California lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow some bars and clubs to stay open later. Assembly Bill 342 would let cities create “Hospitality Zones” where alcohol could be served until 4 a.m. on weekends and…

Voters in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District will decide this summer whether to approve a new bond measure for campus improvements. Trustees voted to place Measure A on the June ballot to help repair aging buildings and…

A former fire lookout tower near Willits is getting a new role in wildfire detection. The Ridgewood Fire Safe Council plans to install two fire cameras at the old Two Rock Lookout, which sits on a ridge…

Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash on Highway 101 south of Willits. The collision happened late Thursday afternoon near the Cal Fire Howard Forest station. Witnesses say northbound traffic came to a stop while crews…

Lake County officials are turning to Washington for help after January’s Robin Lane sewer spill. The Board of Supervisors is asking Congressman Mike Thompson to support a federal funding request to upgrade the system. The county hopes…

Lakeport school leaders are meeting to consider possible staff layoffs. The school board scheduled a special meeting yesterday evening at the district office where officials are proposing cuts that could affect about nine teaching positions. Another proposal…