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
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
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
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
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
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year’s Clearlake Seaplane Splash In won’t take place this year, and on its Facebook page posted that it’s probable that the Lake County Chamber will no longer head up the Splash In. The page also states that there is a group of volunteers dedicated to … Read more
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
Friday, the city of Ukiah announced officially that it had fired former police chief Noble Waidelich, currently under investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office after a report of undisclosed criminal conduct. According to the Willits News, Ukiah City Manager Sage Sangiacomo said in a press release that due to recent events, Waidelich was not … Read more
The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) has been awarded three new CAL FIRE grants totaling over $3.5 million over the next three years, for several projects reinforcing wildfire safety in key locations around the county. MCFSC and CAL FIRE have been working together to identify the highest priorities for safety treatments. The largest of … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will consider voluntary collection agreements for transient occupancy tax, cannabis equity grant applications processing, appointments to the commercial cannabis ordinance task force, and the proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeal of David Hughes of approvals for the Lake Vista Farms … Read more