EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, APRIL 3, the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area (includes all Salt Creek trails and Skyline trailhead parking) has a CLOSURE ORDER IN EFFECT. The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with state and … [Read more...] about BLM ranger returns to further secure Salt Creek trails area
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April 5: Local, state, U.S., and world by the numbers (updated daily)
Tulare County: Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Total COVID-19 cases testing positive in Tulare County as of Sunday, April 5 , 12 noon. PDT): 116 That represents a jump of 9.6 percent more positive cases in the last 24 hours. Deaths: 5 Recovered: … [Read more...] about April 5: Local, state, U.S., and world by the numbers (updated daily)
Second COVID-19 death occurs in Tulare County
On Wednesday, April 1, the County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirmed the second death from COVID-19 in the county. The patient died Tuesday, March 31, 2020. According to the Public Health Branch, the deceased person was exposed during travel out of … [Read more...] about Second COVID-19 death occurs in Tulare County
Three Rivers restaurants and markets revise hours, services
If it's essential and available in Three Rivers, please, please, PLEASE support the local businesses and services. Of course, abide by all health precautions for the personal safety and comfort of you and your loved ones. But if we don't spend … [Read more...] about Three Rivers restaurants and markets revise hours, services
COVID-19: Why rural regions are at risk
"The worst is yet to come" was one of the key takeaways from a COVID-19 telebriefing by a panel of medical experts in San Francisco on Friday, March 27. The panel of experts was organized by Ethnic Media Services and sponsored by Blue Shield of California … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Why rural regions are at risk
Tulare County records first COVID-19 death
The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirmed on Saturday, March 28, the first death from COVID-19 in the county. The person who passed away was the third positive case of COVID-19 reported by the Tulare County Public Health Branch on March 16, 2020, and … [Read more...] about Tulare County records first COVID-19 death
No access to Three Rivers-area public lands
All local public lands are closed to the public. Access points, campgrounds, and other recreation sites in Sequoia National Park (NPS), at Lake Kaweah (USACE), the Salt Creek/Skyline trail system (BLM), and Sequoia National Forest (USFS) are closed and off … [Read more...] about No access to Three Rivers-area public lands
SCE: Partners in fire safe progress
Earlier this month, just before COVID-19 took over every aspect of our new stay-at-home lifestyle, Brian Thoburn, SCE government relations manager, was in Three Rivers to share some good news. In addition to a 2019 grant to the Three Rivers Fire Safe … [Read more...] about SCE: Partners in fire safe progress
News briefs: Lake Kaweah closed, Grocery Outlet research, and Miracle March
Lake Kaweah closed As of Thursday, March 26, all facilities at Lake Kaweah, including recreation areas, parking lots, the marina, boat ramps, and campgrounds will be closed until further notice. Last Sunday's huge turnout at the Slick Rock and Cobble Knoll … [Read more...] about News briefs: Lake Kaweah closed, Grocery Outlet research, and Miracle March
Appointments recommended for Three Rivers Blood Drive
Central California Blood Center is thankful that you are considering partnering with us to help sustain our blood supply for patients in the Central Valley. We are committed to creating safe mobile drives for donors and have implemented some practices to ensure … [Read more...] about Appointments recommended for Three Rivers Blood Drive