The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District says diminished air quality in the area of Laytonville may continue for a few more days. A prescribed burn on the Shamrock Ranch affected air quality in Willits, Brooktrails, Laytonville, and Round Valley. A second burn is scheduled for today, Friday, and Saturday north of Laytonville on lower … Read more
At the meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the emergency declaration for the Glenhaven Fire was ratified. Supervisor Jessica Pyska said the use of a portable Starlink satellite set up at the scene that provided internet connectivity was a “game changer”, allowing the Sheriff’s office to gain assistance from other agencies rapidly. Also, … Read more
A Clearlake man has been arrested after reports of a dogfight, a cry for help, and a gunshot. Jesse Adams, 26, was taken into custody after a neighbor called in a complaint. While investigating in the area of Chippewa Trail and Fairway Drive in the Kelseyville Riviera, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies found a handgun in … Read more
The Lakeport City Council at its last meeting held a public hearing and then approved adjustments to monthly solid waste utility service rates, which will appear on the November bill. The city hasn’t adjusted rates since 2021. For a full list of current and new rates go to cityoflakeport.com.
A Ukiah man was arrested Sunday at Ackerman Creek for reckless burning. MCSO deputies responded to the 2100 block of N. State Street where a campfire had gotten out of control and moved to nearby forestland. Brett Adame, 33, of Ukiah was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on charges of felony reckless burning on … Read more
A wildfire near Kelseyville on Wednesday afternoon was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The blaze in the 7200 block of Wight Way was reported around 3:30 pm. Forward progress on the fire was stopped around 4:30.
Fire officials have declared the Glenhaven Fire fully contained, five days after the blaze started in the area of Hillcrest and Henderson Drives, and then continued to burn east, threatening residences in Clearlake Oaks. The fire destroyed two structures and damaged a third. The Lake County Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency declaration connected … Read more
Another Ukiah restaurant will be the subject of the media campaign put on by America’s Best Restaurants. Slam Dunk Pizza has been chosen to be one of the restaurants featured on Kentucky-based company’s website and social media. Restaurants are selected by customers via the ABR website. Slam Dunk Pizza was opened in 2013 by Matt … Read more
The Mendocino County Elections Office has announced that ballots for the upcoming Presidential Election on Nov. 5, 2024, have been mailed to all registered voters in the county. Normal USPS delivery is five to seven days, so if you have not received your ballot within 10 days from the date of mailing. If you … Read more
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has announced it will conduct a prescribed burn starting today, Wednesday, and run for three days in northern Mendocino County on the Shamrock Ranch east of Highway 101 and south of Laytonville. The burn will involve about 2,000 acres in oak woodlands and mixed conifer habitats. Smoke … Read more