In Fresno, where nearly 40 percent of residents are Hispanic, fire safety messages can get lost in translation. Firefighters still recall the story of the little girl, who was killed in a house fire in Fresno last year, because her family didn't know the importance of smoke detectors.
State Controller John Chiang, in partnership with state employee unions, is hosting a free Foreclosure Counseling event in Sacramento this June, part of a program that could expand statewide. The event will take place on June 4th at the State Controller's Office, 3301 "C" Street, Suite 750, in Sacramento.
This 24-page report reviews CPF’s major events and accomplishments during the past calendar year, as well as identifies challenges for the future. It offers a snapshot not only of 2009, but also provides a primer on the range of services and benefits offered by your state association.
A Ventura County firefighter was recovering at UCLA Medical Center on Tuesday after surgery for a serious eye injury he suffered Monday evening when ammunition and other items exploded during an house fire in Thousand Oaks, authorities said. Local 1364 member Paul Torres, 36, underwent five hours of surgery to his right eye, Ventura County Fire Department officials said.