WawonaNews.com - March 2024
WINTER’S LULLABY, SPRING’S PRELUDE:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHARLOTTE GIBB
The Ansel Adams Gallery | Yosemite National Park, CA
The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley is currently exhibiting the photographs of Wawona’s own Charlotte Gibb. Charlotte invites viewers on a symphonic journey through the intimate landscapes of Yosemite National Park, a place that has whispered its secrets to her over years of devoted exploration. This is more than a collection of photographs; it's a deeply personal narrative, a sonnet to the mountains that have been her muse and sanctuary for her entire life.
Exhibit Dates: February 25th - April 20th
Special Event: Meet the Artist Reception
Date: April 13th
Time: 11AM — 1PM
Location: The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park
Click here for more info
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHARLOTTE GIBB
The Ansel Adams Gallery | Yosemite National Park, CA
The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley is currently exhibiting the photographs of Wawona’s own Charlotte Gibb. Charlotte invites viewers on a symphonic journey through the intimate landscapes of Yosemite National Park, a place that has whispered its secrets to her over years of devoted exploration. This is more than a collection of photographs; it's a deeply personal narrative, a sonnet to the mountains that have been her muse and sanctuary for her entire life.
Exhibit Dates: February 25th - April 20th
Special Event: Meet the Artist Reception
Date: April 13th
Time: 11AM — 1PM
Location: The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park
Click here for more info
Wawona Ambulance Bay Receives $375,000
March 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $35.6 million in federal funding for 20projects across the Central Valley in the first package of FY 2024 appropriations bills. The package includes the Agriculture; Energy and Water; Military Construction-VA; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and Interior appropriations bills. The House and Senate will consider the bills this week ahead of the March 8 funding deadline before they are sent to the President to be signed into law.
“I am proud to have secured millions in funding for projects that will improve the quality of life across the Central Valley,” said Senator Padilla. “As our state continues to face historic drought conditions and flooding, the investments in local projects are critical to improving the reliability and quality of our water infrastructure. I’ve also secured significant investments in public safety and road conditions to improve daily commutes in the Central Valley.”
March 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $35.6 million in federal funding for 20projects across the Central Valley in the first package of FY 2024 appropriations bills. The package includes the Agriculture; Energy and Water; Military Construction-VA; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and Interior appropriations bills. The House and Senate will consider the bills this week ahead of the March 8 funding deadline before they are sent to the President to be signed into law.
“I am proud to have secured millions in funding for projects that will improve the quality of life across the Central Valley,” said Senator Padilla. “As our state continues to face historic drought conditions and flooding, the investments in local projects are critical to improving the reliability and quality of our water infrastructure. I’ve also secured significant investments in public safety and road conditions to improve daily commutes in the Central Valley.”
- Wawona Ambulance Bay in Mariposa County – $375,000: This funding will support the construction of an ambulance bay in Wawona to improve response times in Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.
Yosemite Partially Reopens
March 3 - Yosemite National Park will partially reopen today, Sunday March 3, at noon. Visitors may enter the park via Highway 41/Wawona Road and Highway 140/El Portal Road. Expect snowy conditions throughout the park.
Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 from the west), Badger Pass Road and ski area, and Hetch Hetchy Road will reopen on Monday, March 4, at noon, conditions permitting. Tire chains may be required. Please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions and status.
Wawona Campground and Camp 4 (both first-come, first-served) and Upper Pines Campground (reservation required) will reopen at noon. Be prepared for winter camping (bring a shovel!). Hodgdon Meadow Campground will reopen tomorrow at noon, conditions permitting.
March 3 - Yosemite National Park will partially reopen today, Sunday March 3, at noon. Visitors may enter the park via Highway 41/Wawona Road and Highway 140/El Portal Road. Expect snowy conditions throughout the park.
Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 from the west), Badger Pass Road and ski area, and Hetch Hetchy Road will reopen on Monday, March 4, at noon, conditions permitting. Tire chains may be required. Please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions and status.
Wawona Campground and Camp 4 (both first-come, first-served) and Upper Pines Campground (reservation required) will reopen at noon. Be prepared for winter camping (bring a shovel!). Hodgdon Meadow Campground will reopen tomorrow at noon, conditions permitting.
Short Term Rental Study Presentation
For those interested in the Short Term Rental Study and/or Solid Waste processing by the County, there'll be presentations to the Board of Supervisors on both subjects on Tuesday.
