News Staff A reminder that both the Lakeport Police and the CHP will be increasing patrols over the Labor Day holiday, focusing on identifying drivers under the influence. Enhanced enforcement is expected to start today and last through late Monday. During last year’s Labor Day, 38 people were killed in crashes throughout the state, and nearly half … Read more
CAL FIRE has announced grants for 94 local wildfire prevention projects across California, supported by $90.8 million in funding. Mendocino County will use its portion of the grant funding to remove hazardous vegetation along roads and driveways near 300 habitable structures near Leggett in an area that has not burned in the last half-century.
City crews in Ukiah worked overnight Tuesday on a water main break at Waugh and Cooper Lanes. Water service was off for almost 12 hours in the area, bringing service back online around 7 am Wednesday. The repair took longer than expected due to a high-pressure gas line close to the broken main, which meant … Read more
The 77th annual Lake County Fair opens this evening with a kick-off Blue Ribbon Dinner followed by opening ceremonies along with barrel racing. Friday there will be family events and the Lake County Idol Competition. Saturday includes the Annual Diaper Derby and Farm Auction, which kicks off with a buyer’s breakfast. There’s also the Demolition … Read more
The 77th annual Lake County Fair opens this evening with a kick-off Blue Ribbon Dinner followed by opening ceremonies along with barrel racing. Friday there will be family events and the Lake County Idol Competition. Saturday includes the Annual Diaper Derby and Farm Auction, which kicks off with a buyer’s breakfast. There’s also the Demolition … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors heard an update on the conversion plans for the former Lakeport Armory, which will become the new Lake County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. The board approved the remodel’s plans. The cost of the project, complete with furnishings, fixtures and equipment, and audio-visual equipment is expected to bring the total cost … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department will be increasing patrols during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, focusing on identifying drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, or a combination of both during the long weekend. 32% of all traffic fatalities during the Labor Day weekend involved drivers who were impaired. Enhanced enforcement will run from this … Read more
The first in what is expected to be a series of public meetings to gain community support for the planned John T. Klaus Park was held on Tuesday. The Lake County Public Services Department, which will manage the park, hosted the meeting, which gathered input into what the community would like the park to be. … Read more
A fundraiser raffle benefitting the Willits Senior Center is underway. The event is a pick- your-prize raffle. You do not need to be present to win. All funds will go toward the purchase of a new delivery truck for the meals-on-wheels program. Tickets will be on sale through Sept. 21st and are available at the … Read more
A new prescribed burn association has formed in Round Valley. PublicRadioKZYX reports the goal of the new association is to help landowners and everyone in the valley at large prepare for fire season, and safely conduct prescribed burns, which can help build fire resiliency in the area. A grant through the county funded by CalFire … Read more