President Joe Biden on Call with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/28/2021 12:36 AM
Washington, DC...I spoke this afternoon with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to hear firsthand about her visit today to Surfside, FL and the scene of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers residential building. What I heard from Administrator Criswell was excruciating: she reiterated that words can’t describe the scene on the ground and she gave me an update on meetings she had with state and local officials to ensure they have everything they need.
Attorney General Bonta to Add Five States to Travel Restrictions List as a Result of Wave of New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
Posted by: News_Desk on 06/28/2021 05:26 PM
San Francisco, CA... California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state. The states are a part of a recent, dangerous wave of discriminatory new bills signed into law in states across the country that directly work to ban transgender youth from playing sports, block access to life-saving care, or otherwise limit the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many states pushing these new discriminatory laws are already on California’s travel restrictions list. The new restrictions on state-funded travel to the states announced today are prescribed by law in California pursuant to Assembly Bill 1887 (AB 1887), which was enacted in 2016.
4th of July Safety With California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection of Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Posted by: News_Desk on 06/28/2021 05:50 PM
San Andreas, CA... The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) would like to remind Tuolumne and Calaveras county residents and visitors of the fire danger and use of illegal fireworks. All fireworks, including “Safe and Sane”, are PROHIBITED in ALL areas of Tuolumne County and Calaveras County.
Governor Newsom Statement on Death of Imperial County Sheriff’s Deputy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/28/2021 09:38 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Anthony Redondo: “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Redondo, who was tragically killed while serving the people of Imperial County. On behalf of all Californians, we offer our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his colleagues at the Sheriff’s Office during this painful time.”
9 Dead, 156 Missing, Residential Properties to Be Audited, Rescue Crews Working Round the Clock
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2021 02:47 PM
Surfeside, FL...Below is the latest press conference on the condo collapse in Florida. Local state & federal officials gave an update on the ongoing efforts to possibly still recover survivors and the grizzly task of recovering remains of the lost. Below are details on the latest Miami-Dade County will be doing to ensure the structural integrity of other structures. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced an audit of residential properties in the wake of the tragedy in Surfside.
Brutus in Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2021 10:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...Meet Brutus, a Pit bull mix estimated to be about six years old. Truly a gentle giant, Brutus is extraordinarily affectionate and very much wants to please. He walks nicely on a leash and eagerly sits for treats. He has always been a happy boy in spite of a bad ear infection when he first arrived at the shelter and now being treated. Brutus tested well with other dogs, too, both male and female, although a meet ‘n’ greet will be required should you have one at home. We also believe he is housebroken since he keeps his kennel clean. Quite simply, Brutus is a fun and friendly dog who will add joy to your life.
Washington, DC...The Office of the Director of National Intelligence submitted to Congress a preliminary report regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) that relays the progress the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force has made in understanding UAP. The Complete Report is below or click on the image below for report in original PDF format. Prelimary-Assessment-UAP-20210625
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders of both the Senate and the Assembly today announced a proposed extension of California’s statewide evictions moratorium, and an increase in compensation for California’s rent relief program.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Lawsuit Against the State of Georgia's New Voting Law
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2021 10:23 PM
Washington, DC...Good morning, I’m pleased to be joined by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke. I want to begin today, though, by expressing my condolences for the community in Surfside, Florida. I know how difficult it is for the families who have lost and for those who are waiting to hear. And I've expressed great gratitude for the first responders and for the others who were assisting in the ongoing rescue operation. I know that the federal government is providing assistance to the state and local governments, and we stand ready as things develop to provide more assistance if it is required.
