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CAL FIRE BEU suspends burning permits in San Benito and Monterey counties
SAN BENITO, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CAL FIRE BEU announced Thursday that they will be suspending burning permits and other uses of open fire until further notice. "I hereby suspend, except within the incorporated cities, the privileges of burning by permit and other uses of open fire in the geographic area described as all The post CAL FIRE BEU suspends burning permits in San Benito and Monterey counties appeared first on KION546.
How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave
PAICONES, Calif. (KION) - Fire crews are still out today battling the Airline Fire in this heat. While several experts are advising people to stay cool during, firefighters are having to do the opposite to keep people safe. While many are beating the heat, firefighters in San Benito County are fighting off flames. "The heat The post How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave appeared first on KION546.
UDATE: PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs on July 5 in Monterey and San Benito counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E says current weather conditions has led the company to announced the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Monterey and San Benito counties. The projected number of impacted residents has dropped from 6,000 to 1,300 people, and PG&E says that the people (1,233 customers in Monterey and 72 The post UDATE: PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs on July 5 in Monterey and San Benito counties appeared first on KION546.
Fireworks bring added risk during high fire season
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Since May 1, Cal Fire BEU (San Benito/Monterey Unit) has responded to over 50 vegetation fires in San Benito County which have burned over 2,000 acres. Cal Fire and Hollister Fire Department both advise that with hot, dry, windy weather and an abundance of fuel, more fires are likely throughout this fire season. The National Weather service has issued a heat advisory and a red flag fire warning for San Benito County.
4th of July activities in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Fourth of July is tomorrow, which may mean that San Benito County residents will be asking how they can celebrate the coming holiday with their community. The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a 4th of July Kiddie Parade....
Progress made in containing Thompson Fire amid triple-digit Calif. heat wave
Fire officials said Thursday they have made substantial progress in stopping the forward progress of the massive Thompson Fire in northern California and held out hope evacuees could soon return to their homes.
'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
‘Fast and furry-ous;' Tracking California's bears using GPS technology
In many ways, it was a typical Southern California sight that played out this week when yet another black bear wandered into an area too close for comfort. However, the unusual thing about the sighting in Chatsworth was the location itself, far from where most bear sightings most often happen in the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Gov. Newsom touts his support for President Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively."He has been one of the most transformative Presidents in our collective lifetime," he said Thursday at a Biden fundraiser in west Michigan.Newsom was one of about two dozen Democratic governors who met with Biden last night at the White House, where the president worked to reassure them he is still a viable candidate against former President Donald...
Preparing to evacuate with pets ahead of wildfire
As California braces for another day of temperatures over 110 degrees, one North State volunteer group is reminding residents not to forget about their pets when preparing for wildfire. Kate Leyden is a volunteer with theNorth Valley Animal Disaster Group. When the Thompson Fire outside Oroville ignited Tuesday morning, she...
Former California senator slams lawmakers ‘pushing out’ Biden: ‘Please spare me your five minutes of fame’
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) on Thursday bashed lawmakers who have called for President Biden to drop out of the race after last week’s presidential debate against former President Trump. “I disagree with these members who are coming on TV for their five minutes of fame and pushing out a man who has been…
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