Concerns over annual reports for Mendocino County have prompted the State Controllers office to conduct an audit into the county’s financial statements. TheLakeCountyNews reports the county board of supervisors unanimously requested the audit to resolve what is being called a financial crisis in the county. The audit also follows a report that the county’s credit … Read more
A plea of no contest was entered in Mendocino County Superior Court this week for the man accused of setting fire to the Gualala Community Center. Roland Joseph Eskind Jr. is charged with starting the blaze in mid-February, which destroyed most of the center, that charge has a sentencing enhancement. Eskind will be sentenced on … Read more
CalFire is using artificial intelligence to monitor live camera feeds for any signs of fire and will then issue alerts. TheLakeCountyNews reports that with yesterday’s first red flag warning of the year, CalFire is at peak staffing, with more boots on the ground than ever before in anticipation of the beginning of fire season. Equipment … Read more
Mendocino Co. & the North Coast could face unhealthy air quality through Sept. 4 due to smoke from fires in Humboldt and Del Norte counties as well as southern Oregon. Air Quality Management says air quality will be in the unhealthy range through the Labor Day weekend. The area may catch a break with a … Read more
The Lake County Fair starts tomorrow, with four days of fun for the whole family. Music, the Midway, Lake County Idol and the Mr. and Miss Lake County contest are just some of the highlights.
The southbound lanes of South Lakeport south of the westbound U.S. 20/75 ramp may be closed as the city of Lakeport Engineering Division inspects damage and initiates repairs to the bridge after a truck hit it. Drivers are advised to slow down in that area and follow all traffic control signs.
A mobile home fire in Willits was quickly extinguished last night. A call around 9:45 reported a unit on fire in the Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park was on fire. The trailer was fully engulfed. One occupant escaped the home.
A fire reported early last night in the area of Vichy Springs Road and Medicine Way may have been intentionally set. Reports indicate that a burglar alarm in a building was triggered shortly before the fire broke out. The incident commander on the scene reported part of an “educational structure” was actively burning. No further … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for northeastern Mendocino County, including Round Valley and Covelo through 8 o’clock tonight. The warning also includes all of Lake County. Part of Mendocino County may see widespread haze and moderate smoke from wildfires to the north and from Southern Oregon. Currently, there are no … Read more
In order to bring awareness, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley will hold a Day of Remembrance event on International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day. The event will be held from noon to 1 pm tomorrow, and will feature expert and community speakers discussing available resources and sharing stories of the impact of the opioid crisis. Mendocino County … Read more