News Staff Tribes in Lake and Mendocino County are among those slated to receive $47 million in funding from the state to help prevent and end homelessness and meet housing and services needs of tribal communities. The awards include $20 million in tribal homeless assistance grants to fund projects in 16 tribal communities across the state, and … Read more
The Lake County Air Quality Management District has announced the burn ban for 2022 has been lifted. Burn permits continue to be required for all outdoor burning in Lake County Air Basin. The LakeCountyNews reports a smoke management plan is required for multiday, overnight, standing vegetation, and whole tree or vine removal burns over 20 … Read more
The Kelseyville Cemetary will once again be one of the 3,100 locations participating in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 17th. For more information go to wreathsacrossamerica.org.
Two Ukiah women who were caught using stolen credit cards at stores in the area were also found to have a cache of drugs in their possession. Saturday, a Ukiah woman reported her credit card and other items stolen from her vehicle. Activity on the card led to video footage that identified Angela Rivera and … Read more
A meeting is being held tomorrow at 6 pm by the Lake County Office of Emergency Services to allow the public to learn more about the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting will take place at the Habematolel Tribal Hall in Upper Lake. There will be a brief presentation followed by a discussion … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets Thursday at 5 this week, the first part of the meeting will be a closed session to discuss the appointment of a police chief. The public portion of the meeting then begins at 6 and the council will consider beginning the process to annex 302 acres at 2050 and 2122 … Read more
The California Coastal Commission has unanimously approved Caltrans’ permit application for safety improvement work on the Jack Peters Bridge on Highway 1. TheMendocinoBeacon reports approval was granted with “special conditions” that must meet the Coastal Commission’s requirements regarding work “that has the potential to directly impact surface waters” on the banks of the Jack Peters … Read more
The early start of the cold and flu season has made for long wait times at local emergency rooms. The Mendocino County Health Department stressed using discretion before choosing to go to the E.R. Go immediately if you see or feel danger signs: shortness of breath, dehydration or ANY change of mental status. Mild cases … Read more
The Northshore Fire Protection District has received a donation of $662,000 from the Habematolel Pomo Tribe of Upper Lake. TheLakeCountyNews reports the contribution is a part of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s ongoing commitment to local communities and residents in the region.
On Wednesday, the Lake County Office of Emergency Services will hold a public meeting about the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting takes place at 5 pm at the Habematolel Tribal Hall in Upper Lake. There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and the opportunity for public commentary.