Sharing to highlight what an all-risk response looks like. CAL FIRE trains and responds across the full spectrum of emergencies, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local, state, and federal partners—including during hazardous materials incidents. Prepared for all risks. Safer together.

‪Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday January 3, 2026 The theme is #NewYear Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions. Use both tags to be included in the feed #art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching

My beloved Forester doesn't get much road trip time in her old age. But we're heading out for an El Paso turn-and-burn and I have some sensibilities about car cleanliness for road trips. How do you roll on car cleaning for trips? #ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip

Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow. This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social. 📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018) The rest of the story 👇 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...

Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm. sierramountainpasses.com/listings/car... #SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation

♻ Batteries are NOT trash! After the holidays, many of us have new gadgets... and old batteries to deal with. Never throw used batteries in the garbage or recycling bin. They can overheat, catch fire, or cause other hazards if not handled properly. ⚡ Find a drop-off location: calrecycle.ca.gov

👋 Hi friends, join me on my groovy, new platform @southwestarttowns! 🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts. 💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out. 👀 See you there! 🔗 southwestarttowns.com #SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration

Damaging winds expected throughout the greater Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno areas has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a High Wind Warning from 4 a.m. Sunday through early Monday morning.

Active pattern to continue for the West Coast with heavy rainfall and higher elevation heavy snow over the next couple of days. Flood potential will increase across central/northern California on Sunday and Monday with several inches of rain forecast. Visit weather.gov for the latest in your area.

Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs. sierramountainpasses.com/product/gift... #SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is seeking volunteers for its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program, running Dec. 26 through Jan. 11, 2026, at locations in Reno and Sparks. 👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/volu... #thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews

Big tech’s AI-fueled data center frenzy has been driving up utility costs nationwide. And it’s about to get even worse. Commentary:

Cold outside? Avoid the risk of frostbite and hypothermia by dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and limiting time outdoors. If someone might be experiencing either condition, seek medical attention immediately — and know your actions. weather.gov/safety/cold-during

Many of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have happened in the colder months when dry vegetation, offshore winds, and low humidity can create dangerous conditions. #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace #WinterFireSafety

Well, here we are again. Another loop around the sun is in the books. And what a year it's been. I also can't believe I've been doing these birthday posts for 15 years. valinreallife.com/fifty-four-u... #ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Birthday #SouthwestArtTowns

Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow! This hill, tree, and #Sky have become one of my iconic memories of #NorthDakota. 📸Theodore Roosevelt National Park-South Unit (2012) The rest of the story👇 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...

Answering the burning question many have had! Who is Southwest ArtTowns for? It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to! southwestarttowns.com #SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration

Wow, it's the last newsletter of the year—my most important one to date. We've finally launched @southwestarttowns.bsky.social. We've been living and breathing this project practically non-stop for months & we need your help getting into the next phases. mailchi.mp/valinreallif...

🫷🏽TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! 🖤 Storm events often cause local flooding, and sadly, multiple people die each year by walking or driving into unsafe waters. Most flood-related deaths can be prevented. #TurnAroundDontDrown #FloodSafety #CALFIRE #BePrepared

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday December 13, 2025 The theme is #FavoriteThings Wide open: Anything at all that you love. Any art, any interpretation Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome More details in the comments #photography #drawing #painting #sketching #poetry

To see earthquake statistics for California visit our dashboard at cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...

Luther Pass highlight 🤩 #SierraMountainPasses #SierraPasses #CA89 #LutherPass

✨Need a triple win for your Small Business Saturday gift-giving? We've got it for you! You know what to do 👇 🔗https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/help-build-southwest-art-towns Thank you! 🙏 #SouthwestArtTowns #WhyIFundWomen #Crowdfunding #SupportSmallBusiness

Are you prepared for the upcoming polar plunge? As temperatures drop, remember to protect the 4 P’s: People, pets, pipes, and plants. weather.gov/safety/cold

Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Stay Weather-Ready and learn more about cold safety at weather.gov/safety/cold

Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow! Today's entry brought to you by the #Warmth of the sun in winter (AKA #Apricity) 📸 Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2013) More thoughts 👇 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...

Girls 15–17 — this one’s for you! #CampCinder is back in 2025 with free, four-day firefighter camps in Shasta and San Luis Obispo. Led by women firefighters, it’s a high-energy, confidence-building experience: rope work, water rescues, hose lays, teamwork, and real fire service skills.

Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow! These #small flowers are one of the species I miss from my time living in the southeast. All hail the Mountain Bluet! 😁 📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2014) On the blog 👇 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...

🤗 I'm giving all my digital babies a virtual hug for National Brand Day. 😏 Our running joke around here that the OG blog is the mother ship of all our other projects so here's me being cheeky with it. 😁 Happy National Brand Day! #ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #NationalBrandDay

It was quite a lively reception at Light Art Space for the Indie show! Props to the #SilverCityArtAssociation for putting on such a wonderful show. The show runs through Nov 30th. #ValWestonNM #PhotographicArt #VisitSilverCity

🔥 Since 2021, #WildfireCountyCoordinators, powered by a partnership between the California Fire Safe Council and CAL FIRE, have been strengthening wildfire preparedness from the ground up across California.

Planning to burn yard debris? Do it the safe way. 🔥 ✅ Before you strike a match: 1⃣ Check if burning is allowed in your area — burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. 2⃣ Get a permit 3⃣ Prep your site 4⃣ Stay ready 5⃣ Fully out — Visit burnpermit.fire.ca.gov to learn more. #CALFIRE #BurnPermit #Wildfire

📣Big announcement coming up next week. 💡Our subscribers get the skinny first so sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know. Sign up today! 👇 🔗https://southwestarttowns.com/newsletter/ #SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration

The California Tahoe Conservancy invites you to participate in the next round of public workshops on the Upper Truckee Marsh South project. We look forward to continuing to engage residents and visitors about restoration and public access improvements. tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...

Here's where I admit I've been working on this piece off-and-on for years. But with the SCAA Fearlessly Independent show coming up fast, I had to get 'er done. So here it is—Abandoned Homestead. #ValWestonNM #PhotographicArt #SilverCityArtist #VisitSilverCity #SilverCityArtAssociation

Between November 3 (12:00 AM PST) and November 9 (11:59 PM) there were 50 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸45 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.8 near San Ramon, CA.

On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just protect a river; it honored a movement. READ MORE HERE: buff.ly/J52FqZq

Among the noteworthy results, Carson City was declared the "Most Bearded Community" with 32 representatives standing up on behalf of the capital city.

Here’s more Nevada Day reader submitted photos Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos…

Every year, we house upwards of 100 special guests from out-of-town, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the hospitality of this community. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with Wild & Scenic Film Festival guests, and a great way to earn some free access to sessions! buff.ly/yAFg0SF

The Conservancy's October 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: new videos about the now-complete Motel 6 demolition, using innovative policies and technology to speed up wildfire resilience, protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/october-2025...

Stay informed with real-time fire information at your fingertips. 🔥 fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag Warnings, and key incident details. 📹: youtu.be/13FRv6W6TxY?... #CALFIRE #FireActivity #Resources

Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow! Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy. 📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011) 🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world. 🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...

Spooky season is here, but fire safety is no trick. 🎃 While decorating for Halloween, remember to: 🕸 Keep exits clear 🕯 Keep décor away from candles, heaters, and lights 🚨 Double-check your smoke alarms A safe home is the best treat of all. #CALFIRE #HalloweenSafety #FireSmart #SpookySeason

Happy Geologic Map Day! The @cageosurvey.bsky.social produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek

CAL FIRE is proud to serve and educate every community we call home—and we love meeting the smallest members of those communities, too. ❤ Have a positive memory of connecting with CAL FIRE? Share it in the comments! 🔥 #CommunityStrong #CALFIRE #California

Fire shelters are a firefighter’s last line of defense on the wildfire frontlines. While the shelters are required protective gear, actual deployments are rare. #CALFIRE #FireShelter #WildlandFirefighting #Gear #Tools

Check out some of the amazing work our friends and collaborators in the Fire Science Exchange Network are doing! The StoryMap "A Year of Collaboration: The Fire Science Exchange Network" can be found here ow.ly/l1Qh50X75m5

🤯 It's October already?!? ☕️ Time to stock up on our exclusive mugs for your hot autumn beverages and coasters to match. Shop today! 🔗 sierramountainpasses.com/shop/

During National Public Lands Day clean-up, 18 volunteers showed up for the high desert! Volunteers are still needed for the October 11 clean up, sign up today!