The Lake County Land Trust is holding its annual fundraising event, this year called “Spring into Summer”, on Sunday, from 3-5 pm in the courtyard of the Blue Wing Saloon. Reservations are required and tickets are available at lakecountylandtrust.org.
The state of California has announced that it will conduct a sweeping special audit of Mendocino County practices, including those connected to finance, contracts and procurements and elections overthe next 18 months once the governor signs off. According to MendoFever, the state controllers office will be releasing findings from a review of the County Auditor’s … Read more
The 3rd Annual BBQ-On-Wheels is Saturday at Plowshares Peace and Justice Center on State Street in Ukiah from 4-6:30 pm. Proceeds will go to support the local Meals on Wheels program. Barbeque is provided by Big Earls BBQ and the Ukiah Redwood Empire Lions Club. Tickets are available at plowsharesfeed.org or by calling the Plowshares … Read more
Lake County has experienced an increasing number of high heat days in the last few years and due to that, algae blooms have impacted Clear Lake on a more regular basis. Residents of Lake County are invited to take part in a survey designed to help understand the needs of the community during times of … Read more
The Golden State Finance Authority has launched the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program, aimed at Lake County residents impacted by wildfires in 2018, designed to help those affected purchase homes outside of high-fire areas. Low-to-moderate income homeowners and renters whose primary residence was located in high or very high fire hazard zones in Lake County in … Read more
PG&E has announced it will be lowering electric rates temporarily next month. During a webinar, the utility said it would reduce electric rates by 9% starting July 1st. No questions or comments were taken during the webinar, although in a press release, it was stated the reduction would last at least a few months to … Read more
Congressman Mike Thompson will host an in-person town hall on Monday at 5:30 that focuses on veteran’s health care benefits. Thompson will be joined by guests from regional Veteran’s Affairs health systems. The presentation will include how to register for health care benefits and recent expansions and improvements to programs that serve vets. To … Read more
Lake County has reached an agreement with Mendocino County in which youth who are in custody will be housed in the neighboring county. Lake County has contracted with Mendocino County to house juvenile offenders since the Lake County Juvenile Hall closed in 2015. In 2017, Lake County moved those offenders to Tehama County and has … Read more
The fire that damaged 8 units at the R&M Mini Storage in Ukiah on Monday has been deemed “suspicious”. UVFA Battalion Chief Eric Singleton said he could not comment further as it was still under investigation by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Spokesman Capt. Quincy Cromer confirmed that the MCSO was investigating the fire, but … Read more
The Chief of the Lake, Napa, and Sonoma Unit of Cal Fire has announced he’ll retire. Chief Mike Marcucci announced he’ll leave his position on the 28th. Assistant Chief Kirk van Wormer has been named acting Unit Chief and will fill the role until a permanent successor is hired. Marcucci has spent the last 27 … Read more