The recent heavy rain and winds have now also closed access to the old 49er Bridge and parking lot at South Yuba River State Park. Chief Ranger Matt Green says several landslides from storms earlier this winter have started to move again and there’s also a new one that blocked the road into the area…
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Green says anyone found in the area, who are mostly sightseers and not recreationists, faces a possible fine of up to $1,000…
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The eastern part of the Independence Trail is also closed. And Green says with more heavy rain on the way, there’s no estimate on when access will be allowed again for any of these recreational areas.
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