Mendocino Animal Shelter Loses Social Media Page

The Mendocino County Animal Shelter continues to operate at capacity, and sees no end in sight of animal surrenders due to the economic downturn of the past couple of years, and due to the pandemic, when folks adopted pets that they no longer have time for as they return to full time work. The illegal … Read more

Lakeport City Council Discusses Potential Recruitment Strategies for Police Officers

During their meeting on Tuesday, the Lakeport City Council discussed potential strategies for recruitment of police officers. There is a shortage of officers and well-qualified officer candidates as of late. TheRecordBee reports that an average of two to three officers a year leave the force for various reasons. The council discussed hiring a marketing firm, … Read more

Lakeport Police Getting Reports of Phone Scam

The Lakeport Police have received a report that someone is posing as a sergeant from the department in order to commit fraud.  The victim said he received a call and was told there was a warrant out for his arrest by Lakeport Sgt. Victor Rico, and was directed to report to an address with cash. … Read more

Cal Fire Tankers Leave Ukiah Airport for Season, Air Fire Chief Says 2022 Slow Fire Season

Cal Fire tankers have left the Ukiah airport for the season. The DailyJournal reports the contract for aircraft staffing the Air Attack Base expired on the 31st, and in a heavy fire season would have been extended as needed, but this year wasn’t necessary. Monday was also the official retirement date of tanker pilot John … Read more

Clearlake Council Meets Tomorrow and Will Consider Housing Plan

The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 and will consider adopting the plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and consider an agreement between Clearlake, Lake County Economic Development Corporation and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce for use of the Clearlake Visitor Center. Staff will also discuss with the council the possible appointment … Read more

Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group to Meet

The Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group (JAG) has announced that their Fall meeting will be held next Tuesday, the 15th, at the Caspar Scales.  The Mission of the JAG is to provide advice/recommendations to CAL FIRE and the Board regarding issues relevant to the periodic review of the JDSF Management Plan required under Board … Read more