The Mendocino Board of Supervisors held a brief special meeting Tuesday to discuss the Hopkins Fire and unanimously decided to declare an emergency and make it easier for fire survivors to use trailer coaches as temporary housing.
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What’s the most sustainable way to manage the Ukiah Valley Basin’s groundwater? Get more data
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is seeking public comment for its groundwater sustainability plan through Friday, informational meeting happening Tuesday.
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Mendocino National Forest reopens to the public
After a historic two-week closure of all the national forests in California, USFS decided to reopen 13 of the 18 forests at midnight Thursday, Sept. 16, a couple days earlier than expected.
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Fort Bragg upgrades its water emergency to Stage 4 as Noyo River at virtual standstill
The Fort Bragg City Council voted unanimously on Monday to upgrade its drought emergency to Stage 4, which will require residents and businesses to conserve 10% more water than they already have been.
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Water begins flowing to the coast due to new county program
Water trucks have begun making their way from Ukiah to Fort Bragg, but they’re only transporting 10,000 gallons of water per day right now; that’s a lot less than the estimated 70,000 gallons per day needed to meet coastal demand.