Full Video & Photos From EPVMD's Veteran's Day Program
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2019 11:16 AM
Murphys, CA...We live Streamed the event and we are finally getting the rest of EPVMD's Veterans Day Program up. It was another great Veteran's Day and Veteran's Day programs from Veteran's Memorial Park in Murphys. On a sad note the number World War Two Veteran's in attendance dropped to two. Over the last few years the number has dropped from a dozen or so to now this year just two. Everyday the last of the Greatest Generation leaves the stage. The Albert Michelson Elementary school students delivered great addresses and proved that the future of our Republic is in good hands with the future generations.
PG&E's PSPS Shut Off Scaled Back to Portions of 16 Counties & Amador Off the List!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2019 10:14 PM
San Francisco, CA...Customers in portions of 16 counties have been given a 24-hour notification by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Wednesday morning. Six counties won’t be impacted Customers in six other counties, originally notified that they would be part of the PSPS, have now been notified that they will not lose power, as weather conditions improved. Those counties no longer impacted are: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo.
Our Area Not on PG&E's Potential PSPS Shutoff Event List! (Update...Some Northern Amador Customers Received Notifications)
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/18/2019 09:30 AM
San Francisco, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor a strong offshore wind event expected to begin early Wednesday morning (Nov. 20) and last through Thursday morning. To reduce the risk of wildfire in these conditions, PG&E may turn off power to approximately 250,000 customers in portions of 19 counties in the Sierra Foothills, North Valley and North Bay. Other parts of the Bay Area are not expected to be included in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
(Live Stream Starting at 1pm) Services Today for EPFD Board Director, Veteran & Retired Battalion Chief Thomas J. Sullivan
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2019 09:34 AM
Arnold, CA...It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors Thomas J. Sullivan. Tom passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home in Arnold. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA 95223.
Insurance Commissioner to Order Increased FAIR Plan Coverage Options
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2019 10:17 AM
Sacramento, CA...As wildfire risk drives more non-renewals of homeowner insurance across the state, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking action to help homeowners find adequate coverage to protect their homes by ordering the FAIR Plan to offer a comprehensive policy in addition to its current dwelling fire-only coverage by June 1, 2020, with traditional homeowner features, such as coverage for water damage and personal liability. He also ordered the FAIR Plan to increase coverage limits and to offer a no-fee monthly payment plan as well as allow for policyholders to pay by credit card or electronic funds transfer without any fees.
Washington, DC...The House Intelligence Committee hears from witnesses in separate public proceedings after weeks of closed-door depositions pursuant to a resolution
Governor, First Partner & the California Museum announce the California Hall of Fame 13th Class
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2019 11:27 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom joined the California Museum in announcing the 13th class of inductees into the California Hall of Fame. The new inductees join 122 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s spirit of innovation.
President Trump and President Erdoğan of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2019 09:29 PM
Washington, DC...Okay. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Erdoğan and Mrs. Erdoğan. Thank you very much. We very much appreciate you being here. First Lady, thank you very much. And I know you’re going to go out to lunch after this. Great honor to have you. The border is holding very well. The ceasefire is holding very well. We’ve been speaking to the Kurds, and they seem to be very satisfied.
Prescribed Burns Continue in Calaveras Big Trees State Park Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2019 07:03 AM
Arnold, CA...California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns beginning on or around the week of October 21, 2019 through the end of November in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The goal is to complete 382 acres this fall (see maps below). Ignitions are expected to occur when weather conditions are favorable and adequate resources are available. Some of the units have been previously thinned to reduce the fuel loading, which allows for a safer and more controllable broadcast burn. Much of this work was funded through Propositions 84 and 1 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, an agency of the State of California.