The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting on Tuesday, decided against closing its chambers to the public again in response to concerns about the current Omicron variant surge across the country. Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace also gave the board the first virus update of the year, and although he says … Read more
For those that enjoy fishing for steelhead, the Warm Springs Dam and Coyote Dam hatcheries have said some very nice fish, some weighing over 15 pounds have been seen. The Upper Mill Creek Pond has been stocked for the last few months with steelhead as well and fishing there appears to be good, even fly … Read more
The man who was struck and killed while walking along Highway 101 near Willits Monday night has been identified. Roger Eric Knoblock of Santa Rosa but living in Mendocino County was struck by a southbound vehicle on Highway 101. The driver of the vehicle stopped, searched for Knoblock and after finding him called ems, who … Read more
The Fort Bragg city council yesterday hired a new city manager. In their regular meeting, the council approved the acceptance of an employment offer to Dave Spaur, who will serve as the interim City Manager effective immediately. The council also heard a report from police captain Thomas O’Neal on the winter weather shelter situation. This … Read more
After an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among staff and students last week, Mountain Vista Middle School in the Kelseyville Unified School District suspended in-person learning for three days last week. Students are expected to return to their classrooms today. Acting Lake county Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says following the isolation and quarantine protocols … Read more
A group of residents is challenging the appointment of Annette Lee to the Middletown Unified School District Board. The Lake County News reports the California Education code allows for such challengers within 30 days of the appointment. If the challenge is certified, a special election at the cost of about $50,000 would be necessary to … Read more
At its meeting tomorrow evening, the Lakeport Planning Commission will consider plans for a new shopping center and hotel development in Lakeport. The development would be near Lakeport Boulevard and Highway 29. The project would include a gas station, at least half a dozen restaurants, some with drive-thrus, two retail buildings and a 70 room … Read more
In a special meeting of the Mendocino City Community Services District Board last week, a review of recent rainfall figures has prompted the board to move the county to a stage 2 drought. Stage 2 asks residents to cut back by 15% but does allow them to use their entire allotment. Board President Dennak Murphy … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for the Mendocino coast through this afternoon. Large unexpected waves could be seen without warning along the coast, possibly sweeping people and large objects into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Those visiting the beach areas should stay farther back and be mindful of … Read more
Mendocino County was among some of the first counties to receive COVID-19 tests as part of the state’s efforts to get tests into schools as the fast moving Omicron surge affects the population. The county was actually able to distribute tests to students before the holiday break. As the COVID-19 virus continues to morph from … Read more