Slow but steady progress on the huge Park Fire in Butte County. Cal Fire says it is now 38 percent contained and that crews are starting to see more signs that their long battle is paying off. Temperature and humidity are both forecast to improve. N0 reported fires to be in the week in Lake and Mendocino Counties.
A sky spectacular over Mendocino County. Stargazers say a rare combination of the Northern Lights–and the annual Perseid Meteor Shower on Sunday. The conditions for auroras are not as favorable tonight, but you may still spot some shooting stars as the Perseid shower winds down…
Lake County Supervisors face a busy agenda on Tuesday. Among the items up for discussion–a contract to study the impact of decommissioning of the Scott Dam. The consultant’s contract would be for almost $700,000, paid for by a State Department of Water Resources grant. The contact is one of several items on the agenda for tomorrow’s regular meeting. Commissioners will also consider a permit for a cannabis grow operation near Highland Spring in Lakeport. Opponents are worried about the impact on the park nearby and say there hasn’t been enough research about what the consequences could be. Supervisors will also hear about a planned subdivision in Middletown. The planning commission has already signed off on the Valley Oaks development on Hartman Road and State Highway 29. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse,
