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Pyro And Pets Don’t Mix
The sounds. The colors. The pageantry and beauty. It’s all what makes watching fireworks a timeless tradition. While the spectacle is often enjoyed on a grand scale, especially on the Fourth of July, it can also create a traumatic experience for pet owners. Those same...
Top 5 Things To Know Before Your Next International Trip
Vacation season is officially here. While there's lots to see and do here in the U.S., many travelers choose to spend that well-deserved time off in another country. Before you get on that airplane to head overseas, here are five things every international traveler...
More PSA “Deadly Silence: Are You Listening” Versions Released
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, produced a series of public service announcements to remind people just how dangerous backyard pools can be. On June 16th, 2017, the agencies held a...
The Number Of Dead Trees In California Will Shock You
California is now home to an estimated 102 million dead trees, a number shocking to even the most trained eyes. "We've never experienced anything like this in California," said Jeffrey Moore, an 18 year veteran of the US Forest Service. "I never thought there would be...
River Safety During Peak Flows Throughout California
Record snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing faster, harder and colder than they ever have. Many of these rivers run through national forests, and that's where rangers are asking visitors to...