A lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in federal court by a group of five conservation and fishing concerns over the Potter Valley Project’s violation of the Endangered Species Act. The Mendocino Voice reports that according to the suing groups, the project’s conditions for harm to protected Chinook salmon and steelhead … Read more
Firefighters knocked down several small vegetation fires on both sides of Clear Lake yesterday. The Hill Fire burned about seven acres while the Bank Fire burned about three. The southbound lane of Hwy 29 near Mockingbird Lane was closed for a short time.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors has appointed an interim Community Development Department director, following the sudden departure of Mary Dalby. Mireya Turner was appointed effective immediately. Turner has served the City Council since 2014, previously serving as the deputy director of community development.
The Lakeport City Council has voted to award the contract for the Lakefront Park construction project. The process had been delayed due to issues with the bid selection process. The vote was 3-1 with Councilman Mark Green voting no and Mayor Mattina recusing to award the contract to Builder Solutions, Inc.
A heat advisory is in effect through this evening for the Mendocino Interior as well as Northern and Southern Lake County. Temperatures may reach up to 110 today.
Opening day for the Lake County Fair will be Thursday, September 1st, with the Blue Ribbon Dinner and introduction of the fair’s Grand Marshal kicking off the event. The annual Guns N Hoses competition will follow. All grandstand events are free with admission. Presale tickets at local businesses now or at the fair office. There … Read more
The Mendocino Cannabis Alliance has announced a pledge drive that started yesterday and will run through September 19th to support the alliance’s essential policy advocacy, as well as their business development work helping members bring their licensed products to market. The MCA has received a commitment for matching funds of up to $20,000 during their … Read more
Those who continue to wait on COVID-19 rent relief can find help with North Coast Opportunities. Even though the application process closed at the end of March, many still applications in the system, with the state planning to continue to process and distribute funds through the end of September. Case managers at NCO are available … Read more
The Lake County Air Quality Management District is reporting that due to fires to the north, air quality in the area will continue to be impacted through the week. The Six Rivers Lightning Complex fire and other smaller regional fires continue to burn, with the Six Rivers Complex fire burning just over 19,000 acres. All … Read more
The owner of the Skunk Train has filed to use a 13-mile section of the track north of Willits to ship gravel, blocking the Great Redwood Trail Agency’s bid to convert rail lines from Marin to Humboldt county into recreational trails. Mendocino Railway has given its notice of intent to file an Offer of Financial … Read more