The early start of the cold and flu season has made for long wait times at local emergency rooms. The Mendocino County Health Department stressed using discretion before choosing to go to the E.R. Go immediately if you see or feel danger signs: shortness of breath, dehydration or ANY change of mental status. Mild cases … Read more
The Northshore Fire Protection District has received a donation of $662,000 from the Habematolel Pomo Tribe of Upper Lake. TheLakeCountyNews reports the contribution is a part of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s ongoing commitment to local communities and residents in the region.
On Wednesday, the Lake County Office of Emergency Services will hold a public meeting about the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting takes place at 5 pm at the Habematolel Tribal Hall in Upper Lake. There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and the opportunity for public commentary.
A weather system moving across the northern part of the state is expected to bring rain, colder temperatures, frost, and at lower elevations possible snow this week. TheLakeCountyNews reports the NWS says the Lake County forecast calls for frost and a freeze watch in coast areas early tomorrow morning, and chances of rain from Wednesday … Read more
The ice rink in Ukiah is scheduled to open this weekend. Crews have been hard at work getting the rink ready. The city has purchased most of the equipment to operate the rink this year, only needing to use an electrical contractor to power the facility. In its seventh year of operation, the rink will … Read more
Dungeness crab season has once again been delayed by California Fish and Wildlife. Earlier in the week, the announcement was made that whale migration was continuing in the area from the Sonoma/Mendocino County line south to the Mexican border. It’s the fourth consecutive year of delays to protect the humpbacks, and the second delay this … Read more
A Ukiah man has been arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine and a flare gun. Officers stopped a vehicle early last week for expired registration and other violations. The driver was identified as Steven Lawson of Ukiah, who admitted to not having a driver’s license and was seen to be in possession of methamphetamine. His … Read more
Ukiah Police officers arrested a suspected carjacker earlier in the week who took the car from an elderly woman and threatened her with an aluminum baseball bat. UPD said that Erik Smith was taken into custody on carjacking and elder abuse as well as a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear.
A beach hazard statement remains in effect from Thanksgiving morning through the evening. Large, unexpected “sneaker” waves can sweep people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Waves can also move large objects crushing anyone caught underneath.
The annual Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights returns to Fort Bragg this weekend. The event runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 18th, tickets are $10 for adults, and kids under 16 get in free. Tickets are available through gardenbythesea.org.