The Ukiah Police Department reports that over the weekend, a man, a woman, and two juvenile males wearing facemasks stopped a victim in his car, feigning a collision with him, and robbed him at gunpoint. UPD officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery that had occurred in the 600 block of Talmage … Read more
CalFire Mendocino is lifting the burn ban for those with permits in the county as of today. Anyone with a current residential or ag burn permit can resume burning on permitted burn days. Burn Permits are now available online from CAL FIRE at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov . Burn Permits are only for residents who live in the … Read more
Ukiah has announced a grant of $311,000 has been awarded to the city as part of the City of Ukiah Digital Infrastructure Design and Implementation Plan. The grant will help create the foundation for a high-speed broadband network within the city limits, especially in areas where there is no service or very little service available. … Read more
A frost advisory is in effect for both the coast and inland through midmorning.
Two candidates whose names appear on the November 8th ballot for Fort Bragg City Council have informed the City’s Elections Official that they are no longer running. . Richard Garcia, candidate for one of the four-year seats, and Alberto Aldaco, candidate for the two-year seat, have both stated they no longer intend to seek the … Read more
The city of Lakeport is looking for applicants for the open seats on the City Council. The LakeCountyNews reports that with Mireya Turner resigning and Michael Green being appointed to the District 4 supervisorial seat, there are now at least two seats open. City Manager Kevin Ingram has said the situation will be on the … Read more
At the last Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board heard a report on COVID-19 from interim Public Health officer Dr. Karl Sporer. He said that although the virus is currently waning, there is concern among public health officials that a wave of infections may be on the way. Based on anecdotal information, Sporer … Read more
The city of Lakeport is asking residents to continue to conserve water as the drought continues. The LakeCountyNews reports data indicates Lake County is in the severe drought category. The city of Lakeport relies on groundwater wells in Scotts Vally along with treated water from Clear Lake, both sources remain vulnerable due to the drought. … Read more
There is a frost advisory in the area for this morning, both along the coast and inland.
PG&E and the Arbor Day Foundation are partnering to give 1500 native California trees to customers through the Energy Saving Trees program. One can reserve a Japanese lilac, kousa dogwood, little leaf linden or serviceberry tree through arborday.org. The trees will be delivered to the homeowner at the address they specify. The Energy Saving Trees … Read more