Governor Gavin Newsom officially faces recall after organizers of the recall effort collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state’s office announced Monday that more than 1.6 million signatures had been verified, about 100,000 more than needed to force a vote. An election is likely in the fall where … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally lifted its pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after a panel on Friday recommended resuming its use, despite a very rare risk of blood clots. The panel said Friday that the vaccine’s benefits outweigh the serious but small risk. The Western States Scientific Safety Review … Read more
Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit will be conducting basic helicopter operations and safety and air rescue training starting today through August 1st. The aircraft training will primarily be in the Lake Mendocino, Ukiah Valley and Ridgewood Ranch (Golden Rule) areas, at various days and times of the day.
A Mendocino County Corrections Deputy was exposed to suspected fentanyl on Friday. According to MCSO, 24-year-old Dakota Johnson, of Willits was booked into the jail for several warrants in addition to several charges including Possession of a Controlled Substance. A female Corrections Deputy exchanged Johnson’s personal clothing for jail-issued clothing. While doing so, suspected drugs … Read more
The Turnout Fire in Mendocino County was fully contained on Saturday. The cause of the 200-acre fire that started at Highway 253 and Boonville Rd, is under investigation.
Summer events may be making a comeback in 2021. This week te Lakeport City Council approved the processing of summer event applications, including the 4th of July event at Library Park. The Lakeport City has been working with Lake County Public Health Department and health officials believe that outdoor community events can be conducted safely … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought state of emergency for Mendocino County this week, and the Board of Supervisors did so as well. The local declaration may make the county eligible for state and federal funding which would be used to get through this year’s drought, as well as fund improvements to infrastructure in preparation … Read more
The City of Lakeport’s Community Cleanup Day is tomorrow. This event is limited to City of Lakeport residents and those dropping off trash and waste, will be required to provide photo identification and a copy of a City of Lakeport utility bill. It will take place tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department will once again participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 20th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event allows residents to safely dispose of expired, unwanted, and unused prescription medications. The local event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow as a drive-thru drop-off on the west … Read more
The 9-acre #DosFire started just after 6 yesterday evening in Northern Mendocino County, east of Laytonville off Laytonville Dos Rios Road. That fire is moving at a slow rate of spread in leaf litter. The Turnout Fire at Highway 253 and Boonville Rd is holding at 200 acres with containment at 65-percent. Firefighters aggressively utilized … Read more