News Staff PG&E hosted a virtual town hall meeting last Tuesday, which included updates on rates, the Potter Valley dam removal, and the status of local projects. PG&E experts, including Regional Vice President Dave Canny, were on hand to answer questions. Canny said electric rates are expected to level out over the next few years as the … Read more
With almost 11 million Californians expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, the California Highway Patrol will begin a maximum enforcement period starting at 6 pm this evening and running through just before midnight on Sunday, December 1st. Last year, the MEP resulted in over 1,000 arrests for driving under the influence with 27 fatal … Read more
The 14th annual Festival of Lights at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens begins the day after Thanksgiving. Tickets are available in advance and will be more if purchased at the door. The Festival runs rain or shine Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting on the 29th and wrapping up on December 22nd. Gates open at 5 … Read more
The Mendocino Sheriff’s Office has announced it has identified the remains of a man who disappeared 38 years ago. Investigation into the disappearance of Warren David Hawkins of Cowlitz County, Washington began 12 years ago when his remains were found in Piercy. With the help of new DNA technology at the Othram Lab in The … Read more
A meeting is scheduled to take public comment on plans to remodel the Kelseyville Senior Center. Lake County Public Services is holding the meeting to gather input on community needs for the center. The renovation of the center is going to cost around $2 million. That meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 pm next … Read more
The annual burn ban for Lake County has been lifted. CalFire declared this past Friday that the hazardous conditions connected with fire season have dropped. Burn permits are required for all Lake County Air Basin outdoor burning. Permits can be obtained at lcaqmd.net or by appointment at the district office. A smoke management plan will … Read more
There’s a freeze watch overnight tonight into early Wednesday morning for the Mendocino Coast. Temperatures could drop to 32 degrees. Frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
A Willits man has been accused of sexual abuse that has persisted over the last ten years. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office was contacted by an adult female who reported that Matthew Adams had abused her two daughters. Adams was out of town at the time and was arrested and charged with two counts of … Read more
The Hopland Fire Protection District has received a California Statewide Specialized Equipment Project Grant, which enabled the district to purchase six handheld radios for its team. The radios were put into service during the Red Flag Warning event in October. The radios are vital for coordination between firefighters and other agencies during wildfires, vehicle crashes, … Read more
Mendocino County is asking for the public’s help in assessing damage after the recent storms. A survey is posted at mendoready.org. The survey results will be analyzed to determine if the County meets the necessary thresholds for state or federal disaster relief programs.