News Staff The Fort Bragg Presbyterian Church will host its 28th annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner. You can choose from three options on how to have your meal, curbside pickup, home delivery or in-person dining. Reservations are required for all three options. Go to fbpchurch.org or call the Church to reserve meals. Reservations for delivery close at … Read more
The city of Lakeport has completed its initial Lead Service Line Inventory required by the EPA. TheLakeCountyNews reports the city of Lakeport physically inspected all service lines in its distribution system, regardless of ownership. All service lines were verified non-lead.
The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College is holding an open house on Thursday from 4 – 6 pm in Clearlake. The college has over 50 different degree and certificate programs that are employment-driven and aim to place students in local jobs. Staff and educators will be on hand to answer questions regarding opportunities.
A wind advisory is in effect starting this evening through Wednesday morning. S Winds of 25-25 mph are expected, gusting up to 60 mph for most of Mendocino County. There’s also a flood watch for most of Mendocino and Lake Counties from late tonight through late Thursday night. 3 to 5 inches of rain is … Read more
The Lakeport City Council will hold its next meeting tomorrow, Tuesday at 6 pm. The meeting will include a presentation on the proposed Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund, an ordinance adding a tobacco retailer license to the Lakeport Municipal code, and set a public hearing on the matter for December 17th. The council will … Read more
Fort Bragg has named a new chair of the harbor commission and a commissioner. MendoFever reports Jim Hurst, a long-time advocate for the development and sustainability of Fort Bragg’s harbor, has been recommended by the City for the position of Harbor Commission Chair. Dominick Weaver has been appointed as the new commissioner. Weaver has considerable … Read more
Funding from the 2018 federal Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Workforce Development will help five areas in the state, including Lake County, recover from the wildfires in 2018. The $40.7 million will go to programs that provide free job training and supportive services to low—to moderate-income individuals in the community, with the goal of improving … Read more
An atmospheric river system is expected to move into the area starting tomorrow night, bringing with it possibly up to 5” of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, with 2-4” on Thursday. Localized flooding early in the week with more extensive flooding towards week’s end is expected. Most of Mendocino County, including the coast is included … Read more
A traffic stop in Ukiah turned into a drug bust late last week. Ukiah PD reports officers stopped an SUV in the 100 block of South Main due to a vehicle code violation. As officers approached the vehicle, a handgun was seen. As the driver, Grady Hollenbeck exited the vehicle, a glass meth pipe was … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is now selling Christmas tree permits online. You must be at least 18 ot purchase a permit, with a limit of one per family. Permits are good through December 31st. For more, go to recreation.org.