Ukiah City Council Meets on Wednesday July 9th

The Ukiah City Council meets on Wednesday and will hear a presentation on a proposed senior housing development to be built by the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority, with priority given to members of the five Mendocino County tribes. Ukiah Elders Village would be built on a 2.57-acre lot purchased last fall from the Cooper … Read more

CHP Announces Holiday Enforcement Period for the Holiday

The California Highway Patrol will launch a statewide holiday enforcement period for the 4th of July holiday, starting at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and continues through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. CHP officers will be out in full force throughout the holiday weekend, focusing on impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers. The CHP urges everyone … Read more

Remember…ALL Fireworks are Illegal in Mendocino County

A reminder that all fireworks are illegal in Mendocino County, including “Safe & Sane” fireworks. The only exception is for public displays of fireworks with a permit. Law enforcement and fire agencies will enforce this zero-tolerance policy. Illegal fireworks will be seized and those in possession of them will be prosecuted.

Ontiveros Given American Dream Award for Lake County

On Sunday, Representative Mike Thompson gave Edgar Ontiveros the 2025 American Dream Award for Lake County. Ontivero’s work with the La Voz De la Esperanza community center has helped break language barriers and improved access to mental health and well being services for the Latino community.

Mendocino County Board Votes to Keep Tax Sharing Agreement

Mendocino County’s Board of Supervisors has voted to keep the tax sharing agreement due for renewal with the county’s four cities after the city of Ukiah assured the board it would reevaluate its Ukiah Valley Reorganization Plan. Ukiah Mayor Doug Crane said the plan as it stands was a big mistake. Fifth District Supervisor Ted … Read more

Roadwork in Part of Lake County Wraps Up

The South Main Street improvement project has wrapped up. The city of Lakeport aannounced that one of the most significant series of infrastructure improvements along one of the city’s most heavily traveled routes included sidewalk reconstruction, accessibility enhancements, and full roadway resurfacing from First Street to Lakeport Boulevard. The project also included new striping, upgraded … Read more