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Public Asked To Take Steps To Prevent Wildfire!

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 ...

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Highway 41 Prescribe Burn Delayed

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Coarsegold – The CAL FIRE, Highway 41 Fuels Reduction Project, scheduled for May 27th, 2021 has been delayed due to the Live Oak fire activity in Mariposa County. CAL FIRE will re-schedule for a later date. Original Story: Hwy. 41 Fuels Reduction Project

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Live Oak Fire, Mariposa

MARIPOSA, CA. – The Live Oak Fire that started on May 27th, 2021 off of  Live Oak Rd in the Yaqui Gulch area west of Mormon Bar in Mariposa County is being reported at 25% containment as of 8:00 am this morning. The fire has burned approximately 250 acres with the cause still under investigation.  No evacuations have been ordered ...

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Recipe of the Week: Kids Charcuterie Snack Board

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Summer sun means it’s time for warm-weather fun for kids of all ages, and all that activity and playing calls for snacks and hydration to recharge. Whether your children like to play poolside or take a bicycle adventure through the neighborhood, the right nutrient-dense foods can keep the fun going all day long. For an option that quenches hunger (and ...

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Fresno Art Museum to Reopen Soon

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This new exhibition banner is on their building! FAM is hoping to reopen for members only by the middle or later part of June 2021. You will be updated here, on their website, and in social media as soon as they have a firm date!

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US Forest Service Reminds Visitors To Recreate Responsibly

USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Reminds Visitors to Recreate Responsibly this Memorial Day Weekend This Monday, Memorial Day, as we honor all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region would also like to remind all visitors to plan ahead before visiting one of our 18 National Forests in California. ...

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Safety Doesn’t Take Holidays!

By Judi Hussain For some the world turned upside down last year and only now is beginning to right itself into what may morph into a “new normal.” Some things never change, though. Whether local or visitor, if you’re going to prowl around our mountains, lakes, rivers and trails, make safety your first priority, so it doesn’t become your last ...

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Sierra Art Trails Rides Again!

Hello Artists, Art Lovers, and friends. The past year has been tough for everyone. The decision to move forward has been difficult.  We have been following pandemic reports closely, gathering feedback from artists and visitors. As more people are vaccinated, restrictions are lifting. Most people are ready to return to a  normal life. Restaurants, theatres, and public venues are re-opening. California is scheduled ...

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Put Safety At The Top Of Your Memorial Day Checklist

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 ...

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Bass Lake Water Levels

Bass Lake Water Levels Managed to Reduce Impacts of Critically Dry Year, Expect Lower but Steady Summer Water Levels FRESNO, CA —Bass Lake water levels are projected to be about 7 feet lower than normal this summer due the critically dry year in California. “PG&E is managing water at Bass Lake to balance the needs of recreation, the environment, power ...

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