The STR study is scheduled for presentation Tuesday morning. It’s on the Regular Agenda, item #4, so could be an hour or more into the meeting which begins at 9am.
The afternoon slot has been assigned to the presentation on results of the landfill operations study. It's scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday.
The packet is available at — https://mariposacoca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/12/files/agenda/1098
The STR item begins on page 448 and the landfill item begins on page 574 of the packet.
Instructions on how to access the meeting remotely are on the first page of the agenda along with information on how to comment.
Any questions, just let me know.
Rosemarie Smallcombe
[email protected]
For those interested in the Short Term Rental Study and/or Solid Waste processing by the County, there'll be presentations to the Board of Supervisors on both subjects on Tuesday.
The STR study is scheduled for presentation Tuesday morning. It’s on the Regular Agenda, item #4, so could be an hour or more into the meeting which begins at 9am.
The afternoon slot has been assigned to the presentation on results of the landfill operations study. It's scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday.
The packet is available at — https://mariposacoca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/12/files/agenda/1098
The STR item begins on page 448 and the landfill item begins on page 574 of the packet.
Instructions on how to access the meeting remotely are on the first page of the agenda along with information on how to comment.
Any questions, just let me know.
Rosemarie Smallcombe
[email protected]
Yosemite Entrance Gates To Be Locked From 9 PM to 6 AM
March 1 - Gates at Wawona Road/Hwy 41, El Portal Road/Hwy 140, and Big Oak Flat Road/Hwy 120 will be locked from 9 pm to 6 am nightly through Sunday morning. If you need emergency access overnight, please call dispatch at 209/379-1992.
Big Oak Flat Road from Big Oak Flat Entrance to Foresta junction is still scheduled to close by 2 pm today. Entering through Big Oak Flat Entrance only provides access to Hodgdon Meadow housing area.
The park remains closed to all visitors. Employees and residents should travel only as necessary.
March 1 - Gates at Wawona Road/Hwy 41, El Portal Road/Hwy 140, and Big Oak Flat Road/Hwy 120 will be locked from 9 pm to 6 am nightly through Sunday morning. If you need emergency access overnight, please call dispatch at 209/379-1992.
Big Oak Flat Road from Big Oak Flat Entrance to Foresta junction is still scheduled to close by 2 pm today. Entering through Big Oak Flat Entrance only provides access to Hodgdon Meadow housing area.
The park remains closed to all visitors. Employees and residents should travel only as necessary.
Wawona Store Limited Hours For Friday 3/1, - Saturday 3/2
Feb. 29 -The Wawona store will be limiting it's hours for the next two days due to the inclement weather. We plan to resume normal operating hours on Sunday. please let me know if you have any other questions.
Friday, 03.01 open 9a-5p
Saturday, 03.02 open 9a-5p
Abigail Sisk | Aramark Destinations
General Manager – Wawona Hotel
8308 Wawona Rd. Wawona CA. 95389
Yosemite Hospitality
Feb. 29 -The Wawona store will be limiting it's hours for the next two days due to the inclement weather. We plan to resume normal operating hours on Sunday. please let me know if you have any other questions.
Friday, 03.01 open 9a-5p
Saturday, 03.02 open 9a-5p
Abigail Sisk | Aramark Destinations
General Manager – Wawona Hotel
8308 Wawona Rd. Wawona CA. 95389
Yosemite Hospitality
Yosemite National Park Closing Due to Winter Storm at 12:00 am, March 1
Feb. 29 - Yosemite National Park will close tonight (Thursday) at midnight. The park will reassess conditions on Sunday. The park will not reopen before Sunday at noon (possibly later). Visitors should exit the park via El Portal Road/Highway 140 (and employees should consider that, as well). Be careful of trees, rocks, and other debris on the road.
Due to the risk of falling trees, Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta and Big Oak Flat Entrance will be closed to all traffic no later than 2 pm on Friday. Badger Pass and Hetch Hetchy Roads will also close tonight. Other roads will remain open as conditions allow.
Residents and Employees: Please stay home and off the roads if you can. The combination of heavy snow and high winds may cause trees and branches to topple. Please limit travel to essential purposes at least through Sunday morning. If you do travel, be prepared for chain requirements, impassible roads and closed services. Also be prepared with food, water, and warm layers in your vehicle, and plan for a delayed emergency response if you need help. Watch for Roads, Forestry, and emergency vehicles working on the roads. For road conditions, please call the road recording at 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1). Do not call dispatch directly unless you have an emergency.
