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.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors added more funding to hunger relief efforts, totaling $140,000 since November 4th. The funding addresses “unprecedented demand” from the recent federal shutdown. The county, partnering with Redwood Empire Food Bank, has already spent $70,000 on food, $9,500 on MREs, and $500 on bus passes. Officials are concerned about a … Read more
The Lakeport Library will close for the entire month of December 2025 for the installation of a new fire suppression system, funded by the California State Library’s Building Forward Grant. The library is scheduled to fully reopen in January 2026. During the closure, limited core services will be available, including the online library which is … Read more
Fort Bragg aims to curb abandoned commercial properties with a new ordinance, proposed by City Manager Isaac Whippy earlier in the month. Owners of commercial properties vacant for over 90 days must register within 30 days and post contact information; non-compliance will incur fees. Whippy calls the new ordinance essential to Fort Bragg’s 2024-25 revitalization … Read more
Barbara Burkey is Point Arena’s new mayor, appointed unanimously by the City Council to serve through December 2026 after a nomination by Councilmember Jeff Hansen at Tuesday’s meeting. Former Mayor Anna Dobbins, who resigned in September due to health but remains on the council, endorsed Burkey, noting her dedication and popularity. The mayor guides meetings … Read more
A DUI and hit-and-run crash at Xabatin Park on Wednesday resulted in a felony arrest. Lakeport Police responded to the 3:21 p.m. collision, which escalated into a verbal fight. The suspect fled but was quickly located nearby. Field sobriety and breath tests led to the driver’s arrest for felony DUI, felony hit-and-run, and driving without … Read more
Ukiah City Council will debate a new street vendor ordinance, today,Wednesday to comply with California’s 2018 Senate Bill 946. The ordinance outlines several guidelines to ensure that street vendors operate properly within the city of Ukiah.