Governor Brown Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Carr Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2018 05:25 PM
Sacramento, CA...As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to further support the communities impacted by the Carr Fire in Shasta County.
USDA Rural Development to Present $178,000 Rural Business Development Grant Award to Central Sierra Economic Development District
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2018 09:39 AM
Murphys, CA...USDA Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann will present the Central Sierra Planning Council, a subsidiary of Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), with a $178,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) award at a ceremony today in Muprhys. Grant money will be used to perform a feasibility study to subsidize wood building products composed from biomass removed from surrounding forests. This will address impacts of biomass on wildfire and aid in affordable housing construction. CSEDD will also work to expand and revitalize business within the region. More than 25 jobs are expected to be created.
Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighter Braden Varney by Congressman Tom McClintock
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2018 07:48 AM
Washington, DC...Congressman McClintock delivered the following tribute to fallen fire fighter Braden Varney before the House of Representatives: Mr. Speaker: I rise to honor a hero of the Sierra and to mourn his tragic loss. Braden Varney, age 36, gave his life Saturday night fighting the Ferguson Fire, which continues to ravage the forests near Yosemite Valley and threaten the communities of Mariposa County.
Jessica Morse on Yosemite Valley Closure Due to Ferguson Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2018 06:00 PM
Roseville, CA...U.S. House candidate Jessica Morse today released the following statement regarding the spread of the Ferguson Fire, which continues to impact communities across the 4th Congressional District: "Having hiked and camped in Yosemite since my youth, my heart is with the people displaced and threatened by this dangerous fire. I am praying that everyone affected remains safe, and for our first responders as they bravely fight to control the blaze.
Carter Page FISA Documents Released by the Justice Dept.
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2018 04:01 PM
Washington, DC....Due to pressure and FOIA requests by various entities the Justice Department released heavily redacted documents. Carter Page was suspected of being an agent of the Russian Government. He has consistentely denied these allegations. Needless to say it has further enflamed (if that is possible) the battle between left and right over Russian meddleing in our election processes. All 400 plus pages are below...
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2018 02:58 PM
San Andreas, CA...Good Morning Calaveras in August will be on Wednesday August 1, 2018 from 7:30am – 9:00am. The Guest Speaker will be Michelle Patterson, Director Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services. The cost is only $15 per person, Includes breakfast catered by Carmen’s Cafe. RSVP by July 27. Mark Twain Medical Center, classroom 2, 768 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas
California Supreme Court Removes California Split Initiative from Ballot
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 08:28 PM
Sacramento, CA....The California Supreme Court ruling today will effectively remove the CA Three proposition from the November Ballot. From the Court..."Time constraints require the court to decide immediately whether to permit Proposition 9 to be placed on the November 6, 2018, ballot pending final resolution of this matter. Although our past decisions establish that it is usually more appropriate to review challenges to ballot propositions or initiative measures after an election (Costa v. Superior Court (2006) 37 Cal.4th 986, 1005), we have also made clear that in some instances, when a substantial question has been raised regarding the proposition's validity and the "hardships from permitting an invalid measure to remain on the ballot" outweigh the harm potentially posed by "delaying a proposition to a future election, " it may be appropriate to review a proposed measure before it is placed on the ballot.
Former President Barack Obama Delivers Speech At 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 07:01 AM
Johannesburg, South Africa...Former President Barack Obama spoke at the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Former President Barack Obama delivered a major speech, addressing inequality and other issues at the annual Mandela Lecture. This year honored the 100th birthday of the late leader who became a world wide icon. South Africa is now struggling through instances of retributional activities where lands and property of minority whites are being taken under wealth redistribution policies.
President Trump in Meeting with Members of Congress
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2018 05:24 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you, everybody. Yesterday, I returned from a trip from Europe where I met with leaders from across the region to seek a more peaceful future for the United States. We’re working very hard with our allies, and all over the world we’re working. We’re going to have peace. That’s what we want; that’s what we’re going to have. I say peace through strength. I have helped the NATO Alliance greatly by increasing defense contributions from our NATO Allies by over $44 billion. And Secretary Stoltenberg was fantastic. As you know, he reported that they’ve never had an increase like this in their history, and NATO was actually going down as opposed to going up. And I increased it by my meeting last year — $44 billion. And this year will be over — it will be hundreds of billions of dollars over the coming years.
