News Staff The annual burn ban for Lake County has been lifted. CalFire declared this past Friday that the hazardous conditions connected with fire season have dropped. Burn permits are required for all Lake County Air Basin outdoor burning. Permits can be obtained at lcaqmd.net or by appointment at the district office. A smoke management plan will … Read more
There’s a freeze watch overnight tonight into early Wednesday morning for the Mendocino Coast. Temperatures could drop to 32 degrees. Frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
A Willits man has been accused of sexual abuse that has persisted over the last ten years. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office was contacted by an adult female who reported that Matthew Adams had abused her two daughters. Adams was out of town at the time and was arrested and charged with two counts of … Read more
The Hopland Fire Protection District has received a California Statewide Specialized Equipment Project Grant, which enabled the district to purchase six handheld radios for its team. The radios were put into service during the Red Flag Warning event in October. The radios are vital for coordination between firefighters and other agencies during wildfires, vehicle crashes, … Read more
Mendocino County is asking for the public’s help in assessing damage after the recent storms. A survey is posted at mendoready.org. The survey results will be analyzed to determine if the County meets the necessary thresholds for state or federal disaster relief programs.
The California Department of Education has released the 2024 California School Dashboard, which gives parents and educators insight into what’s going on in area schools and districts. Schools across Lake County have seen increased attendance rates. The most dramatic improvements came from Konocti Unified and Lucerne Elementary, with reductions of 2.7 and 2.6 school days … Read more
Adventist Health Clear Lake has announced that its medical office in Lucerne will close on December 31st. The decision to close the office, which has been open since 2019, followed an in-depth review of service demands and patient needs across Lake County. Patients affected by the closure will be provided with support to transition their … Read more
The Jack Peters Creek Bridge on Route 1, north of Mendocino is scheduled to be fully closed on Sunday and Monday. Emergency vehicles will be escorted by construction crews during the closure. The bridge is being widened to accommodate two lanes, two shoulders, and a pedestrian walkway.
A stretch of Hwy 1 near the Garcia River is closed due to flooding between Point Arena and Manchester. The closure starts south of Miner Hole Road near Point Arena and Mountain View Road in Manchester. Eureka Hill Road and Moutain View Road are suggested routes for those traveling between Point Arena and Manchester. Expect … Read more
PG&E has been working to restore power lost due to the recent storms. Nearly 130K customers lost power and 97% have been restored. Point Arena saw 90 mph wind gusts and strong winds are expected to continue through the weekend, so more outages could be expected.