Heat Advisory for the Area
A heat advisory is in effect through this evening for the Mendocino Interior as well as Northern and Southern Lake County. Temperatures may reach up to 110 today.
Lake County Fair Set For September 1st
Opening day for the Lake County Fair will be Thursday, September 1st, with the Blue Ribbon Dinner and introduction of the fair’s Grand Marshal kicking off the event. The annual Guns N Hoses competition will follow. All grandstand events are free with admission. Presale tickets at local businesses now or at the fair office. There … Read more
Mendocino Cannabis Alliance Holding Pledge Drive, Awards Dinner
The Mendocino Cannabis Alliance has announced a pledge drive that started yesterday and will run through September 19th to support the alliance’s essential policy advocacy, as well as their business development work helping members bring their licensed products to market. The MCA has received a commitment for matching funds of up to $20,000 during their … Read more
North Coast Opportunities Available to Help With COVID Rent Relief
Those who continue to wait on COVID-19 rent relief can find help with North Coast Opportunities. Even though the application process closed at the end of March, many still applications in the system, with the state planning to continue to process and distribute funds through the end of September. Case managers at NCO are available … Read more
Poor Air Quality Will Persist Through The Week Due to Northern Fires
The Lake County Air Quality Management District is reporting that due to fires to the north, air quality in the area will continue to be impacted through the week. The Six Rivers Lightning Complex fire and other smaller regional fires continue to burn, with the Six Rivers Complex fire burning just over 19,000 acres. All … Read more
Owner of Skunk Train Files To Use 13 Mile Stretch of Track
The owner of the Skunk Train has filed to use a 13-mile section of the track north of Willits to ship gravel, blocking the Great Redwood Trail Agency’s bid to convert rail lines from Marin to Humboldt county into recreational trails. Mendocino Railway has given its notice of intent to file an Offer of Financial … Read more
Adventist Health and Anthem Sign Agreement
Adventist Health and Anthem Blue Cross announced Friday morning they have reached a new contract agreement. The UkiahDailyJournal reports the agreement provides Anthem health plan members with continued in-network access to services at Adventist Health facilities throughout Mendocino County. The new agreement is effective immediately, meaning Anthem Blue Cross members continue to have in-network access … Read more
Lakeport City Council Meets Tomorrow Evening
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6 pm, and will discuss awarding a construction contract to Builder Solutions Inc. for the Lakefront Park Project under $4,400,000, subject to legal review. The Public Works Superintendent will ask the council to adopt the resolution approving the Forbes Creek Neighborhood Improvement Project Study and authorize the … Read more
Upper Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Drug Deal Gone Bad
This past Friday, an Upper Lake man pleaded no contest in a 2020 homicide over a bad drug deal. The LakeCountyNews reports Christopher Jon McDonald entered into a plea agreement with the Lake County District Attorney’s office, facing a stipulated 25-year to life sentence in the murder of John Turner Dickerson of Nice. McDonald will … Read more
Water Off Lover’s Point Beach Closed Due to Shark Encounter
The water off Lovers Point Beach remains closed after a paddleboarder was tipped off their board and had a shark bite the board. The board is being checked to determine the type of shark. Lovers Point Beach and coastal access starting at the Sea Palm turnout will remain closed until tomorrow.