A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit eastern Mendocino County early Tuesday afternoon, 6 miles east-southeast of Willits at a depth of under 5 miles, causing light-to-moderate shaking. The USGS reports the main quake was followed by two smaller tremors and a 3.8 aftershock 90 minutes later. No injuries or damage were reported.
A beach hazards statement is in effect through this evening for Coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Beachcombing is not advised.
The Lakeport Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to change city code to allow for temporary cannabis events at the Lake County Fairgrounds when it meets this evening at 5:30 at Lakeport City Hall. The Lake County Fairgrounds’ CEO recently proposed hosting a temporary cannabis event this spring, which would include retail sales, prompting the … Read more
At the first 2026 MATH council meeting, which drew 30 attendees and PEG TV viewers, seven candidates sought three open seats. Justin Bean withdrew, and incumbent Charles Morris didn’t seek reelection. Chair Monica Rosenthal confirmed the following qualifications: registered Lake County voter, three 2025 MATH meeting attendances, and residency in the South Lake County Fire … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 am this morning and will address major issues within county government, including the Community Development Department’s budget deficit and loan repayment, proposed changes to the county’s purchasing rules that could expand staff authority, and a possible merger of two large county departments. The meeting can be … Read more
Clearlake has declared a local emergency following an estimated 2.5 million-gallon sewage spill from a ruptured 16-inch Lacosan wastewater main on Robin Lane. The spill, prolonged by faulty valves, has contaminated dozens of homes (mostly with private wells), drainage, waterways, Burns Valley Creek, and Clear Lake. Lacosan advises private well owners to use bottled water. … Read more
A solo-vehicle crash Saturday night on the Hopland Grade was reported shortly after 7 p.m. on westbound Highway 175 near the Lake County line. First responders found the vehicle 200 feet down an embankment around 7:30 p.m., but the single occupant was already on the roadway. The victim was first taken to Sutter Lakeside Hospital … Read more
About 100 Lake County residents gathered in Lakeport for the “ICE Out for Good” protest Saturday morning. Organized by Indivisible Lake County as part of a national “Weekend of Action” (involving groups like MoveOn and the ACLU), the demonstration was against the recent fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by a federal … Read more
A weekend sewage spill has contaminated Burns Valley Creek, nearby private wells, and leaked into Clear Lake. Lake County Special Districts has issued a do not consume notice for well water to residents on Pond Road (northwest of Old Highway 53) up to Olympic, and along Rumsey (between Pamela and Smith). Residents affected by the … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through this afternoon for Coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker ways is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, carrying people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Beachcombing is not advised.