Stanislaus National Forest Announces Forest Order to Close Additional Forest Roads, Extend Seasonal Road Closures
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 02:06 PM
Sonora, CA...In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, employees and local communities, the Stanislaus National Forest has extended the seasonal road closure, and closed seven additional roads along with some high-use areas effective April 5, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This closure is in addition to developed recreation sites that were closed on March 26.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 13,438 Cases, 319 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 02:16 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 13,438 confirmed cases and 319 deaths. As of April 4, local health departments have reported 197 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.
President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus April 4th Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 03:17 PM
Washington, DC...It’s a busy time. Very busy time. And let me begin by again expressing our support, solidarity, and love for the people of our great country. We’re fighting for you and we’re enduring all of this together. And we will soon prevail together. We’re making a lot of progress. We appreciate all of the great assistance from the governors and people within the states. The relationships have been, really, very good. I spoke with Governor Cuomo. We’re working very hard to get additional things to New York as quickly as possible.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 10,701 Cases, 237 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 10:12 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 10,701 confirmed cases and 237 deaths. As of April 2, local health departments have reported 156 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.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 8,155 Cases,171 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2020 08:57 AM
Sacramento, CA....The California Department of Public Health yesterday announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 8,155 confirmed cases and 171 deaths. As of March 31, local health departments have reported 127 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.
Amador County Public Health Confirms Third COVID-19 Case
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 02:05 PM
Amador County, CA...The Amador County Public Health Department confirms an additional positive case of COVID-19 in an elderly Amador County resident. This new diagnosis is travel-associated and is not linked to community transmission. The individual is currently isolated at home and recovering. All household members and close contacts of this new case have been contacted, evaluated and provided further instructions. No further information on this case will be released to protect patient privacy. “We want our community to continue taking precautions and remember that you are safer at home” says Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer.
The Prince of Wales Sends a Message on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 02:19 PM
London, UK...As Patron of charity Age UK, The Prince of Wales shares a message on the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the older members of the community.
Governor Newsom Announces Agreement Between Teachers, Classified Employees and School System Management to Support Student Instruction During COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 03:51 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major agreement between teachers, classified employees, school boards, superintendents, and principals to work together to provide distance learning to California’s students as a result of school closures due to mitigation efforts against the COVID-19 outbreak. The agreement means more kids will be able to get school resources, such as quality distance instruction, and empowers teachers to create lessons within clear parameters.
Senate Republican Leader Says Governor's Latest Water Restrictions Could Harm Food Supply
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2020 04:05 PM
Sacramento, CA...Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after Governor Newsom's administration released its Incidental Take Permit (ITP) which will govern water delivery within the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta for the California State Water Project (SWP). Included in the ITP are provisions which will reduce water supply for Kern County and other regions:
