President Biden Announces a Preliminary Agreement with Intel for a Major CHIPS & Science Act Award
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2024 10:30 AM
Chandler, AZ...Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) By the way, your dad is right about unions. (Laughter.) Your dad is right: Unions built the middle class. Wall Street didn’t. Unions built the middle class. (Applause.) So, thanks, Tilden, for that introduction and — a union sheet metal worker, a proud member of the Navajo Nation. You’re going to be building the future here in Arizona, and Arizona is building the future.
Public Forum on AT&T California to Withdraw its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation and for Relief from its Carrier of Last Resort Obligation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2024 09:16 AM
San Francisco, CA...AT&T is requesting: Approval to be relieved of its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations in certain areas of California. If approved, AT&T would no longer be required to offer landline telephone service where it is currently required to offer Basic Service in those areas. Basic Service includes nine service elements such as Lifeline rates for eligible customers, free access to 9-1-1, Telephone Relay Service, and directory and operator services.
Public Forum on Calaveras Telephone Company to Modify Intrastate Revenue Requirement and Rate Design and Adjust Selected Rates
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2024 11:52 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) invites customers of Calaveras Telephone Company (Calaveras) to a remote public forum on Calaveras’ rate case. This is an opportunity for customers to voice their opinions and concerns directly to the CPUC on matters affecting their telephone service.
Mark Twain Medical Center Welcomes Dr. James Joseph Gonzales, M.D., FACS, Accomplished Surgeon and Healthcare Leader
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2024 09:55 PM
San Andreas, CA – Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. James Joseph Gonzales, M.D., FACS, to our medical team. With an impressive background in medicine, surgery, and healthcare leadership, Dr. Gonzales brings a wealth of experience to our community.
National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2024 09:01 PM
Chicago, IL...The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, all association-owned MLSs, and all brokerages with an NAR member as principal that had a residential transaction volume in 2022 of $2 billion or below.
Boca Chica, TX...Starship returned to integrated flight testing with its third launch from Starbase in Texas. While it didn’t happen in a lab or on a test stand, it was absolutely a test. What we achieved on this flight will provide invaluable data to continue rapidly developing Starship.
Grid Holding Together So Far....Less Than 200 Powerless This Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2024 11:04 AM
Arnold, CA...The local electric grid is holding up so far in the wind. We will see how things shape up as the winds intensify the next 24 hours. At this time there are minor outages in the Valley Springs area and just under a hundred PG&E customers out in the Strawberry area.
Inflation Not Dead Yet as Prices Rise More Than Expected in February
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2024 11:42 AM
Washington, DC...The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported yesterday. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Announces Passage of SB 1028 to Support Local Economic Growth and Tourism
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2024 09:11 AM
Sacramento, CA...Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) presented Senate Bill (SB) 1028 in the Governmental Organization Committee to address the challenges rural counties in California face with limited on-sale general licenses for bona fide eating places. This legislation also aims to empower local economies and cater to the needs of both residents and tourists.
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2024 12:48 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Your home is one of the most important investments you'll ever make in terms of comfort and peace of mind and the most important decision you can make when you’re getting ready to build a new home, or remodel your current home, is finding the right general contractor.
