Air quality in Mendocino and Lake Counties has been affected by active wildfires in Oregon. The NWS says the air quality in Mendocino County especially will be affected today, expect hazy conditions. Currently there are no wildfires in Mendocino County, the smoke comes from the Flat Fire in Oregon, which has burned about 4,000 acres. … Read more
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6. On the agenda, a public hearing on adoption of a resolution to confirm and approve the utility billing delinquency list and associated resolution and direct staff to submit the list to the Lake County Auditor-Controller for inclusion on the property tax roll. The Assistant City Manager … Read more
The Van Damme Beach parking lot will be closed starting today through late August to make ADA improvements to the lot. The kayak concession will be open during the work, but parking will be limited.
The Hope Center is once again accepting participants in its program after having to stop service clients due to a COVID-19 outbreak. TheLakeCountyNews says the 20 bed, 24 hour transitional housing facility in Clearlake, operated by Adventist Health Clear Lake. Earlier in the month six clients and one associated of the facility tested positive for … Read more
Very hot weather continues through the week for most of the Mendocino County interior as well as Lake County. Temperatures will continue to hover in the high 90’s to 102. Exercise caution in the heat. Know the signs of heat illness. Be mindful of young children, pets and the elderly in the car in the … Read more
Mendocino County Animal Services is asking for the public’s assistance. The shelter is at capacity and may have to make the difficult choice of euthanizing animals.
Fort Bragg has hired a new assistant city manager, Police Chief Neil Cervenka. During its regular meeting, the City Council approved the additional role with a 5% pay increase, sick leave, and a severance package. There has been some questioning of the move, both by the public and on the council. If City Manager Peggy … Read more
The Mendocino Unified School District has given the go-ahead for its Water System Reconstruction Project. TheMendocinoBeacon reports a grant from the state Drinking Water Revolving Fund will provide water suppy and storage improvements for the school district, which included supplying potable water to its schools, Community Center and Friendship Park.
The US Geological Service reports a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Lake County around 9.45 pm. The center was placed 3.4 miles south of Cobb and 68 miles west of Sacramento. There have been no reports of injuries or damage thus far.
Hot weather continues…beginning Saturday, an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect through late Sunday for most of the Mendocino County interior as well as Lake County. Exercise caution in the heat, take precautions. Know the signs of heat illness. Be mindful of young children, pets and the elderly in the car in the heat.