City of Lakeport Will Once Again Hold Business Walk Program

The City of Lakeport will once again hold a Business Walk Program, designed to provide outreach to local business owners. TheLakeCountyNews reports for over a decade the city and members of the Lakeport Development Advisory Committee have been in touch with local owners and managers in order to voice concerns. Last fall, teams survey 115 … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets Tomorrow Morning

The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning and will consider drafting a letter to Congressman Mike Thompson the decommissioning of Scott Dam by PG&E. The letter will be in opposition to the removal of the dam and subsequent consequences and needs afterward. The board will also hear a presentation from the Lake County … Read more

MedStar Ambulance Service Gets Go-Ahead From City of Ukiah

MedStar Ambulance service has been given the go-ahead by the city of Ukiah to operate from a North State Street address. The city heard the application for a permit to use two buildings on State Street as a base for the non-emergency ambulance service and dispatch center. The service will have basic life support units … Read more

Washington State Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Willits

A Washington state man with a violent history has been arrested in the stabbing of a homeless man in Willits. TheUkiahDailyJournal reports at the end of June, officers responded to a call of a transient man being attacked. Law enforcement identified the attacker as Charles L. Nutter, who is wanted in Spokane, Washington for a … Read more

CalFire Mendocino Suspends All Residential Burn Permits

CalFire Mendocino has suspended all residential outdoor burn permits as of the beginning of the month. Winter rains have led to grass and vegetation growth, increasing the possibility of dry fuel due to recent high temperatures. Residents are advised to make sure they cleared defensible space around their homes to reduce the potential for wildfire … Read more

BLM Annouces Fire Restrictions on Public Lands for the Season

The Bureau of Land Management has announced fire restrictions are in effect for public lands managed by the Ukiah field office, which includes Lake and Mendocino counties. The fire restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. A valid California Campfire Permit is required to operate a stove or fire, where allowed, on these public … Read more