The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that its important to know your zone, especially during fire season. Zones are listed by location of the city first, then the numbers correspond to the area within the city. When listening to evacuation updates or seeing them online, you can know quickly which area of the … Read more
As of Monday, there will be no campfires allowed in the Mendocino National Forest without a permit. According to the Mendocino Voice, ongoing drought and warming temperatures prompted Mendocino National Forest officials to issue stage 1 fire-use restrictions. A press release from the Forest Service says the public can still enjoy a campfire or stove … Read more
After a four-day closure, the Sutter Lakeside Birthing Center has reopened. According to the Lake County News, the center was given the ok to resume services Saturday afternoon. The center had to close last Tuesday due to a lack of a qualified obstetrician and was diverting patients to other care providers. The California Nurses Association … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets this morning at 9, and on the agenda is a proclamation commending departing Supervisor Tina Scott for her service to the community. The board will also discuss an interim ordinance that will place a pause on the issuance of early activation permits for commercial cannabis as well as … Read more
Fire crews in Mendocino County have brought the over 100-acre Bank Fire under control and last night reported forward progress had been stopped. The fire in the Covelo area near Highway 162 and Fairbanks lane threatened buildings and prompted the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office to put out evacuation warnings around 6 pm last night. Those … Read more
A defendant awaiting trial in the Hopkin’s Fire arson case has been found competent to stand trial, and court proceedings have been ordered to resume. Devin Lamar Johnson, who is accused of starting the Hopkin’s Fire has been undergoing psychological treatment since his arrest. If Johnson is found guilty, he could face 10 years to … Read more
Health and tribal officials are reporting that due to the drought and high temperatures, unprecedented levels of cyanotoxins are being found in some areas of Clear Lake. According to the Lake County News, Lake County residents with water systems that draw from the lake may find drinking water may become unsafe, especially in the area … Read more
74-year-old Thomas Arrants is missing, he was last seen at his home on Highway 20 near Fort Bragg Wednesday afternoon. Deputies along with CalFire personnel searched but were unable to locate him. Arrants is a white male, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, hazel eyes, gray shoulder-length hair, and a full gray beard. He was wearing … Read more
An arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run of a pedestrian yesterday on Highway 53. According to the Lake County News, James Nelson of Clearlake was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in the death of James Torrey, also of Clearlake. Anyone who may … Read more
Fort Bragg has a new police chief as of Monday. Neil Cervenka joins the force from Turlock, where he has served the past 22 years. Cervenka replaces interim Chief John Naulty, who stepped in after former Chief Fabian Lizarraga left to helm the Willits Police Department.