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California, Northern California DO
A photo of a closed trail through chaparral covered foot hills

Access to recreation trails restricted while fire damage is repaired

Public access to parts of three recreation trails in the west Redding area will be restricted while crews from the Bureau of Land Management repair damages related to the Lower Fire which broke out Aug. 10 near the community of Shasta.
California
A portrait of a man.

BLM California welcomes new State Director Joe Stout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New State Director Joe Stout has joined the Bureau of Land Management in California. Stout started his new position on August 12.
California
A brown trapezoid sign reading Chimney Creek Campground.

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Creek Campground, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road; Closures remain at Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office is lifting the emergency closure of the Creek Campground, a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road in Tulare County. The closures were in place for public and firefighter safety in relation to the management of the SQF Lightning Complex Fire and are no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression. The closures are lifted as of Tues., Aug. 13. Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road remain closed.
California
A white horse

BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption

BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption
California
A fern covered trail in a wet, foggy forest.

BLM to host free nature writing workshop at Headwaters Forest Reserve

North coast author Jerry Martien will lead a free nature writing workshop, Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka.
California, Redding FO
Spring Branch Road, gravel and wet road with gray skies.

BLM Lifts Emergency Closure in Sacramento River Bend Area

Temporary target shooting restriction in place for Spring Branch shooting area
California, Palm Springs-South Coast FO
Brandon Anderson

BLM Selects Brandon Anderson for Palm Springs-South Coast Field Manager

The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Brandon Anderson to serve as the field manager for the Palm Springs – South Coast Field Office.
California, Northern California DO
A wide dry creek with driftwood.

BLM Acquires New Lands to Benefit Wildlife, Preserve History, and Provide Recreation Access

The Bureau of Land Management has purchased approximately 3,200 total acres of new public land in areas from the Great Basin in northwest Nevada to the Pacific Coast in northern California.
California
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BLM proposes to extend land withdrawal to support U.S. Army operations in San Bernardino County

The BLM proposes to extend a public land withdrawal for continued military use and training at Fort Irwin National Training Center.
California, Central California DO
Portrait of Kay-Leigh Barnitz

BLM selects Kay-Leigh Barnitz as new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager

UKIAH, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management California and the Mendocino National Forest announce the selection of Kay-Leigh Barnitz as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager. Her career in public service and natural resources spans more than 10 years. She now embraces the challenge of overseeing the management of 330,780 acres of public lands in a region stretching from Napa County to the mountains of the Mendocino National Forest north of Clear Lake.
California, Central California DO
Fire engine with firefighters and a controlled burn.

BLM increases fire restrictions in Central California District due to high fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management is increasing fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations for BLM-managed public lands within the Central California District. Increased restrictions are in effect for the Central Coast Field Office, Mother Lode Field Office, and the Ukiah Field Office effective July 24, due to high fire danger. These increased restrictions are in addition to the initial fire restrictions issued by the field offices and the year-round statewide fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.