PG&E Reps Get Local Feedback

The Lake County Board of Supervisors heard from PG&E last week about their efforts to reduce wildfire potential. As for efforts to lessen the impacts of public power safety shutoffs, the utility says they are focusing on areas of the highest risk and continue to make adjustments. Supervisors urged PG&E to reduce the number of … Read more

Woman Arrested for Arson from Weekend Fire in Lucerne

A 36-year-old woman from Lucerne was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of arson. A home and another structure in the 6000 block of Second Avenue were damaged by fire on Saturday, displacing some residents. An investigation by a LCSO and Northshore Fire Protection District’s arson investigator, determined that Dallas Darlene Lyons, was under the … Read more

Expansion Approved for Emerald Sun Cannabis Facility

The City of Ukiah’s Zoning Administrator recently approved another expansion of the Emerald Sun cannabis facility. The zoning administrator also renewed the businesses use permit. According to the city, the building is well-maintained, secure and safe. As for community safety, the city says the police department hasn’t reported any significant amount of calls or issues … Read more

State to Mandate COVID-19 for Students to Attend Classes In-Person

Parents of Lake and Mendocino County school children are preparing for a new mandate as the state becomes the first in the nation with a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students to attend classes in-person. Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for those 16 and over but only granted an emergency authorization for anyone 12 … Read more

Free Hazardous Waste Removal Workshop for Cache fire Survivors

In response to the Cache fire that devastated nearly 60 homes on Aug. 18, the city of Clearlake in partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and North Coast Opportunities are providing a workshop today to support free lot cleanup and hazardous waste removal. In order to be eligible, impacted residents must either … Read more

Hit and Run Conviction

A Fort Bragg woman was found guilty of fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a man skateboarding near Mendocino in 2019. According to the Mendocino County District Attorney, 43-year-old Gina Rae Bean, faces up to four years in state prison. She’s scheduled to be sentenced on December 3rd.

9 More COVID-19 Releated Deaths Confirmed in Mendocino County

Nine more COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed in Mendocino County yesterday, bringing the total number since the pandemic began, to 84. The age ranges of those deceased are 66 to 96. In light of this tragic week in Mendocino County, Public Health asks all residents to think about the ways they are protecting themselves and … Read more

Clearlake Oaks Woman in Homicide Case Denied Bail

A Clearlake Oaks woman charged with killing her boyfriend was denied bail. During a court appearance this week, a judge determined 56-year-old Sue Grogan-Robinson was a flight risk. She’s accused of fatally shooting 56-year-old Charles Vernon McClelland in July, and was arrested in the state of Missouri in August.

Millions in State Funding Awarded to Lake and Mendocino Counties for Drought Relief

Mendocino and Lake counties are receiving millions from the state to tackle drought relief. The city of Ukiah and the county of Mendocino together received more than $2 million from the state Department of Water Resources as part of its Small Community Drought Relief program. Lake County has been awarded over $3 million. Funds will … Read more