Yosemite National Park, CA... Yosemite National Park Fire Crews are planning for a 439-acre prescribed burn in Yosemite Valley next week. The project will focus on seven units east of El Capitan Crossover toward Leidig Meadow. Depending on weather and air quality, this project is planned to start on Monday May 24, 2021. Ignition could last three days with smoke lingering in Yosemite Valley for one to two weeks. Smoke impacts will be localized to Yosemite Valley during the day with smoke likely drifting down canyon during the evening hours. This project is part of the Yosemite Valley Parkwide Prescribed Fire Plan which encompasses 35 units totaling 12,114 acres.
Calveras Public Works & CPUD Made Quick Work of Water Leak
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/21/2021 10:16 AM
San Andreas, CA...From Calaveras Public Works..."Calaveras County road crews responded to a sinkhole in the roadway service request, which resulted in a formidable water leak in an adjacent CPUD 10” water main. CPUD and Calaveras Roads worked collectively to get the repairs done 👍 #CalaverasCountyPublicWorks #CalaverasCounty"
Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Fire Hazard Areas
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/21/2021 03:48 PM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest will enact temporary fire restrictions in high hazard areas on May 22, effective through Dec. 31, 2021. To view the Forest Order and accompanying map please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stanislaus/alerts-notices.
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Fast-Track Key Housing, Economic Development Projects in California
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2021 08:24 PM
San Jose, CA...Alongside state and local leaders in San Jose today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) that extends expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for key developments and expands the streamlining process to include small-scale housing projects – boosting the state’s economic recovery with the creation of more housing and good jobs.
President Biden on Middle East, Israel & Hamas Cease Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2021 11:47 PM
Washington, DC...Folks, I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Earlier today, I spoke with President Al Sisi of Egypt. And Minister — Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that Israel has agreed to a mutual, unconditional ceasefire to begin in less than two hours. The Egyptians have now informed us that Hamas and the other groups in Gaza have also agreed.
Speaker Pelosi on McCarthy Opposition to January 6th Commission
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/19/2021 09:53 AM
Washington, D.C....Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Minority Leader McCarthy’s new opposition to the agreement on the bipartisan January 6th Commission reached by his own Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee:
Traffic Advisory Mountain Pass Closures State Route 4/ Ebbetts Pass and Route 108/ Sonora Pass
Posted by: News_Desk on 05/19/2021 03:25 PM
Stockton, CA... The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to close State Route 108/Sonora Pass and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at noon Thursday due to an approaching storm.
New and Updated Web Resources to Help Customers Financially Impacted by COVID-19
Posted by: News_Desk on 05/19/2021 04:25 PM
San Francisco, CA... Customers May Qualify for Several Different Financial Assistance Programs at Once. Apply or Enroll Now, Don’t Wait for Summer. Customers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now find new and updated information and web resources on various programs available to those who are behind on their bills and/or needing financial assistance due to the ongoing pandemic by going to pge.com/covid19.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians About Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards
Posted by: News_Desk on 05/19/2021 05:29 PM
Sacramento, CA... California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today warning Californians not to print fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards at home and not to purchase them from individuals selling counterfeits.
