Heart forum
Registration is open for El Camino Health’s 15th Annual Heart Forum.
The free event, taking place Saturday, Feb. 7, brings together cardiovascular physicians to share advances in heart care and features interactive sessions, a heart-healthy cooking demonstration and a patient’s story about their journey to better heart health.
Attendees will learn how to take charge of their heart health with a holistic approach to prevention and discover practical, enjoyable ways to incorporate movement into their daily routines to support cardiovascular health.
Attendees can join in person or online. An in-person health fair will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. at Graham Theater at St. Francis High School, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. The main program will be in person and online from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/492qLwe
Wildfire resilience grant
The Santa Clara County Firesafe Council was awarded a $220,000 for wildfire resilience projects on a road that runs between Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
The money comes from a 2025 State Fire Capacity grant for projects that would enhance fire resiliency and evacuation function on Los Trancos Road by creating a roadside buffer. The projects also aim to reduce the risk of roadside fire escaping to the wildland and provide opportunities to treat hazardous trees to protect the Los Trancos Creek Watershed from any future intense wildfires.
The Firesafe Council will partner with Fire Safe San Mateo County for this project. Projects that fall along the sections of Los Trancos Road in Palo Alto were planned by the Santa Clara County Firesafe Council in coordination with Palo Alto’s Foothills Fire Management Team. The two groups collaborated on fuels reduction prescription throughout Portola Valley.
The project starts at the intersection of Los Trancos and Alpine roads in Portola Valley and proceeds on Los Trancos Road until it turns into Vista Verde/Ramona Road, creating 6.1 miles of fuel reduction on either side of the roadway.
Anne Gelhaus
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