They are going to start repaving Highway 49 from Downieville to Sierra City starting Monday, April 30th. So if you’re going that way, leave yourself some extra time.
As cooler fall weather continues, prescribed burns are being initiated throughout the Tahoe National Forest. These may be underburns where brush or small diameter trees are burned underneath the canopy of larger trees or they may be pile burns where the vegetation has been prviously piled. Burns will only be initiated when conditions are within the right weather "prescription" and after coordinating with the appropriate air quality agency.
A portion of the roadway near the 18 mile mark on Mosquito Ridge Road has sloughed away, causing a significant hazard to traffic in the eastbound lane. The road is currently open with signs and barriers directing traffic into one lane to avoid the hazard. The landslide is constantly monitored by the Forest Service and Placer County Water Agency. Repair to the road is currently scheduled for summer 2012. Please take caution when travelling in the area.
Do you need a burn permit? If so, please stop by your local fire department or CDF fire station. Dry, natural vegetation, grown on the property, can still be burned outdoors in open piles, unless prohibited by local controls. Burn barrels are not allowed for burning waste, including vegetation, at residences.
Dooryard burning is permitted on a daily basis determined by air pollution management authorities to minimize harmful pollution and protect public health. For more information, check out the California Air Resources Board site.
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