White House Presentation of Medals of Valor and Heroic Commendations After Dayton & El Paso
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2019 04:33 PM
Washington, DC...Well, I want to thank the Attorney General for not only this today, but for doing an incredible job. Thank you very much, Bill. Appreciate it. Today, I’m honored to welcome you to the White House as we recognize 11 extraordinary American heroes. These incredible patriots responded to the worst violence and most barbaric hatred with the best of American courage, character, and strength.
Governor Newsom on Trump Administration’s Plan to Divert Funds for National Guard Wildfire Fighting to Build Border Wall
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2019 08:54 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Sept. 5th following new details emerging on the Trump Administration’s plan to use military construction funds to build a border wall. The plan, which was released this week, will divert $8 million in funding to build the California National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing flight simulator for C-130J pilots and aircrew members, a critical tool that is used to train and prepare National Guard pilots to provide swift response and assistance during wildfires and other emergencies.
No Harmful Algal Blooms Found in CCWD Water Supply Testing
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/07/2019 02:58 PM
San Andreas, CA...Over the past few months, harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been identified in Calaveras County and throughout California by the State Water Resources Control Board, including in New Melones and New Hogan reservoirs (click here for more information). In light of these concerns, the Calaveras County Water District collected water samples in all rivers, lakes and reservoirs that are used to supply drinking water to customers and sent them to a lab for analysis. All test results came back negative for HABs, which means that harmful algae was not present at those sampling locations.
President Trump Presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jerry West
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2019 10:18 PM
Washington, DC...President Trump Presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jerry West. Not only did Jerry have a legendary basketball career he literally embodies the NBA as it is his profile that is the NBA logo. After his Hall of Fame career was over he became coach of the LA Lakers and then moved to the front office where he built the Magic Johnson Showtime Lakers and then brought Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neill to LA for another round of championships.
CCWD Refutes Allegations of Discrimination by Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk Indians
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2019 06:26 PM
San Andreas, CA...On August 22, 2019, the Calaveras Enterprise published an article that included accusations that the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) discriminated against the Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk Indians (Tribe) when CCWD declined to hire the Tribe for cultural resources monitoring services on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project currently under construction on Hwy 4. The District categorically denies these accusations, which are based on demonstrably false allegations.
State Department of Insurance Town Hall Meeting With State of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2019 01:39 PM
San Andreas, CA...State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his staff will host a Town Hall Meeting on Monday September 16, 2019 at 6 pm. The Town Hall will be held at San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. The Insurance Commissioner will present about the current state of getting and maintaining homeowner’s insurance in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). This informational discussion will provide statewide trend data, consumer protection laws update and risk reduction through prevention and mitigation. The public is invited to attend and share personal experiences with insurance nonrenewal and rate increases with the Commissioner and his staff. (Editor's Note...Below is our video from the meeting in Tuolumne County. Let's hope past is not prologue and they come prepared with more concrete solutions)
