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American Red Cross Sierra Delta Chapter

ARC is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education. Part of the ARC’s Gold Country Region, the Sierra-Delta Chapter serves the counties of Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Alpine, Stanislaus and Tuolumne.

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Nine California Area Codes Switch to 10-Digit Dialing

Beginning Oct. 24, residents who use nine California area codes will be required to dial using 10 digits to make phone calls due to a change in federal rules aimed at creating a nationwide 988 crisis line. The following area codes are affected: 209, 530, 562, 626, 650, 707, 925, 949, and 951.

(Oct. 21, 2021) → Read the full The Sacramento Bee report

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PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Triggers Spark Controversy Instead of Fires

A change to Pacific Gas & Electric’s power lines has dramatically reduced the risk of sparking wildfires. But as a result, hundreds of rural residents often lose power for hours, sometimes days. “It’s like camping,” said Barbara Melchin, a Santa Cruz Mountains resident.

(Oct. 13, 2021) → Read the full The Mercury News report

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Image caption: A NASA satellite image of the Caldor Fire burning east of Sacramento.

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Tahoe Weekly Offers Detailed Fire Evacuation Guide

With the Caldor Fire bearing down on the Tahoe region, the Tahoe Weekly has published a detailed guide to evacuating safely and quickly.

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Mapping California

In an article by Priya Hutner of the Tahoe Weekly, author, poet and naturalist Obi Kaufmann talks about his latest work: a new book and a documentary film that screens online Sept. 9.