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The Willits Center for the Arts will host a fall exhibit opening Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. and runs through Oct. 26, featuring art by members of Nuestra Alianza.

The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority or NCIHA in Mendocino County announced Wednesday that its services will continue despite the federal government shutdown. Established in 1979, NCIHA provides affordable housing, rental and deposit assistance, housing rehabilitation, and onsite housing to Northern California tribal members.

Lakeport’s annual Business Walk Program is underway and runs through November. City staff, the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee or LEDAC, and volunteers will visit local businesses to offer support, identify challenges, and provide resources like the “Guide to Doing Business in Lakeport,” loan information, workshops, and employment services. Findings will be reported to the … Read more

North Coast Opportunities or NCO announced Wednesday that its Head Start programs in Mendocino and Lake counties will continue despite the government shutdown. The Ukiah-based nonprofit provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support to low-income children. NCO confirmed that Head Start classrooms, staff, and offices are not at risk of closure and will … Read more

The Clearlake City Council will hold a special meeting today, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at Clearlake City Hall to consider joining the Sonoma Clean Power Authority. The meeting will be broadcast live on the city’s and Lake County PEGTV’s YouTube channels, with Zoom participation also available. The special meeting is for the first reading of … Read more

A Sebastopol man and school counselor, was arrested on September 29, 2025, in Sonoma County for alleged child molestation at Cinnabar Elementary School. John Conant, 66, known as “Crow,” was also a board member and secretary of Mendocino County Bikers Against Child Abuse.  His bail was set at $250,000.  Conant has since been released, but … Read more

The City of Willits is developing an entertainment zone ordinance to allow downtown businesses to serve alcohol in open containers at approved outdoor events. The City Planner wants feedback on alcohol sales, event times, and administration. Organizers would submit security plans to police and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Council members are considering … Read more

Mendocino College, in partnership with the Clean Slate Project, will host a free record expungement clinic on Thursday, November 6th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Eagles Nest on the Ukiah Campus.  This clinic offers the public an opportunity to begin the process of clearing their criminal records. … Read more

The Clearlake City Council will meet tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the council will address several key issues,  including whether to join an organization that would supply power to city residents, and potentially rescinding previous actions concerning hotel and road projects due to an ongoing lawsuit .  

The Clearlake Police Department reports that  13-year-old Kahden Lormer, who was last seen in the Old Highway 53 area of Clearlake has been found safe.