Local News

• Lakeport City Council Votes to Add No Parking Zone on Hartley Street
  At a short meeting Tuesday evening, the Lakeport City Council approved adding a no-parking zone on a portion of Hartley Street. The change eliminated six parking spaces to allow for safer traffic flow. —
• Lake County Board of Supers Appoints Public Defender
  The Lake County Board of Supervisors has appointed Raymond Buenaventura, mayor of Daly City and a longtime member of its council as well as an attorney in private practice, as chief public defender during its regular meeting on Tuesday.
• Possiblity of Public Safety Power Shut Off Through Tomorrow
  The possibility of a Public Safety Power Shut Off or PSPS continues through tomorrow due to windy conditions for just under 200 customers in Lake County, near Indian Valley Reservoir, along with a larger group east of Lower Lake in a remote area along Morgan Valley Road, close to the Colusa, Napa and Yolo county […]
• Smoke and Haze Possible Today
  A reminder that smoky and hazy conditions may begin today in Lake County and tomorrow along the Coast and Mendocino County. Those conditions may last through tomorrow evening.
• Smoke, Hazy Conditions for Coast through the Inland Region
  With no rain in the forecast for the next few days, there may be smoke and haze in both Mendocino and Lake Counties.  Lake County and the interior may see those conditions beginning today and running through tomorrow afternoon.  Mendocino County and the coast may start tomorrow.  Those will sensitivities should be aware.
• PG&E Warns of Possible Public Safety Power Shut Off
  A forecast of possible high winds today and tomorrow has prompted a Public Safety Power Shut Off or PSPS. PG&E made the announcement yesterday that a potential dry northerly wind system could trigger the PSPS, which would potentially impact 4,200 customers in portions of eight counties and two tribal communities, including seven customers in Napa […]
• Ukiah Pumpkin Fest is Coming!!
  The 2023 Ukiah Country PumpkinFest is coming soon.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, and Sunday the 15th in downtown Ukiah. 
• Sonoma Clear Power Looking for Mendo County Residents for Committee
  Sonoma Clear Power, the default provider of power for most of Mendocino County through PG&E is looking for a few county residents to serve on it’s community advisory committee.  According to KZYX, there is a need for seven to serve a four-year term on the committee starting in 2024.  Applications for those wishing to represent […]
• Redwood Community Services to Take Over Operation of Lakeport Shelter
  Redwood Community Services is expected to take over the Lakeport shelter this Fall. Sunrise Special Services will continue to carry on operation of the shelter until such time as an agreement is reached with Redwood. Behavioral Services will work with both entities to ensure a smooth transition. The change comes after issues with staffing and […]
• Clearlake City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Thursday
  The Clearlake City Council will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday to discuss two contract-related items of business. The board will consider awarding the contract for the Burns Valley Light Pole Installation Project, at a cost of just $43,500, plus 10% for unforeseen overages. The staff has also requested authorization of an […]