The Lake County Board of Supervisors at its meeting tomorrow morning will consider the formation of a new municipal advisory council to serve Kelseyville and the Big Valley area. The board is also scheduled to hear Higher Ground Farms’ appeal of the Planning Commission’s Jan. 11 denial of its cannabis operation, proposed to be located … Read more
Ukiah has been named one of 16 of the “Strongest Towns” in the country. The Strong Towns initiative launched in 2009 as a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to helping cities and towns in the US and Canada achieve financial resiliency through civic engagement. Ukiah will now compete in the 9th annual international Strong Towns competition. … Read more
The Anderson Valley Advertiser newspaper has announced that it is discontinuing the publication of its weekly print edition. Editor of the AVA, 84-year-old Bruce Anderson, says the publication will be available in a daily online edition from now on, citing a marked decrease in subscriptions as one of the factors in the decision. The print … Read more
The city of Fort Bragg is now the official owner/operator of the CV Starr Community Center, after a six-month transition from the Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks District. All current operations and classes are slated to continue, although there may be some interruption of schedules from time to time for much-needed maintenance or installation of … Read more
A man killed in an accident on Highway 20 earlier in the week has been identified. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the crash victim as 58-year-old Gregory Allen Van Grundy of Willits. Van Grundy’s car crossed the center line when he lost control of on a curve and crashed into another vehicle. Those … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department has announced that a man reported missing has been located. Kenneth Nicholson, reported missing on Wednesday has been found safe.
Clearlake Police are now asking for the public’s help in locating Kenneth Nicholson, 65, reported missing on Wednesday. Nicholson was last seen near the Travelodge in Clearlake. He is a white, adult male, 5’9” tall, 165 lbs with blue eyes and blonde hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clearlake Police.
The Clearlake Police Department reports that a missing man, Thomas Earl Emery has been located. Emery was reported missing this past Tuesday.
In Mendocino County’s primary elections, turnout was low, with just over 14% of the county’s voters casting ballots. In the District 1 Supervisoral race Madeline Cline is in the lead. District 2, a somewhat close race between Maureen Mulheren with just over 51% of the vote continues ahead against Jacob Brown with almost 50% … Read more
In the supervisorial and judicial races, Jessica Pyska has gained a second term as District 5 supervisor. In the District 4 race, Lakeport’s Police Chief, Brad Rasmussen led by a wide margin with over 58% of the vote. The District 1 race is close, with John Hess and Helen Owen in a dead heat. In … Read more