Lake County Air Quality Management District Lifts Burn Ban

The Lake County Air Quality Management District has announced the burn ban for 2022 has been lifted.  Burn permits continue to be required for all outdoor burning in Lake County Air Basin. The LakeCountyNews reports a smoke management plan is required for multiday, overnight, standing vegetation, and whole tree or vine removal burns over 20 … Read more

California Coastal Commission Approves Work on Jack Peters Bridge

The California Coastal Commission has unanimously approved Caltrans’ permit application for safety improvement work on the Jack Peters Bridge on Highway 1. TheMendocinoBeacon reports approval was granted with “special conditions” that must meet the Coastal Commission’s requirements regarding work “that has the potential to directly impact surface waters” on the banks of the Jack Peters … Read more

Flu and Cold Season Starting to Stress Emergency Rooms

The early start of the cold and flu season has made for long wait times at local emergency rooms. The Mendocino County Health Department stressed using discretion before choosing to go to the E.R. Go immediately if you see or feel danger signs: shortness of breath, dehydration or ANY change of mental status. Mild cases … Read more

Weather System Moving Through to Bring Rain, Frost and Possible Freezing Temps

A weather system moving across the northern part of the state is expected to bring rain, colder temperatures, frost, and at lower elevations possible snow this week.  TheLakeCountyNews reports the NWS says the Lake County forecast calls for frost and a freeze watch in coast areas early tomorrow morning, and chances of rain from Wednesday … Read more