Low salmon numbers in the area prompted a request by the governor for a federal fishery disaster declaration to support the salmon fishing industry, as it faces early closure of the 2023 salmon season. Levels of Chinook salmon are at historic lows this year. The disaster declaration would provide relief for communities impacted by the … Read more
The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council has announced the second year of its Fire Safety Micro-Grant program and has doubled the funding available to $100,000 through a matching grant from PG&E. The funds given by PG&E will be designated for non profit organizations only. Applications are being accepted through the 30th.
At their regular meeting last night, the Clearlake City Council approved contracts for the 18th Avenue Improvemnt Project, voting unanimously to award Argonaut Constructors the contract for just over $4.6 million, as well as proving Argonaut for the Dam Road Extneion/South Center Dive Improvement Project for just under $990,000. In other business, the council approved … Read more
Lake County invites those residents interested in the city’s local parks, trails and recreation facilities to attend a visioning workshop being held Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Board of Supervisors chambers in the Lake County Courthouse. There will be a brief presentation, followed by a visioning exercise. All ages are welcome.
At a reception prior to the Lakeport City Council’s regular meeting this past Tuesday, members of volunteer commissions and committees were honored. The LakeCountyNews reports Mayor Stacey Mattina presented a proclamation stating that volunteers are the keystone of the Lakeport community and that the city recognizes and thanks those who give their time and talent … Read more
Ukiah’s First Friday Art Walk is tomorrow evening at 5. Enjoy an evening of art, music and refreshments as you stroll from one venue to the next – each showcasing local art and artists
FEMA has given a just over $22 million dollar grant to create defensible space and fire harden some 500 homes in the area over a three year period. TheLakeCountyNews says North Coast Opportunities will operate the Lake County Home Hardening Program, bringing nearly 10 years of experience in disaster recovery, mitigation, and education. The program … Read more
The National Weather Service is predicting a rather soggy weekend leading up to Easter for Lake County. Windy conditions are expected tonight, the predicted rainfall probably won’t total more than half an inch through Saturday. Easter Sunday expect temperatures in the 60’s with partly cloudy skies. More rain expected on Monday, then clearing on Tuesday … Read more
A man killed in a motorcycle crash on Friday remains unidentifed. CHP responded early evening to a report of the crash on SR 128, just west of Boonville. Preliminary investigation shows the rider veering off the north edge of the road, flipping the motorcycle and throwing the rider. The rider was pronouced dead at the … Read more
Three people were killed in a crash on Highway 101 just outside of Ukiah early yesterday morning. California Highway Patrol reports a man driving a Toyota Echo northbound on Hwy. 101 drove the vehicle off the road just south of Pomo Lane, where it hit a tree and caught fire, becoming engulfed in flames. The … Read more