State Controller’s Office Says Mendo Board of Supers to Blame for Finance Woes

The state Controller’s Office says the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors shoulders significant blame for the issues concerning the county finances. Auditors cite the board’s failure to see the risks involved with consolidating two key finance offices despite opposition from senior staff. The review did not, however, draw any conclusions about the criminal investigation into … Read more

Lakeport Planning Commission Meets Wednesday

The Lakeport Planning Commission meets on Wednesday evening and will discuss the zoning code policy that would establish a ministerial review process for short-term rentals and will also hold a requested review and discussion of zoning code policy concerning sidewalk vending.

Lake County Employment Numbers Up

Lake County’s unemployment rate improved considerably in May. The latest jobs report from the California Employment Development Department showed Lake County’s unemployment rate at 4.9% in May, compared to 6% in April and 6.7% in March. The rate also improved from May last year, when the rate was 5.2%. Mendocino County also experienced improvement, with … Read more

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for the Area

An excessive heat warning is in effect through late this evening for Lake County and the Southeastern Mendocino County interior. The NWS says dangerously hot conditions with widespread locations reaching or exceeding 110. Lows in the valleys will see some relief with lows in the 60s. The ridges will remain in the 70s to low … Read more

Fire Restrictions in Mendocino National Forest Are Now in Effect

Fire officials in Mendocino County have invoked fire restrictions in the Mendocino National Forest as of today. Forest Fire Management Officer Curtis Coots said, “These restrictions are designed to minimize the chances of human-caused fires in undeveloped areas of the forest, “Visitors can still enjoy a campfire or stove fire in designated fire-safe campgrounds or … Read more

Groundbreaking for Lake County Courthouse

Groundbreaking for the much anticipated Lake County Courthouse is today at the new building site at 675 Lakeport Boulevard. The new facility is being funded by dedicated funding streams created through the Legislature, with no outlay from the city or the county. The almost $84 million dollar, 45,300 sq. foot facility will replace the current … Read more

Cooling Options in Lake and Mendocino County

If you’re looking for a cool spot the Lake County Library System and county-operated peer support centers will be open except on the 4th, for a full list of where to cool off in Lake County go to lakecountyca.gov/927/lake-co-ready. In Mendocino County go to mendoready.org. You can also find lists of cooling centers online at … Read more