A Presidential Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2024
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2024 07:21 AM
Washington, DC...On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of America’s original sin of slavery but also the beginning of the work at the heart and soul of our Nation: making the promise of America real for every American.
Calaveras County Aero Fire Incident: Information and Resources
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2024 12:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Office of Emergency Services reminds the public to avoid misinformation about the Aero Fire incident. The most accurate information and resources for the Aero Fire can be found through the following sources:
Calaveras Sheriff's Office & Calaveras OES on 1,500 Acre Aero Fire, Evac Centers, Animal Shelters, Etc
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2024 07:05 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Update: The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office in coordination with Calaveras OES is continuing to monitor the wildfire in Copperopolis. Here are the latest updates: Fire Status: The wildfire has reached roughly 1,500 acres. 5,000 residents are without power. Road Closures: Highway 4 at Little John Road (Highway 4 at Obyrnes Ferry) is closed. Pool Station Road at Highway 4 remains closed. Hunt Road at Milton Road, Salt Springs Valley Road, Felix Road, and Rock Creek Road are also closed. Evacuation Order: The areas of Copper Town Square and Obyrnes Ferry Road to the county line are under an evacuation order. All residents are ordered to immediately evacuate.
Governor Newsom Honors Fallen Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2024 10:14 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious: “Jennifer and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and entire Los Angeles County Fire Department for the loss of Firefighter Andrew Pontious. His service protecting the Los Angeles community will never be forgotten.”
Sacramento, CA...A new draft regulation announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will require that insurers that use new catastrophe modeling must write more policies in distressed areas, with larger insurance companies required to insure properties in distressed areas at a rate equal to 85% of the insurer’s statewide market share. This is part of the Commissioner’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy, a package of reforms to strengthen California’s marketplace and maintain strong consumer protections.
Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/12/2024 05:54 PM
Sonora, CA...After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok/Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective June 11 through June 30. “After another winter of heavy snow, especially later in the season, we want to ensure that our roads are in the best possible condition before they see the heavy traffic of summer recreation,” said Martinez.
Wilmington, DE...(AP)...President Biden's son Hunter convicted of three felony charges related to a gun purchase, including making a false claim by saying he wasn't a drug user.
President Biden Delivers Remarks on 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/06/2024 08:26 AM
Normandy, France...President Biden Delivers Remarks on D-Day in Normandy, France.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet a group of World War II D-Day veterans who fought at Omaha Beach at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Thursday, June 6, 2024, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
NASA’s Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test Launch – June 5, 2024 (Official NASA Broadcast)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 08:06 AM
Cape Canaveral, FL...Watch live as two NASA astronauts launch from Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as one of the final steps on the road to certification. Launch of the ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket and Starliner spacecraft is targeted for 10:52 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 5 (1452 UTC) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.