News Staff A flood watch is in effect through tomorrow night for all of Mendocino County and Southern Lake County. There is also a High Wind warning for all of Mendocino County. 35-45 mph winds gusting up to 75 mph are possible. Power outages are expected. There is a high surf warning for the Mendocino Coastal area, … Read more
An apartment fire in Ukiah early New Years’ Day has left the two-story building’s four families homeless. Ukiah Valley Fire as well as Redwood Valley/Calpella Fire, Hopland Fire and Potter Valley fire all responded. The residents were evacuated unhurt.
A man killed in a single-vehicle crash last Tuesday has been identified. Glen Eddie Igo of Lower Lake died after his vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 281 east of Konocti Bay Road veered suddenly, drove off the road, ran down an embankment, and overturned. Igo, who was not wearing a seat belt and died at the … Read more
The Lakeport City Council meets at six this evening and will consider a telecommunications policy for city employees, and will participate in a council and civic engagement training, and hear an update on recent Brown Act legislation. The council will also hear a traffic safety update and discuss traffic-related complaints to the city. The council … Read more
Rain and wind continue in the area. Light storms should move through the area today, with heavier rainfall expected tomorrow. A flood watch is in effect starting late tomorrow through Thursday for all of Mendocino County. A high wind watch will also begin late tomorrow and continue through Thursday. Storm-force conditions and high seas off … Read more
A reminder to celebrate New Years responsibly by using a designated driver. The CHP will conduct a maximum enforcement period, starting at 6:01 p.m. this evening and running through midnight on Monday, January 2nd. All available CHP officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.
After thousands of flight cancellations that left passengers stranded in the area, Southwest Airlines has said it will resume normal operations with minimal disruptions as of today. At present, SW Flights out of Eugene appear to be running mostly on time or with only slight delays.
The Lakeport Planning Commission has given the go-ahead for two new retailers in the K-Mart building. At their last meeting, the commission approved plans for Tractor Supply and Marshalls to occupy some of the mall space that has been closed for the last three years.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers will be the location for the annual swearing-in of newly elected officials on Tuesday at 10 am. Mendocino County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Katrina Bartolomie will conduct the Oaths of Office. The event will be live-streamed and available on the Mendocino County YouTube page,
A flood watch is in effect through tomorrow morning for Mendocino and Northern Lake Counties. The Russian River near Hopland and the Eel River, including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward and Miranda are affected. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are elevated and could flood with more heavy … Read more