HST Carrier Strike Group Enters Arctic Circle, First Carrier in Area Since 1991
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/21/2018 07:02 PM
Norwegian Sea.....Accompanied by select ships from Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG-8), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) traveled north to demonstrate the flexibility and toughness of U.S. naval forces through high-end warfare training with regional allies and partners. USS America (CV 66) was the last ship to operate in the area, participating in NATO exercise North Star in September 1991.
Letter from Calaveras County Supervisor Michael Oliveira District 3
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/20/2018 07:22 AM
Arnold, CA...This is Michael Oliveira, and I am running for Re-Election for Supervisor in District 3. Serving as your Supervisor has been a pleasure and I have enjoyed working with so many of you and look forward to the next four years. I am asking for your continued support and vote on November 6th. There are a lot of postings on the internet going around and campaign smearing. I am not going to participate in this campaign smear. If you have questions or would like answers on any issues. Please call me and ask directly. 209-795-0985.
President Trump at Signing of Presidential Memorandum to Promote the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/20/2018 05:49 PM
Scottsdale, AZ...So this is a big day for the Central Valley, California. And I want to thank everybody for being here. This is a vital action. In my opinion, it’s vital to improve access to water in the American West. What’s happened there is disgraceful. They’ve taken it away. There’s so much water, they don’t know what to do with it, and they send it out to sea. For decades, burdensome federal regulations have made it extremely difficult and expensive to build and maintain federal water projects. You all know about that.
Rep. McClintock and House Republicans Welcome Executive Action on Western Water
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/20/2018 05:59 PM
Scottsdale, AZ...House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Representatives Devin Nunes (CA-22), David G. Valadao (CA-21), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump’s executive memorandum on western water:
Russian National Charged with Interfering in U.S. Political System
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/19/2018 12:40 PM
Washington, DC...A criminal complaint was unsealed in Alexandria, Virginia, today charging a Russian national for her alleged role in a Russian conspiracy to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2018 midterm election. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger of the Eastern District of Virginia, and FBI Director Christopher Wray made the announcement after the charges were unsealed.
Presentation to Honor Marine Staff Sergeant Sky Mote
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/18/2018 12:01 AM
Placerville, CA...On October 16, Congressman McClintock presented HR 979 to Russell Mote, father of Marine Staff Sergeant Sky Mote. This law honors the memory of Mr. Mote’s son, Marine Staff Sergeant Sky Mote of El Dorado, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012. He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism. This law designates for all time a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as Sky Point, towering over a region where Sky Mote and his family often camped and hiked. Here are the Congressman’s remarks at the ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Placerville.
Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/17/2018 01:03 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank you very much, Chaplain. Appreciate it. Please sit down. Vice President Mike Pence, thank you for joining us for today’s ceremony. This is always one of my favorite events. I like brave people. We meet them right here. Fifty years ago, an American Marine fought with unmatched bravery in one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War — the Battle of Huế City. The name of that heroic Marine is Sergeant Major John Canley. (Applause.) I think you like him. (Laughter.)
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Saudi King Salman
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2018 07:37 AM
Washington, DC....Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh. The Secretary thanked the King for Saudi Arabia’s strong partnership with the United States. The Secretary and the King discussed a number of regional and bilateral issues. The Secretary also thanked the King for his commitment to supporting a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance.
Arnold, CA...Re-Elect Supervisor Michael Oliveira in November.
Removal of Butte Fire Disaster Debris Project Signs
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2018 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA...During the recovery phase of the 2015 Butte Fire signage was erected at each property that participated in the Cal Recycle debris removal program. These signs were used by Cal OES, Cal Recycle and Calaveras County to coordinate the project with the various agencies. As the work has been completed, the signs can be removed by the property owners, and the materials can be recycled. If property owners need assistance in removing the project signs please contact the Department of Public Works at (209) 754-6401 and staff will facilitate the removal of the signs and posts.
