Clearlake has declared a local emergency following an estimated 2.5 million-gallon sewage spill from a ruptured 16-inch Lacosan wastewater main on Robin Lane. The spill, prolonged by faulty valves, has contaminated dozens of homes (mostly with private wells), drainage, waterways, Burns Valley Creek, and Clear Lake. Lacosan advises private well owners to use bottled water. … Read more
A solo-vehicle crash Saturday night on the Hopland Grade was reported shortly after 7 p.m. on westbound Highway 175 near the Lake County line. First responders found the vehicle 200 feet down an embankment around 7:30 p.m., but the single occupant was already on the roadway. The victim was first taken to Sutter Lakeside Hospital … Read more
About 100 Lake County residents gathered in Lakeport for the “ICE Out for Good” protest Saturday morning. Organized by Indivisible Lake County as part of a national “Weekend of Action” (involving groups like MoveOn and the ACLU), the demonstration was against the recent fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by a federal … Read more
A weekend sewage spill has contaminated Burns Valley Creek, nearby private wells, and leaked into Clear Lake. Lake County Special Districts has issued a do not consume notice for well water to residents on Pond Road (northwest of Old Highway 53) up to Olympic, and along Rumsey (between Pamela and Smith). Residents affected by the … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through this afternoon for Coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker ways is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, carrying people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Beachcombing is not advised.
Kelseyville hosts the 36th Annual John Berry’s Road to Crescent City Junior High Basketball Tournament starting today and running through Saturday. The weekend is a celebration of competition, sportsmanship, and community pride. The Kelseyville winner earns a berth in the March 6-7 Crescent City Jaycees Tournament. The popular Hoop Shoot Contest is Saturday at 2 … Read more
The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and Cal Fire renewed their California Fire Master Agreement for five years on December 12. The agreement ensures a multi-agency approach, allowing shared personnel, equipment, and resources for joint wildfire fighting, fuels reduction, training, and dispatching. This mutual aid is credited for rapid initial attack, with Forest Service … Read more
The Ukiah Branch Library will host a wildfire preparedness workshop in partnership with Cal Fire tomorrow. The free workshop will guide attendees on how to prepare in case a wildfire starts near their home or community. Cal Fire will provide tips on home hardening and science-informed practices to help protect homes and property from wildfires. … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors, after the failure to join Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) last year, has formed an ad hoc energy policy committee comprised of supervisors Jessica Pyska and Helen Owen to restart energy talks. Supervisors stressed early collaboration with cities and tribes, a key lesson from the SCP process. Staff is now … Read more
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday in Covelo after allegedly bringing a stolen, loaded, semi-automatic handgun to Round Valley High School. He was detained, and the stolen handgun, taken from Santa Rosa, was found in his waistband. He was booked into juvenile hall for being a minor in possession of a handgun and carrying a … Read more