The Central LNU Complex is being managed in Unified Command by CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 1 and The City of Santa Rosa. Oakmont Fire: Afternoon winds subsided and moderate fire behavior continued. Fire is burning in a southern direction and backing to the north. Tubbs Fire: The most active …
Read More »Central Valley ‘Hot Shots’ On The Ground In Puerto Rico
A crew of Central Valley ‘Hot Shots’, the highly trained California firefighters who take on the most dangerous tasks, are in Puerto Rico to help that island nation recover from Hurricane Maria. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much in common between a California wildfire and the massive …
Read More »Nuns / Adobe / Norbbom/ Pressley / Partrick Fires (Central LNU Complex) (Sonoma County)
Nuns Fire: Overnight wind conditions pushed the fire in two directions towards the Oakmont community in Santa Rosa and areas northeast in the city of Sonoma. Moderate fire behavior increased overnight dues to the winds on the South and Western Portions of the fire. Pocket Fire: The fire continues to …
Read More »Tubbs Fire (Central LNU Complex) (Napa County)
Nuns Fire: Heavy smoke moderated fire behavior on the South and Western portions of the fire. Pocket Fire: The fire continues to progress across the slope to the east with head, flanking fire and short range spotting. Tubbs Fire: The most active portion of the fire is still the north-eastern …
Read More »Pocket Fire (Central LNU Complex) (Sonoma County)
Pocket Fire (Central LNU Complex) Incident Information: Last Updated: October 11, 2017 10:47 am Date/Time Started: October 09, 2017 9:51 am Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit County: Sonoma County Location: off of Pocket Ranch Rd and Ridge Ranch Rd, Geyserville Acres Burned – Containment: 1,800 acres Evacuations: See the …
Read More »Merced and other central San Joaquin Valley firefighters head north
Firefighters and other personnel from Merced and the central San Joaquin Valley have joined the firefight in Northern California. Merced-Mariposa-Madera Cal Fire has sent firefighters and other personnel to help … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Valley ‘Hot Shots’ Headed to Puerto Rico
A group of Central Valley ‘Hot Shot’ firefighters are getting ready to head to Puerto Rico to help that island after hurricane Maria. The Madera County-based crew is being asked to help clear trees and other debris that are still clogging roads across the island. Crane Valley Hot Shot Captain …
Read More »Electric Vehicles In The Central Valley Could Get A Big Boost Thanks To The VW Settlement
A major scandal rocked the auto industry two years ago when it was discovered that the car company Volkswagen had been systematically cheating on diesel emissions tests. That scandal might soon turn into a big boon for electric cars in the Central Valley. The company agreed to a massive settlement …
Read More »Central California Women’s Conference celebrates 30 years
Thousands of women attended the Central California Women’s Conference in Fresno on Tuesday. This is the 30th anniversary of the event, which brings together Valley women and attracts speakers like … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Valley Raisin, Almond Crops Harmed In Monday’s Thunderstorm
Monday’s heavy rain and gusty winds in the valley hurt two of the region’s largest money-making crops. Fresno County is the top grower of raisins in the country, but Monday’s storm came at the worst moment for farmers growing the crop. At this time of year grapes are laid on …
Read More »Senator Harris Makes First Central Valley Stop Since Taking Office
California’s newest US Senator Kamala Harris swung through the valley Wednesday taking time to hear from farmers about what they want out of Washington D.C. Access to water and the need for comprehensive immigration reform topped the worries of the growers and local elected officials who met with Senator Harris …
Read More »Immigration raid nets multiple arrests in Merced County and Central Valley
Immigration and Customs Enforcement made 10 arrests this week in Merced County, officials confirmed. ICE also made seven arrests in Madera and Fresno counties, according to a news release. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Valley PBS Documentary Miniseries Looks At Water In California’s Central Valley
Earlier this month Valley PBS launched a documentary miniseries called “Tapped Out: The History and Battle over Water in California’s San Joaquin Valley.” The four-part series examines the history of water in California. Each episode delves into a different part of the history and future of water in the region …
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