Lake County AQMD Office Will Reopen With Limited Hours

The Lake County Air Quality Management District reports that it has reopened the district office and will serve customers Monday through Thursday from 9am to noon to drop off documents and some limited services . The office was closed to walk-in traffic last fall due to staffing shortages. Appointments are still advised, and residents in … Read more

101 Near Leggett Closed Due to Mudslide

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have announced that US-101 continues to be closed because of an active mudslide near mile post marker 85.50 that started on Monday. Authorities have set up a detour on SR-271, directing traffic from Cummings Road to Leggett. For more information, go to quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

Lakeport City Council Meets Today at 6

The Lakeport City Council meets today at 6 pm and will hear a presentation from NHA Advisors regarding the city’s CalPERS unfunded accrued liabilities and its pension program. The council will also consider approving a second amendment to the professional services agreement with WMH Corp., the San Jose firm conducting design services for the Lakeport … Read more

East Region Town Hall-ERTH Meets Tomorrow Afternoon

The East Region Town Hall meets tomorrow afternoon at 4 pm.  Discussions about a Cal Recycle grant, illegal dumpsite cleanups, and the General Plan and Shoreline Area plan are on the agenda.  There will also be an update on the commercial cannabis report, Cannabis Ordinance Task Force, and EJ Crandall will give his monthly report.

Concerns Over Large Hotel Chain Partnership in Mendocino

Concerns have been raised after the NY based owner of Hill House inn and the Mendocino Hotel Garden and Suites in Mendocino has partnered Marriot International late last year. Local merchants have expressed concern, saying they were not impressed with the introduction of the partnership to the city. Others are cautiously optimistic that the partnership … Read more

PG&E Releases Final Draft Application for Potter Valley Decommissioning

PG&E has released its Final Draft Application for Surrender of its license for the Potter Valley Project hydroelectric facility. The over 2000 page document outlines the utility’s plans for decommissioning the project and details the expected effects on those dependent on water from the Russian River. Public comments on PG&E’s Draft Application are due by … Read more