Calaveras County Public Health Department Issues Heat Advisory to Residents
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2017 03:43 PM
San Andreas, CA... Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency - Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. Some health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn and drug/alcohol use can make it harder for the body to say cool in hot weather.” During this heat wave, be sure to:
Congressman McClintock Town Hall Meeting in Jackson Monday, June 19, 2017 - 6:00pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2017 05:45 PM
Jackson, CA...Town Hall Meeting in Jackson. Monday, June 19, 2017 - 6:00pm. Congressman McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Jackson on Monday, June 19th at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at: Argonaut High School Gym 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, Time: 6:00 P.M.
President Donald J. Trump’s Weekly Address On Shootings & Apprentice Programs
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2017 01:40 PM
Washington, DC...My fellow Americans, This week, our nation was shocked and horrified when a gunman opened fire on a Member of Congress. Five people were wounded in the assault, including a member of House Leadership – my good friend, Steve Scalise. Steve is beloved across Washington, he embodies everything public service is about – he’s dedicated to his constituents, devoted to his values, and deeply committed to his country. I visited Steve, his wife, and his family in the hospital as he continues to fight for his recovery. 435 Members of Congress, and 300 million Americans, are pulling for him, praying for him, and pledging to him our full and total support.
USS Fitzgerald Involved in Collision, Seven Sailors Still Missing
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2017 10:13 PM
Philippine Sea...USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time, June 17, while operating about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. As of this time, there have been two patients requiring medical evacuation. One was Cmdr. Bryce Benson, Fitzgerald's commanding officer, who was transferred to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and is reportedly in stable condition. A second MEDEVAC is in progress. Other injured are being assessed. There are seven Sailors unaccounted for; the ship and the Japanese Coast Guard continues to search for them.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 8, 2014) The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Flewellyn/Released)
Majority Whip Steve Scalise & Others Shot At Baseball Practice
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2017 06:35 AM
Alexandria, VA...Earlier this morning members of congress were practicing for an upcoming charity baseball game and came under fire. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise sustained a hip wound. Others including members of their security detail and staffers were also shot. Details may changes but at this time it is being reported that as many as 5 may have been injured.
Sanders Statement on Shooting & Shooter at GOP Baseball Practice
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2017 09:40 AM
Washington, DC...June 14 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after receiving reports on the alleged shooter at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning: "I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign. I am sickened by this despicable act. Let me be as clear as I can be. Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. Real change can only come about through nonviolent action, and anything else runs against our most deeply held American values.
Sheriff DiBasilio Announces Candidacy For Sheriff In 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2017 11:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...Sheriff DiBasilio has filed papers for candidacy for the 2018 election and has started the process of asking for public support. DiBasilio has worked at the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years and was hired as a recruit by the CCSO in 2002. He proceeded to work up in rank holding various positions. Patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer, Sheriff’s Explorer Advisor, Detective, and Sergeant. On October 29th, 2015, Sheriff Gary Kuntz, DiBasilio’s boss and friend, died unexpectedly. In May of 2016 DiBasilio was appointed to Sheriff of Calaveras County by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors by a 4 to 1 vote, with 4 other men applying for the position, to fill the remainder of Sheriff Kuntz’s second term in office.
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras Grand Jury has completed their final report for the 2016-2017 Session. We have included the report in full PDF and also .Doc formats. If you click on the image below it will load the PDF version.
RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/12/2017 09:42 AM
Tuolumne, CA...On Wednesday, RCRC and the Northern California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) hosted the first in a series of Regional Trade Workshops scheduled throughout the state. RCRC and CITD partnered with the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, and the U.S. Department of Commerce Sacramento U.S. Export Assistance Center to bring this free export services workshop to the mother lode region to teach local, small business owners the basics of starting or enhancing opportunities for exporting products and/or services from California’s rural counties to the global market.
Runner Blasts Budget Move to Strip Taxpayer Rights
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/12/2017 12:36 PM
Sacramento, CA...George Runner issued the following statement today in response to sweeping budget legislation that would strip the Board of Equalization of nearly all its current functions: "Taxpayers must be warned: the so-called 'Transparency and Fairness' legislation announced today by the very politicians who just voted to raise your gas tax, is neither transparent nor fair.
