Public Comment Period on Potter Valley Extended

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

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets Tuesday

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.

Public Meeting In Ukiah Regarding School Street Corridor Study

Ukiah will host a public meeting Thursday at 5:30, to gather feedback on the Caltrans-funded School Street Transportation Multimodal Corridor Study. A major concern is the possible removal of popular Chinese pistache trees, which residents strongly oppose, evidenced by a Change.org petition with over 2,936 signatures. 

Former Professor Remains Jailed on Felony Sex Charges

A Mendocino College English professor faces multiple felony charges including lewd acts with a child under 14, unlawful sex acts with a child, and illegal possession of child sexual conduct material.  Jason C. Davis, 54, of Ukiah, remains in Mendocino County Jail on $1 million bail, with a bail review hearing Thursday and a preliminary … Read more

Middletown Seniors Holiday Rummage Sale Is Tomorrow

The Middletown Senior Center is holding its annual holiday rummage sale tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 21256 Washington St., behind Middletown Square Park.Proceeds fund Senior Center programs like Meals on Wheels and weekly classes. New this year is the Rummage Sale Café, open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving organic coffee, teas, … Read more

ERTH Seeking Applicants For Board Seats

District 3’s East Region Town Hall (ERTH) seeks applicants for two open council member positions. The Lake County Board of Supervisors appoints members for two-year terms, with current terms expiring January 1st. Applications are available on the county website from the Clerk of the Board until December 28, with tentative BOS selection on January 6th.

Woman Found Guilty Of Embezzling Rental Car

Tuesday afternoon, a Mendocino County Superior Court jury found Jennyfer Hallmark-Duman, 37, of Lake County, guilty of misdemeanor embezzlement of a rental vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In May of 2024, Enterprise reported it stolen to the CHP. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Lake County.