Governor Brown Signs Climate Bill to Extend Cap & Trade Program
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/25/2017 01:01 PM
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and dozens of local, environmental and business leaders on Treasure Island to sign AB 398, a bipartisan bill that strengthens and extends the state's world-leading cap-and-trade program by 10 years.
Senator McCain Floor Statement on Need for Bipartisanship
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/25/2017 07:15 PM
Washington, D.C....U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate: “Mr. President: “I’ve stood in this place many times and addressed as president many presiding officers. I have been so addressed when I have sat in that chair, as close as I will ever be to a presidency. It is an honorific we’re almost indifferent to, isn’t it. In truth, presiding over the Senate can be a nuisance, a bit of a ceremonial bore, and it is usually relegated to the more junior members of the majority.
Waterline Construction Continues in Arnold Area...Heading Towards Cedar Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2017 04:38 PM
Arnold, CA...July 24-28: Construction crews will complete the tie-in of a new section of pipeline into the main water distribution system on Blagen Road, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area on Monday July 24. On July 25, crews will begin trenching and installation of new pipeline near the cabinet shop at the corner of Willow Street and Sequoia Road heading toward Cedar Center.
Senator John McCain to Return to The United States Senate Tomorrow
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2017 08:01 PM
Washington, D.C...The office of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today: “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to the United States Senate tomorrow to continue working on important legislation, including health care reform, the National Defense Authorization Act, and new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.”
Meet and Greet California Governor Candidate Delaine Eastin and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis on Sunday, July 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2017 02:32 PM
Murphys, CA...Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor and Eleni Kounalakis, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor Will be at Hovey Winery, 350 Main Street, Murphys, California at 4:00 pm. About Delaine Eastin: Throughout her career, Delaine Eastin has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is right for the future of our state and our children. Delaine took on the tobacco industry and helped pass two propositions: one educates children on the dangers of smoking, and the second created and funds First 5 California, the critical program that focuses on child development from ages zero to five. As State Superintendent, Delaine joined the successful lawsuit against Governor Wilson’s Proposition 187, that onerous legislation that tried to make police, health care professionals and our teachers de facto immigration agents. During her tenure as Superintendent, Delaine reduced class sizes in grades K-3, and California went from 47th in the nation in funding, to 27th. Sadly, we now rank in the bottom 10 again. As State Superintendent, Delaine Eastin fought tirelessly for the children of California…and she won many battles. Now she is ready to take this fight into the Governor’s office.
Death Toll Rises To 10 In San Antonio Human Trafficking Case
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2017 03:11 PM
San Antonio, TX...San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and Fire Chief Charles Hood briefing on tractor trailer found with multiple deceased after being smuggled inside. The video below is from a press conference late last night. Since then the death toll has risen from 8 to 10 now deceased.
President Trump's Weekly Address on Made in America Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2017 05:16 PM
Washington, DC....My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer, and more prosperous when we make more of our goods and our products right here in the USA. When we purchase products Made in America, the wealth, revenue and jobs all stay in our country – to be enjoyed by our people.
Letter to the BOS – Let the People Vote ~ Letter to the Editor By David Tunno
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2017 03:08 PM
Valley Springs, CA...If the Board of Supervisors desires, ultimately, not to make the final decision on whether marijuana activities should be allowed in Calaveras County, or at what level, but instead to let the voters decide, then they should consider the following: Having made my living as a trial consultant for nearly 30 years, which includes the science of public opinion research via long-established polling methods, it is important for the results of the polling to be unambiguous. To achieve that result, the question must be unambiguous and it’s best if they require bi-polar responses, responses that are opposite one another, a “yes/no” response, for example. Better yet is if there are two questions, each requiring a bi-polar response and each being polar opposites of each other.
Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2017 02:59 PM
Sonora, CA...Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions and the Forest Order are available at https://go.usa.gov/xRjQ5. Forest Order STF-16-2017-05 prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues and smoking outside developed campgrounds. Welding and blasting activities in are also restricted in designated High Hazard Areas of the Forest.