The Annual White Park Committee Meeting is April 15th
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 09:13 AM
Arnold, CA...White Pines Park Committee is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers whose primary purpose is to maintain and improve all 90 acres of White Pines Park. Please consider joining us for our Annual Meeting. There are many chances to volunteer in addition to the annual cleanup day. Volunteers are needed to: pick up litter, mow weeds, rake leaves/pine needles, cut/remove dead tree limbs, help with burn piles, clean restrooms & BBQ pits, leaf blow: picnic areas, parking lots, basketball & pickleball courts, clean playground & volleyball court – remove pinecones/rocks, remove debris/rocks off beach & sweep steps. These are some great ways to help the park and serve your community.
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 05:42 PM
Washington, DC...We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack.
United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Switzerland and New York
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 05:47 PM
Washington, DC...U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Geneva and New York City April 15-23. In Geneva, the Special Representative and Ambassador Michèle Taylor will represent the United States as heads of delegation at the third meeting of the UN Permanent Forum for People on African Descent. There the Special Representative will deliver remarks at the opening session, meet with civil society leaders from the United States and around the world, and host a side event on the importance of racial equality in education.
President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2024 09:15 AM
Washington, DC....Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions. These 277,000 borrowers are enrolled in my Administration’s SAVE Plan, or were approved for relief because of fixes we made to Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
McClintock Advocates for Warrant Requirement in FISA Renewal Bil
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2024 02:14 PM
Washington, DC...Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor: I don’t discount the mounting dangers we face from enemies abroad. But we also cannot discount the dangers we face at home from the very powers this bill would continue. The FBI abused these powers 278,000 times in a single year and turned them against American citizens.
Auditor Says State Lacks Information on Effectiveness of Costly Homeless Programs
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2024 09:05 AM
Sacramento, CA...Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee requested an audit of the State’s homelessness funding, including an evaluation of the efforts undertaken by the State and two cities to monitor the cost‑effectiveness of such spending. The following report (2023‑102.1) focuses primarily on the State’s activities, in particular the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH)— while a separate report (2023‑102.2) details our findings and conclusions for the two cities we reviewed—San José and San Diego.
Clean California Gateway Monument Signs - Calling All Foothill Contractors! Bids Due 4/17/24
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2024 01:08 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County is partnering with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp to install gateway monument and wayfinding signs at key locations along the state highways in Calaveras County. The project is approaching construction. and we need help from contractors.
Inflation Stubbornly Remains High. Shelter & Energy Costs Prime Pain Points
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2024 09:24 AM
Washington, DC...The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment.
San Andreas, CA...Meet Mr. Jaggar, a neutered male Pit Bull, estimated to be around 9 years old and weighing 60 pounds. If only this guy could talk! I bet we’d hear a great story. Jaggar was adopted from the shelter 7 years ago and is surprised to find himself back with us. No one has come to reclaim him in spite of his microchip.
