The department of Prevention, Recovery, Resiliency, & Mitigation (PRRM) wants to hear from residents about the impact of wildfires in the area. According to the MendoVoice, Mendocino county’s Wildfire Recovery and Resiliency survey is out and asks specific questions about the recovery and as of yet unmet needs of survivors of recent wildfires, as … Read more
Temperatures in the inland areas are expected to reach over 100 today and tomorrow, with heat indexes in the low triple digits. All are reminded to be aware of heat-related illnesses, and those with sensitivities should exercise caution.
A household hazardous waste drop-off event is being held in Lakeport today and tomorrow from 9 am to 1 pm at the Lake county Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard at 230 Soda Bay Road. Most items are accepted for free. Anyone dropping off must show proof of Lake County residency. For more information, … Read more
The operator of the Skunk Train has filed suit against the California Coastal Commission and the city of Fort Bragg over the two entities’ attempts to impose permitting and licensing requirements that the company’s lawyers believe to be unwarranted. The Mendocino Railway is asking the court to determine that the Commission and Fort Bragg should … Read more
In response to concerns voiced by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at their meeting in June, the county has announced that it will now charge fees for public records requests, due the volume of requests for access by requesters who were not residents of Mendocino County and some who were commercial entities. According to … Read more
With high temperatures again today, PG&E is urging everyone to precool their workspaces, set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting; close shades and curtains; not use major appliances, and turn off all unnecessary lights. The California Independent System Operator, or Cal ISO, is requesting Californians continue to voluntarily conserve electricity due to the … Read more
Court documents in the child abandonment and murder case against Edward Two Feathers Steele reveal that just two days prior, Steele was in court and had a jail sentence commuted to drug treatment. Steele was found to have COVID-19 and was discharged from drug treatment. That is when Steele went to stay with his then-girlfriend, … Read more
A lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in federal court by a group of five conservation and fishing concerns over the Potter Valley Project’s violation of the Endangered Species Act. The Mendocino Voice reports that according to the suing groups, the project’s conditions for harm to protected Chinook salmon and steelhead … Read more
Firefighters knocked down several small vegetation fires on both sides of Clear Lake yesterday. The Hill Fire burned about seven acres while the Bank Fire burned about three. The southbound lane of Hwy 29 near Mockingbird Lane was closed for a short time.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors has appointed an interim Community Development Department director, following the sudden departure of Mary Dalby. Mireya Turner was appointed effective immediately. Turner has served the City Council since 2014, previously serving as the deputy director of community development.