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We are told by cal fire even though we cant see the fire from where we are, hundreds of people are working to put out the flames. Nine helicopters took passes over dry brush pouring gallons of water on the bear fire burning in santa cruz county. Cal fire said it started around 10 30 pm monday night when cruise got a call of a structure fire in the bear canyon road area. I didnt see or smell anything. As soon as they got around the bend, the whole thing was lit up. Reporter at least four homes we...

But the fuels are as dry as they get right now. We are expecting cal fire to hit this fire again aggressively this morning using a combination of hand crews, heavy equipment and air support as the sun comes up. Keep in mind this could be a relatively stubborn fire because of the steep terrain out here. Already five firefighters have injured themselves battling the bear fire. No word about overnight injuries and about those conditions. But thats one of the reasons why these firefighters may have ...

We can tell you from our experience here right now it is certainly much cooler this morning, with a little more relative humidity, more humidity in the air. Both of these very good signs for cal firefighters as they try to get control of the bear fire. The fire did settle down overnight. One of the things they wanted me to get across to folks, they received calls into the night up until midnight last night about people concerned that the fire was making a run. They say that does not appear to be...

The Napa Valley Barrel Auction returned this past week. The philanthropic Collective Napa Valley brought together 1,600 guests to support youth mental health and wellbeing. A series of weekend events

Winery owners across the state have been forced to develop new approaches to adapt and survive.

Volunteer Opportunities Looking for a way to do good on the Martha’s Vineyard? There are many Island organizations looking for volunteer help: Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard (ACE MV) acemv.org 508-693-9222 info@acemv.org Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard animalshelterofmv.org 508-627-8662 ldawley@animalshelterofmv.org African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org 508-693-4361 American Legion Post 257, […]

From Staff Reports

  Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, the Island’s renowned professional nonprofit theater, has historic roots. The white clapboard building was erected in 1833 and used for many purposes, including a public meeting hall, a venue for weddings and community meals, and up until 1845, a Methodist Meeting House. In 1982, Eileen Wilson and Isabella McKamy purchased it […]

Mixed alcoholic beverages including White Claw and Truly hard seltzers have in recent years exploded in popularity, and wholesalers – the middlemen between manufacturers and retailers – all want a

Mixed alcoholic beverages like hard seltzers have exploded in popularity, and wholesalers all want a piece of the pie. Senate Bill 1544 would open sales to all wholesale types—and has already reopened industry squabbles over who gets to sell what.