News Staff The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow eveing and will discuss the formation the Lake County Recreation Agency. The Clearlake City Council last week approved the cooperative effort and the Lake County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider the subject at its next meeting. The City Attorney is also expected to give a presentation on … Read more
The National Weather Service predicts another winter storm that will bring rain and high winds to Mendocino and Lake Counties starting late tomorrow. A wind advisory will begin late tomorrow afternoon and continue through at least Wednesday. Snow is also a possibility at higher elevations.
The Fort Bragg City Council has approved purchasing 4 charging stations for its new police trucks and all the purchases for the Bainbridge Park Playground upgrade. The city will take advantage of rebate programs for the chargers, which will be just over half of the initial cost of $146,500. The purchases for the park are … Read more
The city of Ukiah has hired a second consultant to evaluated the updated flood plain maps from FEMA that show a significant increase in the city’s flood plain, which could present difficulties for property owners when it comes to purchasing insurance. City Manager Sage Sangiacomo strongly urges all residents to study the maps for themselves … Read more
The Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance is scheduled for tomorrow evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm., with a second dance from 8 to 10 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Studebakers Coffee and Deli in Kelseyville, from their Facebook page, Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance, or through Eventbrite.
The competency of a Ukiah man accused in the death of a 13-month-old boy last year is being questioned by his attorney. Jan Cole-Wilson, voiced her concerns in Mendocino County Superior Court in Ukiah this week, where Edward Two Feathers Steele’s preliminary hearing was scheduled. The judge in the case, Victoria Shanahan ordered Steele to … Read more
There is a beach hazards advisory…large unexpected waves continue along the Mendocino Coastal Area. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.
Mendocino County has represented well at the nation’s largest wine competition. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for this year ended up with 20 local wineries and one cidery taking home medals, including the most prestigious Sweepstake Medal, won this year in the rose’ category by Navarro Vineyards for its Rose’ Sangiovese. A full listing … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is looking for applicants to fill a vacancy on the Lake County Resource Conservation District Board of Directrs. The board is aimed at long term sustainable conservation and stewardship of natural resources and agriculture in Lake County. More information can be found at lakercd.org.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians have initiated a pilot program on Clear Lake to remove invasive carp and goldfish to benefit the Clear Lake hitch. The LakeCountyNews reports the CDFW has permitted the program and has given a grant of just under $179,000 to Robinson Rancheria for … Read more