The state’s attorney general has announced a settlement with five gas station owners for violations in Mendocino, Lake and several other counties. $1.7 million dollars in fines have levied against the companies for recurring failure to properly maintain, install, implement, and operate various spill prevention and safety measures since at least 2013.
Some areas of Northern Mendocino County are seeing their 13th day without power. Community members are asking local leaders for Community Emergency Response Team Training so that they can act when help from the outside isn’t available. Many communities are facing more snow and rain over the weekend and the possibility of flooding in many … Read more
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing and at-risk Santa Rosa man last seen a week ago. Lawrence “Larry” Atchison was last seen on foot near his home in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa. Atchison grew up in Lake County and family is looking to spread the word in areas he … Read more
A WinterWeather Advisory is in effect for the Mendocino County interior and Lake County through early tomorrow morning. Snow is expected above 1500 feet, making travel nearly impossible. Snow accumulation of up to 6 inches is possible. The commute may be affected.
A snowman contest that started as a diversion from the storms in late February went viral, gathering almost 800 entries from folks in Lake County. The sponsor of the contest, Lakeport Tire and Auto Service, and the originator of it, Marie Shrader were amazed at the wide variety of creativity expressed. Dragon Breathes Fire was … Read more
The Low Vision Resource Group has rescheduled its meeting to tomorrow from 1-3 pm at the Lakeport Library. Vision rehabilitation educator Patricia Jefferson of the Earle Baum Center of the Blind will offer tools to help with changes to eyesight as one ages.
The tax deadline for residents of Lake and Mendocino Counties who experienced losses due to winter storms this year has been extended to October 16th of this year and will be able to claim a deduction for those losses. Both the IRS and the state have made these extensions available. Residents should consult with their … Read more
At their meeting at 9 am tomorrow, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will consider supporting a feasibility study for the Clear Lake Ferry Service. The board will also designate and proclaim March as American Red Cross Month in Lake County.
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow at 6 pm and will discuss the 40-unit affordable housing community known as the Martin Street Phase 3 Housing project. The council will also direct staff on developing a preliminary design and cost estimates for improvements to the Lakeport Boulevard and Larrecou Lane intersection in anticipation of the new … Read more
Clearlake Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman reported missing believed to be missing since last Fall. Colette Tollner, 62 was last seen near the Hope center in Clearlake in September. Tollner is a white female adult, 5’’2”, with brown and gray hair and blue eyes, weighing about 130 lbs. Anyone … Read more