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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking information relevant to a proposal to list the Crotch bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Western bumble bee and Suckley cuckoo bumble bee as endangered species.
In October 2018, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to formally list the four species as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act.
The listing petition and CDFW’s petition evaluation described several threats to the survival of the four bumble bee species in California, including direct and indirect impacts associated with habitat loss and alteration, disease, pesticides, competition and small population sizes.
CDFW recommended and the commission voted to advance the species to candidacy on June 12.
The commission published findings of this decision on June 28, 2019, triggering a 12-month period during which CDFW will conduct status reviews to inform the commission’s ultimate decision whether to list the species.
As part of the status review process, CDFW is soliciting information from the public regarding the bumble bees’ ecology, genetics, life history, distribution, abundance, habitat, the degree and immediacy of threats to reproduction or survival, adequacy of existing management and recommendations for management of the species.
Comments, data and other information can be submitted in writing to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: David Wright, 1812 Ninth St., Sacramento, CA 95811.
Comments may also be submitted by email toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If submitting comments by email, please include “Bumble Bees” in the subject heading.
All comments received by Aug. 16, 2019, will be evaluated prior to the submittal of CDFW’s final status review reports to the commission. Once CDFW submits the final status review reports to the commission, they will be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next available commission meeting. Comments also will be made available to the public at that time.
Following receipt of CDFW’s status review reports, the commission will allow a 30-day public comment period prior to taking any action on CDFW’s recommendations.
The listing petition and CDFW’s petition evaluation for the four species are available at https://fgc.ca.gov/CESA#bb .
In October 2018, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to formally list the four species as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act.
The listing petition and CDFW’s petition evaluation described several threats to the survival of the four bumble bee species in California, including direct and indirect impacts associated with habitat loss and alteration, disease, pesticides, competition and small population sizes.
CDFW recommended and the commission voted to advance the species to candidacy on June 12.
The commission published findings of this decision on June 28, 2019, triggering a 12-month period during which CDFW will conduct status reviews to inform the commission’s ultimate decision whether to list the species.
As part of the status review process, CDFW is soliciting information from the public regarding the bumble bees’ ecology, genetics, life history, distribution, abundance, habitat, the degree and immediacy of threats to reproduction or survival, adequacy of existing management and recommendations for management of the species.
Comments, data and other information can be submitted in writing to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: David Wright, 1812 Ninth St., Sacramento, CA 95811.
Comments may also be submitted by email to
All comments received by Aug. 16, 2019, will be evaluated prior to the submittal of CDFW’s final status review reports to the commission. Once CDFW submits the final status review reports to the commission, they will be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next available commission meeting. Comments also will be made available to the public at that time.
Following receipt of CDFW’s status review reports, the commission will allow a 30-day public comment period prior to taking any action on CDFW’s recommendations.
The listing petition and CDFW’s petition evaluation for the four species are available at https://fgc.ca.gov/CESA#bb .
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department and Lakeport Police Department invite community members to come out and participate in a night against crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Clearlake and Lakeport are joining communities across the United States in participating in the 36th annual “National Night Out.
In Clearlake, the event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Highlands Park on Lakeshore Drive, across from Castle Donuts.
The Clearlake Police Department will provide free toys for children and adult prizes in a raffle. Food and beverages will be provided free of charge. Activities are planned for adults and children alike.
Lakeport’s National Night Out event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Library Park.
The city of Lakeport will have free hot dogs donated by Grocery Outlet in Lakeport and grilled by members of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeport, Little Caesars pizza donated by Kmart, along with popcorn from the Lakeport Cinema 5 movie theaters, plus snow cones and bottled water provided by Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade.
The Lakeport Main Street Association will help decorate bicycles for children competing for prizes. Other children’s games and activities with prizes from local merchants will be available.
There will be a special appearance of Batman and his Batmobile. Community organizations and agencies will be present with information about their programs and services.
