Governor Newsom's Report on California’s Catastrophic Wildfires, Climate Change and our Energy Future
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2019 09:06 PM
Mather, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the findings of his strike force charged with examining California’s catastrophic wildfires, climate change and our energy future. The strike force report sets out steps the state must take to reduce the incidence and severity of wildfires, including the significant wildfire mitigation and resiliency efforts the Governor has already proposed. It renews the state’s commitment to clean energy. It outlines actions to hold the state’s utilities accountable, as well as recommended changes to stabilize California’s utilities to meet the energy needs of customers and the economy.
Governor Newsom to Partner with Cities to Develop Affordable Housing on State-Owned Property
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2019 09:41 PM
Sacramento, CA...Following a review of every parcel of state-owned property to determine viability as possible housing sites, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the administration will partner with local cities to release at least three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new housing construction to aid California families within a year, with the first parcel identified and an RFP issued by September 30, 2019.
President Trump on 5G Deployment, Immigrants to Sanctuary Cities & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2019 10:21 PM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you very much, everybody. Big day. Very important day. We have a lot of important days at our White House. And this is, to me, the future. I want to thank you all for being here to discuss a critical issue for our country’s future: winning the race to be the world’s leading provider of 5G cellular communications networks. It’s all about 5G now. We were at 4G, and everybody was saying, “We have to get 4G.” And then they said, before that, “We have to get 3G.” And now we have to get 5G, and 5G is a big deal. And that’s going to be there for a while. And I guess, at some point, we’ll be talking to you about number 6. What do you think? (Laughter.) Do you think that’s true, Ajit?
WikiLeaks Founder Arrested in London, Charged in Computer Hacking Conspiracy
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2019 08:58 AM
Alexandria, VA...Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested today in the United Kingdom pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection with a federal charge of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion for agreeing to break a password to a classified U.S. government computer. According to court documents unsealed today, the charge relates to Assange’s alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the United States.
Governor Newsom Announces Immigration Relief Efforts after Meeting with Officials, Human Rights Advocates and Business Leaders in El Salvador
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2019 03:09 PM
San Salvador...Governor Gavin Newsom spent the past 72 hours in El Salvador examining the conditions leading tens of thousands of families to flee their homes in Central America. Throughout his visit, the Governor discussed regional challenges and economic opportunities with officials including President of El Salvador President Salvador Sánchez Cerén, President-elect Nayib Bukele and U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Jean Manes. He spoke directly to individuals impacted by gender violence, impunity and poverty – from women to children to youth seeking 21st century job skills as a way to bypass gang involvement.
Governor Gavin Newsom hears from at-risk youth participating in a USAID coding class whose funding is being threatened by the Trump Administration’s cut to Central American aid. Photo credit: Eduardo Ezequiel. Governor Gavin Newsom meets President-elect of El Salvador Nayib Bukele. Photo credit: Eduardo Ezequiel. Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo meet with U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Jean Manes. Photo credit: Eduardo Ezequiel. Governor Gavin Newsom visits La Chacra migrant reintegration center and speaks with recently deported Salvadorans. Photo credit: Eduardo Ezequiel. Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo hear from international human rights organizations about the challenging conditions for women, children and members of the LGBTQ community, forcing many to migrate. Photo credit: Eduardo Ezequiel.
CCWD Attends On the Right Track Event at Bret Harte High School
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2019 06:33 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Water District joined a large number of community, governmental and business organizations Monday April 9 for the 2019 On the Right Track event, which was organized by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce.
Rebuttal to Rep. Tom McClintock’s “Plan” to Avoid Addressing Climate Change. by John Henry Beyer, Ph.D. Geophysicist
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2019 01:50 PM
Truckee, CA...In his Opinion piece in the March 24th edition of ThePineTree.Net, Rep. McClintock acknowledged, to my surprise, that, “No one denies that our planet is warming, carbon dioxide levels are increasing, and ocean levels are rising.” Of course, that’s not really true. There are many deniers, particularly politicians on the right, who claim global warming is a hoax, starting with the current President. Rep. McClintock then proceeds to use accurate snippets of science in an apparent effort to justify inaction on climate change. In each case he avoids describing the complete issue, which invariably highlights the urgency of taking action.
Measles: What Parents Need to Know! Pediatrician Dean Blumberg on Keeping Kids Safe as Measles Returns to the U.S.
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2019 11:29 AM
Sacramento, CA....With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms and call a physician if they see any of them in their children. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, also answers some frequently asked questions about measles.
Dr. Dean Blumberg, a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases, comforts a child in the hospital.
President Donald Trump Announces on Twitter, Kirstjen Nielsen out, Kevin McAleenan in at DHS
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2019 03:10 PM
Washington, DC..."Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service....I am pleased to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, will become Acting Secretary for @DHSgov. I have confidence that Kevin will do a great job!"
President Trump and Others at The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/04/2019 11:40 PM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you very much. I’m thrilled to welcome everyone to the very first meeting of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. The Opportunity and Revitalization Council is a very important event in the White House. We’ve been working long and hard — right, Scott?
