Community members and leaders gathered Friday to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Valley Fire, one of California’s worst. Ceremonies were held at Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center in Cobb and at Middletown Square Park. State and local leaders spoke, honoring the lives lost and the community’s resilience. The Valley Fire burned 76,067 acres, destroyed … Read more
The application period is open for an annual grant program that supports ag education and student leadership. The department will award $200,000 in grants statewide, funded by DMV sales of the CalAg license plate. More information is available at cdfa.ca.gov.
Steven Ronald Harper, 41, of Manchester, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly setting fire to a cabin and tent on Rancheria Road. Harper surrendered to deputies and was booked without bail at Mendocino County Jail on charges of arson, felony vandalism, and probation violation.
On the 16th, Main Street in Kelseyville will display forty Mexican flags, a new tradition celebrating Mexican Independence Day. The Kelseyville Business Association purchased the flags, and local donations funded the flagpoles. Although this year’s festival was canceled, Helen Finch, KBA president, stated, “It’s a simple but powerful way to show support for the many … Read more
New federal flood maps for Ukiah and Mendocino County take effect on the 19th, expanding flood risk zones. City officials appealed preliminary maps, but FEMA made only minor revisions. With winter approaching, residents should review maps and update flood insurance. Find more information at floodmaps.fema.gov. Details on the city’s appeal are at cityofukiah.com/flood-maps.
William Ralph Harbour IV, 37, of Middletown, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Napa County Superior Court to charges including arson, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, carjacking with great bodily injury, evading officers, assault on peace officers, attempted vehicle theft, elder abuse, grand theft, and arson. Authorities state that on Aug. 21, he fought with family, ran over … Read more
The Western Region Town Hall meets Wednesday, the 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Habematolel Community Center. Attendees can also join via Zoom or PEGTV. The agenda includes a Sonoma Clean Power presentation, updates on WRTH’s Board of Supervisors presentation, website, and a combined meeting of District 3 municipal advisory committees. Supervisor EJ … Read more
A revised North Harbor plan, developed by the Mendocino Council of Governments after community pushback, is hoped to address traffic and conflicts on the road to North Harbor. The new plan includes an improved Highway 1 stairway, enhanced beach parking, potential water taxis, a coastal trail, and a hillside pedestrian path. Although the plan would … Read more
Lake County’s IHSS workers, SEIU Local 2015 members, are demanding higher pay. Their current wage has led to a caregiver shortage, with over 385,000 authorized care hours unused last year. Local 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz has urged the county to invest in these crucial providers for seniors and people with disabilities, especially in … Read more
Highway 29 was temporarily closed after two Hidden Valley Lake women, Velma Darlene Whitley, 92, and Sharon Gale Dennis, 83, died in a head-on crash on Monday afternoon. The CHP reported that Whitley was driving southbound when she crossed into the opposing lane, colliding with a northbound vehicle driven by Margaret Ann Titus, 58, of … Read more