New Assistance for Lake County Residents Affected by 2018 Wildfires

The Golden State Finance Authority has launched the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program, aimed at Lake County residents impacted by wildfires in 2018, designed to help those affected purchase homes outside of high-fire areas. Low-to-moderate income homeowners and renters whose primary residence was located in high or very high fire hazard zones in Lake County in … Read more

PG&E To Cut Electric Rates Temporarily During Summer

PG&E has announced it will be lowering electric rates temporarily next month. During a webinar, the utility said it would reduce electric rates by 9% starting July 1st. No questions or comments were taken during the webinar, although in a press release, it was stated the reduction would last at least a few months to … Read more

Congress Thompson to Hold In-Person Town Hall for Vets

Congressman Mike Thompson will host an in-person town hall on Monday at 5:30 that focuses on veteran’s health care benefits.  Thompson will be joined by guests from regional Veteran’s Affairs health systems.   The presentation will include how to register for health care benefits and recent expansions and improvements to programs that serve vets.  To … Read more

Chief of Regional Unit of Cal Fire to Retire

The Chief of the Lake, Napa, and Sonoma Unit of Cal Fire has announced he’ll retire. Chief Mike Marcucci announced he’ll leave his position on the 28th. Assistant Chief Kirk van Wormer has been named acting Unit Chief and will fill the role until a permanent successor is hired. Marcucci has spent the last 27 … Read more

PG&E Investigating Power Outage in Ukiah on Tuesday

A power outage in Ukiah Tuesday morning affected almost 1500 customers. The outage was reported shortly before 10 am, affecting downtown Ukiah and adjacent areas, including parts of unincorporated Mendocino County. According to PG&E, under a hundred customers are still without power. Most power was restored by early Tuesday afternoon. PG&E says it is investigating … Read more

Cubbison Trial Finally Gets Start Date

There is forward movement in the criminal case against suspended Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison. After weeks of delay, Cubbison’s trial is now scheduled to begin on July 25th. Cubbison’s attorney, Chris Andrian said that in his office’s review of the hundred of documents finally turned over by county officials, nothing changes his view of … Read more

Containment on Fires in Neighboring Counties Grows

Containment on the fires burning in the region continues to grow. The Point fire near Geyserville in Sonoma County reached 90% on Sunday evening, with 1,207 acres burned, three structures destroyed, two damaged and one firefighter injured. The Sites fire, burning since last week near Stonyford in Colusa County, remained at 19,195 acres with containment … Read more