PG&E is conducting aerial patrols across the North Bay and North Coast this week. The LakeCountyNews reports that scheduled helicopter patrols are part of the company’s Vegetation Management Program to detect dead or dying trees. The patrols, which began on Monday, will occur along several electric transmission lines located in Lake County: Clearlake, Lower Lake, … Read more
In her latest progress report, Mendocino County CEO Darcie Antle provided updates on projects being worked on in advance of the planned expansion of the jail on Low Gap Road. The Daily Journal reports that Antle says the county’s architect is finalizing bidding documents for the Building 3 Jail Expansion Project having received state Fire … Read more
The latest employment figures for Lake County are good, with the California Employment Development Department’s latest jobless report showing that unemployment was down in September, in line with the state’s record low rate. The LakeCountyNews reports the September unemployment rate was 4.2%, down from 4.4% in August and 6.3% in September 2021. The September rate … Read more
Senator Mike McGuire reports that the Federal Surface Transportation Board has rejected the Skunk Train company’s bid to take over 13 miles of the Great Redwood Trail. The UkiahDaily Journal reports the ruling will allow the Trail to begin breaking ground on the area and will ensure the former rail right of way remains in … Read more
The Governor’s Office announced late last week that a Lakeport City Council member has been appointed to fill the District 4 seat on the Lake County Board of Supervisors. The LakeCountyNews reports Michael S. Green, of Lakeport, has been chosen. Green will resign his city council seat and will be sworn in tomorrow morning during … Read more
$254 million in grant funding announced last month by Governor Newsome will give Lake County’s libraries just under $1.1 million for renovation and improvements. The Lakeport Library will receive just over $633,000; Middletown Library just over $193,533; Redbud Library, $254,467; and the Upper Lake Library, $18,600. County Librarian Christopher Veach said it’s very exciting news. … Read more
PG&E says there may still be a public safety power shutoff for just a few homes in the southeastern part of Lake County today, due to possible high winds. Fewer than a hundred people in the area are expected to be affected. Customers in the area can go to pge.com/pspsupdates.
A frost advisory is in effect til 9 am this morning for all of the southern Mendocino interior and southern Lake. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.
The city of Ukiah has approved a permit for a mini golf course next to the CVS on South Orchard Avenue. The owner of the property is listed as Shami Enterprise, LLC, and the agent for the applicant is listed as Essence Roberson, who spoke Monday during the public hearing. Parking and traffic concerns were … Read more
At their Wednesday meeting, the Fort Bragg Planning Commission approved the use permit to allow the C&S Garbage transfer station project to move forward. The MendocinoVoice reports a spokesperson for C&S says the parking area used by surfers and beach walkers won’t be affected by the move. The decision by the planning commission can be … Read more