CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/31/2024 08:15 AM
San Andreas, CA...After another wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties. This suspension takes effect June 5, 2024 and suspends all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.
Washington, DC...Gross Domestic Product, First Quarter 2024 (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary). Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2023, real GDP increased 3.4 percent.
President Biden at the 156th National Memorial Day Observance
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/27/2024 12:54 PM
Arlington, VA...Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please be seated. One hundred and sixty years ago this month, in the midst of the Civil War, the first American soldier was laid to rest at these hallowed grounds. Private William Christman, a farmworker from Pennsylvania, had enlisted just seven weeks before. There was no formal ceremony to consecrate this new sanctuary, no fanfore — fanfare.
Utica Park & Lightner Mine Expansion Ground Breaking
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/23/2024 10:46 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Be part of this exciting event as we break new ground on the Utica Park and Lightner Mine Expansion Project. Celebrate with us as we mark the beginning of a new chapter in our community's history.
Governor Newsom Announces the Reopening of Highway 1, Ahead of Schedule
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2024 11:40 AM
Big Sur, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Caltrans will open the portion of Highway 1 closed by the Rocky Creek slip-out to traffic, starting at 6:30 a.m. this Friday, May 17 – eight days sooner than previously expected.
CNN to Host 2024 Election Presidential Debate on June 27
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2024 10:57 AM
Washington, DC...CNN will host an election debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump on June 27, 2024 at 9pm ET from the crucial battleground state of Georgia. The debate will be held in CNN’s Atlanta studios. To ensure candidates may maximize the time allotted in the debate, no audience will be present. Moderators for the debate and additional details will be announced at a later date.
Golden State Finance Authority Receives $28 Million Grant Award from HCD
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/14/2024 02:46 PM
Sacramento, CA...Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) has been awarded a $28 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to support individuals and families in California impacted by the devastating wildfires and other declared disasters in 2018 and 2020.
Sacramento, CA...California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is inviting new and experienced boating enthusiasts to celebrate National Safe Boating Week from May 18-24, 2024. This week is a time to emphasize the importance of responsible boating practices and water safety awareness as boaters head out to California’s waterways during Memorial Day weekend. As boaters across the country gear up for the summer season of adventure, the U.S. Coast Guard and DBW are sharing the top seven tips for safe and enjoyable boating experiences.
Governor Newsom Unveils Revised 2024-25 State Budget, Prioritizing Balanced Solutions for More Effective and Efficient Government
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2024 05:40 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom released a May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year that ensures the budget is balanced over the next two fiscal years by tightening the state’s belt and stabilizing spending following the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, all while preserving key ongoing investments.
