Pond Fire Update 8.05.2020

The Pond fire is now 90% contained. The fire east of Santa Margarita has burned 2005 acres. Fighting the fire are 32 engines, 7 hand crews, 6 dozers and 260 personnel over all. Cal Fire says weather is cooperating with increased humidity, but winds remain strong. They expect to get full containment on Saturday.

Cholame Y – 8.05.2020

The Cholame Y was closed for several hours yesterday because of a wildfire. The fire burned 280 acres in the area. The fires were first reported around 4:30 as a series of fires along highway 41 near Cottonwood Pass. The fire forced closure of the Cholame Y and sections of highway 41 yesterday afternoon until…

North County Weather 8.04.2020

Mostly sunny today, high’s near 90. Westerly winds 15-25 miles per hour. Overnight, mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50’s. WNW winds at 10-20 mph. Tomorrow, mostly sunny but cooler after morning clouds, highs in the mid 80’s. W winds 15-25 miles per hour tomorrow. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through…

Grape Commission Ads Promote Rural Communities 8.04.2020

Seeking out California-grown grapes at the grocery store benefits rural communities around the state, according to the California table grape commission, which has developed a marketing campaign encouraging shoppers to support the state’s farmers and their employees. The campaign will feature radio ads in Spanish and English. California farms produce practically all the table grapes…

Virtual Auction 8.04.2020

After cancellation of the California mid-state fair, the junior livestock show and auction was conducted virtually. The auction raised more than one million dollars for local FFA and 4-H members. Buyers used an online platform to check out the animals and to place their bets. Regardless, because of the government imposed shut down, fewer animals…