Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-and-tioga-roads-are-closed-for-the-season-2020.htm
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California’s 2020 wildfire season was indisputably historic: Fires burned a record-high 4.3 million acres in the state, and five of the blazes went down among the 10 largest in our recorded history. Many were touched off by widespread lightning sieges, which hadn’t occurred at such a high rate since 2008. …
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In 2020, the Creek Fire and other blazes throughout California billowed so much smoke into the San Joaquin Valley that, at times, the sky turned brown and ashes accumulated on cars and sidewalks like snowflakes. We know long-term air pollution is bad for our health, but what can we expect …
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On Gavin Newsom’s first full day in office, Jan. 8, 2019, the newly elected governor stood before the cameras, clad in jeans and sneakers and surrounded by emergency responders, and declared war on wildfires. “Everybody has had enough,” the governor said, announcing he’d signed a sweeping executive order overhauling the …
Read More »As California Drought Worsens, Peak Wildfire Season Could Come Months Earlier Than Usual
Most of California is experiencing extreme drought right now. That means the possibility of bigger, more destructive wildfires earlier in the summer. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd has this report from Butte County. Lunchtime brings a crew of laborers to this taco stand in Oroville. They’re taking a break from clearing trees …
Read More »How Climate Change And Forest Management Are Contributing To A Historic Wildfire Season
For two weeks, the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest has been destroying property and pumping smoke and ash into the air. There’s also the Bullfrog Fire in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness and the Sequoia Complex Fire, which is currently threatening the town of Three Rivers in Tulare County. …
Read More »Though The 2020 Season Is Postponed, Fresno’s New Wrinkles Gets ‘Unplugged’ Online
Normally, a group of singing, dancing senior citizens would be taking the stage at Fresno City College starting this month. But the group dubbed “ New Wrinkles ” has postponed its 2020 season, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the group is staying connected and performing solo on Youtube, in …
Read More »In The Studio: Community Leaders On Giving, Now And Beyond The Holiday Season
Valley residents give back to their communities in a variety of ways, ranging from donations and philanthropy to mentoring and volunteering within the community. Collectively, these volunteer efforts not only make a huge difference in the lives of others, but can also benefit those offering their time and money. In …
Read More »‘St. John Passion’: An Epic Work To Conclude Fresno Master Chorale’s Season
Right on the heels of Easter, the Fresno Master Chorale concludes its season on April 28 with an epic work by Johann Sebastian Bach. In this interview, we speak with Artistic Director Anna Hamre and soloist Terry Lewis about their upcoming performance of Bach’s “St. John Passion”. Listen to the …
Read More »Selma Arts Center Aims For Variety And A “Darker Twist” In 2019 Season
As summer winds down, and school picks back up, local theater groups are starting to plan their next seasons with which to entertain the Valley. The Selma Arts Center just announced its upcoming season, while celebrating its fifth year in action. We spoke with Nicolette C. Anderson, the Coordinator for …
Read More »Rei Hotoda Launches New Fresno Philharmonic 2018-2019 Season
The Fresno Philharmonic has launched its new season of concerts, the second under music director Rei Hotoda. Now Hotoda is also recieveing another honor – an award from the Fresno League of Women Voters for her work leading the orchestra into a new era. She joined us to talk about …
Read More »Here’s why more animals than usual don’t have homes during the holiday season in Merced County
Until the end of the year, Merced County animal rescuers will continue to see an uptick in the amount of dogs and cats they have to find homes for– and … Click to Continue »
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The days get shorter, the evenings get cooler and stores put out their Halloween displays. But even as autumn settles in, California’s fire season hasn’t ended – not by a … Click to Continue »
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