First Check of Snowpack for the Season Hopeful

On Thursday, the Department of Water Resources conducted the season’s first snow survey at Phillips Station, with 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 9 inches, 91 percent of average for that location. Major reservoirs statewide are currently 121 percent of average thanks to two consecutive years of above-average snowpack conditions. … Read more

Mendocino Land Trust Buys Bell Point

The Mendocino Land Trust is in the process of purchasing a large segment of land that overlooks the Pacific Ocean along the Mendocino Coast. A $2.505 million grant from the State Coastal Conservancy and an additional $95,000 Project Advancement Grant” from the California Council of Land Trusts is being used to purchase Bell Point, 157 … Read more

Person Shot By Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Wielded Knives and Attacked

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding a deputy-involved shooting. The shooting left one person with injuries after deputies were completing a business alarm call and contacted a subject wielding multiple knives erratically who approached the deputies and moved to attack them. They tried to de-escalate but to no avail, and shots … Read more

4.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Near Cobb On New Years Day

An earthquake measuring a magnitude 4.7 with an epicenter 2 miles north-northwest of Cobb was felt on New Years Day. The temblor struck at about a mile beneath the surface. A ShakeAlert was sent out to cell phone users in parts of Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties. There were no reports of injuries. The … Read more

Mendocino County Announces Launch of Mobile Spay and Neuter Van

Mendocino County has announced the launch of its Mobile Spay and Neuter Van, designed to bring essential services to pets and their owners in communities across the county. The van is part of an ongoing initiative to provide accessible spay, neuter, and vaccine services to reduce overpopulation and to improve animal health in the county. … Read more

California Highway Patrol Announces Holiday Maximum Enforcement Period

Starting at 6:01 p.m. this evening, the California Highway Patrol will begin a statewide maximum enforcement period, or MEP, to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors and protect all road users. The heightened enforcement will continue through 11:59 pm on New Year’s Night. Officers will target speeding, distracted driving, seatbelt violations, and impaired driving. Last … Read more