CHP will observe a maximum enforcement period beginning at 6:01 p.m.this evening, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 5. To keep the roadways safe for everyone over the holiday weekend, all available officers will be watching for motorists who are distracted, speeding, or driving under the influence. During the 2020 Independence Day maximum enforcement period, … Read more
The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is set for September 14th. Voters will be asked two questions: Do you want to recall Newsom, and if yes, who should replace him? If 50% or more of voters answer “yes” to the first question, the candidate with the most votes in question two becomes the next … Read more
The fireworks display returns to Library Park this Fourth of July! The footprint has broadened to include the new Lakefront Park area located at 810 N. Main St., giving more upfront seating than in the past. An expanded discharge area for safe and sane fireworks will also be featured on Fourth Street at Library Park. … Read more
The North Coast has its first brand new Blackhawk fire fighting helicopter. The helicopter is stationed at Boggs Mountain and will assist in firefighting efforts in several North Coast counties. The new helicopter will replace the existing Copter 104, that had been in service with Cal Fire since 1990. The new helicopter can carry 1,000 … Read more
A couple of fires in Ukiah are being called suspicious. One was a vegetation fire that threatened a large apartment complex. The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority responded to the fire near the Summercreek Village Apartments on Village Circle shortly before 3PM yesterday. Two sheds in the former community garden area were destroyed as the fire … Read more
To prevent the spread of invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels in the ponds at Mill Creek County Park, the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District has been conducting surface monitoring at the ponds. To increase public awareness of this issue, District staff will be on site to interact with anglers and recreationists on July 3rd at … Read more
The Midway of Fun carnival will take place at Austin Park on Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake starting today through July 4th. Hours are 4-10PM today and tomorrow, noon to midnight on Saturday, and noon to 8PM on Sunday.
As the July 4th holiday approaches, local officials remind residents that Safe & Sane Fireworks are only allowed in the City of Lakeport between July 1 and July 4. They are illegal in all other areas of Lake County. Possession or transportation of illegal fireworks can lead to a possible fine of up to $50,000 … Read more
CAL FIRE is assuring the public that their station in Fort Bragg is not having a staffing issue. They are responding to recent reports stating that the CAL FIRE Fort Bragg Station was unstaffed. CAL FIRE says they temporarily relocated the engine to ensure availability for emergency response. The MEU responds to nearly 6,000 calls/year.
Protests over the Jackson Demonstration State Forest timber harvest continue. Last week, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Jackson Demonstration State Forest announced that there would be a temporary pause of operations on the Caspar 500 Timber Harvest Plan to further engage with the local community. Since CAL FIRE has held multiple community listening … Read more