Volunteers cleared fallen trees after December storms shut down more than 135 miles.
Category: Environment & Natural Resources
News about the environment and natural resources in Mendocino County and the broader North Coast.
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Cal Fire to host fungi-focused forest walks at state forest
Biologists will lead public walks focused on mushrooms, plants and animals.
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Mendocino County refuses to compromise climate language to appease Trump administration
The Board of Supervisors had discussed for months the wording of climate topics in its 2026 legislative platform.
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2025 in review: Devastating fires, federal pushback, and contentious climate compromises
In 2025, devastating California wildfires in LA became the state’s most destructive. Climate goals faced federal opposition as Trump blocked clean-car mandates. Refineries closed, water conflicts intensified, and legislators passed compromises.
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Jackson Demonstration State Forest road closed due to illegal trash dumping
Forest Road 500 near Fort Bragg is closed to motorized vehicles as Cal Fire responds to ongoing illegal dumping along a major access route into Jackson Demonstration State Forest.