton, CA...The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. The complete report is enclosed....
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Calaveras Community Foundation Receives $3,500 from the Black Oak Casino Resort |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/07/2014 09:11 AM
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Calaveras County, CA ... The Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) received a donation of $3,500 from the Black Oak Casino Resort. This 2013 contribution began a mutually satisfying partnership between Black Oak Casino Resort and the Foundation. Those initial funds benefited several Calaveras County community groups and organizations. Sober Grad Night Foundation was the recipient of a $1,000 donation. This event involved both Bret Harte and Calaveras High School students. Calaveras 4 Teen Center received a check for $250. Calaveras Mentoring Foundation was a beneficiary of $250. Alternative Education Programs received $250. Calaveras County Office of Education’s “Partner in Education” program was aided by Black Oak’s generous donation of $500. The Resource Connection’s “Santa’s Express” was sent a $250 check....
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Cory Burnell Among "Best Of Best" Financial Advisors Attending Barron's Summit |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2014 03:51 PM
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Phoenix, AZ...Cory Burnell, CFA, an investment advisor in Valley Springs, attended the fifth-annual Barron’s Top Independent Advisors Summit, hosted by Barron’s magazine to promote best practices in the industry and the value of advice to the investing public. The invitation-only conference was held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, March 19 - 21 in Phoenix, AZ. 75 of the Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors in the U.S., as ranked and published in Barron’s August 26, 2013 issue, were in attendance. This annual ranking is the basis for the Top Independent Advisor’s Summit and the advisors are chosen based on the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams and the quality of the advisors’ practices. The top 100 Independent Advisors are comprised of Registered Investment Advisors and Advisors from Independent Broker Dealers...
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