WEATHER ADVISORY #1

A flood watch remains in effect for Mendocino and Lake Counties through the end of the day. The Russian River near Hopland could exceed flood stage over the next few days with continued rain. A high surf warning is also in effect for the Mendocino Coast. Another round of heavy rain is expected over the … Read more

Road Closures

Highway 128 from Navarro to the Coast remains closed. Highway 175 South from Ukiah to Hopland is closed due to flooding. There are several road closures in Lake County as well, Hwy 175 @ mile marker 20.50 due to a downed tree.

WEATHER ADVISORY #2

A flood watch is in effect through tonight for all of Mendocino County and Southern Lake County.  There is a flood warning for the Russsian River near Hopland.    There is also a High Wind warning for all of Mendocino County.  35-45 mph winds gusting up to 75 mph are possible.  Power outages are expected. … Read more

Newsome Declares Emergency Due to Weather

Governor Newsome has declared a state of emergency due to the weather. The governor has also activated the State Operations Center to its highest level, and the state and federal government have stood up the Flood Operations Center, which covers forecasting, reservoir operations coordination, and provides technical support as well as flood fighting materials like … Read more

wEATHER ADVISORY #1

A flood watch is in effect through tonight for all of Mendocino County and Southern Lake County.  There is a flood warning for the Russsian River near Hopland and the Navarro River at Navarro.  There is also a High Wind warning for all of Mendocino County.  35-45 mph winds gusting up to 75 mph are … Read more

Clearlake City Council Meets Tomorrow Evening

The Clearlake City Council will meet tomorrow night at 6, and hear several presentations, including a proclamation in remembrance of retired Judge Richard Freeborn who passed at the end of September. The council will consider an employment services agreement with Timothy Hobbs for the position of Police Chief. Hobbs has acted as interim chief since … Read more

Sinkhole Swallows Car in Mendocino County

A massive sinkhole swallowed a car in Mendocino County. A private road off Highway 101 between Arnold and Willits developed a sinkhole on Friday, At the time, the owner of the property was working with their insurance company to affect repairs to the roadway. About 50 residents of the Creekside Cabins and RV Resort are … Read more

Ukiah Apartment Fire Leaves Four Families Homeless

An apartment fire in Ukiah early New Years’ Day has left the two-story building’s four families homeless. Ukiah Valley Fire as well as Redwood Valley/Calpella Fire, Hopland Fire and Potter Valley fire all responded. The residents were evacuated unhurt.

Man Killed In Single Car Crash Identified

A man killed in a single-vehicle crash last Tuesday has been identified.  Glen Eddie Igo of Lower Lake died after his vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 281 east of Konocti Bay Road veered suddenly, drove off the road, ran down an embankment, and overturned.  Igo, who was not wearing a seat belt and died at the … Read more