Local News

• Public Memorial For Late Congressman LaMalfa Slated For 24th
  California’s First Congressional District is hosting a memorial for the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa on Jan. 24 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico. Tickets are required for all attendees, including children, and can be requested at douglamalfa.com/memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Oroville Rescue Mission. Doors open at 10 […]
• Prescribed Burns In Mendocino National Forest Continue
  The Mendocino National Forest is continuing prescribed burn operations in the Northshore Project through spring. Smoke may be visible from communities around Clear Lake. As the large machine-made piles continue to smolder, there may be some visible glow overnight. More information is on their Facebook page.
• Residents Affected By Sewage Spill Have Assistance Available
  Clearlake residents in the 2026 Robin Lane Sewer Spill area may get temporary Social Services aid for hotels or home repairs if they are 60+, a disabled dependent adult, an IHSS recipient, or a family receiving CalWORKs. If you or a household member is 60+, a disabled dependent adult, or an adult receiving IHSS, contact […]
• Sewage Spill Update
  A 37.5-hour sewage spill from a ruptured Lake County Sanitation District force main contaminated well water and affected 58 properties, prompting emergency declarations from the Clearlake City Council and county officials. Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora declared an emergency for maximum recovery but criticized the county’s response for poor communication and inadequate ground decontamination. Recovery […]
• CHP Issues Feather Alert For Two Missing Indigenous Brothers
  The California Highway Patrol has issued a Feather Alert for missing teenage brothers Wesley Charlo (17) and Xavier Charlo (15), last seen Monday in Nice, near Butte and Sutter streets.  The brothers are believed to be on foot.  Wesley is 5’9″, 140 lbs, with brown hair and eyes. Xavier is 5’9″, 125 lbs, with brown […]
• Skunk Train Owners Win Appeal On Eminent Domain Case
  The Mendocino Railway has secured an appellate court reversal, permitting it to pursue eminent domain for a parcel in Willits owned by John Meyer. The railway requires the land to expand its Fort Bragg-Willits service. The January 7 ruling affirms the railway’s public utility and federal common carrier status. If the ruling stands, the railway […]
• Lake County Officials Update On Sewage Spill
  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 […]
• Lake County Works To Clean Up Spill Area
  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 […]
• Lake County Board Of Supers Issues Emergency Proclamations After Sewage Spill
  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 […]
• Possible Shark Attack Under Investigation
  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 […]