Long time lurker here and just wanted to point out that one of the local rescue teams is trying to raise money:
http://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=widgets/mediawidget&fund=altadenamrt&image=1&coinfo=1
Although I'm generally annoyed at the dust trail their vehicles leave behind, I do appreciate the fact they're mostly just a bunch of volunteers who bail out our less fortunate neighbours on their own time and dime. Well, my kids like watching the helicopters too sometimes.