A beach hazards statement is in effect from this evening to late Friday night for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. A long-period northwest swell, peaking at 12 to 13 feet, may cause breakers and unexpected run-up of over 18 feet. Beach combing is not advised. Stay farther back from … Read more
The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to residents and businesses in Mendocino, Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties affected by early January storms and the King tides. The deadline is April 6 for property damage and November 3 for lost income. More information is at sba.gov/disaster.
The Redwood Valley Recreation Center, a volunteer group, proposes to lease and eventually buy the shuttered since 2010 Redwood Valley Elementary School from the Ukiah Unified School District for a youth center. UUSD has lowered its price to between $250,000–$500,000. The group’s latest offer is a $50,000 upfront payment and a $25,000 annual lease for … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday increased the Robin Lane sewer spill disaster fund to $1.75 million, bringing the total county reserve to $3.25 million, as recovery costs for UV systems, testing, and water have already exceed $1.2 million. The spill contaminated the aquifer and private wells, affecting 164 homes. Residents cannot use … Read more
The Lake County Superior Court announced that the swearing-in ceremony for its newest judge will take place this week.Judge John Langan will officially join the bench when the ceremony takes place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Lake County Courthouse. Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Langan to fill the vacancy created … Read more
Mendocino County Supervisors are debating a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated inland areas, excluding cities. The proposed rules cover permitting, safety, and enforcement, including a potential “three-strike rule” for violations. Staff emphasized the need for permits and safety plans. Enforcement details, possibly involving the Sheriff’s Office, are pending. The draft now … Read more
Clearlake resident Dominique Irene Molina-Dominguez, 34, was convicted Friday of first-degree murder in the shotgun slaying of her 38-year-old boyfriend, DeAndre Grinner, at their home. Arrested July 2024, Molina-Dominguez shot Grinner once after lying in wait, then called police. The jury also found true special allegations—personally discharging a shotgun and using a firearm in a … Read more
The Lakeport Planning Commission will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the latest on important city planning documents. Staff will give a presentation and the commission will discuss the city’s annual progress report on the general plan for the 2025 reporting year. The commission also will discuss a staff presentation on the city’s 2025 housing … Read more
The Lakeport City Council approved a just over $970,000 contract with Piazza Construction to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project replaces the chlorine gas disinfection system with a safer, more reliable liquid sodium hypochlorite system, enhancing employee safety and operational consistency. Funded entirely by the city’s sewer operations fund, construction is scheduled from March to … Read more
The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Ukiah Administration Center to discuss water storage options in anticipation of PG&E’s decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project, which has supplied water to the area for over a century. The commission is exploring options, like raising Coyote Dam at … Read more