Atlanta, GA....The Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate as Senator Raphael Warnock has defeated Challenger Herschel Junior Walker by 95,451 votes with all precincts reporting.
San Andreas, CA...Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE Dump Day events for area residents. The third event will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Calaveras County Government Center, located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249. This Free Dump Day event will accept tires without rims, appliances, and mattresses. The Clean California program is encouraging responsible trash-handling practices and disposing of waste materials safely and properly.
Reps. McClintock & LaMalfa Celebrate Promotion of Colonel Bud Anderson to Brigadier General in USAF
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/07/2022 04:04 PM
Auburn, CA...Colonel Clarence (Bud) E. Anderson of Auburn, California, received an honorary promotion to the grade of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. General Anderson was decorated 25 times during his 30-year military service including two Legions of Merit, Bronze Star, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, the French Legion of Honor and the French Croix de Guerre and is WWII ‘Triple ACE’ fighter pilot. General Anderson flew 116 combat missions with the 357th Fighter Group when he destroyed more than 16 enemy aircrafts in aerial combat over Europe. He also served in combat in the Vietnam War, where he commanded the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing. General Anderson is well regarded as a test pilot, member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal for American Fighter ACE’s. Despite retiring from the Air Force in 1972, General Anderson has remained devoted to aviation, has become a published author, and is a sought-out guest speaker.
Governor Newsom Unveils Price Gouging Penalty on Big Oil’s Profits
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/06/2022 09:49 AM
Sacramento, CA...Following unexplained gas price hikes that led to record profits for Big Oil, Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) unveiled a proposed price gouging penalty on oil companies’ excess profits to deter excessive price increases and keep money in Californians’ pockets.
First Offshore Wind Lease Sale Off California Coast
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/06/2022 02:15 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after the first-ever offshore wind lease sale for America’s West Coast, a significant milestone in California’s transition to 90% clean energy by 2035.
263,000 Jobs Added and Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.7% in Latest Jobs Report
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2022 08:21 AM
Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, and government. Employment declined in retail trade and in transportation and warehousing.
Calaveras County Experiences Increase in Respiratory Virus Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2022 01:43 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County Public Health reminds the public to stay aware of respiratory virus symptoms and prevention measures as cases begin to rise across the state. The recent increase is made up of a combination of illnesses including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19. An early wave of RSV coupled with other respiratory viruses has led to increased hospitalizations among children and contributed to stresses in the pediatric healthcare delivery system in California and across the US.
Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Host December Board Tour and Meeting in Mariposa
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2022 04:13 PM
Auburn, CA...The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a California state agency focused on supporting and improving the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada and California’s Cascade, will host its quarterly board tour and meeting Dec. 8 and 9 in the town of Mariposa.