Vendors, delivery vehicles, and contractors will be able to enter the park if conditions allow.
Feb. 29 - Yosemite National Park will close tonight (Thursday) at midnight. The park will reassess conditions on Sunday. The park will not reopen before Sunday at noon (possibly later). Visitors should exit the park via El Portal Road/Highway 140 (and employees should consider that, as well). Be careful of trees, rocks, and other debris on the road.
Due to the risk of falling trees, Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta and Big Oak Flat Entrance will be closed to all traffic no later than 2 pm on Friday. Badger Pass and Hetch Hetchy Roads will also close tonight. Other roads will remain open as conditions allow.
Residents and Employees: Please stay home and off the roads if you can. The combination of heavy snow and high winds may cause trees and branches to topple. Please limit travel to essential purposes at least through Sunday morning. If you do travel, be prepared for chain requirements, impassible roads and closed services. Also be prepared with food, water, and warm layers in your vehicle, and plan for a delayed emergency response if you need help. Watch for Roads, Forestry, and emergency vehicles working on the roads. For road conditions, please call the road recording at 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1). Do not call dispatch directly unless you have an emergency.
Vendors, delivery vehicles, and contractors will be able to enter the park if conditions allow.
Wawona School Students at Badger Pass
Wawona students were out on the slopes today at Badger Pass. It was a beautiful day for learning a new sport and building their confidence! 7 of the students had never skied/snowboarded before but by lunchtime, the ski school instructors had all of them over on Bruin.
New Improvements for the Wawona Community Center
The NPS has been working on adding Community Internet HUBs near our housing areas to help our seasonal staff stay connected. The Starlink for the Wawona Community Center is now permanently installed and you are welcome to use it. There will be a sign added to the outside of the building in the coming weeks, but until then I figured I would post the password here so you can use it immediately.
Wawona HUB
Password: speedingkillsbears
Other projects at the Center include adding a heating and cooling system and an automatic back up generator. Once complete these improvements will help us with our goal of having heating / cooling /clean air centers in our communities for use during emergencies. Enjoy your week!
ANSLEY SINGER, NPS
The NPS has been working on adding Community Internet HUBs near our housing areas to help our seasonal staff stay connected. The Starlink for the Wawona Community Center is now permanently installed and you are welcome to use it. There will be a sign added to the outside of the building in the coming weeks, but until then I figured I would post the password here so you can use it immediately.
Wawona HUB
Password: speedingkillsbears
Other projects at the Center include adding a heating and cooling system and an automatic back up generator. Once complete these improvements will help us with our goal of having heating / cooling /clean air centers in our communities for use during emergencies. Enjoy your week!
ANSLEY SINGER, NPS
Wawona School Students and the Robot
The Wawona School students attended a robotics demo yesterday at the Wawona Library. They got to meet this little guy and ended the demo dancing with him! (photos courtesy of Wayne Heringer.)
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YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of January 9.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Second Interim Budget Report
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of January 9.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF THE 2022-23 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for 2022-23
- APPROVAL OF 2022-23 AUDIT REPORT CERTIFICATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
- APPROVAL OF IRS FORM 990 – RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX
- APPROVAL OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS FOR THE 2024-26 SCHOOL YEARS
INFORMATION ITEMS
- P-1 ATTENDANCE REPORT
- STAFF REPORTS
- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS PROJECTS UPDATE
- FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Second Interim Budget Report
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- ADJOURNMENT
Horsetail Fall Traffic Control
Well it's that time of year again when the sun lines up with a waterfall and turns the water orange. Seriously though, under the right conditions it is quite a sight. This entry in the daily report is to remind you that the crowds are coming. Expect crowds during the afternoon/evening in and along Northside Drive between Camp 4 and El Capitan Meadow. Event management for Horsetail Fall viewing will be set up on February 9 and taken down February 26. "Peak viewing" is around February 21st.
Ferry Bend/Sentinel Creek and the area between the Valley Loop Trail and river, along Southside drive between Cathedral Beach and 4 mile trailhead, will be closed from 12pm to 7pm during the event to prevent further riverbank deterioration. The left lane of Northside Drive will be the designated pedestrian lane, now extended to include the span from Camp 4 intersection to Lower Falls intersection and that lane closure will be in place for the entirety of the event. The speed limit will be decreased to 25MPH throughout the viewing area on Northside Drive. Parking restrictions are similar to last year where Northside Drive Parking will be limited to disabled parking 12pm-7pm and there will be no parking/stopping on Southside Drive 12pm-7pm between El Cap Crossover and 4 Mile Trailhead.
