Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency on Wildfires
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2019 02:00 PM
Sacramento, CA... Building on lessons learned from past catastrophic wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California ahead of the coming fire season. The Governor is directing his administration to immediately expedite forest management projects that will protect 200 of California’s most wildfire-vulnerable communities. This action follows the release of a report earlier this month by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which identified 35 priority fuel-reduction projects that can be implemented immediately to help reduce the public safety risk for wildfire.
Washington, DC...Special Counsel Robert Mueller has finished His report and delivered it to Attorney General William Barr. It will be days, weeks or possibly never that the public sees the entire report.
Senior U.S., Arab Leaders Discuss Regional Coordination, Cooperation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2019 10:50 AM
MacDill AFB, Fla., March 21, 2019 — Strengthening defense relationships, pursuing shared security concerns and creating tangible results were the themes of U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel's opening remarks at U.S. Central Command's Mar. 19 Gulf chiefs of defense conference.
Calaveras Public Health Investigates Confirmed Measles Case
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2019 06:39 PM
San Andreas, CA - Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, today announced that the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, has received report of a local resident of Calaveras County diagnosed with measles. The unvaccinated child resides in the Valley Springs area and developed measles after returning to California from traveling overseas. Prior to being diagnosed, the child had contact with several members of the public in Calaveras County and Amador Counties. Public Health officials are contacting the potentially exposed groups with information to prevent development of illness. We have seen a decrease in the number of children protected with vaccinations in Calaveras" said Dr. Kelaita. "A person with measles can transmit the infection to others not protected by immunization."
President Trump at Signing of Executive Order, “Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities”
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2019 10:41 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Please be seated. I am truly delighted to welcome so many impressive young Americans to the White House. This is a very exciting day. What we’re doing is very important. And we’re here to take historic action to defend American students and American values. They’ve been under siege. In a few moments, I will be signing an executive order to protect free speech on college campuses. Just the thought of it sounds good. We’re grateful — (applause). It’s true.
Ebbetts Pass Fire District Sponsors “Measure A” to Continue Great Service!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2019 05:15 PM
Arnold, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest Meadows and Bear Valley. The EPFD Board of Directors put forth Measure A to address a $400,000 budget deficit the District is currently facing. If Measure A does not pass, fire, ambulance and paramedic services will have to be cut starting July 1, 2019. Eligible voters will receive ballots in the mail in early April and those ballots must be mailed to the Calaveras County Elections Office by May 7, 2019. In order to pass, Measure A must receive a two-thirds majority, meaning 66.67% of voters must vote “Yes”.
President Trump Before Departure to Ohio...Comments on Mueller Probe & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2019 09:37 PM
Washington, DC....White House, South Lawn, 12:25 P.M. EDT. Question: Do you know when the Mueller report will be released, Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT: I have no idea. No collusion. No collusion. I have no idea when it’s going to be released. It’s interesting that a man gets appointed by a deputy; he writes a report. You know — never figured that one out. A man gets appointed by a deputy; he writes a report. I had the greatest electoral victory — one of them — in the history of our country. Tremendous success. Tens of millions of voters. And now somebody is going to write a report who never got a vote. So we’ll see what the report says. Let’s see if it’s fair. I have no idea when it’s going to be released.
President Trump at Lima Army Tank Plant, Including Comments on John McCain & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2019 10:56 PM
Lima, Ohio...Well, you better love me; I kept this place open, that I can tell you. (Applause.) They said, “We’re closing it.” And I said, “No, we’re not.” And now you’re doing record business. The job you do is incredible. And I’m thrilled to be here in Ohio with the hardworking men and women of Lima. (Applause.) And this is some tank plant. There’s nothing like it in the world. You make the finest equipment in the world. You really know what you’re doing. They just gave me a little briefing on a couple of those tanks.
A Time to Look Back as We Move Forward. The Federalist Papers Number Fourteen by Publius. Introduction by John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2019 11:36 PM
Arnold, CA...Federalist Fourteen was written by James Madison and is "Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered" and is below our intro and is available in an audio format if you click the image below. In our sharply politically divided country it may be time for us all to look back and reaffirm that our country really is a collection of ideas and ideals. The Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness that we all at times take for granted was hard fought and narrowly won. In the end our allegiance is not to a King, Dictator or Strong Man but too each other. One thing the founding fathers all agreed on was that human nature is subject to weakness and they took into account human frailties. They devised a system that has at many times protected us from man's and woman's worst enemy which is the reflection that stares back at us all from the mirror.
Click Above to Listen to Federalist Paper Number Fourteen by James Madison
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today...Full Agenda is Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2019 07:58 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Supervisors are back to work today with Labor Negotiations filling the closed session. In the public meeting they will conduct a study session on emergency management structure and activities in Calaveras County. The session will include projects focused on multi-agency coordination and fire preparedness efforts. Discuss the Butte Fire Settlement funds, and provide direction to staff regarding the appropriation of those funds to be used for specific purposes as directed by the Board. These items and more are on the full agenda below...
