Steady rainfall over the weekend in Lake County brought roughly 3 inches of rain in some areas according to the National Weather Service. Lower Lake saw 1.95 inches, upper Lake just under half an inch, and Kelseyville getting 1.13 inches of rain. The Lake CountyNews reports rainfall over the weekend brought reports of rocks and … Read more
Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the area from the coast to the interior. A 15 to 20% chance of locally heavy rain and small hail could occur. Gusty winds may also be possible.
A new cannabis dispensary in Ukiah has some residents questioning its name. According to the Ukiah Daily Journal, “Cookies”, the dispensary at the corner of Talmage Road and South State Street has been complimented for the design of the storefront, neighbors, however, think the name is marketing directly to children and that’s a cause for … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors earlier in the week voted to approve a resolution that creates a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee that will begin the 2023 update for the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county office of emergency services will chair the committee, with one representative from each supervisorial district invited to serve. Members … Read more
Concern over the financial health of Mendocino County continues to be an issue with the Board of Supervisors posing some serious questions to the Auditor/Controller/Tax Collector’s office. The MendoVoice reports conversations between the board and Chamise Cubbison at its last meeting on Tuesday were tense, with Cubbison stating her department was seriously behind getting financial … Read more
Fort Bragg residents who were previously serviced by Waste Connections are asked to put their old waste bins curbside. Any uncollected containers should be reported to the Public Works Department.
Lake County Vet Connect is hosting the annual Veterans Stand Down, an outreach event for local veterans and active military personnel who are homeless, experiencing uncertain housing, or are vulnerable in other ways this coming Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Lake Country Transit will provide free … Read more
Longtime Kelseyville Unified School district board member Rick Winer has announced that he’ll be running for reelection. Winer has been a public educator for over 30 years and has been on the school board for 21 years, serving as its chair for the last 15. According to the LakeCountyNews, Winer has been involved in nearly … Read more
The National Weather Service is predicting a change this weekend that could bring very much-needed rain to the area. The extended forecast looks promising for Lake County to receive light rain and in Mendocino County may see up to half an inch of precipitation. Fog can also be expected along areas of the Northshore through … Read more
Three administrative sites in the Mendocino National forest are being closed temporarily for hazardous material cleanup. High Glade lookout, Keller Place and Beaver Glade fire station are all affected and the cleanup should be done by the 30th. The public is asked to avoid those areas and be mindful of heavy equipment on forest roads.