Support The Resource Connection on Giving Tuesday!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2020 09:51 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Resource Connection’s mission is to Engage Families, Empower Communities, and Enrich the Lives of the Residents of Amador and Calaveras counties. Your generous contributions help support the work we do in our communities.
Governor Newsom to Allow Many Retail Businesses to Open & Local Control Later This Week!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2020 01:17 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Newsom has announced that many retail businesses will be able to reopen later this week with social distancing policies in place. The state will also allow counties including many rural counties to go further in their reopening if they have track & trace in place for infection hotspots that will no doubt crop up.
Governor Newsom on California’s Progress Toward Stage 2 Reopening
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2020 11:21 PM
Sacramento, CA...As the state continues implementation of the four-stage framework to allow Californians to gradually reopen some lower-risk businesses and public spaces while continuing to preserve public health, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that based on the state’s progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators, the state can begin to move into Stage 2 of modifying the stay at home order this Friday, May 8, with guidelines released Thursday, May 7. The Governor released a Report Card showing how the state has made progress in fighting COVID-19 in a number of categories such as stabilized hospitalization and ICU numbers and acquiring PPE.
Presidential Recognition Ceremony on Hard Work, Heroism & Hope
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2020 07:34 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have you all. I know your stories. I got to read about your stories. In some cases, I knew your story without having to read about it — from Staten Island. So, thank you all very much. It’s a great honor to have you. This afternoon, we’re going to recognize several individuals who have responded to the invisible enemy with courage, determination, and grace. Terrific people. In recent weeks, our nation has endured extraordinary hardships and loss, and we mourn with one heart for every life that’s been taken from us.
The Latest COVID-19 Facts for May 1st! 50,442 Infected, 2,073 Deaths. Steps to Reopen Economy Begin!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2020 10:59 AM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 50,442 confirmed cases and 2,073 deaths. Testing in California, As testing capacity continues to increase across the state, the California Department of Public Health is working to expand access to COVID-19 testing. Testing should be used for medical evaluation of persons with symptoms of COVID-19 as well as for efforts by public health agencies and essential employers to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. Individuals prioritized for testing include:
Biden Denies Sexual Assault Allegation From Tara Reade ~ Morning Joe | MSNBC
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2020 07:42 AM
New York, NY...From MSNBC..."Former VP Joe Biden joined Morning Joe to discuss assault allegations made against him by former Senate aide Tara Reade. Biden says the allegations are not true and they never happened. Aired on 5/1/2020."
President Trump Proclaims May as Older Americans Month
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2020 07:50 AM
Washington, DC...Older Americans are cherished and invaluable members of our society, deserving our utmost respect, gratitude, and admiration. During Older Americans Month, we pause to draw upon the wisdom, spirit, and experience older adults bring to our families, our communities, and our Nation. We also recognize that during this time of crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we can persevere and prevail by emulating the resolve, tenacity, and determination of America’s more experienced individuals who have endured and overcome life’s most challenging times.
Updated List of Permitted Outdoor Recreation..Watching a Sunrise or Sunset, Non Group Gardening & Ping Pong Make List
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2020 09:50 AM
Sacramento, CA...NEW! Can I still exercise? Take my kids to the park for fresh air? Take a walk around the block? It’s okay to go outside to go for a walk, to exercise, and participate in healthy activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and gather only with members of your household. Below is a non-exhaustive list of those outdoor recreational activities. *Parks may be closed to help slow the spread of the virus. Check with local officials about park closures in your area.
Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Ban on Assault-Style Firearms
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2020 02:38 PM
Ottawa, Ontario...One Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many. Violent crimes involving firearms continue to have devastating impacts on communities across the country, and on Canadians who have lost loved ones to these crimes. Events like the recent tragedy in Nova Scotia, the attack in 2017 at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec, and the massacre that took place in 1989 at École Polytechnique de Montréal should never have happened. That is why the Government of Canada is introducing measures to combat gun violence, and help keep us safe.
