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Announcements
Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 08:35 AM
Washington, DC...U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Quote: ‘Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite integrity with the requisite knowledge.’ “That was Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist 78.
Special Enforcement Team Activity, Vehicle Pursuit in West Point
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 02:36 PM
West Point, CA...On 10/22/20, at about 9:00 PM, The Calaveras County Special Enforcement Team was patrolling near the intersection of Hwy 26 and Snead Road, West Point. Deputies observed a motorcycle with no license plate or proper lighting equipment (dirt bike) driven on the roadway. They attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver of the motorcycle ignored the emergency lighting and siren and attempted to evade capture by accelerating to a high rate of speed. A pursuit ensued for approximately 2.7 miles. The driver stopped the motorcycle just north of the Amador/ Calaveras County line and attempted to flee on foot. Deputies ran after the suspect and apprehended him approximately 40 yards away.
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2020 07:17 PM
Washington, DC...Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already undertaken a thorough and rigorous review of her record,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said after President Trump made the nomination last month.
San Andreas, CA...The annual Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 10 am-2 pm. There will be two locations; The Calaveras County Office of Education, 185 South Main Street, Angels Camp, and the Toyon Middle School, on Highway 12 between San Andreas and Valley Springs.
Chairman Graham “Judge Barrett Deserves a Vote and She Will Receive a Vote” Senate to Vote on Barrett Nomination Next Week.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 09:55 AM
Washington, DC...Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after committee Democrats announced they would boycott the vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. On Judge Barrett: “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is one of the most highly qualified people to ever be nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. She will faithfully apply the law to the facts without personal agenda and fully understands the difference between an impartial judge and a political activist. I am very glad that the American people during the hearings were able to see the tremendous capabilities and qualifications of Judge Barrett.
Sonora, CA...From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Office on Sept 16th, 2019 but still worth a post..."Last night, our deputies were called to the 16000 block of Oakhaven Lane in Sonora for reports of a break-in. The perpetrator slyly made his way through the open front door of the home. He did not threaten the resident or steal anything. After being spotted, he tried to make a run for it but ended up cornered in a bathroom. Fish and Wildlife were contacted and assisted our deputies in coaxing the mountain lion out of the second story bathroom window. He did get a stern warning about the break-in before being released.
Governor Newsom Announces CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley’s Retirement, Names Amanda Ray New Commissioner
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 02:04 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom announced on October 20th the retirement of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Warren Stanley following nearly four decades of service to the people of California. The Governor also announced the appointment of CHP Deputy Commissioner Amanda Ray as the next CHP Commissioner effective November 17, making her the first woman and second African American ever to lead the agency.
Iranian State Sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat Actor s Threat en Election Related Systems
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/22/2020 07:33 PM
Washington, DC...The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning that Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are likely intent on influencing and interfering with the U.S. elections to sow discord among voters and undermine public confidence in the U.S. electoral process.
