Skunk Train Nominated as One of USA Today’s 10Best
The Skunk Train has been nominated as one of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of best scenic train ride. Voting is open through May 12th.
Controlled Burns at Shamrock Ranch Near Laytonville
The CalFire Mendocino Unit reminds residents in the Shamrock Ranch area near Laytonville that controlled burns of chaparral and understory vegetation within oak woodlands and mixed conifer habitats will continue through the end of the day on May 9th. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area during operations.
Clearlake City Council Meets Thursday Evening
The Clearlake City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday and will hear a presentation on the city’s Blue Zone Certification. The Blue Zones project encourages healthy changes within the community. The council will also hear a presentation by Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson and Charlotte White, the city’s new recreation and events coordinator. The … Read more
Mendocino County Facing Budget Shortfall
Mendocino County is facing a $17 million budget shortfall as it starts planning for next year’s budget. The county anticipates needing $4.2 million in one-time funds to close out the current fiscal year. Various cost-saving ideas are being considered. County staff has been instructed to draft a budget that doesn’t rely on one-time funds to … Read more
New Study Could Help Increase Water Supply at Lake Mendocino
A new study could help increase the water supply at Lake Mendocino. State, local, and tribal officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers met late last week to form a cost-sharing partnership for the Coyote Valley Dam General Investigation Study. The $3 million federally funded study will assess the prospects of greater water supply … Read more
Work Starts Up Again on Road Projects After Rain Delays
Work has gotten underway again on infrastructure upgrades in the Gobbi, Main, and Orchard Street projects. On East Gobbi, water main construction between Orchard Avenue and Main Street is expected to take about six weeks. On Main Street, water main tie-ins are finished, and concrete crews will build new sidewalks and ramps on both sides … Read more
Lake County Supers to Consider Joining Energy Community Choice Aggregator
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets today and will consider a proposal to study energy rate costs for Lake County if it were to join a community choice aggregator. Sonoma Clean Power has presented a preliminary estimate showing that rates in Lake County could go down, so the board is considering an updated feasibility … Read more
St. Francis Church in Hopland Going Up for Sale
Church officials have announced that the Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa is accepting bids for the 127-year-old St. Francis Church in Hopland. It is hoped the building will be converted into a community center. Vintner John Fetzer has said that he, Golden Pig owner Julie Golden, and others in Hopland are behind a fledgling drive … Read more
Central Region Town Hall Meets Monday Evening
The Central Region Town Hall meets this evening at 6 pm and will discuss acceptance of an update from Public Services Director Lars Ewing and the Department of Water Resources. The town hall will also hear an update on the Lake Area Planning Council’s Regional Transportation Plan.
Lakeport City Council Meets Tomorrow
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening and will consider a final subdivision map for the Parkside affordable housing project, located in an area newly designated by Cal Fire as the highest fire hazard severity zone, get an update on a pedestrian improvement project set to start this spring.