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Yesterday the Los Angeles Times reported that the U.S. Forest Service has reversed their policy banning the use of night flying helicopters to combat wildfires. Although this policy change comes three years too late for residents of the Angeles National Forest, we hope that the policy change will help prevent disasters like the Station Fire in years to come.

For more info, see the following articles:

Forest Service to allow nighttime aerial firefighting in SoCal
August 16, 2012 | 10:27 am

Forest Service ends ban on night flights to battle fires
By Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times
August 16, 2012, 5:56 p.m.

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I can hardly believe that we are coming up on the 3rd anniversary of the Station Fire Inferno that destroyed Big Tujunga Canyon, but we are.  As I have done the past two years, I will be hosting a BBQ for Station Fire Survivors, friends and family, all at my cabin in the canyon. My question for you is one of timing.

This year the actual day of the Anniversary falls on a Wednesday, and the weekend following is Labor Day weekend. I know a lot of people have plans on Labor Day proper, so the possible options for the BBQ become:

• Saturday, August 25
• Sunday, August 26
• Saturday, September 1
• Sunday September 2

To help me decide which day will be best, I have created a poll. Please indicate your preferences below. I have set the poll to close late in the evening on Sunday, August 19, so I have enough time to plan, stock up on supplies, and get the word out.

Please, please, PLEASE repost, forward or otherwise let other Station Fire Survivors know about this.

Thanks,

~B~

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It’s hard to believe that nearly two years have passed since the inferno referred to as the Station Fire roared through Big Tujunga Canyon, incinerating homes and landmarks, not to mention thousands upon thousands of acres of wildlands in the Angeles National Forest.

In honor of that tragic event, I will be hosting the Second Annual Station Fire Memorial BBQ at my cabin located at Vogel Flats. Station Fire Survivors, their friends and loved ones, are all invited to join me as we remember what was, share what we have experienced in the aftermath, and come together to plan for our futures.

Additionally, if you wish to donate funds to help defray the costs for hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks, please use the PayPal Donation button below, or donate through PayPal by sending your contribution to donate@angelesrising.org. Any contributions received will be used to buy food and drink for the BBQ. And if there is anything left the funds will be used to cover the operating costs (web hosting, domain registrations, etc.) for the Angeles Rising website.

See you at the BBQ!

~B~

Second Annual Station Fire Memorial BBQ

Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: 11 AM ~ 4 PM
Location: Bronwen’s Cabin in the Canyon
What to Bring: BYOW – Bring Your Own Whatever!
What Will Be Here: Grilled meats, grilled veggies, beer, wine, soda, salads, desert… And my famous lemon-cucumber water!

Kids, dogs, spouses,  friends and loved ones welcome!

If you need a map and directions, RSVP!

Yes! I want to donate to help
cover the costs for the BBQ!

As I’m sure you can imagine, the Fourth of July Weekend brought a lot of news about people doing things in and around the Angeles. Hikers fell, trucks crashed, and CalTrans is wondering if it was such a good idea to re-open the Angeles Crest Highway after all.

On a more positive note, the Arcadia REI is partnered with the Forest Service and Friends of the Angeles to remove invasive, non-native plants from the forest.

All the links are below.  Enjoy!  And be safe out there… please…

~B~

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U.S. Forest Service truck crashes, six injured
July 4, 2011 | 10:43 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/07/forest-fire-crew-truck-crashes-six-injured.html

Hiker rescued from Angeles National Forest
July 4, 2011 | 11:17 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/07/hiker-rescued-from-angeles-national-forest.html

Fourth of July 2011, Los Angeles: The Damage
By Simone Wilson Tue., Jul. 5 2011 at 9:30 AM
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/07/fourth_of_july_2011_los_angele.php

Nine firefighters hurt in Palmdale crash
July 5, 2011 |  9:07 am
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/07/nine-firefighters-hurt-in-palmdale-crash-.html

Caltrans Looking Into Highway 2 Crashes
By Scott Weber | Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011  |  Updated 2:49 PM PDT
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Caltrans-Looking-Into-Highway-2-Crashes-125041269.html

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Angeles National Forest Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.rei.com/event/27288/session/33413

* Begins: 7/10/2011 8:30 a.m.
* Event Location: Ralphs Supermarket Parking Lot
* Event Fee: See event details

* Ends: 10/30/2011 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
* Partner Organization: USDA Forest Service

Description: Help the Angeles National Forest with the removal of highly invasive, non-native plants that are preventing native plant recovery in the Station fire burn area. There will be ongoing projects from June-October 2011: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30 – exludes [sic] Sundays on holiday weekends) Projects will be happening along the Angeles Forest Highway (Highway 59) from 8:30AM-3PM and groups will be meeting at Ralph’s Supermarket [10455 Sunland Blvd, Sunland] parking lot in Sunland, CA. Please register for as many projects as you like through: Suzanne Avila, Volunteer Parnership [sic] Coordinator at (626) 574-5224 or by email at friendsoftheangeles@gmail.com Work is moderate to strenuous. Please bring your own lunches and water to stay hydrated. Tools will be provided. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, hats and plenty of sunscreen.