Manbig, Syria...Two U.S. servicemembers, one Department of Defense (DoD) civilian and one contractor supporting DoD were killed and three servicemembers were injured while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, Jan. 16, 2019. Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation.
Sonora, CA...As the storm system continues in our region, Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services and the roads division has opened four locations where sand will be available to residents. You will need to bring a shovel and your own bags. Tuolumne Road Yard – 18870 Birch Street • Jamestown Road Yard – 18188 7th Ave. • Big Oak Flat/Groveland Road Yard – 11240 Wards Ferry Rd. • Columbia Airport – 10723 Airport Rd.
Attorney General Becerra Secures Injunction Halting Trump Administration’s Attempt to Limit Free Birth Control
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2019 07:44 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after successfully leading fourteen Attorneys General in securing a preliminary injunction in State of California, et al v. Alex Azar, II, et al. The preliminary injunction blocks the Trump Administration’s attempt to deny millions of women and their families access to cost-free birth control guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act by allowing employers to interfere with their healthcare decisions.
Caltrans Announces New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/11/2019 06:09 PM
Sacramento, CA...Caltrans has announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a significantly increased Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Annual Overall Participation Goal of 17.6% on federally funded transportation projects in California, a 5.1% increase over the previous goal. “This is great news for Caltrans and the numerous partners we work with daily,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman , “DBE contractors, consultants, truckers, suppliers and others interested in benefitting from increased contracting opportunities will now have more opportunity to do so, right here in California.”
Governor Newsom Announces Executive Actions to Strengthen California’s Emergency Preparedness and Response
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 10:30 AM
Colfax, CA...After touring a high-risk fire area with his top emergency management team, Governor Newsom signed two executive actions to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience. Following years of decreases in management of California federal forestlands, Governor Newsom is joining Western State Governors in calling on the White House to double its investment in managing federal forestlands. He also announced that senior, experienced California officials will be leading his Administration’s emergency preparedness and response team.
Governor Newsom Orders a Comprehensive Modernization and Reinvention of California DMV
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 10:46 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom has tasked California Government Operations Agency Secretary Marybel Batjer, one of the most accomplished management experts in state government, to lead a comprehensive modernization and reinvention of the troubled California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and make recommendations for new long-term leadership and reform at DMV – with an emphasis on transparency, worker performance, speed of service and overall consumer satisfaction.
Governor Newsom Announces PlumpJack Entities Moved to Blind Trust.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 06:59 PM
Sacramento, CA...PlumpJack Founder and now Governor Gavin Newsom as announced that prior to January 7, 2019, title and control of the PlumpJack Group entities, wine and hospitality businesses based in California, were transferred to a blind trust administered by an attorney and certified public accountant. All state executive branch agencies are prohibited from entering into business arrangements with any entities that are part of the PlumpJack Group. Other entities of State government not under my direct executive authority are requested likewise not to enter into business arrangements with any entities that are part of the PlumpJack Group. PlumpJack has Wineries in the Napa Valey area, Hotel & Hospitality properties in San Franciso, Carmel, Squaw Valley, Palm Springs and more...
Governor Newsom Proposes $209 Billion 2019-20 “California For All” State Budget
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2019 09:13 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2019-20 “California for All” budget proposal to the Legislature today – a fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation by investing an unprecedented $13.6 billion in budget resiliency and paying down unfunded pension liabilities. “During my inaugural speech, I described the California Dream as a house we are building together,” said Governor Newsom. “That wasn’t just a speech device – it’s exactly what we are proposing today. To make the California Dream available to all, our state must be fiscally sound. This Budget lays a strong financial foundation for our state by eliminating debts, expanding the rainy-day fund and paying down our unfunded liabilities.”
