Mendo-Lake Food Hub to Receive Food Business of the Year Award

The Mendo-Lake Food Hub will receive the 2022 “food business of the year” award from the Community Alliance with Family Farmers this year and will receive the award at the upcoming California Small Farm Conference on March 2, 2022. During the pandemic, the Food Hub initiated a program that provides direct deliveries of local produce … Read more

The Department of Water Resources Has New Website

The Department of Water Resources has launched a new website, California Water Watch, that tracks information on current local and statewide water conditions, right down to your own neighborhood. For information about other DWR and State drought response efforts and funding programs, go to drought.ca.gov/.

Fort Bragg Man Arrested for Robbing Bank in Willits

A Fort Bragg man has been arrested for allegedly robbing the Chase Bank in Willits on Wednesday.  Jonathan Sales was arrested after a Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy apprehended him, as he fled from the bank on foot.  A taser was used to subdue Sales, the amount of money taken was found on his person, and … Read more

Bond Refinancing by Mendocino-Lake CC Will Create Tax Savings

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District has refinanced a portion of its existing general obligation bonds, creating a savings of $12.7 million dollars for district residents. The district had in 2015 refinanced bonds, saving taxpayers over $36 million. The combined savings will be realized in lower property tax bills for residents. Before the bond sale, the … Read more

Clearlake City Council Approves Extending Consulting Agreement on Airport Project

The Clearlake City Council on Thursday voted to extend a consulting agreement that it’s hoped will lead to the development of the city’s former airport property as a major commercial center. According to the Lake County News, the agreement between the city and Margetich/Sutter Equities is intended to lead to a master development agreement for … Read more

Former Ukiah Police Officer Cited for Petty Theft

A former Ukiah Police Department officer has been cited for petty theft after allegedly taking a woman’s wallet from a grocery store in Lake County. Kevin P. Murray was seen on surveillance taking the wallet and then he later returned it to Lakeport PD, with items missing. A warrant was issued and he was cited … Read more