President Trump at Signing of H.R.3359, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act & Comments on Press
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 04:16 PM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you for coming over so fast. I think this was a little bit unexpected. You didn’t expect to be here. But I think that this is so important what we’re doing right now, that you should be here and it should be covered. Today, it’s my great honor to sign the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act into law. The people behind me and alongside of me have been working long and hard on this for — actually, for years. And I want to congratulate them.
Trump Administration Reaffirms Support to Fight the California Wildfires and Help Those Affected
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 04:39 PM
Washington, DC..."We will do everything in our power to support and protect our fellow citizens in harm’s way." President Donald J. Trump From the Whitehouse...President Donald J. Trump is offering full support to California during their response to the wildfires. President Trump is traveling to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires. The President recently spoke with Gov. Jerry Brown to offer his full support and the Administration continues to be in close contact with State and local officials.
Attorney General Becerra on Multistate Comment Letter Opposing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposal to Allow Refrigerant Leakage
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 05:52 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, leading a coalition of 16 states, have filed formal comments against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rollback of refrigerant management regulations that grew out of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The regulations ensure the safe disposal and evacuation of refrigerants from appliances such industrial air conditioners and commercial cooling equipment, diligent record-keeping, the certification of technicians, appliance maintenance, and leak repair. Venting or releasing these refrigerants and their substitutes contribute to ozone depletion and climate change - among the most severe environmental threats faced by modern human civilization.
Local Contractors Encouraged to Bid on Stanislaus National Forest Snow Grooming Contract
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 01:58 PM
Sonora, CA...Contracting officials posted a pre-solicitation notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website for snow grooming on the Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts. The notice to vendors announces the forest’s plans to post a contracting solicitation on or about Nov. 15 that will remain open for 15 days. “We are in the middle of our Travel Management, subpart C planning effort and recognize how important snowmobiling is as a recreational opportunity on the forest. A system of groomed trails is vital to providing that opportunity in a safe and sustainable way,” said Beth Martinez, Public Services staff officer for the Stanislaus National Forest. “I encourage individuals and organized user groups and clubs to help spread the word regarding the need to groom our trails and the upcoming contracting opportunity. Prospective vendors can find instructions on FedBizOpps about how to request contract announcements and prepare their bids.”
Calaveras County Reaches Settlement Agreement of $25,400,000 with PG&E for 2015 Butte Fire Damages
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 03:59 PM
San Andreas, CA...Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors agreed to settle the County’s claims against PG&E for damages suffered as a result of the 2015 Butte Fire. After more than two and a half years of information exchange, expert analysis, litigation, and mediation, both PG&E and the County have accepted a “mediator’s proposal” of $25,400,000 for all County claims and liabilities arising from the 2015 Butte Fire. The parties attended three substantive mediations, and after the final day of mediation, JAMS mediator Michael Ornstil made the mediator’s proposal.
Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration,
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2018 04:36 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Also today, Governor Brown joined leaders of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, California National Guard and the California Highway Patrol at the State Operations Center in Mather to provide an update on firefighting efforts.
Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2018 08:31 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
San Andreas, CA...Election results have been updated. There are roughly 800 ballots in our office left to count. This includes vote by mails received in the mail today, provisional, and CVR ballots. The final results will be certified no earlier than November 20th and no later than December 6th.
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement in response to the shooting last night in Thousand Oaks, California: “Our hearts ache today for the victims of this heinous act and our deepest condolences are with the Thousand Oaks community and those who lost friends and loved ones. We are grateful for law enforcement and others, including Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus, who took heroic action to save lives last night.”
