The Lake County Board of Supervisors earlier in the week voted to approve a resolution that creates a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee that will begin the 2023 update for the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county office of emergency services will chair the committee, with one representative from each supervisorial district invited to serve. Members … Read more
Concern over the financial health of Mendocino County continues to be an issue with the Board of Supervisors posing some serious questions to the Auditor/Controller/Tax Collector’s office. The MendoVoice reports conversations between the board and Chamise Cubbison at its last meeting on Tuesday were tense, with Cubbison stating her department was seriously behind getting financial … Read more
Fort Bragg residents who were previously serviced by Waste Connections are asked to put their old waste bins curbside. Any uncollected containers should be reported to the Public Works Department.
Lake County Vet Connect is hosting the annual Veterans Stand Down, an outreach event for local veterans and active military personnel who are homeless, experiencing uncertain housing, or are vulnerable in other ways this coming Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Lake Country Transit will provide free … Read more
Longtime Kelseyville Unified School district board member Rick Winer has announced that he’ll be running for reelection. Winer has been a public educator for over 30 years and has been on the school board for 21 years, serving as its chair for the last 15. According to the LakeCountyNews, Winer has been involved in nearly … Read more
The National Weather Service is predicting a change this weekend that could bring very much-needed rain to the area. The extended forecast looks promising for Lake County to receive light rain and in Mendocino County may see up to half an inch of precipitation. Fog can also be expected along areas of the Northshore through … Read more
Three administrative sites in the Mendocino National forest are being closed temporarily for hazardous material cleanup. High Glade lookout, Keller Place and Beaver Glade fire station are all affected and the cleanup should be done by the 30th. The public is asked to avoid those areas and be mindful of heavy equipment on forest roads.
The Ukiah City Council has approved the hiring of an outside agency to help search for a new police chief. According to the DailyJournal, the council approved hiring Mosaic Public Partners of Placeville to develop a candidate profile that reflects the community’s and the organization’s needs. Then, a targeted search will be undertaken based on … Read more
The Clearlake City council at their meeting on Thursday at 6 pm will receive an update on a feasibility study for a new rec center and will discuss a mutual aid agreement between the cities of Clearlake, Lakeport, Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah and Willits. The council will also consider an amendment to the agreement … Read more
Kelseyville School District superintendent Dr. Dave McQueen has announced he’ll retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The LakeCountyNews reports McQueen has been superintendent of the district for nearly 14 years, starting work as the vice principal of the high school in 1998. Dr. McQueen says he’s looking forward to retirement. The Kelseyville … Read more