A hiker that had gone missing in a remote area southwest of Laytonville around mile marker 8 on Branscomb Road has been found. Laytonville and Westport Fire as well as deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office searched Wednesday morning after the hiker had not returned on Tuesday night. Searchers worked through Wednesday and the … Read more
Mendocino County says it will continue to work on options for continuing water diversions between the Eel and Russian Rivers now that PG&E has chosen to discontinue plans to help those diversions continue as the hydroelectric plant and its dams are decommissioned. Members of the Joint Powers Authority board say it will work to find … Read more
Due to the higher water levels in Clear Lake, boaters are reminded that idle speed is to be used while boating within a quarter mile of the shore, so as not to produce a wake, protecting shoreline property and infrastructure.
The Lakeport Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Thrift Store, located at 120 N. Main St., will close on April 30th. The store has helped Meals on Wheels for the last 12 years. Higher operating costs and lower sales are part of the reason for the closure. The store is planning several sales ahead of the … Read more
The Clearlake Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 15-year-old Justin Cole was last seen on Monday in Clearlake. Justin is 6’ tall, 220 lbs, with short blonde hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black Reebok sweatshirt, tan pants, and grey New Balance shoes. Anyone with … Read more
The Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge will hold a veterans dinner tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Spaghetti and garlic bread, with salad and dessert, are being served and there’ll be live entertainment by Fiddler and Marsha. The event is free to all vets with a $10 donation for non-veterans. The Moose Lodge is located at … Read more
Organizations that would like to purchase E-bikes for their employees to use to commute to work are being invited to apply for grants through Sonoma Clean Power. TheWillitsNews reports grants of up to $20,000 to cover all or most of the cost of setting up an e-bike commuting program, including money for helmets, locks, bike … Read more
The California Public Utilities Commission is hosting two public hearings in Ukiah tomorrow to collect public input on a proposal by AT&T that could eliminate landline service in many rural areas, possibly putting many communities at risk. The hearings will be held at 2 and 4 pm at the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers. … Read more
A small number of registered voters who recently visited the DMV or re-registered to vote after the list of voters was sent to the ballot printing vendor have received a third ballot. All registered voters in Mendocino County received two ballots this month, one incorrectly and then a second correct ballot. The League of Women … Read more
A report on last year’s grape harvest in Mendocino County shows near-record crop values according to data analyzed by Mendocino Winegrowers. TheUkiahDailyJournal reports strong price and good yield contributed to the record $1,827 per ton price last year. A slow start at the beginning of the season and cooler than usual spring and summer contributed … Read more