Distance Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year for all Calaveras Schools
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 01:33 PM
Angels Camp – “Based upon the statements from Governor Newsom and the letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Thurmond on March 31, 2020, we are looking at the reality that school campuses will not be reopening for standard operations for the remainder of the school year. It is important to understand we are not “closing” schools, school buildings are closed. Educational and social-emotional opportunities and supports will be continue to be provided with the new distance learning models,” said County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik. The Calaveras County Office of Education and School Districts are here to help students and families navigate this path ahead. To be clear, the school year is not over, it has just transitioned from classroom instruction to distance learning.
What the CARES Act Means for You ~ from Sabrina Julian
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2020 01:41 PM
Murphys, CA...The coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually every facet of American life and severely impacted the markets and economy. Congress and the federal government have acted to help individuals and businesses get through this difficult time. Most recently, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) on March 27, 2020. The House passed the bill by voice vote earlier that day, and the Senate unanimously passed it on March 25. The $2.2 trillion bipartisan bill, the most expensive legislation ever enacted, resulted from negotiations between Treasury Security Steven Mnuchin and Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle. The following are highlights of many of the federal relief opportunities created thus far which may benefit you.
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments: What you need to know
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2020 05:59 PM
Washington, DC... The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment.
MIT-Based Team Works on Rapid Deployment of Open-Source, Low-Cost Ventilator
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2020 09:40 PM
Cambridge, MA...One of the most pressing shortages facing hospitals during the Covid-19 emergency is a lack of ventilators. These machines can keep patients breathing when they no longer can on their own, and they can cost around $30,000 each. Now, a rapidly assembled volunteer team of engineers, physicians, computer scientists, and others, centered at MIT, is working to implement a safe, inexpensive alternative for emergency use, which could be built quickly around the world.
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Providing Relief to California Small Businesses
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2020 11:35 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide tax, regulatory and licensing extensions for businesses. The executive order allows the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to offer a 90-day extension for tax returns and tax payments for all businesses filing a return for less than $1 million in taxes. That means small businesses will have until the end of July to file their first-quarter returns.
Fox Security, Helping You Secure What Matters Most
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/29/2020 09:39 PM
Arnold, CA...We look forward to helping you secure what matters most
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Fresno, CA...Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement commending the President and Congressional leaders on the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. "The CARES Act will have a profound impact on communities in the San Joaquin Valley as well as our foothill and mountain communities. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we must do all we can across all levels of government to get our economy back on track," said Senator Borgeas.
FDA Grants Emergency Use For Abbott's Point of Care, Results in Minutes COVID-19 Test!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2020 01:44 PM
Chicago, IL...FDA grants emergency use authorization for fastest available molecular point-of-care test for novel coronavirus. Abbott has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for the detection of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), delivering positive results in as little as five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes. What makes this test so different is where it can be used: outside the four walls of a traditional hospital such as in the physicians' office or urgent care clinics.
California State Parks Block Vehicle Access to Additional Parks to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2020 08:21 AM
Sacramento, CA... California State Parks announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks and beaches to avoid dangerous visitation surges and help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of state-operated parks and beaches closed to vehicle access to 98. A list of closures can be found online at www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.
Angels Camp, CA...In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Angels has closed public parks within the city limits effective immediately. This closure is in effect until further notice. It is prohibited to use the playgrounds, picnic tables or other park equipment. Restrooms are locked and will remain locked until the parks re-open.
