Governor Newsom Highlights New Firefighting Aircraft, $2 Billion in Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Investments

Governor Newsom Highlights New Firefighting Aircraft, $2 Billion in Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Investments

McClellan Park, CA…At McClellan Air Force Base today, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the recent addition of six CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters to CAL FIRE’s fleet and discussed his proposed $2 billion investment in combating wildfires and emergency preparedness – the largest in California history. “Climate change has created a new wildfire reality in California, and […]

Yosemite National Park Overnight Climbing Permits Now Needed

Yosemite National Park Overnight Climbing Permits Now Needed

Yosemite, CA…Just a reminder for all those planning climbing trips to Yosemite. All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s […]

Monterey County Sheriff’s Logs for May 21, 22 & 23, 2021

Monterey County Sheriff’s Logs for May 21, 22 & 23, 2021

Salinas, CA…The Monterey County Sheriff’s Daily Activity Logs. The latest log is below… Date/Time Charges Location Deputy Report No. 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 […]

Tioga Pass Scheduled to Open for Summer May 27th for Trips Through Yosemite

Tioga Pass Scheduled to Open for Summer May 27th for Trips Through Yosemite

Yosemite, CA…Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will tentatively open on Thursday, May 27, at 8 am, weather and conditions permitting. Check nps.gov/yose for updates. Please protect wildlife by obeying speed limits. The Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill, and Post Office will tentatively open on May 28, conditions permitting. Some trails starting […]

Monterey County CVB Projects Positive Tourism Outlook

Monterey County CVB Projects Positive Tourism Outlook

Monterey, CA…While the tourism industry was among the largest sectors hit hardest by the pandemic in 2020, Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) projects a positive outlook for recovery in the coming years as it celebrate California Tourism Month. “While the impact of the last year was unlike anything we have seen […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire with Spread to Vegetation near Sr152 W / Dinosaur Point Rd (Updated)

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire with Spread to Vegetation near Sr152 W / Dinosaur Point Rd (Updated)

Bell Station, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire with Spread to Vegetation near Sr152 W / Dinosaur Point Rd Incident: 00104 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr152 W / Dinosaur Point Rd Loc Desc: WB 152 AT DINOSAUR POINT Lat/Lon: 37.066564 -121.219156 Detail Information 10:53 AM 15 [28] FIRE HAS #2 LANE BLOCKED / 3-4 ENGINES ON […]