Archives for September 2018
Yerington Retirees Donate to Worthy Causes
Yerington IBEW Local 1245 Retirees distributed their 2018 community funds to two non-profits in Yerington over the summer. The Lyon County Museum provides a unique overview of Yerington’s proud history, and the Helping Communities Coalition works with local food banks to help those in Yerington and across the state in need of nourishment.
Local 1245 Propels Wildfire Bill Through the California Legislature
IBEW 1245 has been working for months on legislation to address the ongoing wildfire crisis in California. There’s no question that comprehensive legislation is needed to protect our communities, and we believe that any legislation passed in Sacramento must include four key elements: Strong language requiring PG&E and other utilities to harden their systems and… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Members Clear Damaged Trees in Mendocino Fire Zone/ Miembros del IBEW 1245 despejan árboles dañados en la zona de fuego de Mendocino
The rash of wildfires have been keeping IBEW 1245 members busy all summer. In addition to the extensive utility work required to restore power, Local 1245 tree trimmers have also been dispatched to the fire zone to remove burned and damaged trees in close proximity to power lines, poles and towers. As one of the… [Read More]