Calaveras County Readiness Plan for Reopening Businesses Accepted by the State
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2020 04:30 PM
San Andreas, CA....On May 13, 2020, the California Department of Public Health accepted the local attestation submitted by Calaveras County officials to move further into Stage 2 of Reopening. The local attestations can be viewed on the State webpage https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Local-Variance-Attestations.aspx. Counties that have met certain criteria in containing COVID-19 may consider increasing the pace at which they advance through Stage 2 of California's roadmap to modify the Stay-at-Home order. “The goal is to open Calaveras County in a way that minimizes the risk for COVID-19,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “We have met the readiness criteria from the State and can fully move into Stage 2.”
Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2020 05:00 PM
Washington, DC...The coronavirus has left a devastating human and economic toll in its wake as it has spread around the globe. This is a worldwide public health crisis, and health-care workers have been the first responders, showing courage and determination and earning our lasting gratitude. So have the legions of other essential workers who put themselves at risk every day on our behalf.
Road Improvements & Traffic Delays on Six Mile Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2020 11:53 PM
Murphys, CA...Beginning May 18, 2020 and continuing through late June there will be traffic delays on Six Mile Road near Murphys, CA to accommodate roadwork. Crews will be active Monday through Friday during the daylight hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be construction and paving equipment on site as well as reduced traffic lanes. The Six Mile Road Improvements Project is being constructed by T&S West Construction. Six Mile Road will be open to Resident Traffic Only. T&S West Construction will accommodate all essential local traffic, including residents, sanitation trucks, delivery vehicles and emergency vehicles. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution in the area. T&S West and Calaveras County appreciate your cooperation and will do everything we can to complete the project on schedule.
Attorney General Becerra Succeeds in Temporarily Blocking Additional Water for Farmers
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2020 05:20 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement in response to a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California to grant a preliminary injunction in the State’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful expansion of water export operations in the Central Valley.
Spending Per Pupil Increased for Sixth Consecutive Year
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2020 10:09 AM
Washington, DC...The amount spent per pupil for public elementary and secondary education (pre-K through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased by 3.4% to $12,612 per pupil during the 2018 fiscal year, compared to $12,201 per pupil in 2017, according to new tables released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The increase in spending was due in part to an overall increase in revenue. In 2018, public elementary and secondary schools received $720.9 billion from all revenue sources, up 3.8% from $694.3 billion in 2017.
FDA Authorizes First Antigen Test to Help in the Rapid Detection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 in Patients
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2020 02:01 PM
White Oak, MD...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected from the nasal cavity using swabs. The EUA was issued late Friday to Quidel Corporation for the Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA. This test is authorized for use in high and moderate complexity laboratories certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), as well as for point-of-care testing by facilities operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
Judge Holds Landowner Liable for Cannabis Cultivation-Related Environmental Crimes
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2020 08:11 AM
Sacramento, CA...A California judge recently ordered a Calaveras County property owner liable for damages after their tenant committed environmental crimes in conjunction with a cannabis operation. Poorly designed culvert impacts fish and wildlife downstream. Under Fish and Game Code section 12025, civil penalties can be levied against a landowner or occupant who has violated one or more environmental laws in conjunction with commercial cannabis cultivation. The code applies to both licensed and unlicensed operations and the civil penalties are added to any criminal fines. Elvis Ky Decision
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order on Extending Deadlines Impacted by COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2020 09:10 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that extends some critical deadlines that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order extends deadlines for certification requirements for public school project inspectors who previously passed an initial evaluation, as well as Certified Access Specialists who ensure compliance with disability access in properties and businesses. The order also gives the State Fire Marshal 60 days to publish lists of building materials requirements and registration renewals for flame-retardant fabrics and applications.
Musk Threatens to Move Tesla out of California after Alameda County Blocks Plant Reopening
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2020 04:34 PM
Fremont, CA...Elon Musk on Twitter this morning..."Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately. The unelected & ignorant “Interim Health Officer” of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense!
Worst Single Month Jobs Report in History as Unemployment Soars to 14.7 Percent
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/08/2020 01:31 PM
Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 20.5 million in April, and the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The changes in these measures reflect the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. Employment fell sharply in all major industry sectors, with particularly heavy job losses in leisure and hospitality.
