The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission has announced it has signed an agreement between those agencies that rely on the Russian River for water, the Round Valley Indian tribes and stakeholders for managing water resources, allowing water diversions between the Eel and Russian Rivers.. The memorandum of understanding includes provisions for lease payments … Read more
A Kelseyville man reported missing earlier in the week has been found deceased in Clear Lake. The body of 42-year-old Lee Allen Woodruff was found Tuesday afternoon. He was reported missing after leaving his home on Aztec Road on Monday. The Sheriff’s office undertook a search with 40 members of search and rescue teams. Woodruff’s … Read more
A flood watch remains in effect through this afternoon. Excessive rainfall continues in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Rock and landslides along roadways are possible. With ground saturation the possibility of flooding in low lying and flood prone areas is possible. Do not drive through standing water. Theres also a high surf advisory through tomorrow afternoon … Read more
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, the possibility of a new permit for residents who want to rent part of their property for temporary lodging. The board noted that commercial private camping has existed in the county and guidelines should be created to help homeowners who want to start their own … Read more
The man accused of shooting and killing another in Library Park in downtown Lakeport was back in court on Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea in the death of 32-year-old Vicente Zeta Colacion. Joshua Jacob Tovar, 33, appeared to enter pleas on charges of homicide, assault with a firearm, in this case, a handgun; … Read more
A flood watch is in effect from this evening through Thursday afternoon for Lake and Southern Mendocino Counties. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban … Read more
At its last meeting, the Ukiah Valley Water Authority Executive Committee undertook some major financial changes, standardizing fees across the member agencies of the group, . The board also discussed a five year rate study, major infrastructure funding and moving all customers to the Water Authority’s billing system. The new fee system will include using … Read more
The Lake County General Plan Advisory Committee meets on Thursday and the meeting will be held in hybrid form, in person or via Zoom. The General Plan Advisory Committee will receive project updates and then review and provide comments on the draft general plan land use map. Public comment will also be heard. For more … Read more
As more rain is expected in the area through at least Friday, Mendocino County is preparing for mild flooding, especially in the area along the Russian River in Hopland. Through Friday morning, up to three inches of rain is expected. The Mendocino Coast is also expected to see a good deal of rain.
The Kelseyville Unified School District Board of Trustees has three new members. Sabrina Andrus, Mike Brown and Weston Seifert join trustees Gilbert Rangel, current board president, who has served since December 2020, and Rick Winer, former board president, who has served since 2001.