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.
California is Now Home to the Most Fortune 500 Companies in the Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 11:38 AM
Sacramento, CA..."California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country – beating out Texas, Florida, and all other states. From tech to finance to entertainment, California’s diverse economy leads with 57 companies on the list." Governor Gavin Newsom. Fortune announced that for the first time since 2014, California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country – beating out Texas, Florida, and all other states. From tech to finance to entertainment, the state’s diverse economy has 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York are tied in second with 52 companies each. Full list of California companies
CCWD Secures an Additional $11.2 Million in Federal Funding
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 12:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) secured $11.2 million from the Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) in the 2024 federal budget to construct the enhancement of the Copper Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclamation Facility. The funds are part of the Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure program run by the Army Corps, which released its Fiscal Year 2024 work plan this week. CCWD’s project is the largest Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure funding allocation to a project in California and the third-largest allocation nationwide in 2024.
Recreation Area Fee Changes Go into Effect for 2024 Season
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 12:14 PM
Sonora, CA...With operating costs exceeding revenues across several developed camp sites, day use, and other recreation areas, the Stanislaus National Forest has moved forward with fee increases for the 2024 season.
Appeals Court Halts Trump’s Georgia Case Till 2025
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 02:12 PM
Atlanta, GA...(AP)...An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
State Investment in California’s Job Growth Brings Funding For New Projects to Region
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 02:43 PM
Truckee, CA...A multi-million dollar economic boost is on its way to the Eastern Sierra region. The newly-formed Sierra Jobs First initiative is part of a statewide investment in job creation, industrial strategy and economic development initiatives to create a more climate resilient and equitable economy. The Eastern Sierra region consists of seven counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolumne.
Pile Burning Continues on Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2024 03:16 PM
Sonora, CA...With pile burning operations nearly complete in the Cedar Ridge area, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will turn their attention to other locations on the corridor. Over the next few days, fire crews will begin pile burning operations in the Sandbar Flat Campground as well as the Crandall OHV area.
