Fire Chief Nick Casci is the New Tuolumne-Calaveras CAL FIRE Unit Chief
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2020 11:32 AM
San Andreas, CA...California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to congratulate Unit Chief Josh White on his retirement after 32 fire seasons of dedicated service to the State of California including seven years as our Unit Chief. On April 1st, CAL FIRE Director Thom Porter stated, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Casci to the position of Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'In Good Spirits', On Oxygen but Not Ventilator in COVID-19 Battle
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 09:57 AM
London, UK..Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus. Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.
AG Issues Updated Consumer Alert for Tenants Affected by COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 01:37 PM
Sacramento, CA...Following the Judicial Council of California's emergency meeting, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued updated guidance to California tenants, encouraging them to learn about their rights if they will not be able to pay their full rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Attorney General encourages tenants to learn about their rights under the state Judicial Council’s April 6 emergency eviction rule, which expanded the statewide protections previously put in place by Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order at the end of March.
COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 15,865 Cases, 374 Deaths, 157,800 Tests
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 04:23 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 15,865 confirmed cases and 374 deaths. As of April 6, local health departments have reported 269 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California's response visit the California Department of Public Health website.
San Andreas, CA...In compliance with Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 “Stay at Home” order, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will transition to an online burn permit website for residential dooryard burn permits. Property owners currently in possession of a previously issued permit are encouraged to check the expiration date, as permits are valid for two years.
California to Send 500 State-Owned Ventilators to the National Stockpile to Help States in Need
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2020 03:49 PM
Sacramento, CA...Recognizing that states like New York are experiencing immediate supply shortages as a result of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California would help meet this moment by loaning 500 state-owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory.
Governor Newsom Announces Progress in Expanding Hospital Capacity to Fight Coming Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2020 03:57 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today at the former Sleep Train Arena, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is making progress in securing additional beds to treat COVID-19 patients and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system. The Governor announced California has already secured up to 4,613 additional beds at alternate care sites and shuttered hospitals to care for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 patients, with even more capacity being finalized.At former basketball arena being transformed into an alternate care site, Governor announces state has already secured up to 4,613 additional beds to fight COVID-19 and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system
