The fire in Riverside County off Rancho California Road, West of. I-15 is sending smoke into the Palomar mountain areas.
The smoke is very visible and can be expected to linger through the night, according to Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Chief George Lucia.
However, there is no fire danger in our area at this time.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
INCREASED FIRE STAFFING
According to Cal Fire spokesman Nick Schuler the state fire agency will increase staffing in Southern California starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the July 4th weekend. Below are the increases for San Diego
§ Additional Chief Officer, 1 PIO, additional staff for the Monte Vista Emergency Command Center.
§ Hand crews in Strike Team formation: This means 8 (16 person inmate hand crews).
§ All prevention/law enforcement staff on duty
This is in addition to Cal Fire's normal staffing of 26 engines, two air tankers, one air attack, two helicopters, two dozers, chief officers etc.
§ Additional Chief Officer, 1 PIO, additional staff for the Monte Vista Emergency Command Center.
§ Hand crews in Strike Team formation: This means 8 (16 person inmate hand crews).
§ All prevention/law enforcement staff on duty
This is in addition to Cal Fire's normal staffing of 26 engines, two air tankers, one air attack, two helicopters, two dozers, chief officers etc.
TOPPING OFF CEREMONY
The steel project for Palomar Pomerado Health’s "hospital of the future" will be finished in a special topping off ceremony next Friday on July 10.
A million pounds of rebar and more than 12,000 tons of steel have been used to build Palomar Medical Center West - the largest hospital project in California.
The image shows what the hospital will look like when it's finished.
MOTORCYCLE DOWN
At 11:42 on Thursday local emergency crews were responding to a report of a motorcyclist down on South Grade at Mile Marker 44 on Palomar Mountain.
SALUTING VETERANS ON THE FOURTH
The Pauma Band of Mission Indians will salute veterans at a 4th of July
celebration in Escondido.
Pauma Tribal Chairman and veteran Chris C. Devers, Sr. will
participate in a flag raising and patriotic tribute along with American
Legion Post 149 and Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido.
The salute will happen at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Park festivities begin at 4 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
celebration in Escondido.
Pauma Tribal Chairman and veteran Chris C. Devers, Sr. will
participate in a flag raising and patriotic tribute along with American
Legion Post 149 and Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido.
The salute will happen at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Park festivities begin at 4 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
CASINO RANKINGS—Valley View does excellently
Valley Center's Valley View Casino just scored one of the highest rankings in the Southern California according to a study conducted by J.D. Powers & Associates.
It came in second with a score of 764. The casino performed particularly well in beverage service. And, of course it is well known locally that Valley View has unbeatable dining (I love the buffet, but the Black N Blue restaurant is to die for!).
The study was the 2009 Indian Gaming Casino Satisfaction Study and it measured satisfaction levels of customers visiting casinos in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona. Casinos included in the study had to have a minimum of 1,000 slot machines. It was based on responses from 2,000 customers.
According to the study the only casino in Southern California that scored higher than Valley View was Barona, with a score of 787.
It came in second with a score of 764. The casino performed particularly well in beverage service. And, of course it is well known locally that Valley View has unbeatable dining (I love the buffet, but the Black N Blue restaurant is to die for!).
The study was the 2009 Indian Gaming Casino Satisfaction Study and it measured satisfaction levels of customers visiting casinos in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona. Casinos included in the study had to have a minimum of 1,000 slot machines. It was based on responses from 2,000 customers.
According to the study the only casino in Southern California that scored higher than Valley View was Barona, with a score of 787.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
SPECIAL FIRE BOARD MEETING
The Valley Center Fire Protection District board will have a special board meeting on Monday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. at VCFPD Station 72 (on Lilac Road) where the news fire station will be discussed.
The agenda item related to is below:
3. NEW BUSINESS
• To determine the amount of mitigation fees, if any, that the District will commit towards construction of the new fire station for purposes of the A.R.R.A. Fire Station Construction Grant Application.
The public is, of course, invited.
The agenda item related to is below:
3. NEW BUSINESS
• To determine the amount of mitigation fees, if any, that the District will commit towards construction of the new fire station for purposes of the A.R.R.A. Fire Station Construction Grant Application.
The public is, of course, invited.
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