Sacramento Ca Over the last two years, CDFW’s Wildlife Investigations Lab (WIL) has received more than 50 reports of sick or dead deer in urbanized areas from Siskiyou County to Fresno County. Evidence collected from deer carcasses suggests that adenovirus hemorrhagic disease is one of the main causes. While fatal to deer, it is not […]
Sacramento Ca After a multi-year effort involving conservation groups, agencies, tribes, private landowners and other stakeholders, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed the 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) Update. The action plan is now under review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and should receive final approval in February […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Friends of Rail Road Flat School would like to thank many organizations, individuals, and groups for the enormous amount of support and aide that the community of Rail Road Flat has received in the wake of the Butte Fire. While a large amount of RRF was saved, the outskirts were hit hard. […]
Sacramento, CA…(Yesterday Governor Brown Signed AB-30 which would ban the use of the Redskins Mascot Name. The following is an earlier press release that gives details on the bill) Assembly Bill 30, authored by Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), passed the Assembly Floor on concurrence with a bipartisan vote of 59 to 9. Earlier this week, […]
Sacramento Ca CalFire TV Special Report – National Fire Prevention Week & Smoke Alarms
Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters. This year’s contest invites entrants to share their thoughts about their mentors as they learn to master the tradition of hunting. “Mentoring is fundamental to the […]
Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2015-2016 upland game bird stamp. This year’s stamp will feature the ring-necked pheasant. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years and over. Entries will […]
Sacramento Ca. If you always thought snipe hunting was just a rite-of-passage prank for adolescents around the campfire, you may be surprised to learn that there is a real hunting season coming up for this tasty game bird. The general hunting season for snipe will be open statewide from Oct. 17, 2015 to Jan. 31, […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV Special Report – Rebuilding After a Wildfire
Sacramento Ca. The Mendota Wildlife Area in Fresno County is refining its process of allowing the entry of reservation-holding waterfowl hunters during the upcoming hunting season. Mendota Wildlife Area was one of the few wildlife areas in California still using a system in which hunters lined up their vehicles on a first-come, first-serve basis, regardless […]
Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering a number of special hunt opportunities for young hunters, women, families and mobility-impaired hunters this fall and winter. All hunt opportunities are now listed on CDFW’s website. Applications for all October hunts are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. October hunt […]
Sacramento Ca. National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 26. In conjunction with this annual observance, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds Californians of the plentiful opportunities to enjoy hunting and fishing in the state and commends them for their commitment to conservation. “California’s anglers and hunters play […]
San Andreas Ca. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction is still in effect over the Butte Fire Incident that spans both Amador and Calaveras Counties. The TFR extends to 9k feet. For more information about TFR’s you can go to FAA TFR Helps to read more about this subject.
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Sacramento Ca. The Livermore tarplant (Deinandra bacigalupii), known to exist only at a few locations in Alameda County, has been designated a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) requests comments from the public for its review of the status of the Livermore tarplant. Livermore […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV Returning Home After a Wildfire Video Report
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed through Friday, September 18th. Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures.. Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 Vallecito […]
Sacramento Ca. State and federal fisheries officials are asking for public assistance and offering a $20 reward for the return of each satellite tag from green sturgeon. The satellite tags, which are programmed to release from the fish after a predetermined time, are most likely to be found along the open ocean coastal portions of […]
Sacramento Ca. September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire Bret Harte High School will be closed on Monday. Friday night’s football game will be played on Monday in Escalon starting with JV at 5:30pm
Avery, CA…Due to the current evacuation orders from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office the Vallecito School District will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 14th & 15th. The closure is for Hazel Fisher School, Albert Michelson School & Avery Middle School
San Andreas, CA…All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]
San Andrea, CA… Due to the Butte Fire, and the significant impact on staff, students, families and our community, all CUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11. We plan to resume full operations on Monday, September 14. If this changes, you will be notified. Please do what you can to help those impacted […]
San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
Oroville Ca. The fish ladder at Feather River Hatchery in Oroville will open Monday, Sept. 14, signaling the start of the spawning season on the Feather River. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatchery workers will open the gates in the ladder about 8 a.m. and will take more than 3 million spring-run eggs […]
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Calaveras County Ca. Even though we are not out of Fire Season nor close to it as yet cooler temperatures in the early mornings are bringing Fire Places and Wood Stoves back to life to ward off the morning chill in many homes through out the entire region. Owners of these should make sure the […]
