A judge has ruled that AT&T will have to continue as a carrier of last resort in the state, much to the relief of rural areas that depend on landlines. Last year, AT&T applied to be relieved of that responsibility. Last Friday, Thomas Glegola, the administrative law judge hearing the case recommended that the California … Read more
Lake County plans to launch a study of the potential consequences of removing the Potter Valley Scott Dam. The study will cost roughly $700,000 and will be funded by a grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Lake County Board of Supervisors has concerns regarding the availability of drinking water and being … Read more
The Office of Emergency Services announced the launch of ready.lakecountyca.gov. It is a one-stop public webpage to obtain preparedness, response and recovery information. Residents can go to the website and register for LakeCoAlerts, check a map to see their home’s disaster zone, make a disaster plan, and prepare their homes by learning more about home … Read more
A Ukiah boy was arrested after making threatening posts on social media. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office received a call regarding a post their child had seen on Friday, outlining a possible violent attack involving firearms at Grace Hudson Elementary School. Law enforcement was dispatched to the school and it took about 90 minutes to … Read more
Both the Lake and Mendocino County Boards of Supervisors have proclaimed May as Community Action Month, honoring the 60th anniversary of Community Action in the U.S. TheLakeCountyNews reports staff and board members of North Coast Opportunities were on hand at both events to receive the proclamation. For the past 56 years, North Coast Opportunities has … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. and will consider selling a surplus city-owned property in the 14000 block of Palmer Avenue. The council will also consider the salary range and classification for a community development specialist, whose duties would include a variety of high-level building and planning secretarial and clerical duties. The … Read more
The Redwood Empire Hazardous Incident Team (REHIT), are conducting their annual hazmat training exercise today at 3200 Taylor Drive in Ukiah. REHIT is the all-hazards hazardous materials response team headed by Mendocino County Environmental Health. Members of the team come from fire departments, CalTrans, and law enforcement agencies. The team can respond to anything from … Read more
The deadline given to the owner of the historic Palace Hotel by the City of Ukiah to either submit plans to stabilize or demolish the building is tomorrow. Jitu Ishwar, former president of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce could face monetary penalties and possible jail time. Ishwar and his attorney, Steve Johnson have been … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will hear plans for the upcoming year from the County Health Services Director. The board will also hold confidential discussions regarding filling the director’s positions in the Social Services, Water Resources, and Public Works departments, and the administrator of Special Districts.
The Lake County Association of Realtors reports in March, home sales were higher than in February but lower than last year. There is just over 5 months inventory available for sale in the area, which is considered a seller’s market. April’s had just over 6.1 months of inventory, making that month a buyer’s market. The … Read more