Rep. Jared Huffmannounced recently that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, plans to close the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Ukiah, as part of the Trump administration’s goal to decrease government spending. The Ukiah field office manages approximately 270,000 acres of land and 214,000 acres of mineral properties in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, … Read more
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network, or CoCoRaHS, is looking for new volunteers across northwest California, part of a growing national network of home-based and amateur rain spotters with a goal of providing a high density precipitation network that will supplement existing observations. Go to cocorahs.org for more information and to volunteer.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch and a winter storm advisory for Lake County and the Mendocino County interior. Rain is expected for much of that area, with the possibility of snow at higher elevations. Areas above 1500 feet could see wet snow accumulations of 1-5 inches and windy conditions. Road … Read more
The North Coast Wine Challenge is coming up on April 2nd in Santa Rosa. Vintners from Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Solano Counties will all submit their efforts to be judged by top-tier wine professionals. Deadline for entry is the 21st of this month, and winners will pour their wines at the North Coast … Read more
Public opinion continues to be split in the ongoing disagreement between the City of Fort Bragg and the Mendocino Railway or Skunk Train. At a meeting on Monday, discussion regarding whether to continue to try to reach an agreement with the railway or take them to court garnered a mix of opinions from City Council … Read more
Ukiah’s Flock automated license plate recognition system has once again provided information that led to the return of a stolen vehicle. Late last week, officers were alerted to a stolen Jeep Wrangler traveling eastbound on East Perkins Street. Officers performed a high-risk traffic stop and found that the driver, Sesario Rios of Hopland, and the … Read more
With the possibility of more rain and snow at higher elevations, the National Weather Service has issued a new winter storm watch and a winter storm advisory for Lake County. With storm impacts expected throughout much of the state through tomorrow, the Governor has directed CalOES to coordinate and stage emergency response efforts, including firefighting … Read more
Science students of all ages are invited to Mendocino County’s 39th annual Science & Engineering Fair and STEAM Expo on Saturday in Ukiah. This year’s fair theme is “Nature’s Innovations.” The 39th annual Mendocino County Science and Engineering Fair & STEAM Expo is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mendocino College.
Work on a multi-year road construction project continues in Ukiah. The Urban Core Transportation Project is currently working along Main Street, with the final phase of water line work to be completed in a week or two. Crews will then build ADA ramps and sidewalks. Also ongoing is work on Gobbi Street, with workers installing … Read more
At a meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission, there will be a discussion regarding a proposed 87-unit apartment complex to be built just south of the Noyo River Bridge. The complex would be located between the Emerald Dolphin Inn and the Fort Bragg Outlets on the west side of State Route 1. The owner … Read more