Lake County has experienced an increasing number of high heat days in the last few years and due to that, algae blooms have impacted Clear Lake on a more regular basis. Residents of Lake County are invited to take part in a survey designed to help understand the needs of the community during times of … Read more
The Golden State Finance Authority has launched the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program, aimed at Lake County residents impacted by wildfires in 2018, designed to help those affected purchase homes outside of high-fire areas. Low-to-moderate income homeowners and renters whose primary residence was located in high or very high fire hazard zones in Lake County in … Read more
PG&E has announced it will be lowering electric rates temporarily next month. During a webinar, the utility said it would reduce electric rates by 9% starting July 1st. No questions or comments were taken during the webinar, although in a press release, it was stated the reduction would last at least a few months to … Read more
Congressman Mike Thompson will host an in-person town hall on Monday at 5:30 that focuses on veteran’s health care benefits. Thompson will be joined by guests from regional Veteran’s Affairs health systems. The presentation will include how to register for health care benefits and recent expansions and improvements to programs that serve vets. To … Read more
Lake County has reached an agreement with Mendocino County in which youth who are in custody will be housed in the neighboring county. Lake County has contracted with Mendocino County to house juvenile offenders since the Lake County Juvenile Hall closed in 2015. In 2017, Lake County moved those offenders to Tehama County and has … Read more
The fire that damaged 8 units at the R&M Mini Storage in Ukiah on Monday has been deemed “suspicious”. UVFA Battalion Chief Eric Singleton said he could not comment further as it was still under investigation by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Spokesman Capt. Quincy Cromer confirmed that the MCSO was investigating the fire, but … Read more
The Chief of the Lake, Napa, and Sonoma Unit of Cal Fire has announced he’ll retire. Chief Mike Marcucci announced he’ll leave his position on the 28th. Assistant Chief Kirk van Wormer has been named acting Unit Chief and will fill the role until a permanent successor is hired. Marcucci has spent the last 27 … Read more
The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the state parks department have signed a memorandum of understanding that supports greater use of Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville by the tribe, whose leaders have stated is part of the tribe’s original homeland. The agreement is the 12th agreement of its type that the state … Read more
A power outage in Ukiah Tuesday morning affected almost 1500 customers. The outage was reported shortly before 10 am, affecting downtown Ukiah and adjacent areas, including parts of unincorporated Mendocino County. According to PG&E, under a hundred customers are still without power. Most power was restored by early Tuesday afternoon. PG&E says it is investigating … Read more
There is forward movement in the criminal case against suspended Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison. After weeks of delay, Cubbison’s trial is now scheduled to begin on July 25th. Cubbison’s attorney, Chris Andrian said that in his office’s review of the hundred of documents finally turned over by county officials, nothing changes his view of … Read more