Firenadoes over fire in the Sierras draw comparisons to Redding’s Carr Fire

As the Creek Fire ripped through thousands of acres of Sierra Nevada forest and destroyed homes in its path, it also produced two fire tornadoes that forced airliners to detour around them and left climate scientists in awe over the weather created by the blaze.The speed of the Creek Fire also likely exceeded that of…

Fire Update

SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX INCIDENT UPDATE 9/6/20 7AM The SCU Lightning Complex started on August 16th with multiple fires within the complex. These fires have since merged into one major fire which is broken into two branches, Branch I and Branch II. Heat signatures continue to be detected. The creeping and smoldering continued throughout the night…

9/4 11am

Over 12,900 firefighters continue to build containment on 23 major fires and lightning complexes in California. Overnight firefighters were able to increase containment numbers on multiple fires. In fact, for the CAL FIRE incidents, more than 1,300 miles of perimeter line have been built. That’s equal to the distance from Sacramento to Kansas City. Yesterday…

Happy Friday…Happy Labor Day Weekend! What screams Labor Day more than tacos? My braised brisket tacos will definitely find a page or two in my forthcoming book, “If You Don’t Like My Cooking, Go Fork Yourself!”

Braised Brisket Tacos2 tablespoons chili powder4 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons garlic powderKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 pounds beef brisket1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped1 large jalapeno, seeded and choppedp1 red onion, chopped8 cloves garlic, smashed1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander1/2 teaspoon dried oregano…

An early morning workout wouldn’t kill ya.

Rx Sports TrainingFREE group workout!Where: Enterprise Park on Victor Ave. in ReddingWhen: September 5th & 19th at 7amWhat: An hour long (from warm up to cool down) strength and metabolic workout!Bring: An exercise mat or towel, water and buy/bring your own mini bands! (I have plenty if you don’t have any!)I have 15 spots available,…

9/3 11am

Over 12,800 firefighters are continuing to make progress towards containment on 22 major fires and lightning complexes in California. Today over 12,400 people remain evacuated, though crews are working hard to get people back into their homes. Firefighters are closely monitoring weather conditions, as extreme heat is expected over the weekend. A light west flow will…