VALLEY FEVER ON THE RISE

Valley Fever, a fungal infection from soil, is on the rise, especially in the San Joaquin Valley. Symptoms often mimic flu or COVID-19 and can cause severe lung issues. Cases hit nearly 12,500 in 2024, with continued high risk in 2025 due to climate and construction. Diagnosis is via blood tests. Those over 60, with … Read more

STATE EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT PROGRAM OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS

California’s Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant program has opened its second 2025 registration period and is now including non-primary residences. Grants up to $3,000 are available for pre-1980, wood-framed homes with raised foundations, covering bolting and crawl space bracing. Over $20 million is allocated across 1,100+ eligible ZIP Codes. Apply at EarthquakeBraceBolt.com by October … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets on Tuesday

The Lake County Board of Supervisors will discuss and hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 9 a.m. regarding the Guenoc Valley mixed-use planned development project and Larry Kahn’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Scotts Valley Energy’s biochar facility. The appeal addresses community concerns including health impacts, location, planning, and grant funding.

Road Work In Ukiah Reaching The Goalpost

Work on Ukiah’s Main Street paving is done; striping and signage are set for Sept. 8-19. Gobbi Street landscaping, signaling the project’s end, starts soon. Perkins Street will get a new eastbound lane, updated signals, paving, and sidewalk/storm drain repairs. The project includes 84 ADA ramps, 2.9 miles of bike lanes, 4.8 lane miles of … Read more

Plowshares Asking For Community’s Help In Securing Matching Grant

For over two decades, the T.R. Eriksen Foundation has supported Plowshares in Ukiah with a $25,000 matching-donation challenge every August. This initiative doubles donor impact, matching every dollar contributed up to $25,000. Community members are once again asked to donate. Donate by check to Plowshares, PO Box 475, Ukiah, or securely online at www.plowsharesfeeds.org.

Sky Fire On Sunday Causes Brief Evacuations

A quick-moving wildland fire near Lower Lake, the Sky fire, started Sunday afternoon at Sky High Ridge Road and Morgan Valley Road. It rapidly spread through grass and brush, prompting brief evacuations. Lake County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire managed the incident, using air and ground resources, including some redirected from the Pickett fire. … Read more

UKIAH SENIOR CENTER TO CLOSE ON FRIDAYS DUE TO BUDGET DEFICIT

The Ukiah Senior Center faces a $15,000 monthly deficit, forcing the center to close on Fridays. Executive Director Liz Dorsey is streamlining services like outreach, transportation, medical equipment, and daily lunches. The center serves 4,000 needs monthly with 700 members, relying on Mendocino Transit Authority and County funding which ends next year plus donors. To … Read more

PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MEETS WITH PUSHBACK

A proposal to annex the Redwood Valley County Water District into the Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District met strong opposition from farmers and property owners at the Flood Control Board meeting earlier this month. The annexation application, includes a Negative Declaration, asserting no significant environmental impact and thus no need for … Read more