Governor Newsom Files Amicus Brief in Death Penalty Case, Arguing for Greater Protections Against Racial Bias in Jury Proceedings
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2020 09:31 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in People v. McDaniel, a case before the California Supreme Court that involves issues of racial bias in jury deliberation and sentencing decisions. This filing marks the first time in California history that a sitting governor has filed an amicus brief calling attention to the unfair and uneven application of the death penalty, noting the state’s bedrock responsibility to ensure equal justice under the law applies to all people no matter their race. The brief argues that capital cases should require unanimity in the jury’s penalty verdict and proof beyond a reasonable doubt of disputed aggravating evidence.
Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 08:35 AM
Washington, DC...U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Quote: ‘Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite integrity with the requisite knowledge.’ “That was Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist 78.
RCRC Submits Comments to CPUC Highlighting Key Role Biomass Facilities Play
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 08:48 AM
Sacramento, CA...On Thursday, RCRC submitted comments urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reject a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and a few other environmental groups that would make it more difficult for small biomass energy facilities to participate in the state’s BioMAT program. The Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) program requires utilities to procure electricity from small bioenergy projects, including biomass facilities that fuels from high hazard zones.
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 07:17 PM
Washington, DC...Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already undertaken a thorough and rigorous review of her record,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said after President Trump made the nomination last month.
Increase in Amador COVID-19 Cases: Cluster Investigations
Posted by: News_Desk on 10/24/2020 09:47 AM
Sutter Creek... Amador County Public Health confirms fifteen new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Tuesday’s update. The new cases include 7 males and 8 females, 5 aged 18-49, 7 aged 50-64, 3 over 65 years of age, 7 residing in Ione, 4 living in Jackson, 2 in Pine Grove, 1 in Pioneer and
1 residing in Sutter Creek/Amador City. Two individuals are hospitalized locally.
Hundreds of Thousands Watched Gameplay by Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. & Ilhan Omar, D-Minn
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2020 08:50 AM
Washington, DC...Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn had hundred of thousands of people watching them play 'Among Us' on Twitch a few days ago. For those among of us of non-gaming generations it is amazing to see some of the sheer numbers of people watching. Many times there are more people watching gaming than are watching broadcast TV. For those of you who might to get a look into that world. The replay of the stream is below...(Caution Language)
Joint Statement of the United States, the Republic of Sudan, and the State of Israel
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2020 10:28 AM
Washington, DC...President Donald J. Trump, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress towards democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region.
Calaveras Public Utilities Urge Water Conservation Due to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential October 25 into October 27
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2020 08:39 PM
San Andreas, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential from Sunday, October 25 into Tuesday, October 27 and could remain off for as long as five days. Water and sewer utilities across Calaveras County are jointly urging customers to conserve water and only use it for critical health and safety needs during PG&E’s planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Chairman Graham “Judge Barrett Deserves a Vote and She Will Receive a Vote” Senate to Vote on Barrett Nomination Next Week.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 09:55 AM
Washington, DC...Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after committee Democrats announced they would boycott the vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. On Judge Barrett: “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is one of the most highly qualified people to ever be nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. She will faithfully apply the law to the facts without personal agenda and fully understands the difference between an impartial judge and a political activist. I am very glad that the American people during the hearings were able to see the tremendous capabilities and qualifications of Judge Barrett.
