Author Archives: Tenalu

A Beautiful Ride to Ponderosa via California Hot Springs.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tenalu

Since highway 190 is still closed going up the mountain, we took the southern route through California Hot Springs. So nice to not have smoky air as we do in Valley.

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Pier Fire Update, 8:30am, 9/9/17: 50% Containment

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tenalu

Great news on a Saturday morning! Size: 25,268 acres Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Containment: 50 percent Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,728 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Crews 35, Helicopters 8, Engines 138, Dozers 22, … Continue reading →

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Power Back on in Ponderosa!

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Tenalu

Thank you Southern California Edison! ❤️

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Pier Fire Update, 8pm, 9/7/17

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Tenalu

No new map yet. Size: 24,225 acres Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Containment: 35 percent Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,767 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Crews 35, Helicopters 8, Engines 131, Dozers 21, Water Tenders … Continue reading →