Contract Approved for Repair of Lakeport Fire Station 52

A contract has been approved by the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board to repair damage to Station 52 this past fall. TheLakeCountyNews reports a car crashed into the building, making a rolling bay door inoperable and causing damage to the steel framework of the structure. During a special meeting earlier in the week, the board … Read more

Firewood Collection Open in Mendocino National Forest

The Mendocino National Forest is once again open to firewood collect through the end of the year. Visitors can purchase a personal use firewood permit either at the Supervisor’s office in Willows or the Upper Lake District Office, or by downloading a request form at fs.usda.gov and search Mendocino firewood and then mail that completed … Read more

PG&E Rates May Change Dramatically in Next Few Years

PG&E customers over the next few years may see some big changes in their monthly bills, as compliance with a new state law expands. Right now, bills are based on how much electricity and gas a customer uses. A new proposal would add a fixed monthly charge based on the household income levels of the … Read more

Highland Springs Park Volunteer Clean Up is Saturday

Highland Springs Recreation Area recently recently reopened but there is still a great deal of cleanup from recent storms that must be done. Saturday, Lake County Water Resources is hosting a Vegetation Cleanup Day from 9 am to 2 pm. For morego to water.resources@lakecountyca.gov.

Mendo County Super Calls No Confidence for Cubbison, Board Seeks Clarification on Budget

In the last meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, the board unanimously directed staff to obtain a complete and thorough list of budget materials from treasurer tax collector auditor controller, Chamisse Cubbison. KZYX reports that request came after Cubbison reported to the committee last week that the carry forward from the last fiscal … Read more

Two of Three Killed in Fiery Crash Near Ukiah Identified

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has identified two of the three victims in a fiery crash just north of Ukiah last week. The driver of the vehicle has been identifed as Gavin L. Backues, and the female passenger was Caroline A. Salcido, both were from Eureka. The third passenger remains unidentified.

Cleanup Plan for Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Site Continues

Another step in the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site cleanup plan has been completed. TheLakeCountyNews reports the public comment period on the cleanup ended Monday. The next steps include responding to all comments and documenting the final plan in a document called a “record of decision.” The EPA will then have through 2025 to … Read more

Earthquake Near Sonoma County Line Felt in Lake County

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just inside the Sonoma County line last night was felt in Lake County. The LakeCountyNews reports the US Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 10:39 pm, 4.6 miles northwest of Cobb at a depth of six tenths of mile. Earlier on Tuesday, shortly after 4 p.m., there had … Read more

Weather Advisory

A wind advisory will be in effect from late this afternoon until about 9 pm tonight for the Mendocino Coast and Southerwestern Mendocino Interior. Tree limbs could be downed and power outages are possible.