News Staff Lakeport police are investigating the origins of an explosive device found outside a grocery store last Tuesday evening. Police responded and an officer determined that the device was a cardboard tube and contained powder, shrapnel, and a fuse. It was determined that the device would not explode on its own. How it got into the … Read more
Although hospitalizations for COVID-19 are still low, the actual number of cases in Mendocino County are on the rise according to E.R. physician, Dr. Drew Colfax. The Ukiah Daily Journal reports that as of Friday the 21st, there were 30 new cases a week reported and Dr. Colfax says the slow surge that was anticipated … Read more
Tomorrow at 10:00 am, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be escorting the family of Retired Chief Deputy Jeff Markham in a processional to the Lake County Fairgrounds, where a memorial service will be held beginning at 10:30 am. Chief Deputy Markham served the community for over 36 years and was enjoying his retirement … Read more
At their meeting this week, at the request of Supervisor Bruno Sabatier, the Lake County Board of Supervisors discussed the idea of returning the Human Resources Department to an independent department after being under the control of the county Administrators office. A concern raised was that interim County Administrator Susan Parker might be in conflict … Read more
Ukiah Unified School District has announced that it has suspended school bus Route 14, possibly for the remainder of the school year. Routes 12 and 15 have been modified to serve as many of Route 14’s stops as possible. The updated routes are posted on the school district website at.uusd.net. Currently, the Ukiah Transportation Department … Read more
At this week’s meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, county officials gathered to say farewell to outgoing County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, who after 29 years of service to the community has retired. Hutchinson’s last official duty was to introduce tax administrator Patrick Sullivan’s report to the board.
California hunters can now purchase hunting licenses for the 2022-23 season, as well as apply for the Big Game Drawing online. The deadline to apply for the Big Game Drawing is June 2. The now electronic 2022 California Big Game Hunting Digest includes information on all aspects of the season and requirements.
Lake County is kicking off plans for the 2022 Wine Auction on September 17th at the Mercantile by Shannon Family Wines in Kelseyville. The largest annual fundraising event in the area, the auction raises more funds for local charities from a single event than any other local nonprofit organization. Since its inception, the … Read more
Shakespeare at the Lake returns to live performances this year, with dates scheduled for July 30th and 31st at Library Park and August 5th to 7th at Austin Park in Clearlake. More information can be found at laketheatre.org.
The Northshore Ready Fest is being held this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at the corner of 11th Avenue and Highway 20. Northshore firefighters and community organizations will be there providing resources to help prepare for emergencies. There will also be two sessions to learn CPR. For more information go to northshorefirefund.org.