National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, will involve more than 16,790 communities from all 50 states, territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, more than 38.6 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”
The annual event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The introduction in 1984 of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and to send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The first National Night Out in 1984 attracted 2.5 million Americans across 400 communities in 23 states. National Night Out now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from
all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
“National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, the night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes and works to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days,” said National Association of Town Watch Executive Director Matt Peskin.
In Lakeport, where National Night Out has been held since 2013, the event is an opportunity for the community to meet and greet local emergency and public service personnel, city council members and city staff, according to the Lakeport Police Department, which coordinates it.
Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen said he, his police department and the city are grateful to multiple agencies and organizations registered to date and attending the event to provide public information or assist at the event: Lake County Department of Social Services, Lake County Amateur Radio Society, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Lake County Probation, Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Department of Health Services, Lake County Behavioral Health Services, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lakeport Unified School District and Safety Committee Information, Lakeport Main Street Association, SNAPS Lake County, SafeRx Lake County, Lake County Child Support Services, Lake Family Resource Center, Victim-Witness Division of the Lake County District Attorney, Lake County Sheriff OES, American Red Cross Lake/Mendocino Chapter, Local Government Commission for Lake APC Projects, Lakeport Fire Protection District, Area Agency on Aging, Lake County Child Welfare Services, California Highway Patrol Clear Lake, Lakeport Public Works Department, City of Lakeport, Lakeport Kiwanis Club, Chayo Mosqueda Face Painting, Face Painting by Kathy, Ferreira Family Fight Academy, Kmart, Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade, Boy Scout Troop 42 – Lakeport, Lake County Roller-Ettes, announcer Martin Scheel, and Batman with the Batmobile.
Sponsoring businesses participating include Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Pak N Mail, DSR Security Services, The Yard, Lake County Roller – Ettes, Lakeport Kmart, Little Caesars, Lake County Fair, Lakeport Cinema 5 and Lakeport Auto Movies, Servpro of Lake County, Wicked Sounds-DFM, Lake County News, Lakeport Camper & Truck, Sanducci’s Cottage, Lakeport Bait & Tackle, O’Meara Bros. Brewing Company, Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade, Grocery Outlet Lakeport, The Wholly Bowl, ChalermThai Bistro, Stone Fire Pizza, Gaslight Grill, NAPA Auto Parts Lakeport, Jimmy’s Deli & Taqueria, Juicy’s Pizza, Renee’s Café, Howling Dog Café, Mendo Mill & Lumber Company – Lakeport, Hillside Powersports & Marine, Lakeport Tire & Auto, Matt Mazzei Chevy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, The Nerd Cave, Kingdom Games & Comics, Marcel’s French Bakery - Lakeport and Dusty D Work Wear are supporting the event.
Additional sponsors will be acknowledged as they are confirmed.
For more information, visit the Lakeport event page on Facebook.
Clearlake and Lakeport are joining communities across the United States in participating in the 36th annual “National Night Out.
In Clearlake, the event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Highlands Park on Lakeshore Drive, across from Castle Donuts.
The Clearlake Police Department will provide free toys for children and adult prizes in a raffle. Food and beverages will be provided free of charge. Activities are planned for adults and children alike.
Lakeport’s National Night Out event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Library Park.
The city of Lakeport will have free hot dogs donated by Grocery Outlet in Lakeport and grilled by members of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeport, Little Caesars pizza donated by Kmart, along with popcorn from the Lakeport Cinema 5 movie theaters, plus snow cones and bottled water provided by Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade.
The Lakeport Main Street Association will help decorate bicycles for children competing for prizes. Other children’s games and activities with prizes from local merchants will be available.
There will be a special appearance of Batman and his Batmobile. Community organizations and agencies will be present with information about their programs and services.
National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, will involve more than 16,790 communities from all 50 states, territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, more than 38.6 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”
The annual event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The introduction in 1984 of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and to send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The first National Night Out in 1984 attracted 2.5 million Americans across 400 communities in 23 states. National Night Out now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from
all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
“National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, the night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes and works to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days,” said National Association of Town Watch Executive Director Matt Peskin.
