News Staff Residents of Mendocino County are invited to attend workshops that will help shape transit services for the next five years. The Mendocino Transit Authority will hold a workshop this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 at the Fort Bragg Town Hall on Main Street in Fort Bragg. There will also be a virtual meeting held on … Read more
The application window for Start-Up Mendocino 2024 has opened. The no-cost program is designed to help entrepreneurs in Mendocino County. Go to www.westcenter.org/programs/startup-mendo-2024 to learn more about the program
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has recovered the remains of a woman believed to have drowned this weekend. High surf prevented recovery efforts initially, with the team having to wait until low tide to try again. Although a positive ID hasn’t been made yet, the body is believed to be that of Rebecca Jones, who … Read more
The Lakeport Fire Protection District will host a reception to honor a longtime board member on his departure. The reception for John Whitehead will begin at 4:30 today at the Lakeport Fire Station at 445 N. Main Street. Whitehead served on the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board of Directors for 29 years. Community members are … Read more
Law enforcement reports a body has been found in the area along the Mendocino County Coast where a camper went missing on Friday. As of yesterday, the body had yet to be recovered, as it was in an area where there were hazardous surf conditions. Though still unconfirmed, the body is thought to be that … Read more
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. via Zoom. There will be elections and reports from agencies and organizations, as well as a discussion of the annual business walk and planning for the presentation of the results to the City Council.
Superior Court Judge Keith Faulder is scheduled to hear defense arguments regarding the recusal of DA David Eyster from the case against Chamise Cubbison on Friday at 10 am. The state’s AG is scheduled to appear to oppose Eyster’s recusal.
When the Lakeport Planning Commission holds its first meeting of 2024 on Wednesday at 5:30, it will consider the construction of a new bridge over Forbes Creek as part of the Parkside Residential housing development connecting Wrigley Street to Craig Avenue. The commission will also elect new officers for the year.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning at 9, and top of the agenda will be a discussion on the next steps towards replacing the Director of the Lake County Water Resources and Public Works Planning Department, Scott De Leon, who will be retiring this summer.
School is back in session in most districts after the winter break, or will be early in the week. With winter weather ahead, the Lakeport Police Department is reminding drivers to use caution when driving, especially around school campuses. Officers will be in the area to keep an eye on traffic and conduct enforcement wherever … Read more