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?
San Domingo Road, Mountain Ranch - Emergency Road Closure Due to Downed Tree
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2019 10:40 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...San Domingo Road, Mountain Ranch - Emergency Road Closure, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Currently there is a complete road closure in effect on San Domingo Road between Sheep Ranch Road and Dogtown Road due to a large oak tree blocking the entire road. County crews are working to clear the roadblock and have will have the road open to through traffic by Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Please follow the detour signs to avoid the closure.
FDA Investigating Potential of Increased Seizures Following E-Cigarette Use, Particularly in Youth and Young Adults
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2019 10:58 AM
Silver Spring, MD...Over the last nearly two years, we’ve spoken often about both the opportunity for e-cigarettes to be an off-ramp for currently addicted adult smokers to completely switch to a potentially less harmful form of nicotine delivery, as well as the tremendous concern for – and series of actions we’re taking to forcefully confront – the recent epidemic level rises of youth e-cigarette use that’s threatening the commitment we’ve made to reduce tobacco use among our nation’s children.
Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODts
Secretary Nielsen Convenes Border Crisis Meeting, Taps Manuel Padilla to Coordinate Interagency Border Emergency Cell
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2019 07:30 PM
Washington, DC...On April 2, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen convened a DHS-wide meeting on the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border. The Secretary received updates on the latest apprehension numbers, capacity challenges, and the Department’s operational response.
President Trump at 2019 Prison Reform Summit and First Step Act Celebration
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2019 11:30 AM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you very much. Please. Thank you. We are very honored to be joined by our incredible Vice President. Mike — please, stand up, Mike. (Applause.) Mike Pence. Today we’re here to celebrate the truly extraordinary bipartisan — that’s a very pleasant word — (applause) — that’s a pleasant word — achievement of the FIRST STEP Act. Very important. This landmark legislation will give countless current and former prisoners a second chance at life and a new opportunity to contribute to their communities, their states, and their nations. And that’s what they’re doing. Many distinguished — (applause) — that’s true. (Applause.)
