According to a press release, the City of Ukiah and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians have been given a $9 million grant to conduct wildifire mitigation in Mendocino County. The U.S. Forest Service describes the many layered projects as increasing community fire resiliency in the Ukiah Valley area and through Mendocino County over … Read more
The Roadmap Task Force of the Lake County Sheriff’s office recently conducted investigations in to two illegal marijuana operations that originated in Clearlake Oaks with locations, including Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake, Lower Lake, Kelseyville, Middletown, Sacramento, and West Sacramento. Chemicals used to create hash oil as well as thousands of plants, processed marijuana, weapons and ammuntion … Read more
Cold this morning, a hard freeze warning for the Mendocino Coast, Southeastern Mendocino interior and Northern Lake County has been in effect overnight into this morning. There is also a Wind Advisory in effect for the area, with southerly winds of 25-35 mph, gusting to 50 mph for the same starting later this evening. An … Read more
Lake County has been dealing with road damage due to snowstorms in late February and early March. Elk Mountain Road in Upper Lake has been closed long-term as a result. The Mendocino National Forest say that the road was severely impacted by the storms, leaving only one access point to Lake Pillsbury from Potter Valley. … Read more
A community meeting about the Great Redwood Trail is happening on tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Willits Community Center. Meanwhile, State Senator Mike McGuire recently announced that a study shows the trail would generate over $100 million dollars annually for the North Coast. This “landmark project” is expected to have a “lasting … Read more
Get ready to tap your feet, because the Lake County Arts Council is bringing together some amazing performers from all over the county to showcase their love of dance. The 42nd Annual Spring Dance Festival will take place at the MAC Theatre on April 1st, with two performances at 1 and 6 p.m. Admission is … Read more
Lake County Sheriff’s Office detectives and deputies have busted a large illegal marijuana production operation in Clearlake Oaks. They searched over 20 locations, and found a sophisticated chemical lab in Middletown producing hash oil, using highly flammable chemicals. Over 780 gallons of the chemicals were not properly stored, posing a safety concern. They also found … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah has been providing a safe space for local youth for over 28 years now. To celebrate their efforts and raise funds, the club organized its 17th annual crab feast at Carl Purdy Hall at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds earlier this month. The event raised an estimated $53,000 dollars … Read more
Mendocino College is throwing a party for its 50th anniversary and everyone’s invited! This Saturday the college campus will transform into a community fair from 11am to 4pm. There’s something for everyone – live performances, free kids’ activities, workshops, and even a chance to play with the baseball, basketball, and volleyball teams. Visitors can also … Read more
Calling all artists. The Deep Valley Arts Collective wants your art for its upcoming show, “Impressions: A Printmaking Exhibition” at the MEDIUM Art Gallery in Ukiah from May 5th to June 25th. Printmaking techniques include woodcut, linocut, etching, and more. A jury will assess creativity, originality, and visual impact. Submit up to three entries for … Read more