And although the rain in the next few days will be much appreciated, there is always the chance of soil stability issues in wildfire recovery areas of the Mendocino National Forest. Forestry officials have issued a closure order for a section of National Forest System Trail No. 85303 due to a landslide. Trail 85303 is … Read more
The recent weather pattern has brought much-needed rain and mountain snow to the area, and forecasters say the pattern may even dip into parts of Southern California. The system moving through the area today through the week’s end will bring more precipitation to both the coast and inland. So far this season, only 18” of … Read more
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
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
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6 and the main item on the agenda will be to hold a public hearing on a proposed plan to finance roadwork in the city. A financing plan presented last month included the possibility of debt financing directly through a bank or other financial entity, which would … Read more
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
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 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
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
The man charged with stabbing another man to death in a parking lot in Ukiah last month has refused to appear in court to enter a plea, citing he has not been given adequate access to his attorney. Leslie Adelman is accused of stabbing James Anderegg to death over a dispute about stolen property. Judge … Read more