State’s Grid Operator Asks Electric Customers Across California to Conserve Power Today from 4-9 p.m.
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2021 04:07 PM
San Francisco, CA...With electric transmission lines from Oregon still threatened due to the fast-growing Bootleg Fire and continued hot temperatures in California and throughout the West, the state’s grid operator has issued a Flex Alert for today (Monday, July 12), asking for voluntary conservation from 4-9 p.m.
The Inside View with Congressman Tom McClintock on Fire & Water Issues
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2021 01:13 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Inside View is Calaveras Community Television's long running public affairs program. The program brings in guest hosts and guests to discuss issues of the day. In this episode Congressman Tom McClintock talks about Fire & Water Issues affecting his District. Congressman McClintock visited and recorded this episode at the local PATV Studio last week.
Inside View with Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District Chief Mike Johnson
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2021 08:28 AM
San Andreas, CA...Inside View is Calaveras Community Television's long running public affairs program. The program brings in guest hosts an guests to discuss issues of the day. In this episode EPDF Chief Mike Mike Johnson gives an update on the state of the district, suggestions for fire season & more.
The Inside View with Congressman Tom McClintock on Inflation & Free Speech
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2021 10:38 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Inside View is Calaveras Community Television's long running public affairs program. The program brings in guest hosts and guests to discuss issues of the day. In this episode Congressman Tom McClintock talks about Inflation & Free Speech. Congressman McClintock visited and recorded this episode at the local PATV Studio last week.
President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2021 12:48 AM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon. Earlier today, I was briefed by our senior military and national security leaders on the status of the drawdown of U.S. forces and allied forces in Afghanistan. When I announced our drawdown in April, I said we would be out by September, and we’re on track to meet that target.
Severe Drought and Water Conservation Update from CCWD
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2021 10:13 AM
San Andreas, CA...California has experienced the driest rainy season on record, reaching 126-year lows across the state, according to the meteorological consulting firm, Golden Gate Weather Services. On July 8, Governor Newsom expanded his drought emergency declaration to include 50 of California’s 58 counties, including Calaveras County. No conservation mandates have been imposed but state officials are calling on all Californians to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 15% compared to 2020 levels.
California ISO issues Flex Alert & Takes Other Steps to Reduce Grid Stress
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2021 05:34 PM
Folusm, CA...With extreme heat forecasted across much of California into early next week, the ISO is using multiple tools, including a Flex Alert encouraging voluntary conservation, to maintain a safe and reliable grid. In addition to the Flex Alert asking consumers to conserve between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. today, July 9, the ISO has other steps it can take to reduce demand or access additional capacity to manage the grid and avoid potential shortages during evening hours when demand remains high, primarily from widespread air conditioning use.
President Biden At Signing of Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2021 09:58 PM
Washington, DC...Hello, everyone. They have a Cabinet meeting. (Laughter.) Please — please be seated. Thank you. Well, it is not “good morning,” which my remarks say here, but — (laughter) — good afternoon. We’re in the midst of a historic economic recovery. And because our successful vaccination program strategy has been working and the immediate relief through the American Rescue Plan has brought back our economy from the worst economic crisis in nearly a century, America is now on track. We’re now on track for the highest economic growth in 40 years and among the highest growth records on record.
President Biden on the Benefits of the Build Back Better Agenda for Working Families
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/08/2021 08:33 PM
Crystal Lake, Illinois...Thank you, Edith. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Please. Please, be seated. Mr. President — what he hadn’t told you today: He had to delay his vacation to be here today. (Laughter.) He heard Biden is coming. He goes, “Oh, my God, when is he coming?” (Laughter.) But — (laughs) — so he could show me around McHenry County College.
