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.
Governor Newsom Announces CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley’s Retirement, Names Amanda Ray New Commissioner
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 02:04 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom announced on October 20th the retirement of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Warren Stanley following nearly four decades of service to the people of California. The Governor also announced the appointment of CHP Deputy Commissioner Amanda Ray as the next CHP Commissioner effective November 17, making her the first woman and second African American ever to lead the agency.
California Transportation Commission Invests more than $830 Million in Highway and Rail Projects, Improves Access for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 02:16 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Transportation Commission approved more than $830 million to repair highways and bridges and improve the state’s growing network of pedestrian, bicycle and mass transit routes. This investment includes more than $600 million in allocations for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, Caltrans’ “fix-it-first” program aimed at preserving the condition of the State Highway System.
Iranian State Sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat Actor s Threat en Election Related Systems
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 07:33 PM
Washington, DC...The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning that Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are likely intent on influencing and interfering with the U.S. elections to sow discord among voters and undermine public confidence in the U.S. electoral process.
Russian State Sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat Actor Compromise s US Government Targets
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 07:48 PM
Washington, DC...This joint cybersecurity advisory—written by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)—provides information on Russian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) actor activity targeting various US state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) government networks, as well as aviation networks. This advisory updates joint CISA-FBI cybersecurity advisory AA20-283A: APT Actors Chaining Vulnerabilities Against SLTT, Critical Infrastructure, and Elections Organizations.
CCWD Hires Jessica Self as New External Affairs Manager
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 10:27 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District is pleased to announce that Jessica Self is the District’s new External Affairs Manager. Her first day on the job will be Monday, October 26. Ms. Self is from Arnold and will be returning to Calaveras County after living out of state for the last several years to pursue educational and professional opportunities. For the last three years, she was the Grants and Development Manager for the Palouse Conservation District in Pullman, Washington, where she excelled in a role similar to her new position at CCWD. She graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology before earning a Master of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University. In addition to her degrees, Self is also a certified Project Management Professional.
Emergency Road Work on Mountain Ranch Road Starting on 10/22/20 at 2:00 a.m.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/21/2020 04:34 PM
San Andreas, CA...The driving public should be advised that there will be one lane traffic controls on Mountain Ranch Road between State Route 49 and Pope Street for emergency road work on Thursday, October 22nd beginning at 2:00 a.m. Calaveras County Public Works Department appreciates your cooperation and will do everything we can to complete the project as soon as possible.
California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Wildfires
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/20/2020 08:29 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents in Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Diego and Siskiyou counties.
