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

Ukiah Ice Rink to Open This Weekend, Extending Its Season

The ice rink in Ukiah is scheduled to open this weekend. Crews have been hard at work getting the rink ready. The city has purchased most of the equipment to operate the rink this year, only needing to use an electrical contractor to power the facility. In its seventh year of operation, the rink will … Read more

Dungeness Crabbing Season Delayed for Second Time

Dungeness crab season has once again been delayed by California Fish and Wildlife. Earlier in the week, the announcement was made that whale migration was continuing in the area from the Sonoma/Mendocino County line south to the Mexican border. It’s the fourth consecutive year of delays to protect the humpbacks, and the second delay this … Read more