News Staff Lakeport Police have identified the pedestrian killed on Sunday evening. Craig Gunther of Lakeport was hit early evening on Sunday on 11th Street near North Street. The driver of the vehicle has not been identified, it is thought they were driving in an unsafe manner. Investigation into the accident continues.
A high surf advisory is in effect for the Mendocino Coast through late today. Breaking waves of 20-24 feet can be expected. Surfing and beachcombing are highly discouraged. Mariners should exercise extreme caution. A winter weather advisory is in effect through the weekend. Snow is expected, the Mendocino Coast may see up to 2 inches. … Read more
The demolition of the old Howard Hospital in Willits is finished and the site is now being cleared. The over 100-year-old building started being torn down at the first of the year. The city of Willits is considering rezoning the property for mixed residential and commercial use.
The Clearlake City Council at their meeting last week approved the direct purchase of tax-defaulted properties from Lake County. TheRecordBee reports Clearlake City Manager Alan Floral stated that there are roughly 25 properties that would be in the city’s interest to purchase. The city authorized a budget for those purchases. The council is also moving … Read more
The Lake Area Planning Council is preparing an update to the Transit Plan for Lake County. The project is in its final stages and there are suggestions recommended and the county needs residents to weigh in. There is an informational video on YouTube, titled Lake County Transit Development Plan.
Lakeport Police on patrol witnessed an SUV hitting a pedestrian as they were walking westbound on the road on 11th Street Sunday night. The LakeCountyNews reports EMS was called, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene, officers determined them not to be under the influence, however, they … Read more
A wind advisory is in effect through tomorrow for all of Mendocino and Lake Counties. Winds from 25-35 mph gusting to 55 mph. There will be high surf along the coast starting early tomorrow morning and snow in the region through Thursday.
A fundraiser has been announced to help rebuild the Gualala Community Center and a pledge of up to $100.000 by a local resident will go a long way to getting the ball rolling. TheMendoVoice reports fundraising efforts will begin a mail campaign. Anyone interested in helping should email [email protected]
The Mendocino Community Network, local communications service provider owned by the Mendocino Unified School District has announced it will no longer offer its Fusion plan to new subscribers. The MendocinoBeacon reports that existing subscribers will continue on the plan. Deregulation that went into effect late January of this year has meant that smaller service providers … Read more
In its most recent report, the Lake County Realtors Association says home sales declined in January while sales of other property types remained steady or rose slightly. Home sales totaled 55, compared to 81 in January of last year. The association said the interest rate hikes and inflation have played a major role in reducing … Read more