Since the Lake County Air Quality Management District lifted the burn ban, controlled burns have once again been taking place, such as the one in the area of Highway 29 between Kelseyville and Lakeport earlier in the week. More burns are planned, as burn operators have been waiting some time for conditions to be favorable. … Read more
A case that’s caused considerable discord in the coastal community due in part to social media, has drawn to a close with Gina Rae Bean being sentenced in Mendocino County Court to serve seven months in county jail. Bean was found guilty in October of leaving the scene of the accident two years ago in … Read more
There’s a freeze warning for the area, extending from the coast inland to most of the interior. Overnight, temps will drop from the low 30’s into the upper 20’s. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Providing adequate shelter for outside pets or bringing them in is also advised.
The Russian River Cemetary District is asking the public’s help in identifying those buried and their families in a dozen unmarked graves at the historic Redwood Cemetary in Mendocino County. The graves are on a parcel of land that is embroiled in a dispute between the cemetery and one of its neighbors. Anyone with information … Read more
At their meeting last night, The Lakeport City Council appointed Stacey Matina as Mayor and Mireya Turner as Mayor pro tem for 2022. In their final meeting of 2021, the council approved the adoption of an application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds. If the city gets the grant, the council proposed creating a center … Read more
Ukiah police are investigating a note found at Pomolita Middle School last week that was reported to contain details about a “potential threat”. Principal Bryan Barrett sent an email to families of students giving them that information, but provided no other details other than school officials met with law enforcement, and that the school district … Read more
A Mendocino County man affiliated with the Proud Boys right wing extremist group has been sentenced to over seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for crimes related to ghost guns from late 2018 through late 2019. In sentencing Jonathan Cuney, Senior United States District Court Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. … Read more
The Good Farm Fund has announced Fire Relief and Prevention Grants for Mendocino and Lake Counties. With support from the California Fire Foundation and Redwood Credit Union, applications are now being accepted for grants to be awarded to agricultural producers for either fire relief or fire prevention projects ranging from $500-$5000 For more information about … Read more
The Mendocino County Library system is now offering online learning platforms for all card holders. There will be full six digital learning database platforms available at a future date. The platforms include a universe of courses and learning tools for all ages and interests, all of which can be accessed from home with a computer … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets today to fill one vacancy on the oversight committee, with three applicants seeking the seat and one vacancy on the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board, for which there are two applicants.