Supreme Court Rules 6-3 That Government Can Ask Social Media Companies to Remove Posts
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2024 09:31 AM
Washington, DC...Argued March 18, 2024—Decided June 26, 2024. Under their longstanding content-moderation policies, social-media platforms have taken a range of actions to suppress certain categories of speech, including speech they judge to be false or misleading. In 2020, with the outbreak of COVID–19, the platforms announced that they would enforce these policies against users who post false or misleading content about the pandemic. The platforms also applied misinformation policies during the 2020 election season. During that period, various federal officials regularly spoke with the platforms about COVID–19 and election-related misinformation. For example, White House officials publicly and privately called on the platforms to do more to address vaccine misinformation.
Governor Newsom Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2024 11:11 AM
Sacramento, CA...Following the transmittal of the 2024 State of the State address to the Legislature today, Governor Gavin Newsom released his address directly to the people of California in virtual remarks.
Julian Assange will Plead Guilty in Deal with US and Return to Australia
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2024 04:31 PM
Washington, DC...(AP)...Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga that spanned multiple continents and centered on the publication of a trove of classified documents, according to court papers filed late Monday.
Governor Newsom on Historic Land Return on the 5th Anniversary of Apology to Native Americans
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2024 01:03 PM
Sacramento, CA...On the 5th anniversary of the state’s apology to California Native American peoples, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s support for the return of over 2,800 acres of ancestral land to the Shasta Indian Nation. This return is one of the largest in state history and part of the state’s ongoing efforts to right the historical wrongs committed against the Native communities of California.
A Presidential Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2024
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2024 07:21 AM
Washington, DC...On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of America’s original sin of slavery but also the beginning of the work at the heart and soul of our Nation: making the promise of America real for every American.
Calaveras County Aero Fire Incident: Information and Resources
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2024 12:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Office of Emergency Services reminds the public to avoid misinformation about the Aero Fire incident. The most accurate information and resources for the Aero Fire can be found through the following sources:
Calaveras Sheriff's Office & Calaveras OES on 1,500 Acre Aero Fire, Evac Centers, Animal Shelters, Etc
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2024 07:05 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Update: The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office in coordination with Calaveras OES is continuing to monitor the wildfire in Copperopolis. Here are the latest updates: Fire Status: The wildfire has reached roughly 1,500 acres. 5,000 residents are without power. Road Closures: Highway 4 at Little John Road (Highway 4 at Obyrnes Ferry) is closed. Pool Station Road at Highway 4 remains closed. Hunt Road at Milton Road, Salt Springs Valley Road, Felix Road, and Rock Creek Road are also closed. Evacuation Order: The areas of Copper Town Square and Obyrnes Ferry Road to the county line are under an evacuation order. All residents are ordered to immediately evacuate.
Governor Newsom Honors Fallen Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2024 10:14 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious: “Jennifer and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and entire Los Angeles County Fire Department for the loss of Firefighter Andrew Pontious. His service protecting the Los Angeles community will never be forgotten.”
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.
