Local News

September is National Preparedness Month, and the 2019 theme is “Be Prepared, Not Scared.”In case of a wildfire or other disaster, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family … [Read more...] about Be Prepared, Not Scared

Smokey Bear is turning 75, and Tuolumne County is celebrating.  The U.S. Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest and CAL FIRE are throwing a Tuolumne County birthday party for Smokey on  Friday, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday

Just a reminder to keep your Fourth of July holiday safe and legal.  Fireworks are banned in Tuolumne County. … [Read more...] about Fireworks are Banned in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County Supervisor Sherri Brennan will chair the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)  Ad Hoc Committee on Homeowners Insurance.  “The Committee is tasked with considering … [Read more...] about Supervisor Brennan to Chair RCRC Homeowners Insurance Committee

A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.Another … [Read more...] about What is a Red Flag Warning?

By now we have all heard that  PG&E may be shutting off electrical power during times of potential wildfire threat.  Here are some details of the program PG&E refers to as Public Safety Power … [Read more...] about PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff

Effective June 10, 2019, CAL FIRE  has  suspended burning in the areas below 3,500 feet in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties.According  to Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit … [Read more...] about Burning Suspended Below 3,500 Feet

PG&E is holding an open house on Wednesday, June 5, to provide information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP).  Drop-in hours are between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Best Western PLUS … [Read more...] about PG&E Wildfire Safety Open House