Sacramento, CA...State Controller John Chiang today released a series of audits focusing on the City of Stockton. The Controller found significant weaknesses in the City's fiscal management practices and internal controls which, if left unaddressed, will continue to invite wasteful spending and abuse of public resources. The audits also found that the City misused cash in its gas tax fund, and is unlawfully holding former redevelopment agency (RDA) assets...
Sutter Creek, CA...The Ethyl Grant program from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development awarded the Amador Community College Foundation a $2500 grant for computer equipment recently. The Ethyl Grant provides matching funds to rural communities that are involved with projects aimed at bettering their communities. The grants, ranging from $500 - $2,500 are awarded throughout the year. An estimated $10,000 in funding is available in 2013...
Calaveras Community Foundation Awards Grant to Murphys Senior Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2013 02:17 PM
Murphys, CA...CCF awarded MSC $5,000 to purchase a shed for the Murphys Senior Center Thrift Store. Pictured with the shed is Carol Jones, MSC Board Member; Bob Wagner, MSC Site Manager; and Chyrl Hillis, CCF Board Member
Calaveras Community Foundation Adds Two Board Members
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2013 04:54 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Terry Beaudoin and Gil Valtierra were recently welcomed to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Board of Directors. The Beaudoin family moved to Valley Springs in 1986. Since then Terry has been involved in several local fund raising efforts and was on the founding board of the “Kids Place” after school day care which is still running at Valley Springs Elementary. He is a former Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus. Terry and wife Sharon raised their 2 children in the Calaveras school system and have developed a great love for this county...
Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in July. Workforce Participation Continues Slide
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2013 06:55 PM
Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in retail trade, food services and drinking places, financial activities, and wholesale trade...
Arnold, CA...Arnold native and Bret Harte Grad Airman Alex Molina graduated from The Air Force BMT program with honors on July 19th. He was in the top 10% out of 800 graduates. He is currently attending tech school at Keesler AFB in Mississippi and will finish out tech school in Sheppard AFB in Texas. He will continue his military career in Avionics. His family is from Arnold and was born and raised in Arnold and attended Bret Harte.
Open House to be held at the New Melones Visitor Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2013 02:42 PM
SONORA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review and comment the Draft Environmental Assessment for the New Melones Lake Concession Development. Located in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties, Calif., New Melones Lake is operated by Reclamation for multiple purposes including flood control, irrigation and municipal water supplies, hydroelectric production, water quality, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation.
Valley Springs, CA...Burnell Wealth Management in Valley Springs will be offering a presentation about the Healthcare Reform Act (Obamacare) by Laurel Jolliff with Life Matters Insurance on Wednesday July 31, 2013 at the La Contenta Event Center. Laurel is a local area expert on the Affordable Care Act, and will share current information, what your options are and how you’ll be affected by it. Doors will be open at 8am and a complimentary breakfast will start at 8:15. Reservations are required and seating is limited. To reserve a seat please call 209-920-7471.
