News Staff A flood watch continues to be in effect for most of Mendocino County through this evening. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected to fall. The risk of rock and landslides along roadways continues and low water crossings may be flooded. Rain is expected to continue into next week.
Mendocino County officials are urging residents to exercise caution during the stormy weather. Slick road conditions and objects in roadways are all a possibility. Power outages could still occur as well. Avoid travel if at all possible.
Power was out along the Mendocino Coast Wednesday evening, as storms from the atmospheric river moved into the area. Outages started just after three, leaving just over 3300 customers without power. Power was restored for most just before 10 pm. There are still areas along the coast without power. Charging stations have been set up … Read more
Lakeport has opened a sandbag station in response to current storms. The Public Works Department will provide sand, shovels, and bags while supplies last at a self-serve station at 901 Larrecou Lane, near Konocti Avenue. Sand stations are also open across Mendocino County. Most of the stations are self-serve and supplies will vary at most … Read more
A storm warning and wind advisory for the Mendocino Coast includes Point Arena, Fort Bragg, and Rockport through early Friday morning. S winds of 20-30 mph gusting to 50 mph are expected. A flood watch remains in effect for most of Mendocino and parts of Lake Counties through Friday night. Anywhere from 4-10 inches of … Read more
Work on the Ukiah’s ice rink is underway. Ukiah on Ice will be located on the 300 block of South School Street on the West side of Alex Thomas Plaza. The rink is the result of a partnership between the City and the Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance with substantial support from local sponsors. … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of an inmate who died in custody in October. During a routine check late evening on October 29th, 40-year-old Issa Niambele of Ukiah was found unresponsive on the floor of his holding cell. Lifesaving measures were implemented and he was transported to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. … Read more
The Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge will hold a free dinner for veterans this evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There’ll be music by Randy Hood. The event is free to all veterans and non-veteran guests are asked for a $10 donation, which will benefit local veterans organizations.
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow evening at six. It will consider the City Manager’s request that the council amend the city’s current environmental guidelines to include more detail on the management of tribal cultural resources and consultation. The council will also consider an amendment to the employment contract with Police Chief Tim Hobbs to … Read more
A flood watch continues for Mendocino and parts of Lake Counties through Thursday night. 3 to 5 inches of rain is expected today, with 2 to 4 inches possible on Thursday. Rain is expected to continue into the weekend. Flooding may occur along creeks and streams and in poor drainage and urban areas. There’s an … Read more