Toad Habitat Meadow Restoration on Summit Ranger District Could Cause Traffic Congestion
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2019 11:14 AM
Strawberry, CA...Stanislaus National Forest announced that contractors with heavy construction equipment will be on Forest Road 4N12, Herring Creek Road, as they undertake meadow restoration work. The contractor will begin staging construction equipment in late July, which may include excavators, backhoes, loaders, water trucks, and dump trucks. Work is expected to begin in early August and be complete by mid-October. While most work will occur between Monday and Friday, some work may happen on weekends as well, according to Tracy Weddle, Stanislaus National Forest hydrologist and project manager. View a map of the congested area.
CNN Held Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate Round Two Tonight!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2019 10:36 PM
Detroit, MI...CNN Held Democratic Candidate Debate Round Two Tonight! 10 Presidential Candidates took the state at the historic Fox Theatre. A few clips are below...
Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Annual Striping Project
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2019 08:08 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: 2019 Annual Striping Project Department of Public Works ITB No. 19-1020-02-912. Invitation to Bid may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home
Sacrameto, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom signed today legislation requiring candidates for U.S. President and California Governor to disclose their income tax returns in order to appear on California’s primary ballot. SB 27, by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), requires a candidate for U.S. President or California Governor to file copies of every income tax return filed with the Internal Revenue Service in the five most recent taxable years with the Secretary of State, at least 98 days prior to the corresponding primary election.
President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1327, an Act to Permanently Authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2019 09:37 AM
Washington, DC....Thank you very much. Well, thank you very much, everybody. Please, sit down. Very important day. And we’re gathered this morning at the White House to honor our solemn duty to America’s best, bravest, and finest, who I know so well. In a few moments, I will sign a bipartisan bill to fully reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. So, the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund is something you’ve all worked on very hard, and the day has come. Today, we come together as one nation to support our September 11th heroes, to care for their families, and to renew our eternal vow: Never, Ever Forget.
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov: “On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our sincere condolences to CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. It’s the work of brave firefighters like Yaroslav that keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful for his service.”
Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2019 (Advance Estimate) and Annual Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2019 09:11 AM
Washington, DC....Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The Bureau's second-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the source agency (see "Source Data for the Advance Estimate" on page 2). The "second" estimate for the second quarter, based on more complete data, will be released on August 29, 2019.
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating Safe Drinking Water Fund
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2019 02:59 PM
Sanger, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 200 by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), which establishes the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund to help local water systems provide safe drinking water.
Governor Newsom and legislators meet with Sanger residents who lack access to safe drinking water.
