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You can cut down your own Christmas tree in CA for $20. Where to go near Fresno
Imagine hiking into a lush forest as the birds flit through the lofty evergreens. As you enter a sunny clearing, you spot your ideal Christmas tree: a perfectly formed fir. You can cut down your own holiday tree at a dozen national forests across California, including a couple near Fresno. According to federal government officials, controlled tree-cutting is allowed during the holidays to reduce overgrowth and fire risks. “For every tree that is found, cut and carried home as a holiday fixture, you’re also contributing to the overall forest health,” officials said on Recreation.gov. “Christmas tree permits are a unique opportunity to help thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees — the perfect size for a Christmas tree.” It’s best to plan ahead, since permits go fast. Here’s what to know: Where can I cut down a Christmas tree in California? In California, a total of 12 national forests offer seasonal tree permits just in time for the holiday season. You can discover which forests offer tree permits by going to Recreation.gov and checking out the interactive map. You can also search by the forest name, location or state. Here’s where to go within a two-hour drive of Fresno: Sequoia
midvalleytimes.com
calschoolnews.org
Fresno Unified School Board Headed for Major Shakeup
Two incumbents on the Fresno Unified School Board appear to be in trouble following the November 3 election. In Trustee Area 3, candidate Riley Talford leads incumbent Valerie Davis with 50.72% of the vote. Talford’s victory would mark a major shakeup. Davis has served on the school board for 22 years. Talford is a juvenile correctional officer and president of SEIU Local 521 Fresno County. His campaign was endorsed by the Fresno Teachers Association and SEIU.
KMPH.com
Water main break displaces Southeast Fresno family as city promises reimbursements
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Families in Southeast Fresno are facing an uncertain future after a city water main break flooded homes, forced residents to evacuate and left some properties unlivable. The City of Fresno says it will help cover certain expenses for displaced residents, including temporary housing and property...
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Naindeep Singh’s breaks open District 1 race
Central Unified Trustee Naindeep Singh has taken a large lead in the race for Fresno City Council District 1. Along with Singh’s move, the latest election update from the Fresno County Registrar of Voters Tuesday afternoon also saw Asm. Joaquin Arambula (D–Fresno) and Ariana Martinez Lott maintain their leads in their respective races.
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Downtown Fresno's New $30M Courtyard Hotel Opens After 28-Year Wait
A five-story, 144-room hotel opens its doors to guests Tuesday on a downtown Fresno corner that sat empty for a generation. The Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Downtown rises at the corner of M and Inyo streets, right next to the Fresno Convention Center, finally filling a gap that city leaders had been trying to patch since at least the late 1990s.