News Staff The Lake County Board of Supervisors is set to meet tomorrow at 9 am to continue to consider the draft proclamation declaring an emergency regarding the Clear Lake Hitch. The board will also consider recruiting a new County Counsel to replace Anita Grant who retires mid-March after more than thirty years in the Counsel’s office.
Willits hometown girl Edie Ceccarelli is the oldest person in the U.S. and in California. Her birthday has been made official by the County Board of Supervisors in a proclamation. This year on Sunday, a drive-by birthday celebration parade is planned for 1 pm. Directions for the drive-by can be found at mendovoice.com, then enter … Read more
A temporary warming center has opened in Lakeport in the old Juvenile Hall on Whalen Way. Director Yvonne Cox has worked with those in need for almost a quarter of a century and was given the hall to serve as a shelter for the next 90 days. The facility has 35 beds and has accommodations … Read more
On Monday at 11 am, the Lake County Sheriff’s office will conduct a full-length test of warning sirens in Middletown, Anderson Springs, Cobb, Loch Lomond, and Kelseyville Riviera (formerly known as the Clear Lake Riviera). The test will last about 3 minutes. Message reminders will be sent out just before the test through LakeCoAlerts and … Read more
Mendocino County has been added to the major disaster declaration for the recent severe storms and flooding. The county has been approved for both Public and Individual Assistance to aid with damages due to the storms in late December. The county will be working with State and Federal partners to establish Disaster Recovery Centers, including … Read more
A wind advisory is in effect for Mendocino County through later in the day. Winds may gust up to 50 mph.
Mendocino County residents will have the chance to help decide where five electric vehicle charging stations will be located via a virtual workshop on the 16th. More information can be found at mendocinocog.org.
FEMA has proposed updated flood maps for Mendocino County and Ukiah. These updated maps greatly expand upon the existing floodplain areas, likely increasing the insurance requirements for residents of these areas.
Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire has introduced a new bill to give prosecutors the ability to pursue tougher sentences for cases of aggravated arson. The LakeCountyNews reports McGuire’s office pointed to damaging arson fires in Lake County and other parts of the state as the motivation for SB 281.
A wind advisory is in effect for Mendocino County through tomorrow morning. Breezy today with winds from 15-25 mph gusting to 55 mph.