The Middletown Area Town Hall, or MATH, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Middletown Community Meeting Room at the Library. There will be a presentation on the Lake County Zero-Emission Vehicle Plan, there’ll be a question-and-answer session, and community input on potential locations for chargers. District 1 Supervisor Helen Owen will give … Read more
A High wind warning is in effect from 7 pm tonight, Wednesday, through Thursday evening for the Mendocino Coast. South east winds from 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Winds could blow down trees and power lines. Outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. A … Read more
The Ukiah City Council unanimously allocated up to $300,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds for a “significant” expansion of the Ford Street Project, including a new treatment pavilion and a 24-bed Sober Living Facility, which will addresse the fentanyl crisis by helping manage withdrawal and reducing the hospital ER burden. Deputy City Manager Shannon Riley called … Read more
Ukiah road crews are working nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Perkins and Orchard intersection. The noisy work, aided by good weather, involves installing new storm drains to reduce flooding for the Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project. Southbound Orchard Street will have intermittent closures between Clara and Perkins, though the Pear … Read more
The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services Office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day and will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, the 12th.
The Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund seeks applicants for three vacancies on its Board of Trustees, which acts as the loan committee. A two-year commitment is required. Applications will be initially reviewed on Wednesday, Dec. 3. More information is available at lakecountyca.gov.
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man, 39-year-old Baraquiel Ruiz. Ruiz was last seen in the area of Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Ruiz … Read more
The Lake County United Veterans Council will hold its annual Veterans Day event at Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport on Tuesday. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the event begins at 11 a.m. The Clear Lake High School Band will perform, along with local speakers and a three-volley gun salute. A complimentary lunch and beverages … Read more
The Ukiah Valley Water Authority is considering a 3% water rate increase for Ukiah residents in March, with further increases until July 2029, as approved by the City Council. Ukiah’s water director, Sean White, stated that five-year reviews and subsequent increases cover infrastructure costs and prevent larger future hikes. The proposal goes to the Executive … Read more
The Blue Heron 4-H Club will host its annual Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville. The cost is $14 for pancakes, eggs, bacon, orange juice, and coffee; children under 5 eat free. Proceeds will support Wreaths Across America, honoring veterans … Read more