In response to concerns voiced by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at their meeting in June, the county has announced that it will now charge fees for public records requests, due the volume of requests for access by requesters who were not residents of Mendocino County and some who were commercial entities. According to … Read more
With high temperatures again today, PG&E is urging everyone to precool their workspaces, set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting; close shades and curtains; not use major appliances, and turn off all unnecessary lights. The California Independent System Operator, or Cal ISO, is requesting Californians continue to voluntarily conserve electricity due to the … Read more
Court documents in the child abandonment and murder case against Edward Two Feathers Steele reveal that just two days prior, Steele was in court and had a jail sentence commuted to drug treatment. Steele was found to have COVID-19 and was discharged from drug treatment. That is when Steele went to stay with his then-girlfriend, … Read more
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