Firefighters are working to contain the Reservoir Fire east of Clearlake Oaks. The fire has been burning since Monday along Indian Valley Reservoir Road and Walker Ridge Road SE of Indian Valley Reservoir in eastern Lake County. Forward progress has been stopped.
Fort Bragg police officers last week served a search warrant in the area of the 100 block of Minnesota Avenue after investigating a tip that cocaine was being sold in that area. Officers located cocaine packaged for sale, over $22,000 in cash. Christopher Moran, 41 of Fort Bragg, was questioned, arrested, and booked into the … Read more
Ukiah Police officers conducting routine security checks of businesses on Airport Park Boulevard over the weekend noticed a tent occupied by a man just south of the Sourdough Bread Company. When officers approached the man began acting suspiciously, provided false identification, and prompted officers to check the tent. Officers found a loaded flare gun, pepper … Read more
The Pomo-inspired art installation at Xabatin Community Park is complete. The Sheecome-Gathering project provides a seating area for people to connect to one another and to the site.
The Lake County 2050 process is underway, it will update the county general plan and the area plans for each community. A new community survey is open and will be available through Sept. 2. The general plan team said input will help shape the future of Lake County. You will be asked to select your … Read more
When the Clearlake City Council meets Thursday at 6 pm, the council will discuss and consider adopting city guidelines for tribal consultation on projects. Staff will present a case study of the water district consolidation in the Ukiah Valley and seek direction from the council. there will also be consideration of a name change related … Read more
The Mendocino Transit Authority has announced the restoration of the Local 9 Evening Bus Service in Ukiah, starting Friday. The restoration of the service was achieved in partnership with Mendocino College to benefit residents and students who need hourly bus service from 5-11 p.m. Mendocino College students will be able ride for free, students must … Read more
The Ukiah City Council moved forward with a proposed right-to-farm ordinance, which city planners say is necessary as the council prepares to incorporate more land through annexations. The ordinance is designed to protect agricultural operations from nuisance litigation. Questions regarding whether cannabis grows were included, which they are not, were posed, though Councilperson Sangiacomo commented … Read more
Law enforcement in Mendocino County are searching for a man wanted in connection with an alleged shooting at an illegal cannabis farm in the Willits area midweek last week. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 26000 block of Redwood Creek Road and found a 34 year old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Miguel Rosas Camacho, … Read more
A new wildfire called the Reservoir Fire started in rural Lake County yesterday afternoon just after 2 near the Indian Valley Reservoir Dam northeast of Clearlake. The Fire has already burned 40 acres of dry grass and at last report was around 60 acres and holding between roads on two side. Air and ground resources … Read more