Caltrans Removing Potentially Unsafe Trees From Roadside
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/22/2017 02:48 PM
Sacramento, CA...Caltrans is identifying and marking dead and dying trees that could impact the safety of the traveling public along state highways. The effort is part of an on-going need to address over 102 million dead trees that have died due to drought and bark beetle infestation since 2010.
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on USS John S. McCain
Posted by: News_Desk on 08/21/2017 09:55 AM
Washington, DC...The following is a statement released Aug. 21 by Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on USS John S. McCain, which was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21. Our thoughts and prayers are with our shipmates onboard USS John S. McCain. The Navy family comes together during times of crisis and I want to thank those who are providing around-the-clock assistance to the affected Sailors and families.
August 21, 2017 Damage to the portside is visible as the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) steers towards Changi Naval Base, Republic of Singapore, following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding. The incident will be investigated. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)
President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/21/2017 09:52 PM
Arlington, VA...Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan. Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United States military at home and abroad. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of our brave sailors who were injured and lost after a tragic collision at sea, as well as to those conducting the search and recovery efforts.
President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2017 09:30 AM
Washington, DC...I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation’s defense. The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace threats and will help reassure our allies and partners and deter our adversaries.
California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2017 04:06 PM
Sacramento, CA...Caltrans today announced that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding authorized today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2017 08:01 PM
Barcelona, ES....A day of terror in Spain with 13 killed and 80 injured when a terrorist driver plowed his rented van into people along a 1/3 mile section of street. Hours later just over an hour's drive to the south law enforcement prevented another van attack but ended up in a gunfight with a cell of terrorists. in that skirmish 5 were shot and one police officer was injured
President Trump Gives a Statement on the Infrastructure Discussion & Answered Questions
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2017 11:04 AM
New York, NY....In his first visit back to Trump Tower since his election President Trump Gives a Statement on the Infrastructure Discussion & Answered Questions.
San Andreas, CA...The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions.
Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Charlottesville
Posted by: News_Desk on 08/16/2017 02:39 PM
Kennebunkport, ME..."America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred in all forms. As we pray for Charlottesville, we are reminded of the fundamental truths recorded by that city’s most prominent citizen in the Declaration of Independence: we are all created equal and endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights. We know these truths to be everlasting because we have seen the decency and greatness of our country."
U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget
Posted by: News_Desk on 08/16/2017 03:01 PM
Stockton, CA...The University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research published a comprehensive study of the fiscal impact of regulated cannabis on the Calaveras County budget. The study demonstrates that regulating commercial cannabis is estimated to generate between $7.2 million and $15.9 million in net revenue for the County after accounting for additional County costs that would result from the cannabis regulation program. This net revenue represents between 12% and 25% of the County general fund and thus would make a substantial difference to the County’s efforts to resolve its structural deficit and improve a range of public services.
