On Monday at 11 am, the Lake County Sheriff’s office will conduct a full-length test of warning sirens in Middletown, Anderson Springs, Cobb, Loch Lomond, and Kelseyville Riviera (formerly known as the Clear Lake Riviera). The test will last about 3 minutes. Message reminders will be sent out just before the test through LakeCoAlerts and … Read more
Mendocino County has been added to the major disaster declaration for the recent severe storms and flooding. The county has been approved for both Public and Individual Assistance to aid with damages due to the storms in late December. The county will be working with State and Federal partners to establish Disaster Recovery Centers, including … Read more
A wind advisory is in effect for Mendocino County through later in the day. Winds may gust up to 50 mph.
Mendocino County residents will have the chance to help decide where five electric vehicle charging stations will be located via a virtual workshop on the 16th. More information can be found at mendocinocog.org.
FEMA has proposed updated flood maps for Mendocino County and Ukiah. These updated maps greatly expand upon the existing floodplain areas, likely increasing the insurance requirements for residents of these areas.
Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire has introduced a new bill to give prosecutors the ability to pursue tougher sentences for cases of aggravated arson. The LakeCountyNews reports McGuire’s office pointed to damaging arson fires in Lake County and other parts of the state as the motivation for SB 281.
A wind advisory is in effect for Mendocino County through tomorrow morning. Breezy today with winds from 15-25 mph gusting to 55 mph.
A stabbing on Tuesday at Fort Bragg’s Noyo Harbor was the result of a family dispute. Jack Lemay attempted to contact his estranged wife at her residence when family members intervened to try and discourage him. Family members followed Lemay away from her residence, and stopped in a parking lot, a fight began and Lemay … Read more
A wind advisory is in effect for Mendocino County through tomorrow morning. Breezy today with winds from 15-25 mph gusting to 55 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges and coastal headlands.
The California Transportation Commission recently allocated more than $988 million to repair and improve transportation throughout the state. Those projects include roadway improvements, removal of hazardous trees, and maintenance in Lake and Mendocino Counties totaling just over $60 million.