News Staff Key infrastructure projects are moving ahead in the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District. At the end of last month, local, state and federal officials gathered for a groundbreaking on the water tank replacement project, which will change out the current tank, installed in the 60’s. Assistance from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the California … Read more
According to a press release from the state Transportation Commission, new evacuation routes for neighborhoods near Willits and Ukiah are being included on a list of Climate Adaptation projects recommended for approval in its first cycle of funding. The two projects included are the Mendocino Redmeyer Road Extension and the Mendocino Brooktrails Second Access. … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is hosting a series of community sessions on post-wildfire recovery to gather public input. The sessions will be held between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Rancheria in Nice on Monday and the Library Commons in Covelo on Tuesday.
A Lake County man is one of two being held in connection with a case of attempted murder, with a third man still being sought. TheLakeCountyNews reports Roberto Chavez-Souza of Clearlake Oaks and Jose Panduro-Rodriguez of Mexico are being held for an assault of a 70-year-old Albion man in December 2021. Jose Morfin Aguilar of … Read more
A reported electrocution in Lucerne last night claimed the life of one person. MendoFever reports a victim was down near the Sande Beach Mobile Home Park. Bystanders on the scene attempted to revive the person. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. More details are expected from the Lake County Sheriff’s office.
Construction on Ukiah’s outdoor skating rink starts on the 20th. Ukiah on Ice is a partnership between the city and the Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance, with generous funding from many local sponsors. The rink will be in the 300 block of South School Street, downtown, and will be open on Saturday, December 2nd, … Read more
The CHP reports a woman was struck by a vehicle in Lucerne last night. The accident happened early evening near the intersection of State Route 20 and Grove Street. The woman got off a bus, went to cross the street, and was struck. EMS arrived to find her lying in the street. She was transported … Read more
The Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees will be in Clearlake on Thursday for a special and then regular meeting starting at 2 p.m. The meeting will be available via Zoom.
Progress on the new courthouse for Lake County continues. TheLakeCountyNews reports the Superior Court has stated the design process for the new facility is reaching completion. The four-courtroom building will replace the fourth floor of the current building, complete with a jury assembly room, attorney-client meeting rooms, and a self-help center. Although the project is … Read more
There’s a frost advisory in effect for Southern Lake and the interior of Mendocino Counties. Low temperatures will result in frost formation from 3 AM to 9 AM tomorrow. Sensitive outdoor vegetation could be affected if left uncovered