Angelo Addresses Grand Jury Claims

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed with county CEO Carmel Angelo’s responses regarding a grand jury’s claims of mishandling of the County Library. The county says the report contains mostly untrue findings. Among the allegations Angelo addressed are that the county has neglected to hire a permanent librarian, the librarian’s salary hasn’t […]

Drought Task Force Discusses Conservation Measures

At the first Lake County Drought Task Force meeting, representatives county departments, districts and agencies, discussed measures they’re taking to conserve water. According to Kelseyville Fire Protection District is limiting their use of water around the stations. Fire trucks aren’t being washed as frequently, watering of vegetation around stations has been cut down, and they […]

Middletown Poole Re-Opens Today

The Middletown Pool, which has been closed for maintenance, will open today at noon. Public Services staff worked to regain water clarity standards and ensure that the chlorine levels are back at a safe level for swimming. High levels of chlorine were temporarily being used to treat an algae problem which closed down the pool […]

Traffic Advisories for Lake and Mendocino Counties

Some traffic advisories for today: On Route 101 in Mendocino County, PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work at Monroe Street in Willits from 9AM to 3PM. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. In Lakeport, Public Works […]

Woman Hit by Car Saving Child

A woman is recovering from her injuries after being hit by a car in Ukiah Friday when she ran into the street after a toddler. According Ukiah Police Chief Chris Dewey, a 2-year-old boy ran into the street in the 500 block of Empire drive and the woman — a family member– ran out after […]

Cheerleaders all you can eat fundraiser

The Lower Lake High School Cheerleaders are having an all you can eat fund raiser at DJ’s pizza in Lower Lake. All you can eat pizza for only $8 dollars! Come out July 30th from 5–8. You can buy your tickets from any of the girls on the team or you can pay at the […]

Lakeport swears in two new reserve officers

The Lakeport Police Department has welcomed to its ranks two new reserve officers. Dustin Roderick and Tyler Trouette joined the force and were sworn in by City Clerk Janel Chapman at the Lakeport City Council’s meeting last week. Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen pinned the badges on both of the young men. Rasmussen said of […]