Lake County Supers Hear Update on Sulphur

The Lake County Board of Supervisors yesterday heard an update on the Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site cleanup.  The site, located at the Bradley Mining company site continues to pollute lake water, making local fish and groundwater not fit for consumption.  Carl Jessop, EPA Lead manager for the site said the EPA is trying to … Read more

Clearlake Senior Center is Open Once Again

The Clearlake Senior Center is now fully reopened and invites residents back for lunch and activities. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm except on holidays. Exercise classes are once again taking place and will be open to all seniors during normal business hours. The center is also seeking … Read more

Grants Awarded to Mendocino and Lake County Farms for Fire Readiness

Eight grants have been awarded to Mendocino and Lake County farms for fire readiness and resilience, as part of a fiscally sponsored project of North Coast Opportunities. Funding from Redwood Credit Union’s Community Fund and California Fire Foundation will allow those who received the fire safe grants to purchase critical equipment and infrastructure supplies. Averaging … Read more

Mendocino County Health Lifts Quarantine Requirements in Certain Instances

Mendocino County Public Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren is rescinding the local Isolation and Quarantine requirements for COVID-19 for the general public. Effective immediately, persons who have been in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 and have no symptoms are no longer required to quarantine after their exposure, regardless of their vaccination status, unless … Read more

Rotary Club To Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday

The Rotary Club of Lakeport has announced the return of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, a historic event offered to the community for free since 1926. This year’s event will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport on Sunday. The gates will open at 1 p.m. Some lucky egg-hunters will also win cash … Read more

Mendocino Cannabis Producers Guild to Hold Farmers Market

Before the pandemic and regulations shifted, Mendocino County cannabis growers held regular farmers’ market events to allow them to meet with their customers.  The Mendocino Producers Guild has announced plans to hold a free event in Laytonville on the 23rd from 10 am to 4  pm, with over 60 vendors.  The event will be family-friendly … Read more

County Super to Step Down, First in 40 Years

Yesterday morning, a county supervisor announced they are stepping down before finishing their term, the first time in 40 years that has happened. The Lake County Administrative Office reported that District 4 Supervisor Tina Scott is resigning effective July 31st. The statement released by the county didn’t offer much in the way of information, except … Read more