Middletown Town Hall Scheduled for Tomorrow Evening at 7pm
The Middletown Town Hall meets tomorrow evening at 7 pm and will get an update on cannabis-related matters from the county and discuss community engagement.
Earthquake Near Sonoma County Line Felt in Lake County
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just inside the Sonoma County line last night was felt in Lake County. The LakeCountyNews reports the US Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 10:39 pm, 4.6 miles northwest of Cobb at a depth of six tenths of mile. Earlier on Tuesday, shortly after 4 p.m., there had … Read more
Weather Advisory
A wind advisory will be in effect from late this afternoon until about 9 pm tonight for the Mendocino Coast and Southerwestern Mendocino Interior. Tree limbs could be downed and power outages are possible.
Another Sunflower Sea Star Sighting Along Mendocino Coast
An urchin diver has spotted another sunflower sea star about three miles north of Noyo Harbor. The sea star was seen in about 18 feet of water about 300 feet from the beach. The diver reported the animal to be about 7” across, with 14 arms, which means it could be a juvenile. Recovery of … Read more
Ukiah Coffee Roasters to Compete At Top Level Again
A local business has won the chance to compete in the Super Bowl…of coffee. The MendocinoVoice reports that in March, two staff members of Ukiah’s Black Oak Coffee participated in the U.S. Coffee Championship qualifier in Denver. Tom Chandler, the company’s green coffee buyer and taster as well as Steve Cuevas, head roaster will now … Read more
Hoax School Shooting Calls A Trend, Have A Pattern and Possible Source
For over a year, hoax phone calls reporting school shootings in at least 42 states have been coming in to schools much like the calls to Mendocino County Schools last week. The MendocinoVoice reports that lthough the FBI did come into the area and investigate, little information has been shared regarding the source of the … Read more
Complaints Regarding Condtions at Clearlake Shelter Prompt Action By the City
Complaints of conditions in the Clearlake animal shelter have prompted the city to take action. TheLakeCountyNews reports community complaints to the city council have prompted an investigation and the council has directed the contractor in charge of the shelter to take immediate action. Management of the shelter was awarded to North Bay Animal Services last … Read more
CalWater Offering Residential Customers Help With Water Bills
Cal Water residential customers can check their eligibility to receive assistance with their water bill from the California Department of Community Services & Development’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program based on income, place of residence and other factors. Recipients of CalFresh, CalWORKS and LIHEAP are automatically income-qualified for assistance.
North Coast Oppotunities Launches Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program
North Coast Opportunities or NCO has received a grant to launch the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in partnership with the office of the Governor and California Volunteers. The LakeCountyNews reports the program will help communities around the lake by hosting events to encourage social interaction to help develop neighborhood resiliency during times of disaster. Neighbors … Read more
Clear Lake High Used for Active Shooter Training During Spring Break
Clear Lake High was the site of active shooter training for law enforcement last week. TheLakeCountyNews reports the FBI led the two 16-hour Advanced Law Enforcemnt Rapid Respond Traning or ALERRT session. The training was conducted during spring break for the high school. Sixty officers from eight local and state agencies attended the training.