At its meeting tomorrow at 9 am, the Lake County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed 150-foot cell tower and support equipment in Clearlake Oaks. The commission will then hold a public hearing on a major use permit and category exemption for Ripe Choice Farm, whose owners wish to use … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors has chosen a new county administrative officer. Susan Parker, who has been serving on an interim basis since the end of April was chosen. Parker has served for the past three years as assistant county administrative officer. On hiring Parker, Board Chair E.J. Crandell said that she had done … Read more
The City of Lakeport is seeking input regarding Outdoor Dining and Design Options. Residents are asked to complete a survey to be used by the Planning Commission and City Council to aid in making decisions on the subject. That survey can be found on the city of Lakeport’s FB page.
The Mendocino County Children’s Fund Family Resource Center storage units were burglarized over the weekend. The total loss has not been determined yet, but suffice it to say the Fund now really needs the public’s help. More information on need can be found a mccf.info, donations can be made through PayPal at mccf@mcn.org.
The Hands Up Lake County Small Business Competition has announced an increase in prize money this year. The winner of the prize will receive $85,000. Additionally, a new category, Best Startup Business has been created with a $10,000 prize awarded. The application deadline is June 30, 2022. To apply, visit the 1 Team, 1 Dream … Read more
The Ukiah Daily Journal’s annual Spring Fund Drive for the Ukiah Boys & Girls Club continues and the club needs a total of $38,000 to match the same amount in kick-off sponsorships from local sources to make a fund drive goal of $76,000. If you would like to make a contribution, you can send it … Read more
The City of Lakeport will hold a public meeting on June 1st, at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers to discuss possible applications for funding under the 2022 State Community Development Block Grant Program and to solicit citizen input to be included in the application and general program review. If you cannot attend in … Read more
A young boy who went missing early Sunday morning from the Lamplighter Motel has been found. Willie Brown Jr. was reported missing around 12:30 am and was found at Austin Park around 9 am.
A man was Medevac’ed off Elk Mountain Road in the Mendocino National Forest this weekend after his pickup truck went off the road and down an embankment. Agencies responding found the man lying by the side of the road after having gotten himself out of his truck and climbing up the approximately 150 embankment. … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible murder-suicide on Friday in Ukiah. Deputies were called to the home of Shawn and Suzanne Stark by their son, and both were found dead. Initial investigation by officers showed evidence of Shawn Stark shooting his wife, then turning the weapon on himself. There are reports that … Read more