Stormy weekends like this are a good reminder to make a power outage plan with our families for before, during, and after power outages.

The iconic Folsom Rainbow Bridge opened on this day 100 years ago! The city will be celebrating over the next 100 days.

More fun is in store for families visiting Fairytale Town in Sacramento. They are expanding the family fun & making improvements to the park over the next 2-5 years. It's great to see this family friendly business flourishing in Sacramento. sacbee.com/news/business/…

California is taking extra steps to protect victims of domestic violence. If AB573 passes, beginning in 2020, victims will be able to obtain free Hope Cards. The cards will make it easier to have violators of protective orders detained and arrested. cbsloc.al/2IgkUug#.XGdUP…

The Sacramento Zoo has a new exhibit (the only one in Northern California) featuring the African Okapi. This beautiful animal is only found in the Congo. It's great to see Northern California as home to such a unique exhibit! a.msn.com/0E/en-us/BBTEz…

The federal Department of Transportation has released a statement calling the California high-speed rail a "now-defunct project" and seeks to cancel $929 million in grants that were to be provided for the project. latimes.com/local/lanow/la…

Modoc County is setting a great example for natural resource management by bringing agencies and organizations together to share knowledge about planning, practices, and limitations: iawfonline.org/article/modoc-…

It's not only young people who can't afford to live here. A recent poll shows that 43% of all California voters feel that they can't afford to live in this state. We should be able to afford to live in the state that we work and raise our families in. sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-co…

Very interesting article about the future of PG&E, following their recent admission that their equipment located in a remote area north of Paradise was likely the cause of the Camp Fire. sacbee.com/news/state/cal…

The California DMV has been under increased scrutiny by California lawmakers. A number of new bills have been introduced this year in an ongoing effort to reduce wait times and improve services at the DMV. sacbee.com/news/politics-…

Exciting news for Shasta County now that there are direct flights between Redding and LAX, for the first time since 2011. This should be great for tourism and the local economy.

California has a projected surplus of $21.4 billion and the Legislature has introduced ideas for new taxes. calmatters.org/articles/calif… via CalMatters

Thanks to so much wet weather this winter, California is drought free for the first time since 2011!

California has fallen short in providing housing to accommodate growth as well as making the permitting process efficient for those who are rebuilding after wildfires. finance.yahoo.com/news/house-cos… via Yahoo Finance

I love seeing these positive examples for women and girls. Only 4% of firefighters in this country are women. A Northern California fire department has made history by having an all-female fire crew for the first time! cbsloc.al/2HtntYA#.XJGe1…

Cal OES will be releasing new guidelines for mobile alert systems. Sadly, several counties which recently dealt with large wildfires, did not activate broadcast and wireless alerts. These alerts will save lives! abc10.com/article/news/l… via ABC10

As the deadline for obtaining a California Real ID gets closer (Oct 1, 2020), this article is helpful in understanding the process. It answers many common questions so that you may plan ahead before going to the DMV. latimes.com/travel/la-tr-s…

One of Northern California's most beautiful Spring attractions, Daffodil Hill, is set to open this weekend. These sunny days are a great time to get out and explore the beautiful sights of California. sacbee.com/entertainment/…

It was great to see Bret Michaels championing #SB138 at the Capitol last week, bringing more awareness to Type 1 Diabetes. SB 138 will require schools to offer more information to parents and children, such as warning signs & descriptions of the disease. sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/03/27/bre…

Quarry Park Adventures, a zip-lining and rock-climbing amusement park in Rocklin has reopened! For family fun in Placer County, April 20th 11am-2pm, there is a free event including ticket giveaways, live music, and an opportunity to walk through the park! sacbee.com/news/local/art…