News Staff CAL FIRE MEU reports they had 6 fires in Mendocino County over the weekend. The Turnout Fire, which is burning north of SR-253 between Boonville and Ukiah, reached 200 acres yesterday and was 20-percent contained. Personnel worked throughout the night to strengthen containment and extinguish hotspots. Firefighters are challenged by steep, rugged terrain with difficult … Read more
A weekend fire in Lake County destroyed two homes. The fire broke out at a home Sunday afternoon on Cerrito Drive, in Clearlake Oaks. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed, and a second home also on fire. The fire had also spread to vegetation. Several units from Northshore Fire, Cal Fire, Lake County … Read more
Violent crimes are up in Mendocino County. 2020 statistics released from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office for show there were 14 death ruled homicides, compared to 8 in 2019. Suicides were also up with 32 in 2020 compared to 20 in 2019.The latest report shows other crime stats, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and … Read more
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Sonoma County was felt in Lake County yesterday morning. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 11:50 a.m. and was centered 4.7 miles south of Cobb, 12.7 miles northeast of Healdsburg and 14.9 miles south-southwest of Clearlake. It was recorded at a depth of 1.2 miles.
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit is battling their first area wildfire of the fire season. The Turnout Fire in Mendocino County was up to 50 acres as of last night. At one point, firefighters were forced from the fire line by gusty winds and flames. The fire is located at Highway 253 and Boonville Road and … Read more
Firefighters were also called to a wildfire burning near the intersection of Feliz Creek Drive and McNab Ranch Road northwest of Hopland. No word on acreage, but it appears firefighters were able to get that incident under control.
A Lake County man wanted for a high-speed chase earlier this month is now in custody. 33-year-old Mark Andrew Nielsen of Nice, was arrested early Friday morning near Calpella and faces several charges.
Lake County health officials say the county currently has a vaccine surplus and is urging residents to get vaccinated. According to recent numbers, about 40% of the county’s population is at least partially vaccinated. As of Friday, all Californians age 16+ can schedule appointments at https://MyTurn.ca.gov. Also on Friday, the state issued new Guidance. that … Read more
While use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently paused, Mendocino County Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren said it should not significantly affect local supplies. He said the new shipments of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are holding steady. Dr. Coren also said there have been 18 positive COVID-19 tests in people who have been … Read more
The City of Lakeport received recognition for its Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) this month. The City received the CSMFO Operating Budget Excellence award for implementing the highest standards and best practices in public sector budgeting. CSMFO bestows their budget award on California municipalities that achieve the … Read more