9/10 11am update

As critical fire weather conditions subsided yesterday, firefighters accomplished full containment on one of the many fires burning in the State. Today, approximately 14,000 firefighters remain on the line of 29 major wildfires burning across California. Although 37 new fires were sparked yesterday, crews contained most of them quickly though two have grown to large…

I saw the movie, “American Hustle” the other day. One of the scenes featured the cast in a restaurant enjoying one of my favorites. By the way…Amy Adams has a dirty little mouth! Cin Cin!

Chicken Picatta2 boneless, skinless chicken breastsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlour, for dredgingOlive oilDry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons caperFresh lemon juice from 1 lemon1 ½ cups chicken stock⅓ cup heavy cream2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, choppedAngel hair pasta, cooked, for servingCut each breast in half lengthwise so you…

9/9 11:30am update

Yesterday, and overnight, wind conditions allowed many fires to grow significantly with extreme fire behavior. While containment on many of last month’s lightning fires grows closer, several new wildfires ignited and were fanned by strong gusty winds. Today approximately 14,000 firefighters are battling 28 major wildfires across California.  The newest fire, the Willow in Yuba County,…

9/9 11am update

Yesterday, and overnight, wind conditions allowed many fires to grow significantly with extreme fire behavior. While containment on many of last month’s lightning fires grows closer, several new wildfires ignited and were fanned by strong gusty winds. Today approximately 14,000 firefighters are battling 28 major wildfires across California.  The newest fire, the Willow in Yuba County,…

9/8 4PM UPDATE. For info on PSPS, see the PG&E link https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

4,000 firefighters, 25 major wildfires/complexes, over 2.2 million acres burned, 8 fatalities, more than 3300 structures destroyed. RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TOMORROW – EXTREME FIRE DANGER! THE SLATER FIRE THAT BROKE OUT EARLIER TODAY NEAR SLATER BUTTE LOOKOUT, HAS GROWN TO NEARLY A THOUSAND ACRES, AND  FORCED THE EVACUATION OF THE COMMUNITY OF…

9/8 2020 11am update. PGE customers for info on PSPS in your area: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

14,000 firefighters, 25 major wildfires/complexes, over 2.2 million acres burned, 8 fatalities, more than 3300 structures destroyed. RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TOMORROW – EXTREME FIRE DANGER! Oak Fire, Mendocino County NEW North of Willits *863 acres, 5% contained *Evacuations in place LNU Lightning Complex, multiple North Bay counties Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Colusa, Solano,…