In Lakeport, where National Night Out has been held since 2013, the event is an opportunity for the community to meet and greet local emergency and public service personnel, city council members and city staff, according to the Lakeport Police Department, which coordinates it.
Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen said he, his police department and the city are grateful to multiple agencies and organizations registered to date and attending the event to provide public information or assist at the event: Lake County Department of Social Services, Lake County Amateur Radio Society, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Lake County Probation, Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Department of Health Services, Lake County Behavioral Health Services, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lakeport Unified School District and Safety Committee Information, Lakeport Main Street Association, SNAPS Lake County, SafeRx Lake County, Lake County Child Support Services, Lake Family Resource Center, Victim-Witness Division of the Lake County District Attorney, Lake County Sheriff OES, American Red Cross Lake/Mendocino Chapter, Local Government Commission for Lake APC Projects, Lakeport Fire Protection District, Area Agency on Aging, Lake County Child Welfare Services, California Highway Patrol Clear Lake, Lakeport Public Works Department, City of Lakeport, Lakeport Kiwanis Club, Chayo Mosqueda Face Painting, Face Painting by Kathy, Ferreira Family Fight Academy, Kmart, Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade, Boy Scout Troop 42 – Lakeport, Lake County Roller-Ettes, announcer Martin Scheel, and Batman with the Batmobile.
Sponsoring businesses participating include Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Pak N Mail, DSR Security Services, The Yard, Lake County Roller – Ettes, Lakeport Kmart, Little Caesars, Lake County Fair, Lakeport Cinema 5 and Lakeport Auto Movies, Servpro of Lake County, Wicked Sounds-DFM, Lake County News, Lakeport Camper & Truck, Sanducci’s Cottage, Lakeport Bait & Tackle, O’Meara Bros. Brewing Company, Paradise Skate Roller Rink & Arcade, Grocery Outlet Lakeport, The Wholly Bowl, ChalermThai Bistro, Stone Fire Pizza, Gaslight Grill, NAPA Auto Parts Lakeport, Jimmy’s Deli & Taqueria, Juicy’s Pizza, Renee’s Café, Howling Dog Café, Mendo Mill & Lumber Company – Lakeport, Hillside Powersports & Marine, Lakeport Tire & Auto, Matt Mazzei Chevy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, The Nerd Cave, Kingdom Games & Comics, Marcel’s French Bakery - Lakeport and Dusty D Work Wear are supporting the event.
Additional sponsors will be acknowledged as they are confirmed.
For more information, visit the Lakeport event page on Facebook.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Police officers arrested a Rohnert Park man on Wednesday after he led them on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle filled with a large amount of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
Johnny Raymond Ware, 48, was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, police reported.
Police said just before 9 a.m. Officer Chris Kelleher was cruising back into Clearlake on Lakeshore Drive after a brief stint at the Lake County Courthouse in Lakeport.
As he was driving into town, Officer Kelleher was behind a vehicle which caught his attention. The vehicle was obviously spray-painted black and also appeared to be a 1990s model Honda, police said.
The agency said Officer Kelleher has recovered seven stolen vehicles within the last six months, three or more being 1990s Hondas. It is common for suspects to spray paint them to make them less recognizable.
Police said a check of the license plate on the rear of the vehicle revealed it belonged on an Acura and not a Honda.
Officer Kelleher followed the vehicle until it began to turn into the parking lot of El Grande, turning on his red and blue emergency lights. Police said Ware, the driver of the vehicle, didn’t stop for Officer Kelleher right away, so he honked a few times for good measure.
Ware stopped his vehicle in the rear parking area of El Grande and Officer Kelleher attempted to speak with him. Police said Ware started to pull away while cursing at the officer out of the driver’s window. Ware then accelerated and led Kelleher on a pursuit, driving through traffic on Lakeshore Drive and heading for Old Highway 53.
Police said Officer Cali Batz got into position behind Officer Kelleher in the pursuit, and both units pursued Ware.
