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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Rim Fire |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/26/2013 04:49 PM
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Sacramento, CA...The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest working capital federal disaster loans to small businesses economically impacted by the Rim Fire that began on August 17, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Acting Administrator Jeanne Hulit announced today. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Edmund G. Brown’s designated representative, Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, on September 24, 2013...
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Fire Restriction to be Lifted in Moderate Hazard Areas |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/25/2013 05:00 PM
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Sonora, Calif., (September 25, 2013)…The Forest Service today announced that due to shorter days, cooler weather, and higher humidity, fire restrictions in effect by Forest Order since August 8, are to be lifted effective Thursday, September 26, within the Moderate Hazard Areas of the Stanislaus National Forest (NF). Upon lifting of the restriction visitors may use wood, charcoal, or gas fires or stoves outside of developed campgrounds as long as they possess a valid California Campfire Permit and follow the permit regulations...
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Rim Fire Update 257,134 Acres (402 square miles), 84% Contained, Cost to date: $123.5 Million |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/24/2013 10:41 AM
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Groveland, CA...The Rim Fire's acreage inched up a bit but the odds of the Rim Fire climbing any higher on the largest fire list than number 3 is now certain. Fire Update Fire activity should again be more limited to isolated smoldering today. High temperatures today will be in the 60s and 70s F. A weak weather front will pass through this evening and tomorrow bringing a slight chance of rain and ridge top winds up to 30 mph this afternoon. Suppression repair continues. Otherwise, crews will continue to patrol and mop-up some hot spots near containment lines. Firefighters continue to monitor the continued slow spread of fire in the Yosemite and Emigrant Wilderness Areas between Cherry Lake and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir (the 16% not contained)....
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U.S. Senate Approves One-Year Extension of Secure Rural Schools Funding |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 08:21 AM
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Washington, DC...On Thursday, the United States Senate approved H.R. 527, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013, by a vote of 97-2. As it relates to counties, H.R. 527 includes a provision to extend the Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination (SRS) Act funding for one year.
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Electrical Work To Close Soulsbyville Off-ramp Tomorrow |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 07:49 PM
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| Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the westbound off-ramp from State Route 108 to Soulsbyville Road for electrical work on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m... |
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Columbia Jazz Artist Series Starts 35th Season |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 08:31 PM
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Columbia, CA...The Columbia Jazz Artist Series is announcing the start of their 35th season with a special double concert weekend on Saturday, Oct 5 and Sunday, Oct 6. The concerts will feature top jazz performers, vocalist Elaine Gibbs and woodwind artist Paul Contos, with the 20-piece Columbia Big Band and singers. Two concerts will be held, both in the Columbia College Dogwood Forum theatre, one on Saturday, Oct 5 at 7:30 p.m. and one on Sunday, Oct 6 at 2:30 p.m....
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National Forest Foundation Establishes Rim Fire Restoration Fund |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 09:49 PM
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Groveland, CA...The National Forest Foundation announced that it established a fund directed at restoration following the damage cause by the Rim Fire, which has burned nearly 257,000 acres of land primarily on the Stanislaus National Forest in the Tuolomne River watershed...
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Stories in Stone Cemetery Tour at Columbia State Historic Park |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 09:55 PM
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Columbia, CA...Grab your sweaters and jackets and join Friends of Columbia State Historic Park as they host the Stories in Stone Cemetery Tour at the historic Columbia Cemetery. This once-a-year evening event will be led by costumed volunteers holding lanterns to light the way. Guests will stop at specific gravesites where stories of those who have lived and died in Columbia will be told by some very convincing characters! Listen to some funny, some sad and some horrendous stories from these people who lived during a different period of time and shaped the town's history. Dolores Ward, tour coordinator, says, "My favorite part of this event is seeing these historical figures come to life through the research and portrayals from our volunteers. To hear the stories of Owen Fallon, Michael Rehm and so many others in Columbia really helps history make sense."
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Learn The Resources Available To Private Forest Landowners To Aid In Recovering From Wildfire. |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/23/2013 10:50 PM
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Groveland, CA...The University of California is cohosting a workshop for the Tuolumne County residents on Recovering from Wildfire: resources for private forest landowners. The workshop will be held at the Groveland Community Hall in Groveland on October 17th, 1:00 to 4:30 PM....
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Rim Fire Update...Red FlagWarning! 256,895 Acres (401 square miles), 84% Contained, Cost to date: $118.1 Million |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/20/2013 08:25 AM
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Groveland, CA...Fire UpdateFire crews will continue mop-up and patrol of fire lines with the objective of keeping fire within existing containment lines and natural barriers. From this afternoon through tomorrow morning there is a red flag warning due to low humidity and gusty winds. A red flag warning means conditions are ideal for wildland fire ignition and rapid spread. High temperatures will be in the 70s and low 80s F. The fire will continue to spread in rocky areas within the Yosemite and Emigrant Wilderness Areas east of Cherry Lake and north of Hetch Hetchy reservoir. Suppression repair continues and to-date includes 68 miles of dozer line, 3 miles of hand line, 52 miles of chipping along roads, and 21 miles of road repair. A total of 133 miles of suppression line repair remain.
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