Amador County, CA... Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 50 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers. Clinics will occur on March 23, 2021, March 24, 2021, March 25, 2021 & March 26, 2021.
California Department of Justice Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/23/2021 10:24 PM
Sacramento, CA... The California Department of Justice and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation (Boston) to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing of its surgical mesh products for women. The settlement requires Boston to pay $188.6 million to 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed transvaginal surgical mesh devices to patients. California’s share of the settlement is $19.3 million.
COVID-19 Has Exacerbated the Economic Inequality and Caregiving Crisis Facing Women of Color. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Helps.
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/23/2021 11:08 PM
Washington, DC... Women have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Their labor — in hospitals and laboratories, on farms and in factories, in stores and in homes — has long been critical to keeping our nation running, and the past year has made these contributions all the more visible. Women represent half of all workers, yet they are over 60 percent of our essential workers. Women of color are disproportionately represented in frontline jobs and comprise more than half of the workers in critical service fields such as housekeeping, personal care services, and nursing assistance.
President Biden on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/23/2021 11:47 PM
Washington, DC... 5:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, almost getting into evening. Before I begin, as the congresswoman said, earlier today at the White House, I addressed the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado. While the investigation is ongoing — and I spent time on the telephone with the Attorney General, as well as the head of the FBI, this — the investigation is still ongoing.
President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Bill Nelson for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/22/2021 12:17 AM
Washington, DC... Senator Bill Nelson, former U. S. Senator, is a fifth generation Floridian whose family came to Florida in 1829. He has served in public office over four decades, first in the state legislature and U. S. Congress, then as State Treasurer. He was elected three times to the United States Senate, representing the third largest state for 18 years. His committees included the breadth of government policy from defense, intelligence and foreign policy to finance, commerce and health care.
Inside View with Volunteer Organizers Kopavi Bluestar & Krystina Jarnagin
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2021 06:56 AM
San Andreas, CA...The long running PATV public affairs program Inside View #365 is back with Guests and Volunteer Organizers Kopavi Bluestar & Krystina Jarnagin. This program was recorded on 3/17/2021.
Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Spring! New Arrivals Weekly!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2021 08:13 AM
Murphys, CA...New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons and more. Farmers Market berries of all varieties now in stock. We have an large selection of trees and shrubs. Bulbs of assorted varieties and Renee Seed selections. Birdbaths, yard art, and garden decor to decorate your garden. Gifts are available for that special person who loves to garden. Hats, aprons, gloves and tools as well. Looking forward to having you visit.
Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2021 08:18 AM
Vallecito, CA...Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today.
Amador, CA... Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: March 23 & March 25, 2021 at Health & Human Services and March 24, 2021 at Terra d'Oro Winery in Shenandoah Valley. Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 65 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers.
