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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Putah Creek Wildlife Area in Solano County will be closed until further notice due to impacts from the Wragg fire.
The Wragg fire has burned 8,051 acres in Napa, Solano and Yolo counties, including the entire Putah Creek Wildlife Area.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the closure affects all public uses including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, hiking and nature viewing.
The closure is intended to allow the landscape and wildlife to recover, minimize erosion, and ensure public safety. As a result of the fire, potential hazards such as loose rocks and falling tree branches exist in the area.
CDFW will reassess the Putah Creek Wildlife Area in spring 2016 to determine if it is suitable for public access.
Putah Creek Wildlife Area is located in Solano County just east of Lake Berryessa.
For more information on the wildlife area, please visit https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/Putah-Creek-WA .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Cache Creek Natural Area is closed to all public use and access until further notice due to the Rocky Fire burning in Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties.
This closure affects state lands managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), including the Cache Creek Wildlife Area, and public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), including the Cache Creek Wilderness Area within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
Additional closures are in effect at the Knoxville Wildlife Area managed by CDFW and the Knoxville Recreation Area managed by BLM.
Road closures are also in effect. The Highway 20 corridor is closed from Highway 53 to Walnut Street in Williams, both directions of Ogulin County Road, and Highway 16 is closed from Highway 20 to County Road 41. Jerusalem Valley Road is closed to all traffic at Spruce Grove Road.
Cal Fire is urging motorists to stay vigilant and adhere to frequently changing evacuations and road closures. Due to significant fire activity, it is unknown when the areas will be safe to reopen.
"Safety is our first priority and we are cooperating with emergency responders who are working hard to get this fire under control," said Garry Kelley, an environmental program manager with CDFW's North Central Region. "It is highly unlikely that the Cache Creek Natural Area will open before the Saturday deer hunting opener, and not yet determined if it will open before the season closes on Sept. 20."
For more information about the closures, please call CDFW's North Central Region at 916-358-2900 or Rocky Fire Information Center at 707-967-4207. The message will be revised as more information becomes available.
For current updates on the Rocky Fire, please visit the CAL FIRE Incident Information Web site, http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=1161 .
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NAPA COUNTY, Calif. – Because of the Rocky fire in neighboring Lake County, Knoxville Wildlife Area is closed to all public use until further notice to allow safe access for emergency vehicles.
The closure affects Knoxville-Berryessa Road north of Pope Canyon Road.
It is unknown when the wildlife area will be safe to reopen.
"We are hopeful that the wildlife area will reopen before the Saturday deer opener, but it's impossible to say at this time," said Conrad Jones, a senior environmental scientist at Knoxville. "Safety is our first priority, and we are cooperating with emergency responders who are working hard to get this fire under control."
Interested members of the public can call 707-944-5547 for updates on the closure. The message will be revised as more information becomes available.
The public can also monitor the status of the fire at www.fire.ca.gov/general/firemaps.php .
Please note that on the webpage, Knoxville-Berryessa Road is referred to as Morgan Valley Road in the road closure section.
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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College announced that the fifth annual Dan Drew Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Friday, Aug. 14.
The tournament will be held at Ukiah Golf Course, 599 Park Blvd., and begins with a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m.
In honor of beloved instructor, coach, and athletic director Dan Drew, this tournament honors his legacy at Mendocino College.
The event has grown in popularity each year, and the college encourages players to sign up as soon as possible so they don’t miss a chance to play.
With a four-person scramble set-up this tournament is a fun way to connect with business partners, friends, or family over an enjoyable day of golf.
For just $100 per player, or a multitude of sponsorship opportunities, the tournament also includes a Mendocino Athletic Boosters hat and t-shirt, 18 holes of golf with cart, raffles, dinner and awards.
This is a fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College Athletics.
Call Matt Gordon at 707-468-3165 or e-mail
Participants can pay in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1285469 .
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