Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 146,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in retail trade, professional and business services, and health care. |Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Northeast coast on October 29th, causing severe damage in some […]
Sacramento – The statewide sales and use tax rate will increase one quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.25 percent to 7.50 percent on January 1, 2013. This rate increase was approved by California voters when they approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012. Among other things, Proposition 30 increases the statewide sales and use […]
Sacramento, CA…As his first order of business after being sworn into office yesterday, Senator Ted Gaines (R–Rocklin) introduced legislation that would repeal the fire tax. “This $150 fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it is clearly double-taxation […]
BEVERLY HILLS and BURBANK, CA…Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq:NFLX) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today announced a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run live-action and animated feature films from The Walt Disney Studios. Beginning with its 2016 theatrically released feature films, new Disney, Walt Disney Animation […]
SACRAMENTO – George Runner today responded to confusion surrounding Cyber Monday sales and California’s new online sales tax law (AB 155) by clarifying that not all retailers must collect tax. “Some reports have suggested that all online sellers must now collect California sales tax,” said Runner. “That’s a gross overstatement that creates needless confusion for […]
LOS ANGELES (November 27, 2012) – Twelve cities have been named official Host City partners for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California by AEG, presenter of the race, helping to make up the route which will take riders on a South to North course for the first time in the eight-year race history. Considered America’s […]
Irving, TX – November 16, 2012 – Hostess Brands Inc. today announced that it is winding down operations and has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, including its iconic brands and facilities. Bakery operations have been suspended at all plants. Delivery of products […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The County of El Dorado, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is formally soliciting Proposals (RFP) from qualified professional consultants to prepare a comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan for the eastern slope of El Dorado County, also known as the community of South Lake Tahoe, California. The County of El Dorado […]
Genoa, NV…On October 26, 2012 at 0847am, Douglas County Dispatch received a 911 call of a structure fire at the Genoa Station Grill and Bar, which is a newer business adjacent to the Genoa Town Hall. East Fork Fire and Paramedic District along with Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to […]
October 23, 2012 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – The first significant snowfall has arrived with 12-16 inches of powder at Tahoe South (http://tahoesouth.com/) resorts and 5-8 inches at lake level along with a healthy expectation of a bountiful ski and snowboard season. The season officially begins Nov. 16 when Heavenly Mountain Resort opens, weather and […]
