When the Lake County Planning Commission meets tomorrow morning, it will consider allowing a cannabis project next to the historic Kelsey Creek School. Higher Ground Farms wants to cultivate cannabis inside 8 greenhouses, next to the schoolhouse, which is currently being restored by the Lucerne Area Revitalization Association. The association has filed several objections with … Read more
The average price of gas in the state was around $4.679 on Sunday, a week ago the price is $4.702, according to information from AAA. The average price in Fort Bragg was $4.51. The national average price for a gallon of gas was $3.08.
The Mendocino Coast Writer’s Conference has announced its accepting applications for its 2024 master class and scholarships and its faculty. There are many opportunities for local writers, including scholarships for Mendocino County high school students. For more information, go to mcwc.org.
Residents of Mendocino County are invited to attend workshops that will help shape transit services for the next five years. The Mendocino Transit Authority will hold a workshop this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 at the Fort Bragg Town Hall on Main Street in Fort Bragg. There will also be a virtual meeting held on … Read more
The application window for Start-Up Mendocino 2024 has opened. The no-cost program is designed to help entrepreneurs in Mendocino County. Go to www.westcenter.org/programs/startup-mendo-2024 to learn more about the program
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has recovered the remains of a woman believed to have drowned this weekend. High surf prevented recovery efforts initially, with the team having to wait until low tide to try again. Although a positive ID hasn’t been made yet, the body is believed to be that of Rebecca Jones, who … Read more
The Lakeport Fire Protection District will host a reception to honor a longtime board member on his departure. The reception for John Whitehead will begin at 4:30 today at the Lakeport Fire Station at 445 N. Main Street. Whitehead served on the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board of Directors for 29 years. Community members are … Read more
Law enforcement reports a body has been found in the area along the Mendocino County Coast where a camper went missing on Friday. As of yesterday, the body had yet to be recovered, as it was in an area where there were hazardous surf conditions. Though still unconfirmed, the body is thought to be that … Read more
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. via Zoom. There will be elections and reports from agencies and organizations, as well as a discussion of the annual business walk and planning for the presentation of the results to the City Council.
Superior Court Judge Keith Faulder is scheduled to hear defense arguments regarding the recusal of DA David Eyster from the case against Chamise Cubbison on Friday at 10 am. The state’s AG is scheduled to appear to oppose Eyster’s recusal.