Here is the news of the week for May 26:

• If you plan to go camping this Memorial Day Weekend, please check out these campfire safety tips.
• Lawmaker claims Governor’s revised budget slashes millions from tree mortality funding, via Sierra News Online. Politifact rated this claim as mostly false.
• Evacuations lifted in wildfire near San Diego.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend, everyone

Roger

Here is the news of the week for May 19:

• FIRE UPDATE: Elm Fire 40% contained.
• Madera County gets an impressive new fire truck. Story via Sierra News Online.
• Mariposa County residents frustrated by dead, piling trees as crews clear bark beetle infestation.

Have a great weekend, everyone

Roger

Here is the news of the week for May 12:

• Today is the last day to apply for a grant from the California Fire Safe Council.
• CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Awareness Week ends tomorrow.
• Via Sierra Star, Northbound lanes of Highway 41 closed after vehicle fire spreads into brush near Road 200.
• It’s Electrical Safety Month! NFPA has excellent advice and tip sheets to help you make sure your house is free of electrical hazards.

Have a great weekend, everyone

Roger

Here is the news of the week for May 5:

• Final reminder: tomorrow is Wildfire Preparedness Day!
• Structure Survival: How can we better protect homes and other structures against wildfire?
• Interesting new research on forest thinning that is a little dense, but has some interesting analysis on the efficacy of thinning and prescribed burns, and suggestions on how to reduce negative effects like the growth of invasive species.
• Free pine seedlings still available from Bass Lake Ranger District.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Here is the news of the week for April 28:

• Happy Arbor Day!
• Plan for fire safety at seasonal homes.
• Don’t forget that next Sunday is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

Have a great weekend, everyone.