RCRC Helped Push Rural Communities Forward at Economic Development Summit
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2018 10:16 AM
Murphys, CA...Last week, RCRC Chief Economic Development Officer Barbara Hayes participated in the Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) Summit and Workshop held at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The event brought together local elected officials, workforce, community, and economic development professionals, as well as education and business representatives from the five-county area (Calaveras, Alpine, Amador, Tuolumne, and Mariposa) represented by CSEDD.
NASA Assigns Crews to First Test Flights, Missions on Commercial Spacecraft
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2018 10:40 AM
Houston, TX...NASA introduced to the world on Friday the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station – an endeavor that will return astronaut launches to U.S. soil for the first time since the space shuttle’s retirement in 2011. “Today, our country’s dreams of greater achievements in space are within our grasp,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “This accomplished group of American astronauts, flying on new spacecraft developed by our commercial partners Boeing and SpaceX, will launch a new era of human spaceflight. Today’s announcement advances our great American vision and strengthens the nation’s leadership in space.”
NASA introduced to the world on Aug. 3, 2018, the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station – an endeavor that will return astronaut launches to U.S. soil for the first time since the space shuttle’s retirement in 2011. The agency assigned nine astronauts to crew the first test flight and mission of both Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. The astronauts are, from left to right: Sunita Williams, Josh Cassada, Eric Boe, Nicole Mann, Christopher Ferguson, Douglas Hurley, Robert Behnken, Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover.
Credits: NASA
Submit Your Questions For Town Halls Regarding Code Compliance Revisions
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2018 09:11 AM
San Andreas, CA...On May 22nd, 2018 the Calaveras County Code Compliance Department brought forward a proposed revision of Chapter 8.06 of the County Code. The Board directed the Building Director to seek out more public input on the proposed ordinance. The revision of 8.06 was put on the agenda of the Industry Work group and comments were received at a public meeting held on June 4th, 2018. Based on the comments received at the May 22nd Board Meeting and the June 4th Industry Work group meeting, several changes were made. Prior to the third public meeting on the proposed revisions, numerous members of the public sent email comments and questions to members of the Board, and nearly 3 hours of public comments were made at the hearing. Staff has reviewed the public comments and additional changes and clarifications have been made and are indicated in red with comments in the draft proposed 8.06.
Tampa Bay, Florida...Thank you. What a group. Thank you. Thank you, Governor. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, thank you, Ivanka, for the introduction. It is my daughter, so she should probably give me a good introduction — I was counting on that — (laughter) — and for the incredible leadership that you’ve shown with the White House Workforce Initiative. You really have been incredible, Ivanka. Thank you.
President Trump at Swearing-In Ceremony of Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 06:14 AM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much and good afternoon. Thank you to Vice President Pence, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, Chairman Johnny Isakson, Senator Thom Tillis — thank you, Thom. Johnny, you’ve been working hard helping our vets. Thank you very much. Great. We’re thrilled to be here for the swearing-in of our new Secretary of Veterans Affairs — a very, very tough and important position — Robert Wilkie. Robert, I want to congratulate you.
North Korea Provides Remains of Fallen U.S. Service Members
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 06:46 AM
Osan Air Base, South Korea...United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, to Osan Air Base, South Korea, July 27, 2018. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony.
United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by US Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley Tyler.)
United Nations Honor Guard members carry the remains during a dignified return ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
United Nations Honor Guard member carries remains during a dignified return ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker.)
United Nations Command Chaplain U. S. Army Col. Sam Lee performs a blessing of sacrifice and remembrance on the 55 cases of remains returned by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. (Photo by US Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by US Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
Groveland Ranger District Closes Roads & Trails Due to Ferguson Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 01:47 PM
Groveland, CA...Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed a forest order closing several Groveland Ranger District roads and trails impacted by the Ferguson Fire. This closure is based on the current and expected fire behavior and will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2018, or until replaced or rescinded.
Roseville, CA...I was deeply saddened to learn that the Ferguson Fire has taken the life of yet another firefighter, Capt. Brian Hughes of Squaw Valley, on Sunday and that bulldozer operator Don Ray Smith of Pollock Pines died Thursday while fighting the Carr fire.
