Change in Burn Permit Issuance in Lake County

Burn permits in Lake County are no longer being issued by the Cal Fire Burn Permit website and are no longer available at the Cal Fire stations in Lake County.  Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit is advising all Lake county residents to be aware of the change if they require a permit.  This new Lake County … Read more

Lakeport Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case

A Lakeport man has been sentenced to two years in state prison for felony possession of child pornography. Jefferey Scott Cramer was arrested in May of 2020 following an investigation that found that he’d uploaded child porn through his social media accounts, and was charged with felony possession of child pornography and bringing obscene materials … Read more

Adventist Health Ukiah Will Have Seven New Residents

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has announced that seven new resident physicians will be joining its Family Medicine Residency Program in June. The residency program was started in 2019 and offers three years of hands-on experience in family medicine, obstetrics, intensive care, and other specialties while providing the community with the highest level of care.

Woman Who Was Found Dead in County Died of Drug Toxicity

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has released a statement regarding the death of one of two women found in the county in January. After interviewing those who had information related to her activities before her death, it has been determined that Allysa Mae Sawdey died of acute methamphetamine toxicity and there were no other significant … Read more

Lake County Board of Supers to Hear Update on Middle Creek Project

The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting tomorrow will hear an update from the Water Resources staff on the next phase of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project, and will also consider an amendment to the 2021 agreement between the County Housing Authority and the Rural communities Housing … Read more

Lake County DA Running for Second Term

The sitting District Attorney for Lake County has announced she will run for reelection. Susan Krones is running for her second term and is being challenged by attorney and former Lake County supervisor, Anthony Farrington. The public is invited to join her on Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wine in the Willows, in … Read more

Eviction Protections for Calfornians Extended

Acting Gov. Eleni Kounalakis yesterday signed legislation that extends eviction protections for Californians participating in rental assistance programs, making her the first woman in California’s history to sign a piece of legislation into law, while Governor Gavin Newsome is on vacation. The eviction protections now extend through June 30th, to help ensure continued housing stability … Read more

Cal Fire Mendocino Requiring Burn Permits Starting Monday

Cal Fire Mendocino is requiring residential burn permits starting Monday, a month earlier than last year. Much of Northern and Central California has just experienced the driest January through March ever recorded. Residents will need to have a signed burn permit as well as check with the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District to ensure … Read more

State 4 Drought Declared In The Area

A stage 4 drought has been declared, effective immediately by the Mendocino City Community Services District Board of Directors. This means no vehicle, RV, or boat washing except with a hand-held bucket or hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.No refilling of hot tubs, pools, decorative fountains, or ponds. Hosing down exterior surfaces and structures … Read more