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By USDA Warmer temperatures this afternoon may allow crews to use aerial ignition to bring low intensity fire toward the completed handline to secure the western side. Smoke may become increasingly visible as firefighters attempt to resume these critical burnout operations.   Operations: Today, firefighters are working together to determine …

By Arnie Leshin  The Boston Celtics handily won their Eastern Conference playoff semifinals opener over the 2nd-seeded, defending champion Toronto Raptors, 112-91. In the Western Conference quarterfinals, the 2nd-seeded Los Angeles Clippers advanced to their semis via a 111-97 elimination of the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association at …

By SFCC Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Labor Day, Monday, September 7. No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed.  Wifi will be available in the HEC parking lot …

“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” Psalm 18:30 Once again we are reminded who is our protection, our shield. It is Jesus. Your faith in Jesus is a shield but Jesus himself also …

By Arnie Leshin  Following their boycott Thursday and Friday, the Eastern Conference top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their quarterfinals over the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic, 118-104, with four-straight wins after Orlando surprised with the game one upset in the National Basketball Association playoffs. It was a close opening quarter at the …

By Arnie Leshin  In the Eastern Conference game five played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Saturday, the 2nd-seeded Tampa Bay Lighting took a 3-1 lead behind back-to-back goals from Ondrej Palat for a 3-1 win over the 4th-seeded Boston Bruins in the Conference semifinals. Tampa Bay, which lost game one, …

By USDA Intermittent rain over the past few days continues to delay planned burnout operations to secure the western side of the fire area. Until fuels have dried out, crews are shifting their efforts to suppression repair.   Operations: The recent rain has both helped and hindered operations on the …

By USDA The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 urges individuals and organizations that fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), often referred to as “drones,” to stay away from the Medio Fire area to ensure the safety of firefighters and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. The Medio Fire …

By USDA Thunderstorms, rain, and gusty outflow winds are expected to move into the area, which may delay backburning operations intended to secure the western perimeter of the Medio Fire.   Operations: Today, crews will focus on eliminating threats along the western flank of the fire by backing the fire …

By Arnie Leshin  One day after the National Basketball Association postponed its Wednesday schedule, and Major League Baseball postponed four games the same day in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisc.,Tuesday, the National Hockey League is following suit by postponing its two playoff games scheduled for …