Ware crossed into both lanes of traffic, went off the roadway, and nearly struck several other uninvolved vehicles and caused an older man walking his dog to dive out of the way, police said.
Police said Ware turned onto Kett Avenue, but couldn’t quite handle the Honda and spun out near Putnam Lane.
While officers were trying to place Ware into handcuffs, K-9 Officer Mark Harden and his partner “Zip” arrived on scene. After a few barks from “Zip” Johnny thought better of any further resistance and was arrested.
The vehicle Ware was driving did in fact turn out to be stolen. Police said the vehicle had previously been a very identifiable teal color, which was barely visible under the spray paint job, police said.
During a search of the vehicle, police said officers discovered approximately 42 grams of methamphetamine, an amount indicating possession for sales, 41 hypodermic syringes and a glass smoking pipe.
In addition to being under arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing from officers in a vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for public safety, methamphetamine sales and possession of paraphernalia, police said Ware also had several outstanding warrants from other law enforcement agencies in the area.
Ware was checked out at the hospital for some minor injuries and booked into the Lake County Jail, with bail set at $50,000. He’s scheduled to be arraigned on Friday.
The Clearlake Police Department thanked the observant drivers who were able to make way for officers during this incident.
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order announcing a surge in nearly 400 seasonal firefighters to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, for this year’s fire season.
The additional firefighters will be placed statewide, the Governor’s Office reported.
“Climate change has created a new reality in California with catastrophic fires, and there is nothing more critical for my administration than to ensure we are investing in resources that can help our firefighters and communities prepare and respond to fires and other natural disasters,” said Newsom.
The additional seasonal firefighters will produce efficiencies in wildland firefighting and enable additional shift rotation. Cal Fire engine crews also conduct fuels management, the Governor’s Office reported.
In addition to the added seasonal firefighters, the governor added 13 new fire engines through this fiscal year.
Of the approximately 393 new firefighters authorized in the governor’s action on Wednesday, 369 will be placed on fire engines and the remaining 24 will supervise military crews, according to Cal Fire Local 2881, which represents 6,500 men and women on the front line of California’s catastrophic fires.
The union said the end result will be better response times and less costly overtime.
While firefighters will continue to work long hours, the union said they will have shifts that do not go on without end throughout the fire season. That’s been the case in the two previous devastating fire seasons, in which California’s firefighters worked for weeks, and sometimes months, without a break.
Tim Edwards, president of Cal Fire Local 2881, praised Newsom’s action. “His leadership brings a more reasonable approach to the way we fight fires in California. Our firefighters will continue to work incredibly long shifts without being driven to a breaking point. We are appreciative.”
The governor made the announcement while touring the site of a fuel management project in the Colfax area, which he last visited in January during his first full day in office, and laid out a series of actions to prepare for the risk of wildfires.
In March, Gov. Newsom also proclaimed a state of emergency to immediately expedite 35 forest management projects, including the North Fork American River Fuel Break near Colfax, to better protect 200 communities most prone to fire risk.
The state budget, passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor last month, invests nearly $1 billion in emergency preparedness, response and recovery to help California communities prepare for disasters.
The full text of Wednesday’s executive order is below.
WHEREAS California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history in 2017 and 2018, devastating areas throughout California; and
WHEREAS a State of Emergency has been proclaimed to exist in California due to a vast tree die-off throughout the state, which has contributed to worsening forest conditions, creating extremely dangerous fire risk; and
WHEREAS an effective response to the catastrophic wildfire risks created by these forest conditions is likely beyond the capacity of any single local government, and requires the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to combat; and
WHEREAS live fuel moisture levels are decreasing across the state under arid conditions, approaching a threshold wherein vegetation easily ignites and sustains fire; and
WHEREAS successive fire seasons in California have required firefighting professionals to spend consecutive weeks on-duty and without respite during high fire risk; and
WHEREAS the efficacy of wildland firefighting is enhanced by assigning a fourth crew member to fire engines; and
WHEREAS coordinated fire prevention, aggressive fuel reduction programs and strong initial attack resources are essential to protect lives, property and the environment in California.
