The Lake County Fair Board, County and State officials, led by Sen. Mike McGuire, have announced $1 million in state investment from the general fund for critical, long-overdue repairs at the Lake County Fairgrounds. County Fair CEO Drew Jacobs said the funding is crucial for maintaining basic functionality, with its role as a county warming … Read more
A beach hazards statement will be in effect from early tomorrow-Thursday morning, through tomorrow night for coastal Mendocino County. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea. Sneaker waves can also carry large objects, with the possibility of crushing anyone caught underneath.
A Silver Alert has been issued for 75-year-old Hour Chea in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt Counties. Chea was last seen Sunday around 10:30 p.m. in Larkfield, Sonoma County, driving a white 2016 Toyota Prius license plate number 7WEX686. He is 5′ 4″, 150 pounds, bald with brown eyes, and was wearing a light blue hoodie, … Read more
The Ukiah Police Department is receiving complaints about children unsafely operating electric scooters and bicycles -speeding, running stop signs, riding after dark without lights, causing near-collisions. Electric scooter use on public roads requires a license/permit, and electric bicycles must follow standard bicycle laws. UPD will increase monitoring and take enforcement action to prevent accidents. Contact … Read more
The Anderson Valley Grange is hosting its free annual holiday potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grange Hall, in Boonville. Attendees are asked to bring a labeled, homemade dish to share, noting ingredients for dietary restrictions, and their own utensils. Questions can be sent to infoavgrange@gmail.com.
The 38th annual Willits Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Fair is this Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. The show features over 30 artists with unique gifts .It coincides with the Small Works show in the main gallery, running through the 24th, featuring 25 additional artists. Admission is free, with live entertainment and … Read more
The Lake County Rural Arts Initiative has completed its sixth year of the Teacher Art Grant Fund, supported by the Lake County Wine Alliance and 100+Women Strong. Since 2018, the all-volunteer LCRAI has distributed over 700 art grants, totaling $88,000, to teachers in Lake County schools for supplies and equipment.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has extended the public comment deadline to Friday, Dec. 19 for PG&E’s plan to surrender the license and decommission the Potter Valley hydroelectric project. The two-year review of the project could lead to the removal of both dams and the elimination of Lake Pillsbury. Opponents, such as the County of … Read more
On Tuesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will address critical fiscal issues stemming from budget shortfalls and delayed reimbursements in two major departments. The agenda includes reviewing the Community Development Department’s $390,000 loan repayment plan, scrutinizing Behavioral Health’s “fiscal recovery plan,” and considering an ordinance change to expand staff authority over bidding exemptions.
The BLM is beginning a prescribed burn today at the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, north of Point Arena. Burning will continue safely through spring. Contact the BLM Ukiah Field Office for details.