Editor, As the Alaska Type 2 Incident Management Team departs California after two weeks managing the Creek Fire, we would like to extend our thanks to the residents of Fresno, Madera and Mono counties who were impacted by the fire and our presence managing it. Your support, cooperation, patience and resilience has been appreciated and inspiring. We would like to ...

MARIPOSA – In acknowledgment of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week the Mariposa Heritage House is hosting a fundraiser/food drive. As this year has stretched us all thin, we could certainly use any help. Starting Nov 15th through Nov 22, 2020 the Mariposa Heritage House will be collecting donations of food and or monetary donations to aid the hungry and ...

The five year commitment provides a $20,000 minimum donation in its first year, plus outreach and volunteerism to empower revitalization efforts from California’s largest recorded wildfire SHAVER LAKE, CALIFORNIA – The Central Sierra Resiliency Council (Resiliency Fund) proudly partners with Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company (Tioga-Sequoia) to revitalize and restore communities and the more than 379,000 acres of Central Sierra Nevada forest ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Every day, electric and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by utility scams. These imposters typically target customers online, in-person, and by telephone. Unfortunately, this year is even worse due to the ongoing financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. PG&E is taking a stand against scammers by joining its fellow electric, natural gas, water ...

Hil-le Hil-le, The time is now! The Cal State Apply application deadline is approaching and CSU will be providing application workshops available for both First-Time Freshman (high school) and Transfer students for Fall 2021. Future students are welcomed to join whether you haven’t started or are working on your application. Counselors will go through the application and highlight the most ...

SACRAMENTO – As the number of older drivers continues to grow, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is determined to help them maintain their driving independence for as long as they can safely drive. Through the support of a yearlong federal grant, Keeping Everyone Safe (KEYS) XII, the CHP will continue its traffic safety program that places an emphasis on roadway ...

For the interactive 360° VR experience, go to https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/#node303 Every year, Yosemite puts up “Speeding Kills Bears” signs to mark where bears have been hit or killed by vehicles in the park. Most spots change year-to-year as new incidents occur, but others mark repeated accident locations. In 2019, the park designated several new Wildlife Protection Zones and clocked the speed ...

Yosemite National Park – Nov 13, 2020 – Yosemite has begun preparations for fall and winter prescribed fire and fuels projects. The fire program will send out formal announcements as ignition locations and dates are determined. Over 50 years of research has taught park managers that, in contrast to previous beliefs, total suppression of all fires does not prevent large ...

The free benefit will take effect on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2020, and will continue indefinitely, providing veterans and Gold Star Families with unfettered access to the public land and waters for which they fought. “This country is deeply indebted to the dedicated men and women who have served in the military, and to the families of those who made ...

Bettie Zane Paul, age 88, passed away on November 10, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed here on this earth. We look forward to a heavenly reunion. Bettie was born in Taft, California, on March 17, 1932, to Oscar and Nellie Collins. When she was young they moved ...