Forest Service & Mule Deer Foundation Forest Fuels Reduction Project Underway in Arnold-Avery Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2020 11:07 AM
Arnold, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District, is beginning the Arnold-Avery Healthy Forest Fuels Reduction Project under a shared stewardship agreement with the Mule Deer Foundation. The 800-acre project borders the communities of Arnold and Avery, located within the wildland-urban interface, or WUI, and includes heavily used sections of the Arnold Rim Trail. The project will use fuel reduction treatments, including mastication and hazardous tree abatement and will continue into next year. Click below for full sized map of the Arnold-Avery project.
Amidst Widespread Risk Level, Amador Educators Fighting for School Safety
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/13/2020 10:19 PM
Amador County, CA... Scott Hunkins, President of the Amador County Teachers Association (ACTA), with the support of the classified unit led by Theresa Cramer, released the following statement on behalf of ACTA educators after hearing the Amador County Health Officer, Dr. Kerr, inform the Amador County Board of Supervisors that case rates are becoming more widespread. With this information, ACTA is requesting an emergency meeting with the Board and Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) management to avoid a premature reopening date of Monday, November 16.
Caltrans Now Offers Temporary Permits for Businesses to Operate on State Highway Right of Way
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/13/2020 10:36 PM
Sacramento, CA... Restaurants, retailers and other businesses are eligible to temporarily operate on the state highway right of way (ROW) under permits available from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These permits follow Governor Gavin Newsom’s October 28 Executive Order N-83-20 directing Caltrans to develop a process for issuing temporary permits to cities and counties so businesses located along state highways can expand dining and retail options onto sidewalks and parking areas where safe.
During Utility Scam Awareness Week and the Ongoing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, PG&E Urges Customers to Protect Themselves Against Scammers
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/13/2020 11:19 PM
San Francisco, CA... Every day, electric and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by utility scams. These imposters typically target customers online, in-person and by telephone. And, this year is even worse due to the ongoing financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. PG&E is taking a stand against scammers by joining its fellow electric, natural gas, water utilities and Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) in helping customers recognize potential bad actors during Utility Scam Awareness Week from November 16-23, 2020.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi & Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Stimulus, Covid, Elections & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2020 01:57 PM
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a full transcript: Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. As always, it's an honor to welcome back to the House side our former colleague here, but now the Democratic Leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer.
Calaveras Public Health Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/10/2020 08:04 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. COVID-19 cases include two females and one male between 18-49 years of age, two females and one male between 50-64 years of age, and one female over the age of 65. District 1 has four cases to report and District 5 has three cases to report. There no new cases to report in the remaining Districts.
California’s Educators Congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris for Their Historical Victory
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/09/2020 10:51 PM
Burlingame, CA... California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their historical victory in which they garnered nearly 76,000,000 votes in the 2020 election.
Senator Borgeas Earns 100 Percent Score from CalChamber
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/08/2020 12:38 AM
Sacramento, CA... Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) earned a ranking of 100 percent from the California Chamber of Commerce on its 2020 Legislative Report Card for his efforts to promote economic growth and job creation in California.
Calaveras County to Provide Sand Bags and Sand for Flood Protection During Severe Storms
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/08/2020 01:00 AM
San Andreas... With the upcoming winter season bringing the threat of heavy rain, the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will continue to provide sand and sandbags to the public and free of charge when severe storms present significant and extensive flooding potential that could be disastrous to life and property.