The map is available at https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/horsetailfall.htm
There will be potential daily temporary closures of Northside Drive at Camp 4 between 5:30pm and 6:00pm, up to 30 minutes, to accommodate the mass exodus of pedestrians in the roadway. Please plan accordingly. Last year, there was considerable congestion, but we did not have to close down the road for more than 10 minutes on one day. The goal is to keep it open as much as possible, however, that will be crowd dependent.
As you may have heard, this year we will have a permit system in place and a reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite 24 hours per day on February 10–11, 17–19, and 24–25. Hopefully this will help alleviate the Presidents Day weekend crush we experienced last year.
Please direct all other questions to Ian_Rippetoe@nps.gov. The event is about balancing park operations with increased visitation in an area with very little infrastructure. If you have a project that is happening in the viewing area and these plans will cause an issue, please email [email protected] Thank you for your patience in what has become a now annual event. Happy viewing! (I. Rippetoe)
Well it's that time of year again when the sun lines up with a waterfall and turns the water orange. Seriously though, under the right conditions it is quite a sight. This entry in the daily report is to remind you that the crowds are coming. Expect crowds during the afternoon/evening in and along Northside Drive between Camp 4 and El Capitan Meadow. Event management for Horsetail Fall viewing will be set up on February 9 and taken down February 26. "Peak viewing" is around February 21st.
Ferry Bend/Sentinel Creek and the area between the Valley Loop Trail and river, along Southside drive between Cathedral Beach and 4 mile trailhead, will be closed from 12pm to 7pm during the event to prevent further riverbank deterioration. The left lane of Northside Drive will be the designated pedestrian lane, now extended to include the span from Camp 4 intersection to Lower Falls intersection and that lane closure will be in place for the entirety of the event. The speed limit will be decreased to 25MPH throughout the viewing area on Northside Drive. Parking restrictions are similar to last year where Northside Drive Parking will be limited to disabled parking 12pm-7pm and there will be no parking/stopping on Southside Drive 12pm-7pm between El Cap Crossover and 4 Mile Trailhead.
The map is available at https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/horsetailfall.htm
There will be potential daily temporary closures of Northside Drive at Camp 4 between 5:30pm and 6:00pm, up to 30 minutes, to accommodate the mass exodus of pedestrians in the roadway. Please plan accordingly. Last year, there was considerable congestion, but we did not have to close down the road for more than 10 minutes on one day. The goal is to keep it open as much as possible, however, that will be crowd dependent.
As you may have heard, this year we will have a permit system in place and a reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite 24 hours per day on February 10–11, 17–19, and 24–25. Hopefully this will help alleviate the Presidents Day weekend crush we experienced last year.
Please direct all other questions to Ian_Rippetoe@nps.gov. The event is about balancing park operations with increased visitation in an area with very little infrastructure. If you have a project that is happening in the viewing area and these plans will cause an issue, please email [email protected] Thank you for your patience in what has become a now annual event. Happy viewing! (I. Rippetoe)
Heidi Edgecomb, The New Wawona District Ranger
Please welcome and congratulate Heidi Edgecomb as the new Wawona District Ranger!
Many of you have worked with Ranger Heidi for many years, and well know the professionalism and dedication that she brings to Yosemite National Park and the community of Wawona. We are excited for Heidi to take on this duty and lead the Wawona District!
What you might not know about Heidi is that she grew up in Western Michigan, and in her pre NPS career she worked as a paramedic, and for a variety of youth programs focused on high adventure, backpacking, horse packing, and ropes course instruction.
Heidi graduated from Ferris State University with a BS in Recreation Management with a dual minor in outdoor adventure education and leisure services.
Her NPS career began at Acadia National Park as a seasonal mounted patrol ranger in 2007. She continued at Biscayne National Park as a boat patrol ranger 2007-2008. She became a permanent ranger here in Yosemite in March of 2008. Heidi has worked primarily in Wawona, but she has had several promotional detail opportunities with the Investigations Service Branch, Wilderness, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Along the way she also spent some time with Dispatch, the budget office, and our legal office. She served most recently as the Wawona Patrol Supervisor since 2022. Heidi brings a wealth of experience, knowledge of park operations, and technical expertise which have well prepared her for the challenges of this new role. Along the way she has been recognized with numerous performance and service awards.
