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Grape Industry Suffers Significant Crop Loss Due to Tropical Storm Hilary

Friday, September 15

California's grape industry takes a huge loss in the aftermath of tropical storm Hilary. According to the California Farm Bureau Ag Alert, heavy rains and strong winds to vineyards during the peak of harvest season last month affected... Read More.

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cold and Stormy Winter

Thursday, August 10

A centuries-old tradition rooted in mathematical statistics, the Farmer's Almanac has unveiled its extended winter forecast, predicting a chilly and stormy season ahead. The forecast lays out key periods when bundling up, stocking up on hot chocolate, planning cozy stay-at-home days, and even organizing... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings

Friday, June 30

The postal service says dogs must know how to stay in place as carriers make deliveries to your homes and businesses in your neighborhood.To emphasize the seriousness of this issue, USPS sponsors a Dog Bite Awareness Week every June. This... Read More.

CDCR Expands Weekend Visits

Tuesday, May 9

The incarcerated in state prisons will soon have longer visitation weekends as the CA Dept of Corrections expands in-person visits to three days. The move aligns with the legislature's latest goals and is set to begin on July 7th. The expansion will also include... Read More.

Federal Funds to go to Wood Product Projects to Bolster Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy

Monday, April 17

According to a recent announcement, the Biden-Harris Administration will invest $33.7 million in wood product projects to promote sustainable forest management and strengthen rural economies. The investment will create jobs in the forestry sector and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. $29 million will... Read More.

CDFW Provides Nearly $36M for Projects to Save Salmon

Friday, April 14

Due to a dwindling population, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has closed salmon fishing for the 2023 season.California’s drought over the last three years has finally taken it’s toll. Significantly reducing salmon numbers as there is less water on land to... Read More.

Avian Flu Spreads to Second Mammal Species, Reports CDFW

Monday, April 3

Avian flu has now spread to a second species, says the California Department of Wildlife.CDFW health experts have confirmed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, a strain of the virus typically found in birds, was detected in two mountain lions in December 2022... Read More.

CDFW Lands Listed as Prohibited Airspace to Drones thru FAA App

Friday, March 31

Drone operators will now see the over 750 CDFW lands as prohibited airspace through the Federal Aviation Administration’s mobile app B4UFLY.The (FAA) granted public land managers, like the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), access to the app, widely used by drone operators.... Read More.

Mammoth Mountain Makes History, Breaks Most Snowfall Record

Thursday, March 30

It is now official, Mammoth Mountain has made history, breaking the record for the most snow.The constant winter storms have brought enough snow to surpass the all-time snowfall in history since 2016. Starting this Tuesday, the mountain received another whopping drought, 28-30 inches of... Read More.