Mushroom Season in Mendocino
January in Mendocino is mushroom time, with both locals and visitors hoping to sample the tasty fungi. For more information on planning your own fungi adventure, go to visitmendocino.com/walk on the wild side.
Clearlake City Council Holds First Meeting of 2022
The Clearlake City Council will hold its first meeting of 2022 tomorrow evening at 6, and will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the corresponding mitigated negative declaration for commercial cannabis operations located at 2185 Ogulin Canyon Road and owned by Ogulin Hills LLC. If the council … Read more
Recent Rains Boost Lake Mendocino Water Level
The recent bout of heavy precipitation in the area have improved the water levels in Lake Mendocino. The lake is now at 66.7% of its target capacity, with over 40,000 acre feet. Experts are hoping for the rain to continue to boost water supplies in the area.
Doctor Working As Contractor At Adventist Health Clearlake Has License Revoked
The Medical Board of California has revoked the license of a doctor working at the Adventist Health Clearlake Medical Office as an outside contractor. David Duncan House had been convicted in Orange County this past November of felony sexual battery and misdemeanor sexual exploitation of a patient in 2018. House has been ordered to surrender … Read more
Mendocino Health Officer Updates Vaccine Mandate for Certain County Workers
Mendocino County Health Officer Dr. Andrew Coren in a press release has updated the COVID-19 vaccine & booster or twice weekly testing mandate for EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Temporary Disaster Shelters as well as Dental Offices and Pharmacies. Effective February 1st, Dr. Coren says the mandate will provide a higher level of protection against the … Read more
Willits Brooktrails Community Approves Trash Rate Hike and Receives Assistance for Overdue Customers
In Willits, the Brooktrails Community Service District met mid December and approved a rate increase for garbage rates of about $5 a year for the average customer. The district also reported receiving $280,000 from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment program to be applied to the delinquent accounts of customers who were behind due … Read more
Seven Mendocino County Fisheries Projects Funded by State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Fifteen Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program projects have been approved by the California State Department of Fish and Wildlife, seven of which will be in Mendocino County. Total funding for the county projects is just under $5 million. The projects will focus on recovery habitats for salmon and steelhead recovery . The Brandon Gulch Stream, the … Read more
Norcal Mountain Bike Cycling Season Begins at Six Sigma Ranch
Six Sigma Ranch and Winery near Lower Lake will host two races and Boggs Demonstration Forest on Cobb Mountain one during the 2022 Norcal Mountain Bike Cycling Season. The 2022 season officially opens for riders in the Redwood and Repack regions Feb. 27 at Exchequer Bike Park in La Grande. Anyone interested can email admin@norcalmtb.org … Read more
First New Member of Mendocino County Born in Ukiah Valley
Mendocino County’s first new resident of the year arrived at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley this past Saturday afternoon. Rosemary Cramblett along with proud parents received a welcome package with handmade gifts to celebrate her arrival. Charge nurse Teresa Keffeler, nurses Marisela Mendoza and Paulette Shark and Certified OB Technician Sarah Davis as well as others … Read more
Ukiah Could Receive Funds From Nationwide Opioid Settlement
The City of Ukiah could receive about $488,000 over 18 years for participating in opioid settlements involving three of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the county. In a special meeting on December 27th, the city council agreed to give the city manager authorization to execute the necessary documents to file in order to participate. That … Read more