Habitat for Humanity Looking for Applicants to Its Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity of Lake County is accepting applications for its Homeownership Program. Interested applicants should contact Habitat for Humanity of Lake County.
Update on Fires Burning on Either Side of Lake County in Sonoma and Colusa Counties
Firefighting efforts continue on either side of Lake County. The Point fire in Sonoma County has been burning since Sunday is at just over 1200 acres and is 60% contained. Three structures have been destroyed, and two damaged. One firefighter was injured in that fire. Over a thousand personnel, with many deployed in 32 hand … Read more
Fire in Colusa County at over 15,000 Acres, Pushing South
A wildfire in Colusa County has continued to spread. The Sites fire has grown to over 15,500 acres and is 5% contained. Thirty structures are under threat. The blaze began Monday afternoon on Sites Lodoga Road and Wilson Creek, southeast of Stonyford. The fire has pushed south, close to Lake County. Over 600 personnel, 34 … Read more
Scotts Fire Northwest of Lakeport at 50 Acres
At last report, a fire in the hills northwest of Lakeport, dubbed the Scotts Fire had grown to about 50 acres, burning at a slow rate of speed moving toward Blue Lakes, along State Route 20. MendoFever reports five air tankers, three helicopters, and 20 engines have joined the firefighting effort. By afternoon crews were … Read more
Go Skate Day Fundraiser on Friday Night in Round Valley
Plans to build a skatepark at the Covelo Community Park in Round Valley are moving forward and to celebrate, the community is holding “Go Skate Day” on Friday, from 5 to 10 pm at the Rec Center at Covelo Community Park.. The event includes a family-friendly skate night, a tri-tip fundraiser, a DJ, and more. … Read more
Fire in Nice on Wednesday Afternoon
A fire in Nice on Wednesday afternoon quickly escalated and prompted evacuations. Fire crews were already working blazes in Kelseyville and Scotts Valley, which required engines and other units to respond from the south county. At 3:20 pm the Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order for zone NIC-E047 due to the fire. Shortly before 5, … Read more
Suspicious Fires in Just South of Hopland Under Investigation
Three fires in the Hopland area are under investigation. The first was reported on Monday, along a grassy, dry rural roadway south of the city, along Mountain House Road with two more quickly following in that same area. MendoFever reports the Hopland Fire Protection District has urged residents and travelers along Mountain House Road to … Read more
Ukiah Area Man Convicted of Child Molestation in Under an Hour
A jury in Mendocino has convicted a man of child molestation. John Hill of the Ukiah area, was found guilty of three counts of misdemeanor child molestation involving victims two aged 13 years and one 15. The jury came to its decision in roughly 30 minutes. After the jury was excused, Hill was also found … Read more
First Wildfires of Season in Neighboring Sonoma and Colusa Counties, Affecting Lake County Air Quality
The first wildfires of the season are burning on either side of Lake County. The Point Fire in Sonoma County has burned roughly 1200 acres and is 20% contained. The Sites fire in Colusa County has burned over 4,400 acres and fire crews are working for containment. Smoke from that fire has caused air quality … Read more
Nice Man Dies in While in Custody of Lake County Sheriff’s Office
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate on Monday. Dakota Michael Anderson, 32, of Nice, died in the care and custody of the sheriff’s office while at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in the emergency department. Anderson was awaiting a preliminary hearing on drug charges and two felony charges. The Sheriff’s office … Read more