News Staff The Lakeport City Council will hold its next meeting tomorrow, Tuesday at 6 pm. The meeting will include a presentation on the proposed Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund, an ordinance adding a tobacco retailer license to the Lakeport Municipal code, and set a public hearing on the matter for December 17th. The council will … Read more
Fort Bragg has named a new chair of the harbor commission and a commissioner. MendoFever reports Jim Hurst, a long-time advocate for the development and sustainability of Fort Bragg’s harbor, has been recommended by the City for the position of Harbor Commission Chair. Dominick Weaver has been appointed as the new commissioner. Weaver has considerable … Read more
Funding from the 2018 federal Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Workforce Development will help five areas in the state, including Lake County, recover from the wildfires in 2018. The $40.7 million will go to programs that provide free job training and supportive services to low—to moderate-income individuals in the community, with the goal of improving … Read more
An atmospheric river system is expected to move into the area starting tomorrow night, bringing with it possibly up to 5” of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, with 2-4” on Thursday. Localized flooding early in the week with more extensive flooding towards week’s end is expected. Most of Mendocino County, including the coast is included … Read more
A traffic stop in Ukiah turned into a drug bust late last week. Ukiah PD reports officers stopped an SUV in the 100 block of South Main due to a vehicle code violation. As officers approached the vehicle, a handgun was seen. As the driver, Grady Hollenbeck exited the vehicle, a glass meth pipe was … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is now selling Christmas tree permits online. You must be at least 18 ot purchase a permit, with a limit of one per family. Permits are good through December 31st. For more, go to recreation.org.
Ukiah has received approval to annex 752 acres of unincorporated open space in the Western Hills. MendoFever reports development can now move forward. Past developments have happened without the benefit of necessary services, and annexation of the area will allow the city to proactively improve public safety. More information regarding the annexation can be found … Read more
There’s a frost advisory for the Mendocino Coast starting this evening and running through Saturday morning. Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer from frost. A freeze warning is also in effect for the Mendocino County interior and southern Lake County. Sub-freezing temperatures are possible, conditions could kill crops, damage sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor … Read more
An incident involving horses and a woman near Willits left her injured. Emergency medical teams reported to the Rocking Horse Ranch, near the intersection of Timber and Sherwood Roads north of Willits around 5:30 on Tuesday. First responders say the woman sustained head injuries but was conscious.
The City of Fort Bragg has announced that it has been selected as a 2024 Distinguished Budget Award winner by the Government Finance Officers Association. The association is a professional organization for government finance officers and directors across North America that focuses on commitment to transparency and the highest standards of accountability connected to government … Read more