The Ukiah CHP is holding a DUI checkpoint tonight from 6 PM to 2 AM on North State Street, just north of the city limits. The program is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Following recent attacks on women in Lake County, former Supervisor Rob Brown is donating and distributing over 600 pepper spray canisters to local women over 18. The distribution, made possible by Mark Borghesani and Kelseyville Lumber, will occur at various county locations over the next two weeks. Women can contact Supervisor Brown’s office to receive … Read more
Congressman Mike Thompson, with Luca Moretti, visited Lake County on Thursday for the Judges Breakfast and a town hall. The visit precedes the Nov. 4 election and the vote on Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 21. This measure addresses Texas’s redistricting to increase Republican seats. If … Read more
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will deploy all officers this Labor Day weekend, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, for their annual Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP). This aligns with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, aiming to prevent impaired driving. CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee emphasized that officers will be on the road to … Read more
The Lake County Library has launched a new online catalog offering enhanced search, personalized recommendations, and community features. Key features include smarter searching, improved browsing, and community options for patrons to create lists, rate, and tag titles. The mobile-friendly catalog allows users to manage holds, checkouts, and access both physical and digital collections. The classic … Read more
The 37th annual Yorkville Ice Cream Social is on Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fire Station. The event benefits the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department and features great food, ice cream, a book sale, silent auction, Wildlands Preserve activities, and kids’ activities.
Earlier in the week, dozens of Ukiah residents protested federal healthcare cuts, fearing impact on local hospitals and patient care. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is among 338 rural hospitals nationwide at risk due to changes in Medicaid, impacting over 70% of their patients. Mendocino County CEO Darcie Antle is launching a three-part Health Summit series, … Read more
The Guenoc Valley project, a luxury resort and residential development in south Lake County, gained unanimous approval from the Board of Supervisors after its environmental report, permits, and necessary zoning changes. Despite questions on water and roads, the 16,000-acre project, encompassing hotels, resort units, residential estates, and workforce co-housing, was endorsed for its economic benefits, … Read more
Congressman Mike Thompson will host his latest “Coffee with our Congressman” event this week in Lake County. The community meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m., at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Cobb. Community members are invited to attend, enjoy coffee, and discuss federal policies relevant to the community. Please note that signs, flags, … Read more
Ukiah’s City Council has unanimously approved a $3.3 million public-private partnership for a 23-mile city-owned high speed fiber optic network. Funded by a $5 million CPUC grant and a $1 million commitment from private partner Vero Fiber Networks LLC, the project must meet an October 28, 2026, deadline to avoid fund reclamation. The city anticipates … Read more