SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking assistance from landowners, Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs), and natural resource professionals with its annual cone crop survey and cone collection efforts, including locating developing cone crops on native California Conifers. These efforts support the CAL FIRE Seed Bank at the L.A. Moran Reforestation Center, whose mission ...

“Drive and Stay Alive Central Valley” Memorial Day Weekend Saturation Enforcement State Route 41 and State Route 46 The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service and Security. We achieve success in saving lives as a Department, through education, enforcement, engineering and through the support and compliance of the motoring public. ...

Sacramento – As we roll into the official start of summer, CAL FIRE is urging Californians to be extra cautious this Memorial Day weekend and take steps to help prevent wildfire, drownings, and other accidents. Since January 1st, CAL FIRE has responded to 2,265 wildfires and more than 195,000 other incidents. “Approximately 95% of all wildfires in California are caused ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Memorial Day is the traditional start to the summer travel season, and this weekend California’s roadways will likely be bustling with activity.  To help ensure the safety of motorists throughout the holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). The Memorial Day MEP will run from 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, to ...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Andrew Henning as the Assistant Deputy Director over Fire & Life Safety, State Fire Training, and Code Development & Analysis. Andrew’s appointment was effective on May 3, 2021. Andrew began his career with CAL FIRE in 2013, working as a Deputy State Fire Marshal in the Office of the State Fire ...

Based on the tier assignment released yesterday, 5/11/2021, Madera County is now in the orange tier for this week’s tier assignment. Madera County’s Adjusted Case Rate is 3.1 per 100,000, orange tier is 2.0-5.9. The County Positivity Rate is 1.6%, orange tier is 2.0-4.9%. The Health Equity Rate for Madera County is 1.3%. Less than 5.2% is orange tier. Madera ...

Senator Borgeas and Bipartisan Valley Coalition Successfully Push Governor to Declare Drought Emergency in 39 Counties, Including Madera SACRAMENTO –  Governor Gavin Newsom took the initial step of declaring a drought emergency in thirty-nine counties in California. Since March, a bipartisan coalition of Central Valley legislators and county leaders have urged the Governor to declare an emergency in order to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced their stance in response to a citizens petition, stating it will work to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and all characterizing flavors (including menthol) in cigars due to their harmful impacts. MARIPOSA – This announcement significantly builds onto the tobacco control efforts in California particularly in regard to ...

CHP Emphasizes the Shared Responsibility of Bicycle Safety  SACRAMENTO – May is National Bicycle Safety Month. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) takes the opportunity each year to remind bicyclists and motorists to share the road and remember traffic safety saves lives. “Thousands of Californians ride their bicycles every day for exercise, leisure, and commuting,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Keeping ...

By Recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Month, CHP Reminds Us That It Takes Everyone’s Attention SACRAMENTO – The warming weather and increasing number of vehicles traveling on California’s roadways offer a timely reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety awareness for motorcyclists and motorists alike.  By recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) emphasizes safe ...