Library Park Restroom Closures

All of the public restrooms at Library Park and the nearby boat ramps will now be closed and locked at midnight each night, then opened to the public each morning. The Lakeport Public Works Department staff has been dealing with an increase in maintenance and upkeep at those restrooms. The City has also received complaints … Read more

CHP Major Corridor Enchanced Primary Collision Factor Enforcement Campaign Results

During a CHP Major Corridor Enhanced Primary Collision Factor Enforcement Campaign conducted April 8, along the US-101 corridor, officers issued 597 citations, of which 402 were for unsafe speed. Officers also issued 102 verbal and written warning and five arrests. CHP is planning to conduct additional enhanced enforcement details throughout the year.

Lake County Enters Orange Tier

Lake County is now in the orange, or moderate, tier of the state’s blueprint for a safer economy. County health officials say a combination of dropping case rates and changes in the state’s tier system facilitated the move from red, to the less restrictive orange tier.

Governor Newsom Signs Landmark $536 Million Wildfire Package

Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed a $536 million wildfire package enabling the state to take urgent action on projects that support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and build resilience in communities to help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires in diverse landscapes across the state. At the bill signing, Senate President pro Tempore acknowledged … Read more

State Pauses Administration of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Administration of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is being paused in California following a recommendation from the CDC and USDA. The agencies are investigating reports of blood clots in people who have received the shot. All six cases were reported in women between 18 to 48, and symptoms appeared six to 13 days after … Read more

Arson Investigation in Ukiah

Three fires in Ukiah yesterday evening are being investigated as potential arson incidents. The first fire was reported around 5:30 p.m.on the railroad tracks behind the RV Park at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. The second fire was reported around 6 p.m. as on the railroad tracks near Walgreens on Perkins Street. The third fire was … Read more

Eagle Peak Middle School Working to Return to Normal

Eagle Peak Middle School in Redwood Valley is working to return to normal as students are back to the classroom after a year of distant learning. Since the middle of last month, students returned to a hybrid style of learning with two half days the classroom. Eagle Peak is also bringing back outdoor sports and … Read more

Inmate Services Bringing Back Programs

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office says Inmate Services is bringing back some of the programs that historically have helped inmates the most when transitioning back into the community. Among them, the classroom will open again for GED students, with the help of a teacher from Ukiah High. MCSO says helping inmates while at the jail, … Read more