News Staff The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning at 9 and will consider staffing issues at the Lake County Jail, including hearing a presentation from Sheriff Brian Martin on the 34 openings on the staff, including 10 for deputies, five for dispatchers 17 for deputy sheriff corrections and two for correctional aids. The board … Read more
n a press release from the Mendocino County Health Department, the 135th county resident to die from the COVID-19 virus is said to be an infant who was not yet eligible for the vaccine due to their age. Dr. Andy Coren said in the release, stating that “Covid-19 has become one of the top three … Read more
A fire in a structure that moved into nearby brush prompted evacuations in a portion of Clearlake late yesterday afternoon. The Tana fire was reported around 4 pm in the area of Crawford and Tana Avenues. Clearlake Police issued an immediate evacuation for the area, with three structures on fire and vegetation on the West … Read more
An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the Mendocino Interior through late tonight at least and may continue through the weekend and the beginning of the week. The heat will increase the potential for heat-related illness, especially for those working outside and those with sensitivities. Flex and Spare the Air alerts continue.
A family has been left homeless after a fire in their mobile home in Sherwood Rancheria north of Willits. The Keys Fire was reported around 11:30 am yesterday morning. Brooktrails Township Fire Department and Little Lake Fire Department responded along with a CALFIRE helicopter and airplane. The blaze was out by 1 pm.
The Ukiah office of the National Weather Service has reported that the city set a record high temperature of 112 on Monday, surpassing the previous record of 108 set in 2020, and reached a high of 117 on Tuesday, making it the hottest day on record for the city. The city of Ukiah has opened … Read more
The Lake County California Retired Teachers Association Division’s quarterly meeting will be on the 13th. The luncheon meeting will be at the Riviera Hills Restaurant in Kelseyville.
The Lakeport City Council in a unanimous vote has moved the proposal for new homes and apartments near Westside Community Park forward to a public hearing later this month. The LakeCountyNews reports the council approved the project’s zone change ordinance and scheduled the public hearing for the 20th. The Parkside Residential Project will include 128 … Read more
An excessive heat warning is in effect until Friday night for the Mendocino Interior. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
The Middletown Area Town Hall will meet tomorrow at 7 in the Middletown Community Meeting room. Chief Paul Duncan of Cal Fire is scheduled to speak, followed by Pacific Gas and Electric representative Melinda Rivera, and Supervisor Moke Simon will give his monthly report. The town hall is open to the public.