NOW, THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of California, do hereby issue the following Order to become effective immediately:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) work with the Department of Finance to identify the funding available for 2019 emergency fire suppression and detection costs, and to immediately use such funding as follows:
1. Hire and train additional seasonal firefighters to suppress wildfires, staff fire lookouts, and take other needed actions for the protection of health, safety, and the environment during this time of high fire risk.
2. Assign a crew of four firefighters to selected CAL FIRE fire engines as warranted based on fire threat conditions.
3. Preposition resources to suppress wildfires and take actions to reduce the threat of large and devastating fires through fuels reduction and defensible space inspections across the State Responsibility Area.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order shall be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice shall be given to this Order.
This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its departments, agencies, or other entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 31st day of July 2019.
______________________________
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
______________________________
ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
The additional firefighters will be placed statewide, the Governor’s Office reported.
“Climate change has created a new reality in California with catastrophic fires, and there is nothing more critical for my administration than to ensure we are investing in resources that can help our firefighters and communities prepare and respond to fires and other natural disasters,” said Newsom.
The additional seasonal firefighters will produce efficiencies in wildland firefighting and enable additional shift rotation. Cal Fire engine crews also conduct fuels management, the Governor’s Office reported.
In addition to the added seasonal firefighters, the governor added 13 new fire engines through this fiscal year.
Of the approximately 393 new firefighters authorized in the governor’s action on Wednesday, 369 will be placed on fire engines and the remaining 24 will supervise military crews, according to Cal Fire Local 2881, which represents 6,500 men and women on the front line of California’s catastrophic fires.
The union said the end result will be better response times and less costly overtime.
While firefighters will continue to work long hours, the union said they will have shifts that do not go on without end throughout the fire season. That’s been the case in the two previous devastating fire seasons, in which California’s firefighters worked for weeks, and sometimes months, without a break.
Tim Edwards, president of Cal Fire Local 2881, praised Newsom’s action. “His leadership brings a more reasonable approach to the way we fight fires in California. Our firefighters will continue to work incredibly long shifts without being driven to a breaking point. We are appreciative.”
The governor made the announcement while touring the site of a fuel management project in the Colfax area, which he last visited in January during his first full day in office, and laid out a series of actions to prepare for the risk of wildfires.
In March, Gov. Newsom also proclaimed a state of emergency to immediately expedite 35 forest management projects, including the North Fork American River Fuel Break near Colfax, to better protect 200 communities most prone to fire risk.
The state budget, passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor last month, invests nearly $1 billion in emergency preparedness, response and recovery to help California communities prepare for disasters.
The full text of Wednesday’s executive order is below.
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-16-19
WHEREAS California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history in 2017 and 2018, devastating areas throughout California; and
WHEREAS a State of Emergency has been proclaimed to exist in California due to a vast tree die-off throughout the state, which has contributed to worsening forest conditions, creating extremely dangerous fire risk; and
WHEREAS an effective response to the catastrophic wildfire risks created by these forest conditions is likely beyond the capacity of any single local government, and requires the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to combat; and
WHEREAS live fuel moisture levels are decreasing across the state under arid conditions, approaching a threshold wherein vegetation easily ignites and sustains fire; and
WHEREAS successive fire seasons in California have required firefighting professionals to spend consecutive weeks on-duty and without respite during high fire risk; and
WHEREAS the efficacy of wildland firefighting is enhanced by assigning a fourth crew member to fire engines; and
WHEREAS coordinated fire prevention, aggressive fuel reduction programs and strong initial attack resources are essential to protect lives, property and the environment in California.
NOW, THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of California, do hereby issue the following Order to become effective immediately:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) work with the Department of Finance to identify the funding available for 2019 emergency fire suppression and detection costs, and to immediately use such funding as follows:
1. Hire and train additional seasonal firefighters to suppress wildfires, staff fire lookouts, and take other needed actions for the protection of health, safety, and the environment during this time of high fire risk.
