As June approaches, it appears that winter is finally receding from the Hill and surrendering to the traditional seasons of the calendar. Last week, there were three separate “winter weather advisories” issued for the Hill areas. The final advisory was from noon to midnight Sunday, May 26. Snow fell from San Jacinto Peak to flurries…

The Office of the State Fire Marshall (SFM) has prepared a new set of fire hazard severity maps for the state. Beginning next month, public hearings will occur throughout California to explain the maps’ purpose and the areas identified as potentially hazardous. The Public Resource Code has the SFM classify lands within state responsibility areas…

Wildfires can create chaos, loss and destruction. As people return following an evacuation, they express gratitude to firefighters informally and graciously. The July Cranston Fire was no exception. Except the sight of the burn scars and lingering smell of smoke inspired Keith Blum of Palm Springs to create a tribute to the firefighters of this…