Only 242 mail-in ballots on the Nov. 4th Proposition 50 special election remain to be counted in Lake County. Statewide, the “yes vote” maintains a significant lead at 64.4% to 35.6% no. Locally, the Lake County preliminary count has flipped, with the “no vote” now ahead by 55 votes. Local results will be certified Dec. … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has introduced an online public portal for its seven Flock safety cameras, which capture license plates and vehicle models to fight crime. Interim Police Chief Eric Swift stressed the lawful use of the cameras and stressed that data is not shared with federal immigration authorities or third parties, adhering to … Read more
The CHP’s Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period starts at 6:01 p.m. tomorrow evening, the 26th, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Officers will enforce traffic laws, including seat belt usage, to promote safety. Last year’s Thanksgiving HEP saw 36 deaths in California, with six of the 14 killed not wearing their seatbelts. Over 1,100 DUI arrests were also … Read more
Ride Links, a division of Lake Links, seeks volunteer drivers to provide transportation for non-driving seniors or self-ambulatory disabled individuals. A training session will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Volunteers are crucial for ensuring access to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands. To apply, go to lakelinks.org/volunteer.
Two minor earthquakes struck near The Geysers on Monday morning. Preliminary data shows a magnitude 3.9 quake hit at 7:08 a.m. local time, followed 30 seconds later by a magnitude 2.8 tremor nearby. The larger quake may have been lightly felt in parts of Sonoma and Lake counties. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Ukiah on Ice opens Monday, December 1st, through Sunday, January 11th, including all holidays. Admission is $15 per skater, or a 4-punch pass is $40. For more information, go to cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is seeking volunteers for vacancies on two advisory boards, The Big Valley Advisory Council and the Animal Control Advisory Board. Applications are available online at lakecountyca.gov.
Early Sunday, multiple collisions between vehicles and cattle occurred on Highway 101 at mile marker 84 near Leggett, starting around 3:51 a.m. By 4:49 a.m., four vehicles were involved, causing four minor injuries; all declined transport. A semi-truck fatally struck another cow at 6:13 a.m. CHP stopped southbound traffic for cleanup, towing of three vehicles, … Read more
The Bureau of Land Management has lifted seasonal fire restrictions on its land in the North Coast and Bay Area, allowing campfires and portable stoves with a California campfire permit, . Permits are available at readyforwildfire.org.
Redwood Credit Union and A Simple Gesture have started a “porch to pantry” nonperishable food donation program in Ukiah. Sign up online or at the Ukiah branch for a reusable bag; the first pick-up is December 13. For more information go to asghelps.org.