Heidi lives in Wawona with her husband Joe of Wawona Utilities, at home they have a dog, cat, and a retired park horse! (Among her many talents Heidi is an expert equestrian)
Congratulations Heidi, way to go! (J. Webb)
Please welcome and congratulate Heidi Edgecomb as the new Wawona District Ranger!
Many of you have worked with Ranger Heidi for many years, and well know the professionalism and dedication that she brings to Yosemite National Park and the community of Wawona. We are excited for Heidi to take on this duty and lead the Wawona District!
What you might not know about Heidi is that she grew up in Western Michigan, and in her pre NPS career she worked as a paramedic, and for a variety of youth programs focused on high adventure, backpacking, horse packing, and ropes course instruction.
Heidi graduated from Ferris State University with a BS in Recreation Management with a dual minor in outdoor adventure education and leisure services.
Her NPS career began at Acadia National Park as a seasonal mounted patrol ranger in 2007. She continued at Biscayne National Park as a boat patrol ranger 2007-2008. She became a permanent ranger here in Yosemite in March of 2008. Heidi has worked primarily in Wawona, but she has had several promotional detail opportunities with the Investigations Service Branch, Wilderness, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Along the way she also spent some time with Dispatch, the budget office, and our legal office. She served most recently as the Wawona Patrol Supervisor since 2022. Heidi brings a wealth of experience, knowledge of park operations, and technical expertise which have well prepared her for the challenges of this new role. Along the way she has been recognized with numerous performance and service awards.
Heidi lives in Wawona with her husband Joe of Wawona Utilities, at home they have a dog, cat, and a retired park horse! (Among her many talents Heidi is an expert equestrian)
Congratulations Heidi, way to go! (J. Webb)
More Burn Pile Burning
Yosemite Fire crews plan to ignite piles in Wawona along Forest Drive beginning today, February 7, 2024. Please watch for firefighters and equipment working in the area. Smoke will be noticeable in the community during and after active burning operations. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/
Substantial progress has been made already this year with over 300 piles successfully burned in Wawona and Yosemite Valley! Completion of these piles plays a pivotal role in community protection and healthy forest management.
Our commitment to proactive fire management remains a high priority. Throughout the month we plan to take advantage of the safe and effective burning opportunities in Wawona and the Merced Grove. Upcoming pile burning information and locations will be posted on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your continued support!
Yosemite Fire Information
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Yosemite Observer Dashboard: https://arcg.is/1DWnTq
Facebook @YosemiteFire
X (former Twitter) .@YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
Yosemite Fire crews plan to ignite piles in Wawona along Forest Drive beginning today, February 7, 2024. Please watch for firefighters and equipment working in the area. Smoke will be noticeable in the community during and after active burning operations. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/
Substantial progress has been made already this year with over 300 piles successfully burned in Wawona and Yosemite Valley! Completion of these piles plays a pivotal role in community protection and healthy forest management.
Our commitment to proactive fire management remains a high priority. Throughout the month we plan to take advantage of the safe and effective burning opportunities in Wawona and the Merced Grove. Upcoming pile burning information and locations will be posted on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your continued support!
Yosemite Fire Information
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Yosemite Observer Dashboard: https://arcg.is/1DWnTq
Facebook @YosemiteFire
X (former Twitter) .@YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
The School We All Wish We Had Gone To Travels To Death Valley
Wawona students continued their exploration of our National Parks camping in Death Valley. Thanks to the generous support of YC outdoor education grants, this was a family learning adventure. The fantastic NPS education team led programs for the students in Golden Canyon, Badwater Basin and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Weather was absolutely perfect for the trip (as it goes with this group). Another great Wawona School adventure in the books.
AT&T Requests To Pull Phone and Internet Service Out Of Wawona
Use "Comments" link below If you would like the Public Utilities Commission to deny AT&T's Request.
Use "Comments" link below If you would like the Public Utilities Commission to deny AT&T's Request.
