Mendocino law enforcement is searching for 5 men thought to have robbed a Willits cannabis-related business and who took 50 pounds of marijuana. The robbery occurred early Sunday afternoon when five men entered the business, four of whom were armed. The men fled south on 101 in a black Jeep SUV. One of the men … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning and plans to draft a draft emergency proclamation regarding the crashing Clearlake Hitch population and hear about the state’s new fire severity map and a proposal for a regional skate park.
A new long period swell is coming this afternoon, bringing sneaker waves and high tides, and big tidal swings through tomorrow along the Mendocino coast. Sneaker waves can move across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches, carrying large objects capable of crushing anyone caught underneath.
District 3 Supervisor EJ Crandall is hosting an information meeting on the plan to turn the Lucerne Hotel into a facility for homeless youth this evening at 7 at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center. The plan by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has been controversial, last month the Lucerne Area Town Hall condemned … Read more
At the meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board last night, the first of two public listening sessions regarding the decline of the Clearlake Hitch was held. The decline of the Hitch has been going on for decades, with the fish being declared endangered in 2014. During the meeting, data was shown that the … Read more
A beach hazards statement remains in effect through tomorrow afternoon for the Mendocino Coast. There’ll be an increased risk of sneaker waves, with gaps of 30 minutes or more between large wave sets. Sneaker waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches, and can also … Read more
A decades old bald eagle’s nest in a pine tree in Potter Valley has received a reprieve from destruction. The tree was due to be cut down by PG&E, as it presented a hazard to a nearby power line. However, the permit to do so obtained by PG&E had expired. Removal of the tree and … Read more
A member of the Konocti Ro d and Gun Club and their guest were involved in holstering mishap on Monday that resulted in a gunshot wound. The two were target shooting at Lakeport’s Highland Springs Range, when the guest went to holster a weapon, and it caught on loose clothing and accidently discharged into their … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will have new headquarters in north Lakeport next to the county jail, thanks to federal money from the recent 2023 government funding bill. Last year, the county traded 15 acres in Clearlake to the state in exchange for the Lakeport Armory property. Retired Sheriff Brian Martin and Congressman Mike Thompson … Read more
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Thompson presented a check for $2 million to the city of Clearlake for the Clearlake Burns Valley Sports Complex and Recreation Center project. The money comes from the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding bill.