Fun little fact — all political parties have the right to have Election Observers to be “in attendance at any or all phases of the election”
Including “the processing of vote-by-mail identification envelopes and vote-by-mail ballots”
It’s literally in Elections Code.
Due to new postmark rules at the USPS, you should turn in your ballot to a drop box or vote center between now and Election Day.
It will make sure that:
- Your ballot is counted on time
- Any rejected signature can be remedied on time
Find locations at https://t.co/K3vqch7E3D
Have you spotted the goats in Long Canyon in Simi Valley? Those are your Prop 4 dollars at work.
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (through Prop 4 funds allocated from the State) awarded the $650,000 grant to Ventura County to get this work done.
https://t.co/lwpu6gtJqy
#SandyFire evening update:
The Sandy Fire is at 2,183 acres and is now 61% contained. Fire crews continue making steady progress, focusing on mop-up operations, extinguishing hotspots, reducing pockets of unburned vegetation near impacted communities, and strengthening containment lines as efforts toward full containment continue.
As of this afternoon, all evacuation warnings have been lifted, with the exception of areas immediately surrounding the fire perimeter, which remain under an evacuation warning.
Residents and visitors are asked to remain mindful of emergency vehicles and fire equipment still operating throughout the area as firefighting operations continue.
Stay informed by monitoring https://t.co/phqfGrR5tL.
@CountyVentura@City_SimiValley
#SandyFire morning operational update with Chief Trevor Johnson:
The Sandy Fire is currently 2,114.5 acres with 30% containment. There are 1,121 firefighters assigned to the incident.
Firefighters are expecting improved weather conditions today, including lower temperatures and higher humidity, which should assist suppression efforts.
Today’s operational priority is the lower southeast corner of the fire, where crews are working to strengthen and reinforce containment lines. Firefighters continue hiking through rugged terrain to build control lines and mop up hotspots, while aviation resources assist with water drops to cool active areas.
Crews are also continuing mop-up operations in neighborhoods behind homes to ensure complete extinguishment.
Damage inspection teams remain in the field documenting any impacts caused by the fire.
To stay informed on evacuation warnings and orders, visit https://t.co/phqfGrR5tL.
@CountyofLA@LAFD@LAFDtalk@CountyVentura@SimiValleyPD@City_SimiValley@Venturaoes@VENTURASHERIFF
Thank you to the local elected officials who stopped by to see firsthand the ongoing Sandy Fire response efforts and regional coordination taking place across our community.
From air operations at Lake Bard to crews working tirelessly on the ground, protecting our region continues to take strong partnerships and support at every level. We appreciate your continued support of our first responders and emergency personnel.
#SandyFire #MutualAid #EveryDropCounts #LakeBard
Our incredible aerial firefighters are hard at work fighting #SandyFire and tapping into Bard Lake, capturing water within minutes and back out again.
There are around 900 firefighters on the incident.
Sandy Fire Update - 5/19 6pm
1,698 acres
5% containment
869 firefighters assigned to the fire
43,702 residents under evacuation orders
399 residents under evacuation warning
VCFD and our partner agencies including CAL FIRE, LA County Fire, LA City Fire, and many others continue an aggressive firefight on the Sandy Fire. Evacuation orders have been added to areas east of the fire, and we encourage all residents in the area to follow emergency.venturacounty.govfor the latest evacuation updates.
We are grateful to all the partner agencies who have responded to support and protect our community.
Video: VCFD Copter 5 - a Firehawk helicopter making water drops along Division A of the fire.
#SandyFire Operations Update
The fire is currently mapped at 1,385.6 acres with 5% containment. More than 750 firefighters are assigned to the incident and continue working aggressively to strengthen containment lines and protect threatened communities.
The attached video includes this morning’s operational briefing from Captain Heath.
Evacuation warnings remain in place. For the latest evacuation information and updates, please visit https://t.co/phqfGrR5tL.
@CountyVentura@SimiValleyPD@City_SimiValley
The two suspects in a Monday shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego are dead, according to a police source. The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. Aerial TV footage showed more than a dozen children holding hands and being walked out of the parking lot of the center that is surrounded by scores of police vehicles.
Per VC Emergency on #SandyFire:
A Temporary Evacuation Point will be open at 12:00 pm today:
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Stay updated on evacuations:
https://t.co/CVwZX0vGWX