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Yosemite July Lightning Fire Update #1 |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/25/2014 12:17 AM
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Yosemite, Ca...Since July 14, Yosemite National Park has experienced over 3,000 lightning strikes with more than 21 fire starts. Multiple thunderstorms, accompanied by rain, have put out or temporarily slowed activity and growth. Most fires are between 8000’ and 9000’ elevation. They are small, creeping and smoldering surface fires or single logs less than 1/10 of an acre and are showing minimal activity. Of 1,004 fires above 8,000’ since 1930, 941 never got to be 10 acres. Most of these fires have few values at risk an pose little threat to people or park infrastructure. As the weather warms and fuels dry out it is likely other fires will be found. All fires are being monitored by fire crews. Fires Managed for Multiple Objectives: Yosemite fire management is developing strategies for these fires and depending on risk assessment; most of these current fires will be naturally extinguished. Fire crews will utilize natural barriers of granite, streams or open ground to manage fires. The Fire Management Plan allows the park to manage any fire outside of the suppression unit....
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Stanislaus National Forest, Ramsey Fire Closure Lifted |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/25/2014 09:58 AM
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Sonora, CA...The Forest Closure Order, resulting from the Ramsey Fire in August 2012 that burned approximately 1,137 acres of mixed conifer in the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, is now lifted. The Ramsey Fire forest closure order was scheduled to be in effect from August 16, 2012, through September 12, 2014, but is being opened early due to the completion of necessary rehabilitation work...
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InnovationLab Opening in Tuolumne County (Grand Opening Today) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2014 08:37 AM
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Sonora, CA...As the nation pushes for higher academic standards with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math, economic development leaders in Tuolumne County are taking it a step further by getting the community involved in STEM-related innovation projects. The goal is to spark new business ventures and spur job growth. Innovation and maker spaces, which serve as gathering places for people interested in collaborating on innovative projects, began as a movement in Europe. It’s a place where people with common interests in science, technology, digital or electronic skills can meet, socialize and collaborate. Such innovation and maker spaces, part of the DIY or "maker" culture, are community-operated physical places, where people can meet and work on their projects...
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Weekly Road Report through 7/26/14 |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/21/2014 01:35 PM
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Stockton, CA...Enclosed is the scheduled repairs, delays and activity that will affect the state maintained roadways in our area. The handy spreadsheet enclosed will help you avoid the delays whether you are traveling locally or heading down the hill....
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Great Floor Covering Specials From Pinnell's Carpet One |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2014 09:42 AM
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Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshop |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/16/2014 09:48 AM
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Sonora, Ca...University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is holding a Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshop on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sonora Library. PLT is an award winning environmental education program designed to provide educators working with youth of all ages with environmentally focused lesson plans. Learn to lead fun and engaging activities at this free training workshop. Take home a workbook of 100+ ready-made easy lesson plans which; meet California curriculum standards, require few materials, and take minimal prep time. Attendance provides a certification in PLT Trainings. You can learn more about Project Learning Tree at http://www.plt.org.
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Lightning hits the Stanislaus National Forest - Fire personnel prepared |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/16/2014 09:01 PM
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| Sonora, Ca…Stanislaus National Forest (STF) fire personnel are actively suppressing three fires that started as a result of the most recent weather event; approx. 400 lightning strikes occurred over the forest. Two of the lightning fires are located in the Crabtree Rd. / Aspen Meadows area, and the third is located in the area of Bummers Flat. Each fire is currently under a quarter of an acre; more lightning events are expected over the next few days. “Our goal is to attack the fires while they’re still small, and hit them hard,” said Chris Schow, Forest Fire Chief. “We are also continuing to monitor for other potential fire starts, using both ground personnel and air assets.” All three lightning fires have fire personnel assigned, with significant progress being made to secure fire lines around each of the fires. Since 1970, fire personnel have caught over 98 percent of wildfires at less than 100 acres... |
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Columbia College Spring 2014 President's List |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/16/2014 09:34 PM
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| Columbia, Ca...Columbia College has named 193 students to the spring 2014 semester President’s List. We are pleased to officially recognize their exceptional scholastic achievement. This acknowledgment is reserved for students completing twelve or more units of semester coursework at Columbia College and earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0, with no grade lower than “C.”... |
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Our Esteemed Governor Was Spotted at the Mother Lode Fair in Sonora |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/15/2014 10:49 PM
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Sonora, Ca... Governor Jerry Brown visited the Mother Lode Fair in Sonora to the excited delight of fellow fairgoers!
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Mark Twain Medical Center Wellcomes Dr. Faryan |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2014 11:25 AM
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