June 9, 2022 Swansboro, CA by Roger Stenbock As many Swansboro residents and most pilots probably know, the Hayward Air Rally is an annual event. Having participated myself several times - but never won, I can appreciate just how challenging this rally is. But it is a lot of fun. It required skill and practice. Each participant … Continue reading Swansboro Pilot wins the 58th Annual Hayward Air Rally Completed on June 4, 2022. →

This Memorial Day, we want to thank all members of the Armed Forces past and present for their service and sacrifice. "…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to … Continue reading 2022 Memorial Day Salute to Veterans →

One of the oldest local groups in the Swansboro area is the Swansboro Pilots Association (SPA). Over the years, SPA has offered support to local residents and businesses as well as Mosquito Fire Station 75, and kept residents connected with our community. Working hand-in-hand with Mosquito fire chiefs in the past, SPA developed an evacuation … Continue reading Swansboro Pilots Association — A Brief History →

By The Friends of Finnon In November of 2011, the new Finnon dam was completed.  Finnon Lake is certified to the level of the spillway and is now a source of almost limitless water for fire protection. Finnon Lake has always played a valuable role in support of the Mosquito Fire Department, and is a … Continue reading A Short History of the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) Part II →

August 4th 2021 By The Friends of Finnon No history of MVFA is complete without mentioning Lois Pearson.  Lois was one of the primary individuals involved in the founding of the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) in 1972.  Much historical information of Mosquito comes from Lois's written recollections.  Her book, "Mosquito Memories" is available thru … Continue reading A Short History of the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) →

July 26th, 20 The mission of the Swansboro Sentinel is to provide information that would help residents hold accountable the sitting board members who are entrusted with the mandatory dues and taxes they collect and spend.  It's been said that "Information is power", but that power is useless unless information is shared. Note that when challenging … Continue reading SCPOA Members Comment →

HAM Radio Event at Swansboro Airport Hangers June 26th June 15, 2021 by Roger Stenbock W1RMS Thank you Robert Kirkpatrick  KI6HNA for organizing this years Field Day at Swansboro. He said "Are you a HAM Radio operator or have you ever had in interest in HAM Radio or emergency communications? On Saturday, June 26th a … Continue reading HAM Radio Event at Swansboro Airport Hangers June 26th →

April 16, 2011 By the Friends of Finnon Finnon Lake Recreation Area Finnon Lake Recreation Area is owned and managed by the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) and receives no money from any tax source or from the homeowners association (SCPOA).  The Mosquito Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) was formed in 1972 and purchased the Finnon Lake … Continue reading Finnon Lake Recreation Area (FLRA) →

April 7th, 2021 By Tom Harris, Associate Editor Frank's Diner has been a fixture in the Mosquito Community for many years. As a family operation, Frank, Heidi and daughter Chana, and now with server Wendy Jones, together create a family friendly place to dine, meet with friends and make new friends. In all his time … Continue reading Frank’s Diner on Finnon Lake →

April 6, 2021 By Kim Purcell Mosquito Fire Station 75 COVID-19 Case update for April 3-5, 2021. #COVID19 Case update April 3-5, 2021:https://eldoradocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/b5315baf88c34be996a16c6f0b8fdcfb -- 26 cases (9,514) 0 in Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz; 10 in EDH; 0 Diamond Springs, El Dorado; 0 in North County; 6 in Greater Placerville; 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue; 0 … Continue reading Covid 19 Vaccination →