California Acquires, Begins Retrofitting Seven New C-130 Aircraft to Expand Firefighting Fleet
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2024 06:59 PM
Sacramento, CA...Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to bolster CAL FIRE’s firefighting fleet, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act which authorized the official transfer of seven C-130H aircraft from the United States Coast Guard to CAL FIRE. This finishes the partnership which was started by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein and continued in recent months by Senator Alex Padilla and other California leaders.
Road Closure for Tree Work on Bonanza Way February 16th
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2024 11:21 AM
Arnold, CA...Temporary Road Closure – Tree Work, Bonanza Way, Arnold, 2/16/24 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please be advised that PG&E will be conducting tree removal activities at 1684 Bonanza Way, Arnold on Friday, February 16, 2024. Please use designated detour route and follow instructions provided by on site personnel. Planned alternate routes for through traffic include Rawhide Drive, El Dorado Drive and Sierra Pine Way.
Firefighters Rescue Family Dog from Wallace Lake Estates Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2024 02:35 PM
Wallace, CA...Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire yesterday afternoon in Wallace - Wallace Lake Estates. On our arrival, firefighters reported heavy fire conditions with flames through the roof over the garage and 2nd story of the home.
598 PG&E Customers Without Power in Cold Springs Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/06/2024 04:02 PM
Cold Springs, CA...PG&E is reporting almost 600 Customers in the Cold Springs area without power. Weather is the stated cause and crews are working to restore power.
Copperopolis, CA...Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Salt Spring Valley Road from 5170 Salt Spring Valley Road to 6293 Salt Spring Valley Road due to localized flooding. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Please use local detour routes to avoid the impacted area.