If you’re thinking about getting outdoors for the weekend, the Los Padres National Forest is, once again, an option. The forest had been closed for the past three weeks due to extreme wildfire risk and the ongoing statewide strain on firefighting resources. This morning, the forest is open to the public. Officials say it may take time for some facilities such as campgrounds to fully reopen. Fire restrictions banning wood and charcoal fires remain in effect.
