Ukiah Wins Grant For Broadband Infrastructure

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

Two Candidates for Fort Bragg City Council Withdraw

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

Lakeport Looking for Applicants for City Council Seats

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

Lakeport Asks Residents to Continue to Be Vigilant About Water Conservation

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

PG&E and Arbor Day Foundation Offering Shade Trees to Customers

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

Lakeport Looking for Residents to Serve on Committees and Commissions

The City of Lakeport is looking for those who would serve on various committees and commissions for the next term. There are vacancies on the Lakeport Planning Commission, the Measure Z Advisory Committee and the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee. There is also a need for one appointee to the Lakeport Fire Protection District. Appointments … Read more

Lake County Planning Commission Meets Tomorrow Morning

The Lake County Planning Commission meets tomorrow morning at 9 am and will consider improvements to more than a dozen county parks. The LakeCountyNews reports the commission will hold a public hearing to consider general plan conformity for Lake County Public Services’ proposed improvement of 14 county parks and a categorical exemption. Public Services is … Read more