Washington, DC…The United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and hold governmental officials accountable. The United States advocates for press […]
San Francisco, CA…As wildfire season approaches, simple tasks like trimming back trees, shrubs and bushes and creating defensible space around a home or busines can help make neighborhoods and communities safer. Recognizing California’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, customers, neighborhoods and towns can take a hands-on approach to wildfire preparedness this spring. Pacific Gas and Electric Pacific […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2-8, 2021 as “Wildfire Preparedness Week” in the State of California. The Governor last month signed an early action funding package to accelerate projects that will protect high-risk communities as part of his overall proposed $1 billion investment in forest health and community fire resilience. The text […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Traffic Update…Avoiding Cooler in Roadway Leads to Collision with Center Divider Near Sr17 S / Fishhook Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr17 S / Fishhook Loc Desc: SB 17 JNO Lat/Lon: 36.989908 -122.022075 Detail Information 8:39 AM 4 [10] 1039 26-20 8:37 AM 3 [8] UNSURE IF COOLER STILL 1125 8:37 […]
Sacramento, CA… Do Your Part to Protect Your Community – Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8” Being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire. You can dramatically increase your safety and the survivability of your home by […]
Boulder Creek, CA…Forward progress has been stopped on the #BasinFire. Fire has burned an estimated 2 acres, but that number could change. Crews are in heavy mop-up. Earlier…Firefighters have made ground access to the #BasinFire. Thanks to @BoulderCreekFD, Ben Lomond Fire, and @santacruz_fire (providing a water tender). The fire is holding at 3/4 acres. Ground […]
Salinas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Sedan vs Big Rig Collision Near US101 N / Hartnell Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Us101 N / Hartnell Loc Desc: NB 101 JSO Lat/Lon: 36.623056 -121.580833 Detail Information 5:31 PM 6 [9] 1039 MTYCOM FOR EQUIP 5:31 PM 5 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to […]
Panama City, FL…Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date. NASA astronauts […]
Salinas, CA…The Monterey County Sheriff’s Daily Activity Logs. The latest log is below… MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Proudly protecting the community since 1850 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 ■ (831) 755-3700 ■ www.montereysheriff.org This information is being provided in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6254(f). Any […]
“Are you angry that others disappoint you? remember you cannot depend upon yourself.” Poor Richard’s Almanac 1735
