Lake County has lifted its annual burn ban. Cal Fire says the high risk of fire has eased and that they’ve started transitioning to winter operations. That means local restrictions have ended. There are still rules for open burning. You need a permit in the Lake County Air Basin for both residential and agricultural burning. There are other restrictions as well and you can find out more through the air basin website, LCAQMD.com. Cal Fire says even if you have a permit, you should always keep your neighbors in mind and remember that if anything goes wrong, you could be on the hook for damages.
People in Kelseyville will have a chance to find out about plans to remodel the Kelseyville Senor Center next week.They’ve already started design work on the project after the Board of Supervisors approved buying the building from Kelseyville Seniors, Inc. . Lake OCUnty news reports the building–which opened in 1965– needs a lot of upgrades, including bringing it into ADA compliance Supervisor Jessica Pyska calls it a big remodel that will allow the facility to be used for rentals and community gatherings. She says that’s why the public should have a chance to comment on what they’d like to see. The meeting is on December 5th between 6 and 7:30 at the center on Third Street. You can get in touch with Lake COUnty Public Services for more info
It seems like the Golden State is losing its shine for people changing jobs. The National Association of Realtors reports the most recent census data that shows the state gained 69,000 workers in the third quarter of 2023. At the same time, 87,000 pulled up stakes and headed elsewhere–an outmigration of 18,000 over those three months. Where are they going? Texas, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada are the most popular destinations for a new job. The realtors group says California’s high cost of living and lack of affordable housing are to blame.
