Road damage due to snowstorms

Lake County has been dealing with road damage due to snowstorms in late February and early March. Elk Mountain Road in Upper Lake has been closed long-term as a result. The Mendocino National Forest say that the road was severely impacted by the storms, leaving only one access point to Lake Pillsbury from Potter Valley. … Read more

Great Redwood Trail

A community meeting about the Great Redwood Trail is happening on tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Willits Community Center. Meanwhile, State Senator Mike McGuire recently announced that a study shows the trail would generate over $100 million dollars annually for the North Coast. This “landmark project” is expected to have a “lasting … Read more

42nd Annual Spring Dance Festival

Get ready to tap your feet, because the Lake County Arts Council is bringing together some amazing performers from all over the county to showcase their love of dance. The 42nd Annual Spring Dance Festival will take place at the MAC Theatre on April 1st, with two performances at 1 and 6 p.m. Admission is … Read more

Lake County uncovers illegal cannabis operation

Lake County Sheriff’s Office detectives and deputies have busted a large illegal marijuana production operation in Clearlake Oaks. They searched over 20 locations, and found a sophisticated chemical lab in Middletown producing hash oil, using highly flammable chemicals. Over 780 gallons of the chemicals were not properly stored, posing a safety concern. They also found … Read more

17th annual crab feast

The Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah has been providing a safe space for local youth for over 28 years now. To celebrate their efforts and raise funds, the club organized its 17th annual crab feast at Carl Purdy Hall at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds earlier this month. The event raised an estimated $53,000 dollars … Read more

Mendocino College throwing a party

Mendocino College is throwing a party for its 50th anniversary and everyone’s invited! This Saturday the college campus will transform into a community fair from 11am to 4pm. There’s something for everyone – live performances, free kids’ activities, workshops, and even a chance to play with the baseball, basketball, and volleyball teams. Visitors can also … Read more

Impressions – A Printmaking Exhibition

Calling all artists. The Deep Valley Arts Collective wants your art for its upcoming show, “Impressions: A Printmaking Exhibition” at the MEDIUM Art Gallery in Ukiah from May 5th to June 25th. Printmaking techniques include woodcut, linocut, etching, and more. A jury will assess creativity, originality, and visual impact. Submit up to three entries for … Read more

Ukiah man arrested

A man from Ukiah has been arrested for allegedly stealing lottery tickets and other items from a local business. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office received a report of burglary and reviewed the security footage which showed a man entering the building and taking several items, including lottery tickets, cigarettes, and beer. The deputies identified the … Read more

Housing Sales Down in Lake County

The latest report on real estate in the area shows continued slowing in sales and lower sale prices. TheLakeCountyNews reports the Lake County Association of Realtors said a total of 51 homes were sold through the multiple listing service, or MLS, in February, compared to 55 in January and 86 in February 2022.

Clearlake and Ukiah to Receive Dept of Ag Grants for Wildfire Prevention Programs

The California State Ag Secretary announced yesterday that the US Department of Agricultures Forest Service is investing almost $78 million in wildfire protection projects across the state, including almost $9 million going to the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center’s Lake County Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Phase 1. The LakeCountyNews reports the project will reduce fuels … Read more