Clearlake Oaks Man Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run

A Clearlake Oaks man has been arrested in the case of a hit and run that killed a woman. According to the Lake County News, William Len hit Amanda Arney of Nice early Sunday morning as she was walking eastbound on the South shoulder of Highway 20 west of Sayre Avenue in Nice. Arney was … Read more

CALFIRE Reminds Residents Fireworks Are Illegal

CALFIRE has issued a press release reminding residents as the 4th of July holiday approaches, that fireworks in Mendocino County are illegal. Anyone lighting fireworks that result in a fire can be held liable for the cost of fighting the fire and damages, which often end up in millions of dollars. CALFIRE suggests enjoying fireworks … Read more

Lake County Planning Commission Meets to Discuss Cannabis Projects

At their regular meeting tomorrow, the Lake County Planning Commission will discuss three cannabis projects, including one that is the subject of contention by its neighbors. The Monte Cristo Vineyards, LLC project would cover 22 acres, and neighbors have raised a number of concerns, including water supply, traffic impacts, public safety, wildfire hazards, and a … Read more

Lake County Public Health Office Resigns

The Lake County Board of Supervisors has announced the resignation of the county’s Public Health Officer, just four months after he was hired for the position. Dr. Erik McLaughlin’s tenure is the shortest of any appointed public health officer in the last two decades. McLaughlin had succeeded Dr. Gary Pace, who resigned to return to … Read more

Man Injured In Fall of Cliff on Mendo Coastline Rescued

A man injured in a fall off a cliff along the Mendocino County coastline over the weekend was rescued by helicopter rescue from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office. Multiple agencies responded to the call for help on Sunday, when it was reported that a man had fallen down a cliff and likely had a broken … Read more

Mendocino County to Get Grant Funding to Combat Homelessness

Governor Gavin Newsome has announced a grant program totaling just over $518 million to help provide services and housing options to those living on the streets, including those with severe mental illness or substance abuse problems. Mendocino County is slated to receive $7.7 million. The grants are funded through the Department of Health Care Services … Read more

Clearlake City County Approves New Recreation & Events Division

With the approval of next year’s budget, the Clearlake City Council has paved the way for a new recreation and events division that will operate under the city’s Administrative Services Department. According to the Lake County News, the division will oversee concerts in the park, the soap box derby, youth activities, and holiday events. Initial … Read more