A public outreach meeting for the new John T. Klaus Park is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm at the East Lake Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium, in Clearlake Oaks. The park is slated to be located east of Clearlake Oaks along Highway 20 between the quarry and the Moose Lodge. All are … Read more
The Lake Transit Authority has announced it is experiencing a shortage of drivers and will be temporarily cutting back routes. As of Monday and until further notice, weekday service on the last eastbound run of Route 1 along the north shore of Clearlake, the last loop of Route 2 between Cobb and Middletown, the last … Read more
Three new Mendocino County deputies were sworn in on Monday. Juan Ayala, Daniel Buschbacher, and Kevin Aguilar will work in the Mendocino County Jail after completing their training. They were sworn in during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office Training Center in Ukiah with family and friends in attendance.
The Ukiah City Council at its meeting this evening at 5:15 will consider an ordinance that will help law enforcement address campfires being built on private property for cooking and other uses. A loophole in the city code has allowed the practice, which has caused a disproportionate number of fires in the city limits.
A candidates forum for the two people running for the District 1 Supervisor’s seat in Lake County is being held this evening from 6-8 pm. The Lower Lake Community Action Group will host the forum featuring candidates John Hess and Helen Owen, being held at the clubhouse located at Russell Rustici County Park in Lower … Read more
The fate of the 80-year-old Albion River Bridge continues to be a mystery known only to Caltrans. The bridge is still safe, but according to Caltrans has a limited lifespan as it stands and needs reinforcement. Caltrans is offering five options regarding the bridge and nothing more. Those options can be found at albionriverbridgeproject.com
The City of Laytonville will celebrate its 150 birthday this weekend. Taste of Summer includes food, local whiskey and wine tasting, live music, and a team cornhole tournament. Advance tickets are available at Pour Girls Coffee and Long Valley Feed. Tickets will also be available at the gate.
A judge has ruled that the Yuba Community College District violated labor law and workers’ rights in negotiations with faculty. Emails union leadership circulated to staff said the district has continued to challenge the contract currently in place with staff that both sides have agreed to for more than 30 years.
One man was arrested and 2 others were questioned during a probation search in Fort Bragg. Officers observed Kenneth Partridge acting suspiciously. He was questioned and arrested on drug charges and possession of a weapon by a felon, as well as probation violation. Bail was set at $250K due to his prior record.
A cannabis enforcement operation conducted in Potter Valley last week saw the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife locating and destroying more than 2,700 illegal plants and the seizure of more than 500 lbs of processed cannabis. Five individuals were arrested, along with the seizure of two firearms, one of which was a ghost gun.