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Jan 14, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
My first time at a CCSD board meeting. First things I heard when walking in:
"I'm not wearing my mask until they tell me to."
"I brought my constitution with me today."
One member of the public escorted out of board meeting for (from what I could tell) causing disruptions as others were speaking. Her friend did pull out the constitution I heard mentioned earlier as police came to remove the disruptor.
Jan 13, 2022 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
HAPPENING NOW: Clark County hosting a public meeting regarding a proposed magic show with tigers right off the Strip. I'll be listening in and will post updates here. Some big backlash already. Link to tune in yourself below.
To participate in the forum, log in at clarkcountynv.webex.com/clarkcountynv/…. The event number is 2494 333 4918. The event password is C8jcwePjG43 (28529375 if logging in from your phone).
Jul 24, 2021 • 4 tweets • 5 min read
Some photos I took at the northern containment line of the #TamarackFire today. Crews holding it on Hwy 88 just west of Woodfords, CA. @CAL_FIRE
More photos from #TamarackFire
Jul 24, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
We have to talk about journalistic malfeasance that I’ve come across covering the #TamarackFire. Some abhorrent behavior being relayed to me.
Law enforcement telling me today a TV crew was in the way of an airdrop and prevented it from happening. And I witnessed a Photog get far too close to a firefighter working the containment line. He had to be yelled at. Shouldn’t have been in that position in the first place.
Jul 24, 2021 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
I’ll be sharing numerous videos from behind the fire lines of #TamarackFire in this thread. We reported from the north fire line near Woodfords, CA and then looped down to the Topaz/395 fire line.
Hwy 88 #TamarackFire
Jul 23, 2021 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
It looks to me like a big spot fire just popped up right outside East Quincy, CA from the #DixieFire within the last 1-2 hours. Very close to the town. Called Dixie command and they seemed unaware of any fire near Quincy. Keeping my eye on it.
Plumas County Sheriff's office hung up on me because they're so busy dealing with this. I'd say keep your eye on their Facebook page for evac orders coming through. I'll reach back out if and when things settle down for more information. #FlyFire
Jul 22, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
After this voluntary evacuation went out, I heard from several folks that reverse 911 messages implied it was mandatory. Turns out, in Nevada, only the governor or the legislature has the authority "To provide for and compel the evacuation of all or part of the population"