News Staff This past Saturday, the first-ever People’s Choice Mendocino County Wine Competition was held. There were about 100 in attendance as 31 wineries submitted 100 wines to be tasted and judged. There were 5 best-in-show winners, 11 double gold medals, 27 gold medals and 30 silver. The big winner was Husch Vineyards, submitting wines made with … Read more
A fire nearly ruined the Labor Day holiday for a local restaurant and the cameras that saved it are being credited for allowing the Princess Seafood Restaurant in north Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg to still be open for Paul Bunyan Days this weekend. The owners of the restaurant say the building experienced some major … Read more
An Arcata woman was found dead in a Ukiah Creek late last week, and authorities are investigating what they believe to be a hit-and-run accident connected to the death. The body of Aimee R. Younkin of Arcata was found in Hensley Creek, near the SB 101 south of the Lake Mendocino Drive exit. Investigators have … Read more
A reminder that both the Lakeport Police and the CHP will be increasing patrols over the Labor Day holiday, focusing on identifying drivers under the influence. Enhanced enforcement is expected to start today and last through late Monday. During last year’s Labor Day, 38 people were killed in crashes throughout the state, and nearly half … Read more
CAL FIRE has announced grants for 94 local wildfire prevention projects across California, supported by $90.8 million in funding. Mendocino County will use its portion of the grant funding to remove hazardous vegetation along roads and driveways near 300 habitable structures near Leggett in an area that has not burned in the last half-century.
City crews in Ukiah worked overnight Tuesday on a water main break at Waugh and Cooper Lanes. Water service was off for almost 12 hours in the area, bringing service back online around 7 am Wednesday. The repair took longer than expected due to a high-pressure gas line close to the broken main, which meant … Read more
The 77th annual Lake County Fair opens this evening with a kick-off Blue Ribbon Dinner followed by opening ceremonies along with barrel racing. Friday there will be family events and the Lake County Idol Competition. Saturday includes the Annual Diaper Derby and Farm Auction, which kicks off with a buyer’s breakfast. There’s also the Demolition … Read more
The 77th annual Lake County Fair opens this evening with a kick-off Blue Ribbon Dinner followed by opening ceremonies along with barrel racing. Friday there will be family events and the Lake County Idol Competition. Saturday includes the Annual Diaper Derby and Farm Auction, which kicks off with a buyer’s breakfast. There’s also the Demolition … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors heard an update on the conversion plans for the former Lakeport Armory, which will become the new Lake County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. The board approved the remodel’s plans. The cost of the project, complete with furnishings, fixtures and equipment, and audio-visual equipment is expected to bring the total cost … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department will be increasing patrols during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, focusing on identifying drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, or a combination of both during the long weekend. 32% of all traffic fatalities during the Labor Day weekend involved drivers who were impaired. Enhanced enforcement will run from this … Read more