Golden Valley

Sierra Hacks 2026

Practical help for Central Valley farm work.

Live heat, smoke and water numbers for your town, real rural bus times, equipment fixes and short training courses.

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Free to use. No account. Data from Open-Meteo, Fresno County Rural Transit Agency and Cal/OSHA.

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Heat outlook for the week

The next seven days for your town, marked with what California's outdoor heat rules require.

Forecast from Open-Meteo. A "heat wave" under Cal/OSHA is a day forecast at 80°F or more and at least 10°F above the average high of the previous five days.

Rural bus from Firebaugh, Mendota and Kerman to Fresno

Real stop times and fares from Fresno County Rural Transit Agency's Westside Transit. Weekdays only.

Boarding stops: Firebaugh Senior Center, Chevron on Oller St. in Mendota, Me-n-Ed's in Kerman, Courthouse Park in Fresno (westbound times use the first stop listed in each town). No service on major holidays. Schedule on file was updated 9/11/2018, so confirm before you ride.

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Book, call or get directions

Rides are arranged with the agency. Call to ask about stops, wheelchair space and changes.

Call 1-855-612-5184Google Maps directionsOfficial schedules

Other FCRTA towns (Coalinga, Fowler, Huron, Kingsburg, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, San Joaquin, Sanger, Selma) have their own local routes. See the official schedules page.

Field tools

Each tool can use live numbers for the town you picked above.

California's outdoor heat rule (Title 8 §3395) uses air temperature. Heat index is shown for reference only. General guidance: check Cal/OSHA for your worksite.

Know your rights and where to get help

Official sources, and a lookup for local questions.

Heat rules, Title 8 §3395The full text of California's outdoor heat standard. Cal/OSHA heat e-toolTraining material and sample plans from Cal/OSHA. 99calor.orgHeat illness information in Spanish. Wildfire smoke rulesWhat employers must do when air quality is poor. AirNowOfficial air quality readings near you. CIMISCalifornia's official crop water use data for growers. Cal/OSHA Consultation: 800-963-9424Questions about smoke or heat programs. Rural bus: 1-855-612-5184Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.
Emergency: call 911For heat stroke, fainting or confusion, call 911 first. For other local services, call 2-1-1.

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Short courses for the next job

Pass every question in a module to earn it. Progress stays on this device.