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The Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund is seeking applicants for three vacancies on its Board of Trustees. Find more information at lakecountyca.gov

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering a paid emergency management internship for students. Interns work 10-24 hours a week, focusing on preparedness, disaster response, and public outreach. The program starts in January, with tracks in planning, community preparedness, or field research. Apply via the county’s online job portal or contact … Read more

Earlier in the month a driver was cited in Redwood Valley with 82 pounds of marijuana after running a stop sign. A CHP officer pulled over a red Dodge Ram on the 18th, and seized semi-processed cannabis. The unnamed driver was cited for not having a valid license or insurance, and marijuana possession for sale … Read more

The Ukiah Police Department shortly before 3 p.m. yesterday sent out an alert about police activity regarding a man with a gun report at Willow Terrace in the 200 block of East Gobbi Street — located just west of U.S. Highway 101 — and asked people to avoid the area. Investigation into the incident is … Read more

Lake County will implement food scrap composting with green waste starting Monday, causing a 4.8% rate increase or $1.20-$1.50 monthly, effective January 1, 2026. This voluntary program, approved by the Board of Supervisors, aims to reduce landfill waste, methane, and costs. Educational materials will be mailed, and green carts will be used for collection

Lake County’s chief public defender, Raymond Buenaventura has resigned effective Nov. 4 to take a new role in Monterey County starting Dec. 1, with a higher salary. Lake County is now seeking replacements for this position, as well as director roles for Animal Care and Control and Public Works.

The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District has appointed Glen Stephens as the new Air Pollution Control Officer, yesterday, Monday. Stephens brings over 30 years of experience in air quality management, having previously served as the Air Pollution Control Officer for the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District since 2012. His expertise includes regulatory programs, … Read more

Lake County’s burn ban lifts Saturday. Burn permits are required for residential and agricultural for one-acre-plus parcels are available online at lcaqmd.net starting Saturday. Multi-day, overnight, high-impact, large pile over 10 ft diameter, or extensive vegetation also requires smoke management plan permits, available by appointment starting Nov. 3. A Cal Fire permit may also be … Read more

Last Thursday, just before midnight, a passerby reported two suspicious subjects vandalizing a utility box at N Main St and E Laurel St. in Fort Bragg Officers arrived on scene, observed fresh graffiti, and saw two subjects fleeing. Officers apprehended one male juvenile from Fort Bragg, who was arrested, cited, and released to a parent. … Read more

Sutter Health and SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West have successfully concluded contract negotiations, averting a strike at eight Northern California medical facilities, including Sutter Lakeside. More than 4,700 frontline healthcare workers overwhelmingly approved the new agreement, which provides 14% raises over the contract’s life and protects health and retirement benefits. The union stated the agreement “addresses … Read more