Larry Spring Museum Receives Grant
The Larry Spring Museum has been awarded $25,000 for its project entitled “Redwood Time” as part of the California Humanities for All 2023 Grants—program, promoting the humanities.
Bomb Threat Called In To Fort Bragg City Hall A Hoax
A bomb threat phoned into Fort Bragg’s City Hall yesterday emptied the building. Law enforcement was quick to search the building and the grounds and cleared the area. Fort Bragg Police Chief Neil Cervenka said the incident is under investigation. He also expressed appreciation for the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Bragg Fire Department, and … Read more
Excessive Heat Watch for Lake County and the Mendocino County Interior
There’s an Excessive Heat Watch in effect for all of Lake County and the Mendocino interior. Dangerously high temperatures are possible, as hot as 110 degrees. The heat is expected to last through Sunday. Everyone should be aware of the possibility of heat sickness. Seniors, kids, and pets should NEVER be left in a vehicle.
Partial Night Time Street Closures in Ukiah Tomorrow and Thursday
There are some partial nighttime street closures scheduled for Ukiah tomorrow and Thursday. Traffic will be diverted to the center lane on East Gobbi Street between South State Street and South Orchard from 8 pm tomorrow night til 6 am Thursday morning for electric utility work. Expect delays.
Pudding Creek Bridge Won’t Close Overnight This Week
The Pudding Creek Bridge at the north end of Fort Bragg won’t close overnight this week as scheduled. The contractor in charge of replacing the sewer main line was able to finish the job last week so now night time closure won’t be needed this week. With that, nighttime closures will now only be scheduled … Read more
Hot Weather Watch for End of the Week
Looking ahead to the end of the week, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat weather watch for most of the state, including most of the Mendocino County Interior and Lake County. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109 possible from Friday through the weekend.
Middletown Area Town Hall Meets Thursday Evening
The Middletown Area Town Hall meets on Thursday at 7 pm and is scheduled to hear an update on the upcoming fire season from CalFire and the Callayomi County Water District. The group will also discuss a cannabis project on Jerusalem Grade.
Lakeport Planning Commission Meets Tomorrow Evening
The Lakeport Planning Commission meets tomorrow evening at 5:30. The main item on the agenda is an application for architectural and design review sought by Lake County Tribal Health for its property at 925 Bevins Court. Approval of that application would allow for the construction of a patio, shade sturcture, restrooms and outdoor kitchen.
Law Enforcement Called to Confrontation In Laytonville Involving Crowd
Law enforcement was called to Laytonville Elementary School last night after an altercation between about 20 people who confronted a local man, accusing him of sex crimes against an underage resident. The man began making suicidal statements and attempted to flee the area and those in the crowd held him at the scene until law … Read more
Clearlake PD Asking for Help In Locating Missing Woman
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been reported missing since June 4th in Lakeport. Police are seeking Vanessa Rowe, 33. Rowe is described as a white female adult, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 200 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen … Read more