The California state government through an unelected official has severed ties to ham radio repeater owners throughout the state. putting countless lives in danger in rural California when the next Camp Fire ignites. We The people need to write letters and call our state government and bitch loudly about this one. Read the letter here: http://www.shastadefense.com/FAX-CalF…
E-Mail: Lorina.Pisi@fire.ca.gov Telephone: 916-327-8492 Fax: 916-324-3400 Governor Gavin Newsom Mailing address: Governor Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160
Review
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App - Mobile
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