Our raging political controversies have surrounded topics such as a recycling center, community access television, panhandlers on our Plaza, and sustainable harvesting from our community forest. The region's climate is one of modest winters and cool summers peaking at 70 degrees fahrenheit. Annual rainfall averages over 40 inches, with 80 percent occuring during the rainy season October through April. With fast moving storm systems coming in off the ocean, it's not uncommon for rain to occur one day, and sun to shine the next. The dry season runs May through September, frequently marked by low clouds and fog in the morning and sunny skies in the afternoon.
Air conditioners are practically unheard of.
Meanwhile, more traditional summer temperatures in the 90s and 100s can be experienced by traveling an hour inland to relax on local rivers. All rights reserved.