By Rich Apple -
It has taken me some time to untie this, but it looks like AT&T wants to pull out of Wawona. And I think they are applying to the PUC to do this - pull out of most of Wawona for landline and DSL Internet - in their Stage 1 of the process. And yes, it would include DSL Internet that uses copper wire. (It could be that some cabins closer to the library, etc. have and use fiber for internet. Maybe even the hotel. AT&T would likely continue to supply internet to those cabins. But phone landlines? Fuhgeddaboudit!)
The two images here are from their online map. Blue is us and means they want to pull out right away. Violet is where they want to pull out from eventually, and their application is asking to make that process more streamlined when they do ask to do so...
The "EXPLANATION" link here is to an advocacy site trying to call our attention to this, with places and schedules for public hearings. (Clovis is February 6th and looks to be the first.)
The "COMMENTS" link here is to where you can make a comment (like "Do not take away my landline and internet DSL connection") and even read the many comments of others.
The "MAP" link is to where my image grabs came from, but note you are starting with the whole country. Click past their initial splash explanation, then Zoom is your friend. (The image here saying how the "blue" really is a case of "the blues" for Wawona is from that splash page at their map site.)
EXPLANATION: https://www.rcrcnet.org/cpuc-announces-public-hearings...
COMMENTS: https://apps.cpuc.ca.gov/apex/f?p=401:65:0::NO:RP,57,RIR:P5_PROCEEDING_SELECT:A2303003
MAP: https://attcacolr.maps.arcgis.com/.../webap.../index.html...
I do think at Wawona News when it is says that Wawona falls into the second part of the request, that is wrong. Looks like we fall into the first part...
Map of Proposed Areas for Relief From COLR Obligation
This map depicts areas in California where AT&T has applied for relief from its Carrier of
Last Resort (COLR) obligation.
Blue shaded sections represent the areas in AT&T California's service territory in which AT&T seeks to withdraw as a COLR. Violet shaded sections represent the territory AT&T California proposes that it should be allowed to withdraw from as a COLR in the future through a proposed streamlined advice letter process. The Commission has not yet
approved this proposed streamlined process.
It has taken me some time to untie this, but it looks like AT&T wants to pull out of Wawona. And I think they are applying to the PUC to do this - pull out of most of Wawona for landline and DSL Internet - in their Stage 1 of the process. And yes, it would include DSL Internet that uses copper wire. (It could be that some cabins closer to the library, etc. have and use fiber for internet. Maybe even the hotel. AT&T would likely continue to supply internet to those cabins. But phone landlines? Fuhgeddaboudit!)
The two images here are from their online map. Blue is us and means they want to pull out right away. Violet is where they want to pull out from eventually, and their application is asking to make that process more streamlined when they do ask to do so...
The "EXPLANATION" link here is to an advocacy site trying to call our attention to this, with places and schedules for public hearings. (Clovis is February 6th and looks to be the first.)
The "COMMENTS" link here is to where you can make a comment (like "Do not take away my landline and internet DSL connection") and even read the many comments of others.
The "MAP" link is to where my image grabs came from, but note you are starting with the whole country. Click past their initial splash explanation, then Zoom is your friend. (The image here saying how the "blue" really is a case of "the blues" for Wawona is from that splash page at their map site.)
EXPLANATION: https://www.rcrcnet.org/cpuc-announces-public-hearings...
COMMENTS: https://apps.cpuc.ca.gov/apex/f?p=401:65:0::NO:RP,57,RIR:P5_PROCEEDING_SELECT:A2303003
MAP: https://attcacolr.maps.arcgis.com/.../webap.../index.html...
I do think at Wawona News when it is says that Wawona falls into the second part of the request, that is wrong. Looks like we fall into the first part...
Map of Proposed Areas for Relief From COLR Obligation
This map depicts areas in California where AT&T has applied for relief from its Carrier of
Last Resort (COLR) obligation.
Blue shaded sections represent the areas in AT&T California's service territory in which AT&T seeks to withdraw as a COLR. Violet shaded sections represent the territory AT&T California proposes that it should be allowed to withdraw from as a COLR in the future through a proposed streamlined advice letter process. The Commission has not yet
approved this proposed streamlined process.
Wawona Wood Lot Burning
Yosemite Fire plans to ignite the Wawona woodlot in the coming days. Air quality information can be found online: Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov)
Thank you!
Nancy
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
X (former Twitter) .@YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
Yosemite Fire plans to ignite the Wawona woodlot in the coming days. Air quality information can be found online: Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov)
Thank you!
Nancy
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
X (former Twitter) .@YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
