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Congressional Hearing Documents & Links

Last Tuesday’s Congressional Hearing featured two separate panels which presented information about the Station Fire to five members of Congress.  The representatives from Congress present at the hearing were: Rep. Adam Schiff, California, 29th District Rep. Judy Chu, California, 32nd … Continue reading

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Station Fire Hearing Info

I got a couple of weeks ago from another Station Fire survivor who had some concerns about the upcoming hearing on October 12. Specifically, she was worried that folks might not know how to find the courthouse, parking, etc. The … Continue reading

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Congressional Hearing in the News

With the Congressional hearing about the Station Fire coming up next week, we’re seeing additional news in the local press. Thanks to Duncan for these links! ~B~ KTTV 11 – FOX 11 Feds to Examine Station Fire Response Next Week … Continue reading

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Healing From the Ashes Events

Healing From The Ashes has a series of Special Events going on through the month of October. These events include receptions, film screenings, poetry readings and a potluck. The Special Events coincide with the art exhibition of pieces made from … Continue reading

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Feet First Interviews Station Fire Survivors

Some months ago Eve Troeh interviewed me and several other Station Fire Survivors. The completed radio show including those interviews is now available and is being broadcast via NPR. It’s a very well done piece, IMO, because it captures something … Continue reading

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Healing From the Ashes Reception – Clarification

Hi all, Just a quick clarification about the Healing From the Ashes show and the private reception on October 2. The art exhibition and auction runs from October 3-21, as indicated on the post card that was attached to the … Continue reading

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Healing From The Ashes, Art Exhibition & Private Reception

For those of you who have not yet met Ariyana Gibbon, you are in for a treat. She is a delightful woman, a local artist, who has taken the idea of retrieving damaged items, remnants from the Station Fire and … Continue reading

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Congressional Investigation Request Made Official

Editorial On August 5, 2010, some 341 days after the Station Fire decimated Big Tujunga Canyon within the Angeles National Forest, no less than seven members of Congress signed a formal request for an investigation into the Station Fire. That … Continue reading

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Lawmakers seek broad probe into Forest Service response to Station fire

Thanks, Jane! Lawmakers seek broad probe into Forest Service response to Station fire By Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times August 6, 2010 California’s two U.S. senators and several local House members Thursday called on Congress’ investigative arm to launch a … Continue reading

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Station Fire Panel Postponed

Thanks, Duncan, for forwarding this info along. As soon as we hear about a new date we will let everyone know. ~B~ ——– From: Duncan Baird Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: Fwd: Station Fire event — POSTPONED … Continue reading

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