Cal Fire Tankers Leave Ukiah Airport for Season, Air Fire Chief Says 2022 Slow Fire Season

Cal Fire tankers have left the Ukiah airport for the season. The DailyJournal reports the contract for aircraft staffing the Air Attack Base expired on the 31st, and in a heavy fire season would have been extended as needed, but this year wasn’t necessary. Monday was also the official retirement date of tanker pilot John … Read more

Clearlake Council Meets Tomorrow and Will Consider Housing Plan

The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 and will consider adopting the plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and consider an agreement between Clearlake, Lake County Economic Development Corporation and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce for use of the Clearlake Visitor Center. Staff will also discuss with the council the possible appointment … Read more

Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group to Meet

The Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group (JAG) has announced that their Fall meeting will be held next Tuesday, the 15th, at the Caspar Scales.  The Mission of the JAG is to provide advice/recommendations to CAL FIRE and the Board regarding issues relevant to the periodic review of the JDSF Management Plan required under Board … Read more

East Region Town Hall Meets Tomorrow Afternoon

The East Region Town Hall will meet tomorrow at 4 at the Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks.  ERTH will discuss Oaks Arm and Keys restoration projects, get an update on local parks, and hear about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site cleanup.  The board will also get monthly updates on a … Read more

Bill Passed Will Sync Races for District Attorneys and Sheriffs to Presidential Elections

A bill recently signed into law by the Governor will align the races for district attorneys and sheriffs throughout the state with presidential elections. TheLakeCountyNews Reports Assembly Bill 759 will also temporarily extend the terms of the DAs and Sheriffs that have been elected in 2022. Those officials will serve six-year terms in order to … Read more