News Staff

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.

Willits families received alerts around 11 am Saturday morning, that anonymous threats had been made, causing Willits Unified, Willits Charter School, and Willits Elementary Charter School to close their campuses until further notice to allow for law enforcement investigation.  A message from the Willits Unified School District later stated law enforcement confirmed any threat had … Read more

The Noyo Harbor Lit Boat Parade is on the 29th at 7:00 PM.   Organizers are asking for more “lit boat” entries, offering participants 10% off December or parade night slip rentals, a local eatery gift certificate, and a chance to win a prize basket. Santa will be ferried to Sea Pal Cove for photos … Read more

Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster has recused himself from the case against Matt LaFever, 37, a former Ukiah High journalism teacher and publisher of the defunct MendoFever news site.  Eyster assigned the case to a senior attorney to avoid the appearance of a grudge, as LaFever’s site had been critical of him, and due … Read more

Ride Links, a division of Lake Links, is seeking volunteer drivers for its transportation program for non-driving seniors and self-ambulatory disabled individuals. The vital program provides rural Lake County’s large senior population with rides for medical appointments and essential errands.  Apply online at lakelinks.org/volunteer/.

The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office is reminding voters to return required forms by 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, to ensure their vote in the November 4 special statewide election is counted. Election officials must receive the completed statements by the deadline.