Update On Tree Mortality On The Stanislaus National Forest
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2016 01:49 PM
With more than 29 million dead trees in the state of California, the Stanislaus National Forest is busy planning and implementing more than a dozen high-priority projects. Local and statewide resources are assigned and assisting to these efforts. The Stanislaus National Forest has removed a total of 7,689 dead trees from high hazard areas on the forest due to the recent surge in mortality. The forest removed 774 trees the week of May 30 – June 3.
Questions for Supervisor Candidates From Calaveras Taxpayers Association
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2016 11:48 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association invited 7 candidates to answer 7 questions of issues of concern which were not addressed in other forums. All responded and 5 agreed to participate. The candidates provided Yes, No and Maybe answers and had the opportunity for short comments. The questions with background reasons for posting the question are below, followed by answers and brief comments from candidates. We also are conducting an online poll asking for public response to the questions as well. The link is at the end below. We plan to publish the public result on this website.
State Department Issues Summer Europe Travel Alert...Time For Stay-cations?
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/31/2016 01:19 PM
Washington, DC...As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater targets for terrorists planning attacks in public locations, especially at large events. This Travel Alert expires August 31, 2016.
President Obama's Weekly Address: Weekly Address: Remembering Those Who Have Fallen
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2016 02:03 PM
Washington, DC...Hi, everybody. Right now, there are American troops serving in harm’s way and standing sentry around the world. There are veterans who’ve served honorably in times of war and peace, and often came home bearing the invisible and visible wounds of war. They may not speak the loudest about their patriotism – they let their actions do that. And the right time to think of these men and women, and thank them for their service and sacrifice, is every day of the year. Memorial Day, which we’ll observe Monday, is different. It’s the day we remember those who never made it home; those who never had the chance to take off the uniform and be honored as a veteran. It’s the day we stop to reflect with gratitude on the sacrifice of generations who made us more prosperous and free, and to think of the loved ones they left behind.
It's Rebuilding Time Now That Butte Fire Hazardous Debris Removal Is Completed
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/27/2016 12:49 PM
San Andreas, CA...Yesterday marked the official end of the Hazardous Debris removal that was done on over 850 properties in the Butte Fire burn area. CalRecycle built a temporary bridge to allow access to 3 properties at the end of Baker Riley Rd. This allowed the last official loads to travel off the properties. 10s of thousands of truckloads and millions of tons of debris have now been removed.
New York, NY...Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president. Trump will go on to accept the nomination at the party’s national convention in Cleveland. (May 26 AP)
Sonora, CA...With more than 40 million trees dead across California and even more dying, the face of recreation opportunities on national forest lands is changing. Four years of extreme drought and bark beetle infestation, combined with ongoing work to mitigate public safety hazards means some Stanislaus National Forest (STF) sites will not be open to the public for Memorial Day weekend and some may not open this summer.
Supervisors For May 24th. Captain Jim Macedo Was Honored For Service To Calaveras County. (Video Replay Up Now)
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/24/2016 09:25 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Board of Supervisors agenda for May 24, 2016 is enclosed. Captain Jim Macedo's being honored today for service to Calaveras County. Watch Live Now...
Silver Springs, MD...Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, that will help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families. “I am thrilled that the FDA has finalized a new and improved Nutrition Facts label that will be on food products nationwide,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “This is going to make a real difference in providing families across the country the information they need to make healthy choices.”
