Snce the new Bear Management Area ordinance went into effect, the trash situation has become worse rather than better. The inevitable consequence will be increased property damage and human-bear conflict. There is an urgent need for residents and Short Term Rental (STR) owners and managers to take action. Click the link for details.

The SR 245 culvert replacement project starts today, Monday March 23rd. The route from Three Rivers to Grant Grove will be subject to traffic control Monday through Friday, 6am-6pm. Click the link for more details.

The new garbage ordinance is now in effect, and the metal bins and carts that it mandates are failing to meet the needs of this community. Please drive with caution and take additional steps to secure your garbage. Click the link above or details on the failures and guidance.

Do you own a rental unit in Three Rivers? Sequoia National Park is looking for available housing to lease for park employees from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2026, with the possibility of extending into future years depending on funds availability. Being able to offer a welcoming space in the local community can make all the difference for someone who is considering joining the Sequoia National Park team, especially when folks are often able to choose from more than one national park location. Click the link above for more information.

There have been multiple reports of bins toppled and garbage distributed by bears last week. These events occurred in the lower Mineral King Road area and on the highway in the vicinity of Totem. In one incident, a bin was toppled onto the road, endangering drivers. Please drive with caution and take additional steps to secure your garbage. Click the link above for details and guidance.

Road repair will begin on South Fork Road within National Park boundaries next week. This much-needed repair work will require a temporary road closure. Beginning Jan. 12, the road will be closed within the park boundaries to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project, which is expected to last until May 2026. Click the link above for more details.

New Year’s Eve and Day… what restaurants are open? Click the link for details.

There has been a traffic accident at Road 204 and Ave 310 in Southern California Edison’s Venida Substation. A car-hit pole has resulted in damage requiring a pole replacement for the transmission and distribution lines serving Three Rivers. Currently, power remains on. However, between 2:00 and 3:00 pm today power will be shut down in Three Rivers so the SCE crew can safely replace the transmission pole and restore service. SCE estimates the outage to last approximately 3 hours while this work is being done.