Cache Fire Near Walker Ridge Being Brought Under Control

A fast-moving fire dubbed the Cache Fire broke out in Lake County near Walker Ridge on Tuesday afternoon, burning just under 10 acres. Strong winds pushed the blaze downhill, sparking several smaller fires. Several air crews were on hand. Smoke was clearly visible on ALERT California wildfire cameras. By mid-afternoon, the fire was no longer … Read more

Lakeport Planning Commission Approves Safeway Subdivision Request

The Lakeport Planning Commission has approved Safeway’s application to subdivide the property where its 11th Street shopping center is located. The division will split the Safeway store from the rest of the property, but everything else will remain the same. The application will now go to the Lakeport City Council for final approval.

Gobbi Street Construction ALMOST Finished

Road construction on Gobbi Street in Ukiah is drawing to a close, paving should be completed from Orchard Avenue to Dora Street by the end of the week; however, West Gobbi Street is another matter. During preparation for paving, areas of unstable base were discovered, and those areas will need to be dug out and … Read more

CalFire Mendocino Unit Announces Burn Ban

CAL FIRE’s Mendocino Unit has announced a suspension of all residential outdoor burn permits, effective Monday, June 30 at 8 a.m. The suspension includes the burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves for residential property owners. As of June, CAL FIRE and local firefighters have responded to more than 2,678 wildfires statewide. The … Read more

Mendocino County Board of Supers to Consider Ending Tax Sharing Agreement

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will consider ending its tax-sharing agreement with the county’s four cities, including Ukiah, which may make the annexation plans the city has moot. The board cites significant fiscal concerns and public service obligations as the motivation behind the discussion. The resolution that will be considered at today’s meeting states … Read more