A ruptured 16-inch Lake County Sanitation District force main in Clearlake on Sunday caused a sewer system failure, contaminating wells and affecting 58 properties. The spill was stopped Monday night after four days of round-the-clock work. County officials held a town hall on Wednesday evening to update residents. Health officials advised temporary relocation, especially for … Read more
To mitigate the wastewater incident near Robin Lane, Clearlake, Lake County will treat affected soil with natural agricultural lime (aglime) to raise pH and reduce contamination. Residents will see a white, chalky substance and should allow it to absorb naturally. Hard surfaces will be disinfected with Benefect Botanical Decon 30, a plant-based cleaner. Environmental assessments … Read more
Following Clearlake’s emergency declaration, the Board of Supervisors has issued two county emergency proclamations regarding the 2026 Robin Lane Sewer Spill. The spill affected an estimated 58 properties south of Pond Road and north of Rumsey Road, entering Burns Valley Creek and Clear Lake. The main was repaired Tuesday night, with cleanup ongoing. The board … Read more
A suspected shark attack was reported Tuesday morning, around 8:45 a.m., near the mouth of the Gualala River. Surfer Tommy Civik, 26, of Point Arena, said he was violently struck while in the water, which threw him from his board, breaking it in two. First responders treated Civik for three distinct puncture wounds on his upper … Read more
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit eastern Mendocino County early Tuesday afternoon, 6 miles east-southeast of Willits at a depth of under 5 miles, causing light-to-moderate shaking. The USGS reports the main quake was followed by two smaller tremors and a 3.8 aftershock 90 minutes later. No injuries or damage were reported.
A beach hazards statement is in effect through this evening for Coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Beachcombing is not advised.
The Lakeport Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to change city code to allow for temporary cannabis events at the Lake County Fairgrounds when it meets this evening at 5:30 at Lakeport City Hall. The Lake County Fairgrounds’ CEO recently proposed hosting a temporary cannabis event this spring, which would include retail sales, prompting the … Read more
At the first 2026 MATH council meeting, which drew 30 attendees and PEG TV viewers, seven candidates sought three open seats. Justin Bean withdrew, and incumbent Charles Morris didn’t seek reelection. Chair Monica Rosenthal confirmed the following qualifications: registered Lake County voter, three 2025 MATH meeting attendances, and residency in the South Lake County Fire … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 am this morning and will address major issues within county government, including the Community Development Department’s budget deficit and loan repayment, proposed changes to the county’s purchasing rules that could expand staff authority, and a possible merger of two large county departments. The meeting can be … Read more
Clearlake has declared a local emergency following an estimated 2.5 million-gallon sewage spill from a ruptured 16-inch Lacosan wastewater main on Robin Lane. The spill, prolonged by faulty valves, has contaminated dozens of homes (mostly with private wells), drainage, waterways, Burns Valley Creek, and Clear Lake. Lacosan advises private well owners to use bottled water. … Read more