President Trump at the 3rd Annual Made in America Product Showcase
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2019 03:40 PM
Washington, DC...I want welcome everyone to the White House. We are very excited to be hosting our third annual Made in America Showcase. It’s all about “Made in America.” (Applause.) We just started this, and this is my third already. And I just went around and saw these incredible companies that make everything from the THAAD missiles to beautiful boats. And I said, “How would that boat do against the THAAD missile?” And it wasn’t a good answer. (Laughter.) The boat is going to have a little problem, but that’s okay.
Stanislaus National Forest Extends High-Country Road Closure to July 31 Snow Continues to Melt but Some Roads Remain Inaccessible
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2019 10:04 AM
Sonora, CA...Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-11, amending the forest areas closed due to the significant amount of snow that fell last winter. The new closure order is extended to July 31, 2019, or until conditions allow the roads to reopen.
Fuels Reduction Project Underway Near Mill Woods & Including Portions of The Arnold Rim Trail
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/11/2019 06:54 PM
Arnold, CA...CAL FIRE awarded Calaveras County Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) a grant funded by California Climate Investments (CCI) dollars to reduce a dangerous fuel load on 30 acres of undeveloped common property located in the Mill Woods subdivision of Arnold. The goal of the project is to decrease the fuel load and create a fuel break protecting the Mill Woods subdivision as well as central Arnold and other neighboring communities. The cleared area will reduce the risk of fire ignition, slow its potential spread, and provide the first responders with the critical extra time to achieve control of the fire situation.
Input Sought on Calaveras County Code Compliance and Cannabis Tip Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2019 12:57 PM
San Andreas, CA...County Code Chapter 8.06: Calaveras County Code Compliance is seeking input on a proposed revision of Chapter 8.06 of the Calaveras County Code. The draft revision as well as a copy of the current ordinance may be reviewed at https://codecompliance.calaverasgov.us/. Please submit any comments, questions, or concerns including reference to the specific code section you wish to address via email to: codecompweb@co.calaveras.ca.us. Questions may also be submitted in writing by mail to: Code Compliance 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., Bldg “E” San Andreas, CA 95249 or deliver it to our office in Building “E” of the Government Center. The deadline for submission is August 2, 2019.
California E-coli Cases: Local Prevention Measures From Amador Public Health
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2019 11:59 AM
Sutter Creek, CA – Recent confirmed cases of illness underscore the importance of practicing prevention measures when interacting with animals at county and state fairs. Seven cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli developed in children after visiting the San Diego California county fair livestock barns. Two children were hospitalized and one has died. “The death of a child is always devastating,” comments Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer. “Prevention measures are important to highlight. Washing hands, keeping human food away from animal areas, and watching children closely are all steps everyone can take to remain healthy at our fair. Even healthy appearing animals can transmit germs.”
Stanislaus National Forest Recreation and Fire Units Extinguish Abandoned Campfires and Pick Up Trash
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2019 12:14 PM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about abandoned campfires and trash left behind on forest. Throughout the 4th of July holiday week, there was 42 abandoned campfires that were found and extinguished by fire and recreation staff. These abandoned campfires, if left unfound, could easily become an out of control wildfire. It is a requirement for all forest visitors in California, to have a valid California Campfire Permit. When you obtain this permit, you receive the expectations as a forest visitor on how to properly build, maintain and extinguish your campfires. The current fine for a campfire violation on the Stanislaus National Forest is $380. We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy our forest public lands. It only takes one abandoned campfire to become the next major wildfire in California.
Calaveras County Preparedness for PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2019 03:11 PM
Calaveras, CA...PG&E has announced, “If weather conditions create an environment that can promote a wildfire”, that they may shut down a portion of the electrical grid serving our community. PG&E’s has made statements, “If we see Hot and Dry weather, it may be necessary for us to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety through their Public Safety Power Shutoff Program (PSPS).
Democratic Billionaire Tom Steyer Announces Presidential Campaign
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2019 05:25 PM
San Francisco, CA...From the Tom Steyer Campaign...Tom Steyer Announces Candidacy for President: “I am running to end corruption of our democracy by corporations and give more power to the American people. Join me at www.TomSteyer.com” "There's a breakdown in Washington DC, and I don't mean just Donald Trump. I'm talking about our broken political system that is corrupted by corporate money. That's why today I'm announcing that I’m running for president."
Stanislaus National Forest plans prescribed underburn for resource and public benefit on Groveland Ranger District
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2019 01:26 PM
Groveland, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. Prescribed Fire Name / Ranger District China Ridge Understory Burn, Jordan Unit, Groveland Ranger District General and Specific Location: Located adjacent to the Groveland Ranger District office and following China Ridge south to Greeley Hill Road, approximately four miles NE of Greeley Hill. Most of the underburn is adjacent to forest roads 1S15, 1S16 and 1S29, at specific geographic location [sections 27, 33, 34, range 17E, township 1S; sections 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24 range 17E, township 2S]. Smoke may be visible from Smith Station Road, and Highway 120 with some down canyon drift smoke visible in the evening and early morning.
