Local Fires

The air is full of ash today. We have the Corona fire on one side of us and the Sylmar fire on the other and in both cases it's been a disaster for the people living in those areas. I've been watching the news on channel 11 for updates. I have all the windows closed in my apt. Unfortunately we went to the swap meet this morning in the blustery winds and ash filled air so my sinuses and throat are not happy. Many of the freeways have closures today so I'm glad we had no plans to go out of town. First time in over a month we haven't had to go to Arcardia on the weekends. I'm more than happy to stay home the rest of the weekend and work on archery equipment.

Trains Collide in Chatsworth CA today

Local news is reporting a head on collision between a Metrolink commuter train and a freight train in Chatsworth today. I haven't been able to find any website entries on it yet so I'm just going to blog about it. At least 3 confirmed dead and many ambulances on scene. One of the passenger cars is laying on it's side as they rescue victims. At this point, the cause has yet to be determined. Weather is perfect today. Check your local news if you are in the area and have friends or family that might be involved.

Update. The news is now reporting 6 casualties. More news here: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local&id=6388256

My heartfelt wishes go out to the families of all involved.

YAY! My first grandson

I just called the hospital and my new and first grandson was born at 12:45 AM. 8lb. 14 oz. and 21". Sounds like everyone was too tired to call me and I woke up at 4 AM because no one had called me and finally gave in and called the hospital at 6 AM. I talked to my daughter. She was happy to tell me all about it, and was feeling lonely since all her helpers left after the delivery. She named the baby Hudson Hideo. I'm glad she didn't pick a boring name! Dad is Japanese so the middle name is also Japanese.