Editor’s note: Mike Esnard and his wife, Robin DiMatteo, suffered an unimaginable and horrific tragedy during the Santa Rosa fires. Their home, their belongings, their family treasures were all burned and lost. They have found an apartment in San Francisco where their daughter lives and will re-settle there. The following comes from correspondence from Mike….

Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest raised the Fire Danger Rating Level to “Very High” on Tuesday, June 28. This change is based on prolonged hot and dry weather, below normal live and dead fuel moistures, and forest-wide severe drought conditions. As visitors were preparing to celebrate 4th of July festivities outdoors, the San…

In a brief meeting Thursday, Sept. 11, the Mountain Emergency Service Committee group discussed current projects and were refreshed on the county’s and Cal Fire’s “Ready, Set, Go” program. This is an effort to encourage people to be prepared in the event of a wildfire. Living on the Hill where wildlands and residential property meet…