2. Assign a crew of four firefighters to selected CAL FIRE fire engines as warranted based on fire threat conditions.
3. Preposition resources to suppress wildfires and take actions to reduce the threat of large and devastating fires through fuels reduction and defensible space inspections across the State Responsibility Area.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order shall be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice shall be given to this Order.
This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its departments, agencies, or other entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 31st day of July 2019.
______________________________
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
______________________________
ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest reported that it will implement fire restrictions beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1.
The restrictions will remain in place through Oct. 31.
Forest Order No. 08-19-04 is available on the forest Web site.
“We are implementing these restrictions due to dry conditions and the increased risk of wildfires. The public can help prevent human-caused wildfires by always practicing fire safety and complying with these restrictions,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.
Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal fires or stoves are prohibited except in designated recreation sites, fire safe sites and federally designated wilderness areas.
Designated recreation sites on the Mendocino National Forest (no campfire permit is required):
– Grindstone Ranger District: Whitlock, Kingsley, Sugarfoot, Three Prong, Ides Cove, Horse Packer, Wells Cabin, Dead Mule, Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area, Plaskett Meadows, Masterson, Little Stony, Grey Pine, Fouts Springs, Davis Flat, South Fork, North Fork, and Old Mill campgrounds.
– Upper Lake Ranger District: Fuller Grove, Fuller Grove Group, Navy Camp, Pogie Point, Oak Flat, Sunset, Middle Creek, Deer Valley, and Penny Pines campgrounds as well as Lake Pillsbury Summer Home Sites.
– Covelo Ranger District: Eel River, Little Doe, Howard Lake, Howard Meadows, Atchison, Green Springs and Hammerhorn Lake campgrounds.
Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may have campfires, charcoal fires or stoves in federally designated wilderness areas and the following designated fire safe recreation sites on the forest:
– Grindstone Ranger District: West Crockett, Rocky Cabin and Sugar Springs.
– Upper Lake Ranger District: Hunter Camp, Pinnacle Rock Camp, Tar Flat, Milsap Cabin, Graves Cabin, Lakeview Camp and Pine Point Day Use.
– Covelo Ranger District: Rock Cabin, Rattlesnake, Post Camp, Grizzly Flat and Patrol Camp.
In all other areas of the forest, lanterns or portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed as long as the person has a current California Campfire Permit with them.
California Campfire Permits are free and may be obtained at any Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or Cal Fire office in California, as well as from Forest Service field employees. They may also be found online at www.preventwildfireca.org .
Temporary fire restrictions are implemented to provide for public safety, protect natural resources and limit the threat of human-caused wildfires. Similar restrictions are going into effect on neighboring forests.
However, restrictions can vary by forest and visitors should check with the national forest they plan on visiting for the latest fire restrictions and conditions.
The following activities are also prohibited as part of the fire restrictions:
– Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or in the designated recreation sites listed above;
– Operating an internal combustion engine, except on National Forest system roads or trails;
– Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
Fireworks are always prohibited on public lands.
Forest visitors are able to continue riding off-highway vehicles, or OHVs, on designated roads and trails, provided that the vehicles are equipped with the required spark arrestors.
Spark arrestors are also required on chainsaws being used by people filling valid personal use wood cutting permits and may only be used on designated roads and trails.
Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316.
The restrictions will remain in place through Oct. 31.
Forest Order No. 08-19-04 is available on the forest Web site.
“We are implementing these restrictions due to dry conditions and the increased risk of wildfires. The public can help prevent human-caused wildfires by always practicing fire safety and complying with these restrictions,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.
Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal fires or stoves are prohibited except in designated recreation sites, fire safe sites and federally designated wilderness areas.
