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Governor Brown Says CalPERS Board Vote Strengthens System |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/18/2014 08:40 PM
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| Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement after the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Board voted 7-4 to immediately begin phasing in the increased costs of state employees living longer: “The Board today took important and responsible action to strengthen California’s pension system.” |
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Use Tax - What You Should Know Before Filing Your State Income Tax Return |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2014 03:53 PM
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Sacramento, CA....The Board of Equalization reminds Californians preparing their 2013 state income tax returns to remember to pay their use tax. Taxpayers can pay use tax in a few seconds by using the convenient Use Tax Lookup Table included in California’s income tax return instructions. Paying use tax helps fund critical services in our communities such as education, roads, and public safety...
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February Monthly Chamber Mixer At ARC |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2014 01:51 PM
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San Andreas, CA....Please Join us on Thursday, February 20th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the The ARC of Amador and Calaveras in San Andreas for our Monthly Mixer. Located at 153 Bellview Street. The ARC's mission is to provide support and services to persons with developmental disabilities so they can better live, work, learn, and recreate in the mainstream of life....
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Why is CSERC Suing Tuolumne County Over the Blue Mountain Minerals. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2014 03:01 AM
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Twain Harte, CA... A number of years ago, Blue Mountain Minerals gained full approval to do mining at a very high level for decades on their property north of Columbia. They got approval to dump waste material on a 48-acre site that they are slowly burying under a mountain of waste. But the 48-acres that is already approved to dump waste material is now 65% full....
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2014 “Year of the Scammer” .... Even Locally |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/15/2014 10:01 AM
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Sonora, CA...2014 is quickly turning into the year of the scammer. Two new scams have recently hit the Mother Lode area, along with several older ones reappearing. Everyone needs to be very vigilant of whom they are speaking to or dealing with, both on the phone and on the internet. One of the recent scams to make its way into our area started with an advertisement placed in the Union Democrat classified section. So far, the Police Department has taken two reports from this scam. The ad was looking for a personal assistant and was willing to pay $310 a week...
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Yosemite National Park Announces the Release of the Merced Wild and Scenic River Final Comprehensive Management Plan |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2014 09:34 AM
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Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Merced Wild and Scenic River Final Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). “This plan will protect the Merced River and its outstandingly remarkable values into perpetuity and provide quality visitor facilities and access,” stated Don Neubacher, Yosemite Superintendent. “The planning process has been a monumental effort and we appreciate all the public input we have received. We now want to move forward with actions in the Plan that are critical to the preservation and enjoyment of this iconic national treasure.”
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park New Docent Orientation Classes |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2014 05:09 PM
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Big Trees, CA...Calaveras Big Trees State Park New Docent Orientation Classes (This training is mandatory for all new park volunteers.). March 12 , Wednesday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and April 9, Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (choose one) Jack Knight Hall (near the old Visitor Center). RSVP required for participation 2 weeks in advance. Contact Wendy Harrison to RSVP at: (209) 795-7980 or wharrison@parks.ca.gov. Are you interested in becoming part of our fantastic group of volunteers? Volunteers play an important role in caring for this very special park...
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Mark Twain Cancer Center Welcomes Additional Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist Shiva Singhal, MD, MPH |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2014 02:00 PM
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San Andreas, CA....Mark Twain Medical Center announces the successful recruitment of Dr. Shiva Singhal to the Mark Twain Cancer Center, where she will be joining Dr. Robert D’Acquisto and staff, serving the Tri-County area. “We are thrilled to welcome another outstanding Oncologist to our Cancer Center Practice,” said Craig Marks, Hospital President. “Over the past year we have expanded upon our care to the community, and we are continuing to grow. Dr. Singhal brings tremendous experience in specialty care as a Hospitalist, Internal Medicine Physician and family practice experience from the Chicago area and the East Coast.” Dr. Singhal completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Lady Hardinge, followed by a Residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital, University of Illinois, in Chicago, IL and Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Missouri, where she served as Chief Fellow....
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Yosemite National Park Ranger Aaron Smith Receives Pacific West Region Harry Yount Award |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2014 09:59 AM
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Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park Ranger Aaron Smith received the Pacific West Region Harry Yount Award, given annually for excellence in “rangering.” Smith was recognized for his overall impact, record of accomplishments, and excellence in traditional ranger duties. He will be considered, along with six other National Park Service regional award winners, for the National Harry Yount Award. This prestigious award is one of the highest recognitions a ranger can receive. The award was presented at Yosemite National Park today....
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Veterans Job Search Workshop February 20th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2014 09:11 AM
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| San Andreas, CA...A Job Search Workshop for veterans will be held on Thursday, February 20 at the San Andreas Library in Calaveras from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1299 Gold Hunter Road off of Mountain Ranch Road. The event is hosted by the Employment Development Department and Mother Lode Job Training. “Our veterans have served our country well,” Elena Linehan, Calaveras Manager of Mother Lode Job Training said. “They are entitled to a wide array of veteran services available from the Employment Development Department. And we want to make certain they are aware of them.” |
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