Local News

• Head-On Collision N. Of Ukiah Caused By Wrong-Way Driver
  Sunday, at around 8:00 p.m., a head-on collision occurred on the West Road offramp east of Highway 101 in Redwood Valley, north of Ukiah, according to CHP. Initial reports indicated two vehicles, identified as a white Toyota Highlander and a brown GMC Yukon, crashed after one drove the wrong way on the offramp.  One person […]
• Lakeport Economic Advisory Committee Meets On Wednesday Morning
  The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC) will meet tomorrow morning at  7:30 at Lakeport City Hall.   The agenda includes discussions on fiscal year 2026-27 economic development goals, retail outlook, vacant commercial buildings inventory, and a business walk update (including the 2025 report and 2026 schedule). The public meeting will be available via Zoom […]
• Two Injured In Crash In Lake County
  Two people sustained major injuries and were airlifted following a traffic collision that completely blocked Highway 20 near Spring Valley Road in Lake County on Sunday, around 10:00 p.m.  Early reports indicated a possible vehicle fire and lane blockage. Later reports confirmed two vehicles were involved, with one crossing the center lane before the crash […]
• Lakeport City Council Delegates Ordinance To Lake County
  On the 3rd, the Lakeport City Council unanimously approved delegating its December 2024 tobacco retailer ordinance (supporting the state flavor ban) to Lake County for unified regulation. The original ordinance passed 4-1. Despite county checks finding “dozens of violations,” staff will prioritize education over immediate fines. Health officials requested two years for data collection and […]
• PG&E Holding Virtual Town Hall
  PG&E will hold a virtual town hall for North Coast customers on Tuesday, covering Mendocino, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Napa, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity counties. PG&E staff will provide updates on their wildfire safety program, winter storm response, safety work, and customer resources, followed by a Q&A featuring North Coast Regional Vice President Dave Canny. […]
• Three Vehicle Crash Injures Two
  A multi-vehicle collision, involving an RV, a Subaru, and a Tesla, was reported on northbound Highway 101 near Nelson Ranch Road at Burke Hill around noon on Saturday. Debris blocked lanes, including portions of the southbound side. While an air and ground ambulance were requested, one person declined service, one accepted transport for minor injuries, […]
• Lake County Board Of Supervisors Meets Tomorrow Morning
  The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow, starting at 9 a.m. The Board will hear a presentation on the “damaging” local impact of The Big Beautiful Bill”. The Board will consider consolidating the Public Services and Public Works departments, a merger conceptually approved in January. The resulting department would have 110 positions and save […]
• Clearlake PD Looking For Missing Woman
  The Clearlake Policeare working to locate Fawn Jacobsen-Strano, 69.  She was last seen in Clearlake on March 2.  Jacobsen-Strano is possibly enroute to Nevada, police said.  She is described as a white female, 5 feet 1 inch in height and 110 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.   Jacobsen-Strano was last seen wearing a […]
• Spring Forward This Weekend
  Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday @ 2 am, and typically, more traffic accidents occur during this time.  Risks peak during dark mornings and from late-afternoon sun glare. The extra evening light increases the number of pedestrians and cyclists on the road.  So, be careful out there this weekend.
• Vehicle Crash South Of Willits Injures One
  A vehicle went over a cliff along northbound U.S. Highway 101 just north of the Cal Fire Howard Forest station south of Willits just before 5 pm on Thursday, according to the CHP.  Initial information indicated an older woman was in the vehicle and was possibly badly injured.