$20 million Available for Shovel-Ready Forest & Wildfire Resilience Projects in Sierra Nevada
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2021 07:25 PM
Auburn, CA...The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a California state agency, announced the availability of $20 million dollars for the implementation of shovel-ready forest health projects in the region. The Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience directed grant program was made possible by an early action wildfire and forest resilience budget approved by the legislature and the Governor earlier today. The early action budget includes $20 million for the SNC and is part of a $1-billion forest and wildfire resilience funding proposal under consideration by state leaders.
Angels-Murphys Rotary Club 2021 Officers of the Year
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2021 08:58 AM
Calaveras County, CA...Angels-Murphys Rotary Club 2021 Officers of the Year. Every year the Angels-Murphys Rotary Service Club in Calaveras County honors those individuals who serve our community everyday with their lives. This video includes those who have been honored in 2021 from Ebbetts Pass Fire District, Murphys Fire District, Angels Camp Fire Department, Angels Camp Police Department, Calaveras County Sheriff's Department and CalFire.
President Biden at a Virtual CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2021 08:44 PM
Washington, DC...Well, look, the reason I’m here today is — all of these technology manufacturing leaders around the country and all over the world on the screens — is to talk about how we strengthen our domestic semiconductor industry and secure America’s supply chain. This is an issue that has broad support in United States Congress. We’ve talked about whether or not we’re doing anything in terms of bipartisanly. Well, we are. Both sides of the aisle are strongly supportive of what we’re proposing, and I — and where I think we can really get things done for the American people.
President Biden before Meeting with Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress to Discuss the American Jobs Plan
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2021 08:53 PM
Washington, DC...Hello, everybody. I told you a moment ago that I would comment briefly on what happened in — in Minnesota last night. We’ve spoken to the governor and the mayor. I’ve spoken to the authorities there. And — and I haven’t called Daunte Wright’s family, but our prayers are with the family. It was a really tragic thing that happened. We’re — and — but I think we got to wait and see what the investigation shows — and the entire investigation.
President Joe Biden on the LG & SK Electric Battery Dispute Settlement
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2021 08:11 AM
Washington, DC...This settlement agreement is a win for American workers and the American auto industry. A key part of my plan to Build Back Better is to have the electric vehicles and batteries of the future built here in America, all across America, by American workers. We need a strong, diversified and resilient U.S.-based electric vehicle battery supply chain, so we can supply the growing global demand for these vehicles and components – creating good-paying jobs here at home, and laying the groundwork for the jobs of tomorrow.
Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2021 09:15 AM
Washington, DC...Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. Okay, so if it’s another day, we have another member of the Jobs Cabinet. Joining us today is Secretary Buttigieg. He served, as you all know, two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, where he worked across the aisle to transform the city’s future and improve residents’ everyday lives. Household income grew, poverty fell, unemployment was cut in half. He helped spark citywide job growth and facilitated innovative public-private partnerships, like a benefits program to improve the city’s transportation experience for workers.
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: April 16th, 2021 – Evelyn Bishop Hall
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/10/2021 07:11 PM
Amador County, CA... Eligibility for these clinics include people 18 years & older who live or work in Amador County. This clinic on 4/16/2021 at Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione will use Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Calaveras County Public Health Wants Your Opinion!
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/10/2021 11:11 PM
San Andreas, CA... Calaveras County Public Health Wants Your Opinion on What Makes Healthy Communities! Use QR Code to Complete the 5 Min. Survey. Must be Over 18 Years Old and a Calaveras County Resident. Last Day to Complete Survey is April 24th, 2021! Use Cellphone or Computer to Complete.
Governor Newsom Tours Sierra Fuel Break, Highlights Agreement with Legislative Leaders on $536 Million Wildfire Package
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2021 09:05 PM
Shaver Lake, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today visited a fuel break made possible by executive action in 2019 that helped firefighters respond to last year’s devastating Creek Fire, and highlighted the agreement on a $536 million legislative package to accelerate fire prevention projects that protect communities.
Washington, DC...Well, first of all, Jill and I, and the entire administration, send our condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the loss of Prince Philip. He was a heck of a guy. He — you know, he was — in his lifetime of service to the United Kingdom and the whole Commonwealth was visible to everybody for a long, long time, and his bravery serving in World War II, as well as his being a champion of the environment, as well as the charity — the charitable things he set up.
