Over the past several years, premiums have risen significantly – as much as 300% to 500% in many cases. And in many high-risk areas, insurers are increasingly opting not to renew coverage. In the past four years insurers have dropped more than 340,000 … [Read more...] about In fire-prone California, many residents can’t afford wildfire insurance
The Fresno Bee to eliminate Saturday print publication in 2020
Subscribers of The Fresno Bee, who are obviously dwindling in today’s rapidly changing media and information landscape, received a noteworthy email on October 8 from the Bee's publisher. Here is an excerpt: The Fresno Bee is changing to ensure we are able to … [Read more...] about The Fresno Bee to eliminate Saturday print publication in 2020
Three Rivers School students spend a day at Park Ridge Fire Lookout
One of the favorite activities of the Buck Rock Foundation is its student education program. All three of our lookouts — Buck Rock, Delilah and Park Ridge — entertain kids of all ages where they learn the importance of fire lookouts and receive hands-on … [Read more...] about Three Rivers School students spend a day at Park Ridge Fire Lookout
Climbers discover skeleton on flank of Mount Williamson
The climbers were closing in on the top of California’s second-highest peak when they came upon the grisly discovery of what looked like a bone buried in a boulder field. Closer inspection revealed a fractured human skull. Tyler Hofer and his climbing partner … [Read more...] about Climbers discover skeleton on flank of Mount Williamson
Federal Highway Administration to perform testing on Mineral King Road
For a week in November, subsurface composition tests will occur at five locations along the 15.29-mile section of the Mineral King Road that is within Sequoia National Park. The Federal Highway Administration is gathering data regarding depth of bedrock in key … [Read more...] about Federal Highway Administration to perform testing on Mineral King Road
Sequoia and Kings Canyon incidents during a fall holiday weekend
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Ash Mountain ● Rangers responded to a report of a possible suicidal person that came through the Big Stump Entrance Station headed for Moro Rock. She was contacted at Eleven Range after missing the turn to … [Read more...] about Sequoia and Kings Canyon incidents during a fall holiday weekend
Notice of Death: Marilee Stevens
Marilee Kay Stevens 1950 ~ 2019 From the family of Marilee Kay Stevens— Marilee Kay (Mel) Stevens completed her earth journey on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in her home in Three Rivers surrounded by love and light. She graced our lives with joy. … [Read more...] about Notice of Death: Marilee Stevens
Baby Announcement: River Joy Downing
Meet the newest little Three Rivers community member. River Joy Downing was born Friday, October 4, 2019. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Her proud parents are Hailey Jules and Forrest Downing. Maternal grandparents are Diana and Larry Jules of Three … [Read more...] about Baby Announcement: River Joy Downing
Lou Christensen: 1938 ~ 2019
Lewis C. Christensen, a former resident of Three Rivers, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Bothell, Washington. He was 81. Lou was born June 3, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and his wife of 59 years, Estelle, enjoyed living in Three Rivers, … [Read more...] about Lou Christensen: 1938 ~ 2019
Halloween Candy Drive
CHEROKEE OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD— Ongoing through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Community members are asked to donate new, unopened bags of candy that will be distributed to Cherokee Oaks residents, which is trick-or-treat central in Three Rivers for local children. Drop off … [Read more...] about Halloween Candy Drive