News Staff The Lake County Planning Commission has rejected a plan for a cannabis project in the Middletown area and the owner of that project is appealing the commission’s decision. Zarina Otchkova, owner of WeGrow LLC, filed the appeal within the required seven-day window. The project — including growing, processing, and distribution operations, would be located on … Read more
A virtual town hall tomorrow will discuss tree mortality concerns and fire prevention efforts across Lake County. The meeting is presented by the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, a collaboration of county and city governments, tribal nations, fire protection districts, water purveyors, and other partners. Taking action in response to tree mortality has become … Read more
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee meets this morning and will hear a report on the Lake County Economic Development Corps priorities, the work of the Mendo-Lake Small Business Development Center, and new services being offered in Lake County as well as updates on city projects and the continued work on the next economic development … Read more
Former internet executive and Lake County resident Gene Yoon has announced that he’s officially filed his candidacy for the State Senate District 2 seat, currently held by Senator Mike McGuire, who was elected in 2014. His 20-year career in IT and business includes a stint at Google as head of ad integrity. Yoon lives in … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting last night approved a request to send surplus personal protective equipment to Ukraine. According to the LakeCountyNews, the request came from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security. Sheriff Brian Martin’s report to the board included a letter sent to all state law enforcement, … Read more
North Coast Opportunities Gardens Project’s free seed library is now taking orders. The seed library is stocked with more than 10,000 seed packets donated by local farmers, seed savers, and businesses and has more than 230 varieties available to order for home delivery or pick up at NCO’s headquarters in Ukiah. For more information go … Read more
A Willits man who is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition has been arrested by a Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy after being found trying to possibly break into a vehicle in Willits. William Goforth told the deputy that he had a weapon. The Deputy located and removed a fully loaded .380 handgun from … Read more
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast has announced they will now be offering 3-D mammography, as the result of a generous gift from the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation. The new machine offers significant advantages in the early detection and subsequent treatment of breast cancer with good outcomes for patients in the area. For more information, go to … Read more
Vets Connect Volunteers of Lake County will host a quarterly mobile Stand Down event aimed at local veterans who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. The event will take place next Wednesday, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Americal Legion Post 437 on Austin Road. The Stand Down will offer supplies and housing, … Read more
Surveys will be sent out to assess student and family interests in the Willits School District concerning the upcoming Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which the Willits Unified School District recently secured grant funding to implement. A virtual town hall was held late last month to discuss ideas for the program. The ELOP is a mandatory … Read more