Anyone who has been in the parks since Wednesday, October 23, specifically in the Little Baldy area, and think they may have seen Mary Joanna Gomez or her vehicle, call the tipline at 888-677-2746. UPDATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019; AT 2:30 p.m.– FOUND! … [Read more...] about Search expands for missing woman in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Statewide emergency declared due to fires, wind
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency in California due to the effects of unprecedented high-wind events that have resulted in fires and evacuations across the state. The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County has burned more than … [Read more...] about Statewide emergency declared due to fires, wind
Search ongoing for missing woman in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Mary Joanna Gomez, 56, of Mississippi has not been heard from since she texted her daughter on Thursday, Oct. 24. Gomez, a nurse who is on assignment in San Francisco, reportedly left the city on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for vacation. She is described as 5 feet, … [Read more...] about Search ongoing for missing woman in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Work and play: TRUS students receive first-quarter awards, then go to the Halloween Carnival
It's been a busy week at Three Rivers Union School. An assembly was held Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, to distribute awards in citizenship, attendance, and academics to its high-achieving students. Carnival awards On Saturday, Oct. 26, it was once again … [Read more...] about Work and play: TRUS students receive first-quarter awards, then go to the Halloween Carnival
Water, Wind, and Weather: 5 things you should know
1. Lake Kaweah is currently at its low point for the season: 8 percent full. That means that water recreation is limited but it’s a great time for landlubbers to explore the roads and trails that traverse the lake bottom. Water, Wind, and Weather It … [Read more...] about Water, Wind, and Weather: 5 things you should know
Covered California 2020 Open Enrollment Period: October 15-January 31
Open enrollment is the period during which people can purchase health insurance for the upcoming year. During Open Enrollment, you can apply for health insurance or change your current plan without a “qualifying life event” (*see below for description). Open … [Read more...] about Covered California 2020 Open Enrollment Period: October 15-January 31
Weekly / Monthly Recurring Events
These events occur so regularly that you can set your watch by them. Check this page often as it is continually updated with new listings. Notes: (1) All area codes are 559 unless noted otherwise. (2) Listings are in no particular order. * * * THREE … [Read more...] about Weekly / Monthly Recurring Events
THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: Stagg Tree (#5)
The fifth largest tree on the planet is the Amos Alonzo Stagg Tree. It is also the largest tree outside of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and has the distinction of being the largest tree in the world that is located on private land. But, perhaps, not … [Read more...] about THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES: Stagg Tree (#5)
Calendar of Events | October 2019
Here is the essential guide to activities, events, exhibits, fundraisers, and more that are coming soon to Three Rivers and the surrounding areas. Watch this space regularly as it is continually updated with new listings. Notes: (1) Events are listed in date … [Read more...] about Calendar of Events | October 2019
Hiking the Parks: Exploring Mineral King’s high-alpine lakes
It seems as though when there’s a hint of autumn in the air, I start feeling that there are so many backcountry treasures to find, so little time left in the season. So we’ve had a hiking frenzy the last few weeks, seemingly trying to see all we can before the … [Read more...] about Hiking the Parks: Exploring Mineral King’s high-alpine lakes