News Staff A weekend sewage spill has contaminated Burns Valley Creek, nearby private wells, and leaked into Clear Lake. Lake County Special Districts has issued a do not consume notice for well water to residents on Pond Road (northwest of Old Highway 53) up to Olympic, and along Rumsey (between Pamela and Smith). Residents affected by the … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through this afternoon for Coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker ways is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, carrying people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Beachcombing is not advised.
Kelseyville hosts the 36th Annual John Berry’s Road to Crescent City Junior High Basketball Tournament starting today and running through Saturday. The weekend is a celebration of competition, sportsmanship, and community pride. The Kelseyville winner earns a berth in the March 6-7 Crescent City Jaycees Tournament. The popular Hoop Shoot Contest is Saturday at 2 … Read more
The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and Cal Fire renewed their California Fire Master Agreement for five years on December 12. The agreement ensures a multi-agency approach, allowing shared personnel, equipment, and resources for joint wildfire fighting, fuels reduction, training, and dispatching. This mutual aid is credited for rapid initial attack, with Forest Service … Read more
The Ukiah Branch Library will host a wildfire preparedness workshop in partnership with Cal Fire tomorrow. The free workshop will guide attendees on how to prepare in case a wildfire starts near their home or community. Cal Fire will provide tips on home hardening and science-informed practices to help protect homes and property from wildfires. … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors, after the failure to join Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) last year, has formed an ad hoc energy policy committee comprised of supervisors Jessica Pyska and Helen Owen to restart energy talks. Supervisors stressed early collaboration with cities and tribes, a key lesson from the SCP process. Staff is now … Read more
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday in Covelo after allegedly bringing a stolen, loaded, semi-automatic handgun to Round Valley High School. He was detained, and the stolen handgun, taken from Santa Rosa, was found in his waistband. He was booked into juvenile hall for being a minor in possession of a handgun and carrying a … Read more
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit northern Sonoma County just after midnight Thursday, felt in several Lake County areas. The USGS located the epicenter 7 miles east-northeast of Cloverdale at a depth of under 1.5 miles. State Sen. Mike McGuire reported feeling the quake on social media, with no immediate damage or injuries. By 1 a.m., U.S.G.S. … Read more
On Tuesday, the CDC’s acting director signed a decision memorandum to significantly reduce the routinely recommended U.S. child and adolescent vaccinations. Officials noted the change was not based on new vaccine safety/effectiveness data and bypassed established policy procedures. The West Coast Health Alliance continues to endorse the evidence-based American Academy of Pediatrics’ schedule, warning that … Read more
A high surf advisory is in effect for coastal Mendocino County through late this afternoon. Large breaking waves of 22 to 25 feet are possible, causing dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion. Beach combing is highly discouraged, as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. … Read more