Designated recreation sites on the Mendocino National Forest (no campfire permit is required):
– Grindstone Ranger District: Whitlock, Kingsley, Sugarfoot, Three Prong, Ides Cove, Horse Packer, Wells Cabin, Dead Mule, Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area, Plaskett Meadows, Masterson, Little Stony, Grey Pine, Fouts Springs, Davis Flat, South Fork, North Fork, and Old Mill campgrounds.
– Upper Lake Ranger District: Fuller Grove, Fuller Grove Group, Navy Camp, Pogie Point, Oak Flat, Sunset, Middle Creek, Deer Valley, and Penny Pines campgrounds as well as Lake Pillsbury Summer Home Sites.
– Covelo Ranger District: Eel River, Little Doe, Howard Lake, Howard Meadows, Atchison, Green Springs and Hammerhorn Lake campgrounds.
Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may have campfires, charcoal fires or stoves in federally designated wilderness areas and the following designated fire safe recreation sites on the forest:
– Grindstone Ranger District: West Crockett, Rocky Cabin and Sugar Springs.
– Upper Lake Ranger District: Hunter Camp, Pinnacle Rock Camp, Tar Flat, Milsap Cabin, Graves Cabin, Lakeview Camp and Pine Point Day Use.
– Covelo Ranger District: Rock Cabin, Rattlesnake, Post Camp, Grizzly Flat and Patrol Camp.
In all other areas of the forest, lanterns or portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed as long as the person has a current California Campfire Permit with them.
California Campfire Permits are free and may be obtained at any Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or Cal Fire office in California, as well as from Forest Service field employees. They may also be found online at www.preventwildfireca.org .
Temporary fire restrictions are implemented to provide for public safety, protect natural resources and limit the threat of human-caused wildfires. Similar restrictions are going into effect on neighboring forests.
However, restrictions can vary by forest and visitors should check with the national forest they plan on visiting for the latest fire restrictions and conditions.
The following activities are also prohibited as part of the fire restrictions:
– Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or in the designated recreation sites listed above;
– Operating an internal combustion engine, except on National Forest system roads or trails;
– Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
Fireworks are always prohibited on public lands.
Forest visitors are able to continue riding off-highway vehicles, or OHVs, on designated roads and trails, provided that the vehicles are equipped with the required spark arrestors.
Spark arrestors are also required on chainsaws being used by people filling valid personal use wood cutting permits and may only be used on designated roads and trails.
Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – A man authorities had been trying to locate after he was reported missing on Tuesday evening was found dead in the Russian River on Wednesday morning.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office did not release the man’s name in its Wednesday report on the case.
The incident began on Tuesday at about 7:20 p.m. when family members of the man reported that he was swimming under the Monte Rio bridge at about 5 p.m. and they didn’t see him make it out of the water, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities said a rescue team from the Monte Rio Fire Department was dispatched and canvassed the river with boats and an underwater camera but were unable to find the man at that time. The search was called off last night due to darkness.
At 7 a.m. Wednesday, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue dive team was called out and assembled at the Monte Rio Beach, officials said.
At about 9:40 a.m. a diver with the search team found the man’s body face down underwater in an area of the river that was 8 feet deep. Authorities said the man’s body was 50 feet west of the bridge.
The Sonoma County Coroner’s Office took custody of the body and has not released his identity yet. Foul play is not suspected, authorities said.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office did not release the man’s name in its Wednesday report on the case.
The incident began on Tuesday at about 7:20 p.m. when family members of the man reported that he was swimming under the Monte Rio bridge at about 5 p.m. and they didn’t see him make it out of the water, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities said a rescue team from the Monte Rio Fire Department was dispatched and canvassed the river with boats and an underwater camera but were unable to find the man at that time. The search was called off last night due to darkness.
At 7 a.m. Wednesday, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue dive team was called out and assembled at the Monte Rio Beach, officials said.
At about 9:40 a.m. a diver with the search team found the man’s body face down underwater in an area of the river that was 8 feet deep. Authorities said the man’s body was 50 feet west of the bridge.
The Sonoma County Coroner’s Office took custody of the body and has not released his identity yet. Foul play is not suspected, authorities said.