Lakefront Park Project Contract Awarded

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.

Heat Advisory for the Area

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.

Lake County Fair Set For September 1st

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

Mendocino Cannabis Alliance Holding Pledge Drive, Awards Dinner

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

Owner of Skunk Train Files To Use 13 Mile Stretch of Track

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

Adventist Health and Anthem Sign Agreement

Adventist Health and Anthem Blue Cross announced Friday morning they have reached a new contract agreement. The UkiahDailyJournal reports the agreement provides Anthem health plan members with continued in-network access to services at Adventist Health facilities throughout Mendocino County. The new agreement is effective immediately, meaning Anthem Blue Cross members continue to have in-network access … Read more

Lakeport City Council Meets Tomorrow Evening

The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6 pm, and will discuss awarding a construction contract to Builder Solutions Inc. for the Lakefront Park Project under $4,400,000, subject to legal review. The Public Works Superintendent will ask the council to adopt the resolution approving the Forbes Creek Neighborhood Improvement Project Study and authorize the … Read more

Upper Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Drug Deal Gone Bad

This past Friday, an Upper Lake man pleaded no contest in a 2020 homicide over a bad drug deal. The LakeCountyNews reports Christopher Jon McDonald entered into a plea agreement with the Lake County District Attorney’s office, facing a stipulated 25-year to life sentence in the murder of John Turner Dickerson of Nice. McDonald will … Read more