A fire that burned along Highway 101 in Ukiah late Tuesday afternoon has now been dubbed the Masonite Fire. Around 5:15 homes in the area were issued immediate evacuation orders as the fire burned quickly along both sides of the freeway and in the center median. Firefighters from the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, Cal Fire, … Read more
The Faculty Association of Yuba Community College District is planning a rally next week on Thursday, the 12th, ahead of a district board meeting. The district is appealing a judge’s ruling that it has violated workers’ rights. The rally is intended to advocate for fair working conditions, wages, and better benefits. The rally is scheduled … Read more
Wednesday, Governor Newsom extended the drought emergency for 39 counties, including Lake County, due to continued dry conditions, the past three years have been the driest years on record for the area. The governor also terminated the drought declaration for 19 counties, including Mendocino County.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Northwestern, Northeastern Mendocino and Southeastern Mendocino Interior through tomorrow night. Temperatures of 97 to 107 are expected. Expect temps to warm up starting late morning.
Work to replace the sewer lines in Ukiah has started on East Gobbi starting at Orchard and moving west to State Street. For more info go to cityofukiah.com/ucrt and for bus info go to mendocinotransit.org.
Evacuation notices were sent Tuesday afternoon in the Ukiah area after a fire started near Masonite Road Wildfire, N. State Street, and Orr Springs Road. Fire was moving southbound on both sides of the 101 and in the center divide. North State Street was closed shortly before 5 pm. By 5:10, the 101 was closed … Read more
There will be a free cat and dog vaccination and microchipping event on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Clearlake Senior Community Center. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
After a short public hearing Tuesday evening, the Lakeport City Council approved a rate hike of 13.52% effective October 1st for Lakeport Disposal, which handles garbage, recycling, and green waste. The new monthly rates will be $19.91 for a 20-gallon container; $29.40 for a 32-gallon container; and $86.48 for a 95-gallon container. The council also … Read more
A heat advisory is in effect for the Northwestern, Northeastern and Southeastern Mendocino Interior through tomorrow night. Temperatures of 97 to 107 are expected. Expect temps to warm up starting late morning.
The East Region Town Hall or ERTH meets Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm. There will be updates on the new John T. Klaus Park, and information on the general plan and Shoreline Area Plan, the commercial cannabis report and Cannabis Ordinance Task Force. There will also be updates on the Spring Valley Community, including a … Read more