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School or no school? California has a pandemic plan for that
The dilemma: Keeping students safe and healthy while learning Decisions to open in-person school will be determined by local data Plan centers on rigorous instruction for students even when schools are physically closed Schools open for in-person … read more
News Briefs: South Fork fatality, new TRUS teacher, barn owl rescued
South Fork fatality has lots of unknowns When neighbors hadn't noticed any activity for several days at the Three Rivers homeplace of Micheal Wright, they became more than a little concerned. After taking a closer look, they discovered Wright's … read more
Worship in the age of COVID-19
Community Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers, Calif., has been holding its Sunday services online since March, as have many churches. The congregation meets via Zoom for regularly scheduled worship at 10:30 Sunday mornings and … read more
Hey Hikers: Check in on time and don’t separate from your group!
Weekly incidents at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Ash Mountain • 7/9/2020: Rangers received a report of a 16-year-old female from Three Rivers who slipped and fell approximately 15 feet into the Middle Fork of the … read more
New general manager at Silver City Resort
Running a resort at 7,000 feet There is new ambiance and a new general manager at the Silver City Mountain Resort, located in the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park. Meet Hannah Parsons, 28, who took over this summer for former … read more
State directives issued this week for businesses that serve on-site alcoholic beverages
JULY 13, 2020— Due to increases in COVID-19 transmission, Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health have issued new directives limiting the operation of specific Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control-licensed businesses in all … read more
California closes indoor business operations. Again.
Fitness Centers Places of Worship Offices Personal Care Services Hair Salons Barbershops Indoor Shopping Malls Bars (indoor and outdoor) Restaurants Museums Movie Theaters and more State officials directed Tulare County to roll back … read more
TRUS Graduation 2020: Pomp, circumstance and social distance
Sue Winters, TRUS board president, checked in audience vehicles, passed out programs, waters, and gave directions. TRUS Class of 2020 No one who attended the Three Rivers School graduation Tuesday, July 7, postponed from its traditional June date, … read more
Visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in a pandemic
Attendance feeling the effects In terms of numbers of visitors entering Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, summer weekdays have been about 20-45 percent below average compared to the last three years. Weekends, however, have … read more
Incidents: Backcountry hikers keep NPS rangers busy
Even in a pandemic there are lots of hikers snapping up the available wilderness permits and heading into the backcountry. With hikers and backpackers, there are bound to be those in need of assistance. Division of Visitor, Fire and … read more
California condors spotted in Sequoia National Park
California condors like the view from Moro Rock too Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors … read more
