Tulare County has established the SQF Complex Fire Hotline. In collaboration with the County of Tulare Resource Management Agency and Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, individuals who have been impacted by the SQF Complex fire can get help. Where … [Read more...] about SQF Complex: Where to find answers
FIRE SEASON 2020: The less-noticed fires in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
Let's take a look at a couple other fires that are appearing on the maps. This will be a nice distraction from the SQF Complex that has all Three Rivers riveted to every new wisp of smoke and change in wind direction Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks … [Read more...] about FIRE SEASON 2020: The less-noticed fires in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
Free assistance available for elders during fire
Information, Assistance, and Referral Services Available The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging is available to provide information, assistance, and referrals for older adults during the SQF Complex Fire. Older adults can call 1-800-321-2462 to receive … [Read more...] about Free assistance available for elders during fire
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, dead at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. Ginsburg was appointed in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and in recent years served as the most senior member of the court's liberal wing consistently delivering … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, dead at 87
The science is in: A warming climate and wildfires
https://weatherwest.com/archives/7550 … [Read more...] about The science is in: A warming climate and wildfires
COVID-19 mobile testing sites coming to Tulare County
Testing for COVID-19 is FREE and available to everyone. In collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, Tulare County health officials announced the availability of several COVID-19 mobile testing sites to provide community-based testing in … [Read more...] about COVID-19 mobile testing sites coming to Tulare County
Kings Canyon National Park to close due to smoke and hazardous air quality
All park facilities and services to close Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 5 p.m. Kings Canyon National Park will close to all visitors due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. The Big Stump entrance station, … [Read more...] about Kings Canyon National Park to close due to smoke and hazardous air quality
Salt Creek trails closed in Three Rivers due to SQF Complex fire
The Bureau of Land Management-Bakersfield Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area near the town of Three Rivers in Tulare County due to the proximity of the Sequoia Complex Fire (SQF … [Read more...] about Salt Creek trails closed in Three Rivers due to SQF Complex fire
Sequoia National Park closed to the public due to SQF Complex fire
Sequoia National Park is implementing a full park closure beginning at 6 .a.m on Tuesday, September 15, in response to the Castle Fire on the SQF Complex. Many park staff have been evacuated from the area and for visitor and resource protection, park managers … [Read more...] about Sequoia National Park closed to the public due to SQF Complex fire
MANDATORY EVACUATION issued for South Fork area; VOLUNTARY EVACUATION for rest of Three Rivers
THIS MASS NOTIFICATION WAS SENT OUT at 1:05 pm, Monday, September 14: Tulare County has issued a Mandatory Evacuation Order for the South Fork portion of Three Rivers, south and east of Highway 198, east to South Fork Campground including South Fork Drive, Horn … [Read more...] about MANDATORY EVACUATION issued for South Fork area; VOLUNTARY EVACUATION for rest of Three Rivers