Assemblyman Bigelow & Senator Berryhill Recognize Native Sons of the Golden West
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2018 12:32 PM
Sacramento, CA...From Assemblyman Bigelow's Office..."Senator Tom Berryhill and I were honored to recognize Native Sons of the Golden West on the California State Assembly Floor. The Native Sons chapters throughout the state work tirelessly to preserve California's historical monuments, educate about our State's history, and fund raise for their cause and charitable organizations. It was an honor to recognize the Board for their 100+ years of service to our state!"
Governor Brown on U.S. Attorney General’s Plans to Sue Over Sanctuary State Legislation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2018 09:05 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will file suit to block California legislation: “At a time of unprecedented political turmoil, Jeff Sessions has come to California to further divide and polarize America. Jeff, these political stunts may be the norm in Washington, but they don’t work here. SAD!!!”
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Opens Warming & Operations Center at EPFD Station One
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/02/2018 01:23 PM
Arnold, CA...Regarding the snowfall of the current storm in District 3 along Highway 4, preliminary reports indicated that over a period of 2 to 3 days, 3 to 5 feet of snow is expected with 7 feet in some areas. This necessitated opening the Emergency Operating Center at Station One and that the OES Director Michelle is working with the fire chief to ensure all disaster preparedness plans are at the ready and coordination with all departments so that emergency personnel will have resources ready and able to assist with the severe storm problems.
Boating and Waterways Begins Control Activities in the Delta for Aquatic Invasive Plants
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/02/2018 03:28 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today its plans for this year’s control efforts for aquatic invasive plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta). Starting March 5, DBW will be controlling water hyacinth, American spongeplant and Uruguay water primrose along waterways entering the Stockton Deep Water Channel via mechanical harvesting. The use of herbicides will start on Monday, March 12 for the following aquatic invasive plants: water hyacinth, Egeria densa, South American spongeplant, Uruguay water primrose, curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, fanwort and coontail. Treatment start dates may change depending on weather conditions and plant growth/movement.
(This Video Will Be Our Evening News For Tonight) The First Lady at the White House Opioids Summit...President Trumps Closing Comments As Well.
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/02/2018 09:47 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here today. I want to be here to personally tell each of you that what I [you] do today, it matters. Everyone in this room knows that our country is in the middle of the opioid crisis. And I’m so proud of the work that this administration has already done to combat this epidemic. We all know there is still much work to be done, which is why you’re all here today.
Earmarks: A Siren’s Song We’ve Heard Before ~ By Congressman Tom McClintock
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2018 11:55 AM
Roseville, CA...The central constitutional mechanism safeguarding our liberty is the separation of powers. It is Mother’s Rule writ large. Mother has one slice of pie and two hungry sons. How does she cut the pie so that both brothers are satisfied? One slices, and the other chooses. The ambitions of one perfectly counter the ambitions of the other. One cannot abuse his powers precisely because of the powers accorded the other.
President Trump in Listening Session with Representatives from the Steel and Aluminum Industry
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2018 07:18 PM
Washington, DC...The following is from the meeting today where President Trump mentioned potential tariff amounts on steel and aluminium. This has been widely reported as an impetus for the Dow dropping over 400 points today..."Thank you very much everyone. We have with us the biggest steel companies in the United States. They used to be a lot bigger, but they’re going to be a lot bigger again.
