Lakeport will hold two public meetings on the 19th and 20th at 5 p.m. to discuss potential applications for State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The city plans to submit an application during the upcoming program year and expects to receive around $400,000 in CDBG program income. These meetings will cover eligible activities, estimated … Read more
A wind advisory will go into effect at 7 p.m. this evening to 9 p.m. Wednesday…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected for the Northwestern Mendocino Interior. The highest winds will be at higher elevations. Power outages are also a possibility. There’s also a flood watch for the … Read more
The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, in Clearlake Oaks. Alex Haig of the Lake Area Planning Council, who will give a presentation on the Lake County Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan and take public comments. The group … Read more
Ukiah’s Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project is on schedule. Work on Perkins Street, including storm drains, ADA ramps, and an eastbound lane, is mostly being done at night. Paving starts in early December, weather permitting. The project has already installed 84 ADA ramps, updated 2.9 miles of bike lanes, reconstructed 4.8 miles of roadway, … Read more
The Lakeport City Council on Tuesday will consider a new solid waste franchise agreement with Lakeport Disposal Inc, along with a $214,500 construction contract for a new well development project when it meets at 6 p.m.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors will discuss federal delays on food benefits that impact a quarter of Lake County population, consider updates on cannabis regulations and a $50,000 funding request for local nonprofit One Team One Dream when it meets at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday.
A high wind watch is expected to begin tomorrow afternoon and run through Wednesday morning for coastal Mendocino County. Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. … Read more
A reminder, set your analog clocks back on Sunday, as we return to standard time. Most digital clocks will set themselves. Be sure and check before going to bed on Saturday.
Fort Bragg has an interim police chief. Eric Swift has been chosen to serve until late 2025, following Chief Cervenka’s retirement. With extensive law enforcement experience, Swift focuses on department stability, staff support, community trust, and the CARE program. He is reviewing five years of Internal Affairs cases and plans to work with Project Sanctuary … Read more
A man who allegedly forced his way into a Ukiah apartment was arrested on Tuesday. The Ukiah Police Department received a call from a 35-year-old woman at Willow Terrace Apartments on Gobbi Street, reporting that 43-year-old Armando Garcia, armed with a firearm, had barged into her apartment. She escaped and called the police. Police evacuated … Read more