At the first of a series of public hearings on the Mendocino County budget, the meeting quickly turned into calls for accountability and structural reform in how the county manages its money. CEO Darcy Antle, who hosted the meeting, was called on the carpet as part of the problem with the county finances. DA David … Read more
Rep. Mike Thompson has announced that the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center was chosen as the 2025 Lake County Climate Crisis Champion. Each year, community members across the fourth district are recognized for their significant efforts to combat the continuing climate crisis and protect the environment at home in their communities.
A 53-year-old Ukiah man’s body was found in the Russian River after a bystander who saw him tying a rope onto the Perkins Street Bridge called law enforcement. Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of Vichy Springs Road around 3:30 am on Monday to check on the man, but only found … Read more
The city of Lakeport is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for permits to sell safe and sane fireworks for the 2025 season. Application forms are available at cityoflakeport.com, at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, or by request at admininfo@cityoflakeport.com.
At the City Council meeting today, Ukiah will consider entering into the process of annexing two areas adjacent to the city. The area being looked at includes all of Willow, located south of the city, and a large portion of Millview, north of the city. The Pinoleville Rancheria, which is located in Millview, would not … Read more
The Skunk Train has been nominated as one of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of best scenic train ride. Voting is open through May 12th.
The CalFire Mendocino Unit reminds residents in the Shamrock Ranch area near Laytonville that controlled burns of chaparral and understory vegetation within oak woodlands and mixed conifer habitats will continue through the end of the day on May 9th. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area during operations.
The Clearlake City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday and will hear a presentation on the city’s Blue Zone Certification. The Blue Zones project encourages healthy changes within the community. The council will also hear a presentation by Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson and Charlotte White, the city’s new recreation and events coordinator. The … Read more
Mendocino County is facing a $17 million budget shortfall as it starts planning for next year’s budget. The county anticipates needing $4.2 million in one-time funds to close out the current fiscal year. Various cost-saving ideas are being considered. County staff has been instructed to draft a budget that doesn’t rely on one-time funds to … Read more
A new study could help increase the water supply at Lake Mendocino. State, local, and tribal officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers met late last week to form a cost-sharing partnership for the Coyote Valley Dam General Investigation Study. The $3 million federally funded study will assess the prospects of greater water supply … Read more