The Bureau of Land Management has lifted seasonal fire restrictions on its land in the North Coast and Bay Area, allowing campfires and portable stoves with a California campfire permit, . Permits are available at readyforwildfire.org.
Redwood Credit Union and A Simple Gesture have started a “porch to pantry” nonperishable food donation program in Ukiah. Sign up online or at the Ukiah branch for a reusable bag; the first pick-up is December 13. For more information go to asghelps.org.
Willits families received alerts around 11 am Saturday morning, that anonymous threats had been made, causing Willits Unified, Willits Charter School, and Willits Elementary Charter School to close their campuses until further notice to allow for law enforcement investigation. A message from the Willits Unified School District later stated law enforcement confirmed any threat had … Read more
The Noyo Harbor Lit Boat Parade is on the 29th at 7:00 PM. Organizers are asking for more “lit boat” entries, offering participants 10% off December or parade night slip rentals, a local eatery gift certificate, and a chance to win a prize basket. Santa will be ferried to Sea Pal Cove for photos … Read more
Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster has recused himself from the case against Matt LaFever, 37, a former Ukiah High journalism teacher and publisher of the defunct MendoFever news site. Eyster assigned the case to a senior attorney to avoid the appearance of a grudge, as LaFever’s site had been critical of him, and due … Read more
Ride Links, a division of Lake Links, is seeking volunteer drivers for its transportation program for non-driving seniors and self-ambulatory disabled individuals. The vital program provides rural Lake County’s large senior population with rides for medical appointments and essential errands. Apply online at lakelinks.org/volunteer/.
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office is reminding voters to return required forms by 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, to ensure their vote in the November 4 special statewide election is counted. Election officials must receive the completed statements by the deadline.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors added more funding to hunger relief efforts, totaling $140,000 since November 4th. The funding addresses “unprecedented demand” from the recent federal shutdown. The county, partnering with Redwood Empire Food Bank, has already spent $70,000 on food, $9,500 on MREs, and $500 on bus passes. Officials are concerned about a … Read more
The Lakeport Library will close for the entire month of December 2025 for the installation of a new fire suppression system, funded by the California State Library’s Building Forward Grant. The library is scheduled to fully reopen in January 2026. During the closure, limited core services will be available, including the online library which is … Read more
Fort Bragg aims to curb abandoned commercial properties with a new ordinance, proposed by City Manager Isaac Whippy earlier in the month. Owners of commercial properties vacant for over 90 days must register within 30 days and post contact information; non-compliance will incur fees. Whippy calls the new ordinance essential to Fort Bragg’s 2024-25 revitalization … Read more