Stanislaus National Forest Extends Closure Order for Some Storm Damaged Roads
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/30/2019 10:46 AM
Sonora, CA...The Closure identifies 10 roads and one day use area and is extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-08, amending the forest areas closed due to the 2016-2017 winter storms. The original forest order, STF-16-2017-03 was signed April 24, 2017 and expired in December 2018. The new closure order is scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2020.
Robert S. Mueller III Makes on Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2019 12:56 PM
Washington, DC...Washington, DC...Two years ago, the Acting Attorney General asked me to serve as Special Counsel, and he created the Special Counsel’s Office. The appointment order directed the office to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. This included investigating any links or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign.
Pelosi Says Special Counsel Mueller’s Statement Reiterated the President’s Obstruction
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2019 04:57 PM
San Francisco, CA...Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Special Counsel Mueller made a press statement reiterating the extent of Russian efforts to disrupt our elections and that President Trump was not exonerated of obstructing the Trump-Russia investigation: “It is with the greatest respect for Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the deepest disappointment in the Department of Justice holding the President above the law, that I thank Special Counsel Mueller for the work he and his team did to provide a record for future action both in the Congress and in the courts regarding the Trump Administration involvement in Russian interference and obstruction of the investigation.
Defensible Space Inspections Begin on June 10th, 2019 in Yosemite Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2019 07:38 PM
Yosemite, CA....Are you fire ready? Defensible space inspections will begin in the park on June 10th. Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire, either from direct flame contact or radiant heat. Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home.
Calaveras Supervisors to Pass Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorians from Calaveras High School
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2019 08:12 AM
San Andreas, CA...Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorians from Calaveras High School WHEREAS, each year an elite group of students meets the academic standard necessary to be declared Valedictorians of their graduating high school class; and WHEREAS, the coursework completed is difficult and the competition for such an honor is competitive; and WHEREAS, these students serve as role models for their classmates and underclassmen through exemplifying critical thinking, effective communication, problem solving, and organizational skills;
President Trump and the First Lady in Memorial Day Address to Troops Aboard the USS Wasp
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2019 11:22 AM
Yokosuka, Japan....THE FIRST LADY: Hello, everyone. AUDIENCE: Hello! THE FIRST LADY: It is wonderful to be with you today. This has been a very enjoyable and productive visit with the Japanese people. And we are thankful for the incredible hospitality that we have received. Back in November, I visited the USS George H.W. Bush, one of our nation’s great aircraft carriers at work in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a privilege to once again join with you, our incredible sailors and Marines, on the USS Wasp at work, here in the Pacific Ocean. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and all that you do on behalf of our country. May God bless you and your families.
Caltrans to Begin $731,000 SB 1 Culvert Replacement Project on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2019 10:47 PM
Tuolumne County, CA...Drainage Project to Provide Safer, More Comfortable Ride for Tourists, Residents and Big Rigs. Next week, Caltrans will begin work to replace four culverts on rural State Route 108 in the Sierra Nevada. The $731,000 project is funded through Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The six-month project will replace a culvert near Donnell Lake and three others by the Tuolumne/Mono County line. The work will improve Caltrans’ ability to safely and efficiently transport water and debris away from the highway to minimize flooding and provide more comfortable trips for travelers. “Highway 108 is a popular route for spring and summer travelers who want to explore the mountains,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman. “By supporting tourism, we strengthen California’s economy as well as the quality of life in many small towns and communities.”