Earlier in the week, dozens of Ukiah residents protested federal healthcare cuts, fearing impact on local hospitals and patient care. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is among 338 rural hospitals nationwide at risk due to changes in Medicaid, impacting over 70% of their patients. Mendocino County CEO Darcie Antle is launching a three-part Health Summit series, … Read more
The Guenoc Valley project, a luxury resort and residential development in south Lake County, gained unanimous approval from the Board of Supervisors after its environmental report, permits, and necessary zoning changes. Despite questions on water and roads, the 16,000-acre project, encompassing hotels, resort units, residential estates, and workforce co-housing, was endorsed for its economic benefits, … Read more
Congressman Mike Thompson will host his latest “Coffee with our Congressman” event this week in Lake County. The community meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m., at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Cobb. Community members are invited to attend, enjoy coffee, and discuss federal policies relevant to the community. Please note that signs, flags, … Read more
Ukiah’s City Council has unanimously approved a $3.3 million public-private partnership for a 23-mile city-owned high speed fiber optic network. Funded by a $5 million CPUC grant and a $1 million commitment from private partner Vero Fiber Networks LLC, the project must meet an October 28, 2026, deadline to avoid fund reclamation. The city anticipates … Read more
The Lake County Fair, “A Blast From the Past,” starts tomorrow in Lakeport. Tomorrow is Kid’s Night, with free admission for kids under 12, a Blue Ribbon Dinner, and Junior Bull Riders Tour. Friday features opening of a 1999 time capsule, and 1999 ticket prices ($6 adults, $3 kids/seniors. Saturday includes a Junior Farm Auction, … Read more
On Thursday at 9 a.m., the Lake County Planning Commission will consider a major use permit for Mara Mehlman’s “Harmony” farm-to-table project on Big Valley Road in Kelseyville. Also on the agenda are public hearings for MIT Farms’ cannabis cultivation permit on Jerusalem Grade in Middletown, and Scott Renkes’ appeal of a temporary dwelling permit … Read more
Two state assembly bills that could advance geothermal energy projects in the state are headed for the state appropriations committee. AB 527 and 531 could bring new jobs in Mendocino County as power companies are waiting to take advantage of the region’s geothermal energy. The bills are not without opposition, as environmental groups express concern … Read more
Valley Fever, a fungal infection from soil, is on the rise, especially in the San Joaquin Valley. Symptoms often mimic flu or COVID-19 and can cause severe lung issues. Cases hit nearly 12,500 in 2024, with continued high risk in 2025 due to climate and construction. Diagnosis is via blood tests. Those over 60, with … Read more
California’s Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant program has opened its second 2025 registration period and is now including non-primary residences. Grants up to $3,000 are available for pre-1980, wood-framed homes with raised foundations, covering bolting and crawl space bracing. Over $20 million is allocated across 1,100+ eligible ZIP Codes. Apply at EarthquakeBraceBolt.com by October … Read more
Former Lake County Code Enforcement officer Antonio Chavez Anguiano has received a one-year jail sentence and two years of probation for bribery. Arrested in July 2024, Chavez Anguiano, 37, pleaded no contest to two counts of accepting a bribe with the transaction caught on video. Judge J. David Markham issued a lighter sentence of 364 … Read more