Local News

• Lakeport City Council To Hold Last Meeting Of The Year
  The Lakeport City Council holds its final meeting of the year today, with leadership selection for 2026 on the agenda. Also, convening as the City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District Board of Directors, the Board will consider approving a license agreement with Westside Community Park for the trail park’s construction, operation, and maintenance on CLMSD […]
• Heavy Truck Overturns Near Jackson Demonstration State Forest
  A dump trailer carrying eight tons of large boulders overturned, blocking the westbound lane of State Route 20 near Jackson Demonstration State Forest for a time late Monday morning. The solo-vehicle crash, reported around 10:23 a.m. near milepost marker 10, caused CHP to close one lane while crews cleared the area.
• Lake County Board of Supers Meets For Last Time In 2025
  In its last meeting of the year, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing today to consider an appeal of the Lake County Planning Commission’s approval last year of Scotts Valley Energy Corp.’s proposed forest wood processing bioenergy project in Upper Lake, and will discuss another contract change order for a […]
• Ukiah PD Arrests Dangerous Convicted Felon
  In early December, Ukiah Police Department Detectives launched a narcotics and illegal firearm investigation targeting convicted felon and gang affiliate Armando Garcia-Barrera. A search warrant executed last resulted in the seizure of narcotics, found evidence of drug trafficking, and eight firearms, including three illegal short-barreled AR-15 style assault rifles, two stolen .45 caliber pistols, and […]
• Cal Fire Allocates Funding For Wildfire Prevention Projects
  Cal Fire is allocating $62.7 million for 84 local wildfire prevention projects statewide, including two in southern Lake County. The South Lake County Fire Protection District is one recipient, receiving $847,654.40 for phase two of the Middletown and Cobb community evacuation routes project. This funding will improve evacuation routes and control lines by removing hazardous […]
• 40th Anniversary Of A Timeless Classic
  The Mendocino Ballet celebrates the 40th anniversary of “The Nutcracker,” opening this Friday, at Mendocino College Center Theater. Director/choreographer Esther Hansen will be directing the show for her first time. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Find more information on the Mendocino Ballet Facebook […]
• Teachers And School District Contract Talks Stall
  The Upper Lake Unified School District and the Upper Lake Employees Association (ULEA) have declared a stalemate in contract negotiations, with ULEA members authorizing a potential strike. Talks stalled over teacher pay, safety, and special education class sizes. ULEA says it is “prepared to take lawful action.” Both sides await mediation.
• Mendocino Man Spots Big Cat
  Early Thursday morning, Art director Scott Bartholomew, spotted a large mountain lion crossing his driveway on his Google Nest Cam a mile up Little Lake Road from Mendocino, a mile up Little Lake Road from Mendocino. Though shy and mainly hunting deer across huge ranges, mountain lions sometimes approach developed areas.
• “Snowy” 4th Annual Event Coming
  The Kiwanis Club of Lakeport will host its free, fourth annual Lakeport Blizzard at Library Park next Monday, the 22nd, at 6 p.m. This beloved tradition brings holiday magic, lights, music, and “real snow” to downtown Lakeport, transforming the Library Park Gazebo into a winter scene. Attendees should bring warm clothing, cameras, and holiday spirit.
• Wetter Weather On The Way
  The early December dry spell is expected to end as a series of weather systems move over the region. The National Weather Service says wetter weather will return starting today, bringing light to moderate rain and wind along the North Coast early next week. A break in the weather is expected on Wednesday, followed by […]