Gobbi Street Construction ALMOST Finished

Road construction on Gobbi Street in Ukiah is drawing to a close, paving should be completed from Orchard Avenue to Dora Street by the end of the week; however, West Gobbi Street is another matter. During preparation for paving, areas of unstable base were discovered, and those areas will need to be dug out and … Read more

CalFire Mendocino Unit Announces Burn Ban

CAL FIRE’s Mendocino Unit has announced a suspension of all residential outdoor burn permits, effective Monday, June 30 at 8 a.m. The suspension includes the burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves for residential property owners. As of June, CAL FIRE and local firefighters have responded to more than 2,678 wildfires statewide. The … Read more

Mendocino County Board of Supers to Consider Ending Tax Sharing Agreement

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will consider ending its tax-sharing agreement with the county’s four cities, including Ukiah, which may make the annexation plans the city has moot. The board cites significant fiscal concerns and public service obligations as the motivation behind the discussion. The resolution that will be considered at today’s meeting states … Read more

Judge Says No Change of Venue in Cubbison Civil Trial

In Mendocino County Court, Judge Ann Moorman has rejected the request for a change of venue for Auditor Chamise Cubbison’s civil lawsuit against the County Board of Supervisors. A court filing by a San Francisco law firm stating that the trial had become contentious and that local public scrutiny raised questions about Moorman’s impartiality and … Read more

Free Life Jacket Giveaway for Kids on Saturday

Saturday from 10 til 2 or until supplies run out, The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County, along with the Konocti Women’s Service Club, will hold a free life jacket giveaway for kids. The Konocti Women’s Service Club members will register and weigh the kids and then qualified Flotilla members will fit … Read more

Fort Bragg City Council Moves Forward With Mill Site Project

After a split vote, the Fort Bragg City Council approved the Mill Site Development Strategy Report, which outlined plans for the redevelopment of the former Georgia-Pacific Mill site in cooperation with the Mendocino Railway. The council also plans to begin negotiating a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the owners of the Skunk Train. The Council … Read more