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California Department of Public Health Investigates Human Plague Case |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2015 03:48 PM
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Yosemite, CA...California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. The department began investigating this incident after a child from Los Angeles County became ill and was hospitalized after visiting the Stanislaus National Forest and camping at Crane Flat Campground in Yosemite National Park in mid-July. No other members of the camping party reported symptoms and health officials are continuing to monitor the child’s family and treatment providers. The child is recovering.
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Traffic Update....Vehicle Over The Side Fatality On Hwy 108 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2015 01:43 PM
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Long Barn, CA...CHP is reporting a vehicle over the side Fatality on Hwy 108 near Little Sweden. Vehicle is reported as 200ft over the side. Please use caution in the area...
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Jeane Ileen Presson From Columbia Is Missing |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2015 05:19 PM
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Columbia, CA...The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s is asking the public’s help in locating 58 year old, Jeane Ileen Presson. Presson was reported missing on 7/25/15 from the Columbia Mobile Home Park. She had left the Mobile Home Park on 7/19/15 enroute to an unknown location and has not been in contact with family or friends since 7/19/15. Presson was last seen wearing a yellow top and light colored jeans.
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Modesto Man & Salida Woman Pass Away In Accident Near Little Sweden |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2015 07:04 PM
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Long Barn, CA... Today at approximately 12:05pm a 69 year old male from Modesto was driving a 2007 Chevy 4 door westbound on Hwy 108 East of little Sweden with a 70 year old female passenger from Salida. For an unknown reason he allowed his vehicle to drift off the right road and onto the dirt shoulder he over corrected back to the left traveled out of control across the eastbound lane and went off the left edge of the road traveling approximately 200 feet down a steep embankment.
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Fire Update...Big Creek Fire Efforts Reach 85% Containment & Resource Drawdown Underway |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2015 11:57 AM
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Groveland, CA...Current Situation on Big Creek Fire. Crews are continuing mop-up and fire suppression repair operations. Demobilization has begun, releasing unneeded fire equipment and personnel. Motorists driving in the area of the fire on Highway 120, especially after dark, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews...
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The Big Creek TCU Fire Update...204 Acres, Evacuations Lifted, 35% Contained |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2015 02:09 PM
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Groveland, CA...Current Situation: Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. Motorists driving in the area of the fire, especially on Highway 120, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews. Evacuations: Lifted at 6 p.m. 7-30-15, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.
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CAL FIRE and the USFS Announce Arrest & Cause of Big Creek Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2015 02:15 PM
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San Andreas – On Thursday, July 30th the cause of the Big Creek Fire was determined to be an escaped debris fire. A suspect was identified and at 6:00 p.m. an arrest was made in connection with the start of the fire. Lisa Ann Vilmur was arrested and booked into Tuolumne County Jail for one count of recklessly causing a fire, a felony violation of Penal Code § 452(c). Her bail has been set in the amount of $100,000...
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(Updated) Big Creek Fire Update....Hwy 120 Now Open, 265 Acres & 5% Contained |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2015 09:30 AM
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Groveland, CA...The Big Creek Fire now burning in the Groveland area is 5% contained and has gown to 265 acres. Evacuations are still in place in the Hells Hollow Road area. Details are below along with some great photos from Chip Dingman
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Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Groveland Area ~ By Charles Dudley Jr. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2015 05:28 PM
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Groveland Ca. CalFire is working a Vegetation Fire on Hwy 120 and East Sprague Rd. Hard Road Closure has been requested in the area. We will bring you more details as they become available. USFS has also been dispatched. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA. As a reminder the latest fire and traffic updates are on the feed on the right hand side of our front page....
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Fire Update....Hwy 120 Closed 4.3 Miles East Of Groveland Due To Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2015 06:46 PM
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Groveland, CA....Hwy 120 Closed 4.3 Miles East Of Groveland Due To Fire. Firefighters are on scene and working from ground and air. Fire did jump Hwy 120. According to Lisa Williams it is 10-15 acres and Hwy 120 is closed. Evacuations are in effect in the fire area....
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