Washington, DC...Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 850,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, public and private education, professional and business services, retail trade, and other services.
NSA, Partners Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Brute Force Global Cyber Campaign
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/02/2021 09:48 AM
Fort Meade, MD...The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a Cybersecurity Advisory today exposing malicious cyber activities by Russian military intelligence against U.S. and global organizations, starting from mid-2019 and likely ongoing. This advisory is being released as part of NSA's routine and continuing cybersecurity mission to warn network defenders of nation state threats.
Fourth of July Expected to Be Busy in the Eldorado National Forest, but Fireworks are Prohibited
Posted by: News_Desk on 07/01/2021 12:20 AM
Placerville, CA... Holiday weekends are always an active time for human caused fire starts, and an important reminder that fireworks are prohibited on public lands – every forest, every campsite, every day. Campfire restrictions are currently in effect due to severe drought conditions and will remain in effect for the duration of the 2021 fire season.
Pelosi Includes Liz Cheney as Member of Select Committee to Investigate January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 09:32 AM
Washington, D.C....Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named her appointments to a bipartisan Select Committee to examine and report upon the facts and causes relating to the terrorist mob attack on the United States Capitol Complex on January 6th, 2021.
McCarthy on Disturbing Trend at National Security Agency
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 10:03 AM
Washington, D.C....House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on why he’s asked House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Devin Nunes (CA-22) to investigate the National Security Agency: “For the past several months, I have seen a disturbing trend at the National Security Agency.
House GOP Leader on 100 Years of the Chinese Communist Party
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 10:14 AM
Washington, D.C...Today, on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement condemning their gruesome legacy and highlighting the importance of holding them accountable:
Senate Republicans Champion Gas Tax Relief as CA Rates Climb to 51 Cents a Gallon
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 01:04 PM
Sacramento, CA...Starting today, California drivers will pay more at the pump when another hike in the state gas tax takes effects. At a time when the state is experiencing a historic surplus and highest in the nation gas prices, Senate Republicans proposed a Holiday Gas Tax for the fiscal year which would give taxpayers a break by using the massive budget surplus to pay for infrastructure projects usually funded by the gas tax.
Gubernatorial Recall Election Date Set for September 14, 2021
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 03:52 PM
Sacramento, CA...Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued a proclamation today declaring a special gubernatorial recall election on September 14, 2021 to determine whether Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, shall be recalled, and if the majority vote on the question is to recall, to elect a successor.
Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Construction Schedules Through July 10th
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2021 06:14 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule. For the latest reports click the following 07-21-01 Road Report or the image below...
Governor Newsom Meets with Emergency Officials Responding to Lava Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2021 10:02 AM
Weed, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Siskiyou County yesterday where he was briefed by fire and emergency management officials responding to the Lava Fire, which has burned more than 13,300 acres. Earlier today, the state secured federal assistance to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat the fire, which has forced evacuations in the communities of Lake Shastina and Juniper Valley. The Governor also visited the Craggy Fuel Break, a joint fuel reduction project between the U.S. Forest Service, the state and local entities.
Governor Newsom and state officials gather at Lava Fire Incident Command Post, Governor Newsom and firefighter survey fuel break, Governor Newsom visits Lava Fire Incident Command Post and Craggy Fuel Break.
