Lake County Rural Arts Initiative Teacher Art Grants
The Lake County Rural Arts Initiative just finished its sixth year of giving out Teacher Art Grants, handing out more than 700 grants worth over $88,000. Teachers have used the money for everything from crayons and paint
Public gets more time to speak up about PG&E’s Potter Valley hydroelectric project
Federal regulators are giving the public more time to speak up about PG&E’s plan to surrender its license for the Potter Valley hydroelectric project, extending the comment deadline to 2 p.m. on December 19. The proposal would
California with big jump in law-enforcement muscle
California is finishing the year with a big jump in its law-enforcement muscle, having graduated 780 new CHP officers in 2025. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the wave of recruits shows more people are stepping up as interest
Ukiah Valley “Let It Glow” holiday lights competition
The Ukiah Valley “Let It Glow” holiday lights competition is officially live, and voting runs through December 21. Locals can pick their favorite display by texting the entry number to 707-621-5510, one vote per person. Winners will
Ukiah has named its next set of city leaders
Ukiah has named its next set of city leaders, with Vice Mayor Susan Sher moving into the mayor’s seat and Councilmember Juan Orozco stepping up as vice mayor. Their terms begin December 17 as part of the
Lake County supervisors face a packed agenda Tuesday
Lake County supervisors face a packed agenda Tuesday as two major departments continue wrestling with budget trouble and delayed reimbursements. The board will again look at the Community Development Department’s plan to repay a $390,000 county loan
Prescribed burn at the Point Arena
A prescribed burn is set to begin today at the Point Arena–Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument. State and federal officials say the project is part of a broader effort to reduce wildfire risk and
Traffic stop turned into a DUI
Lakeport police say a late-night traffic stop turned into a DUI arrest after an officer saw a speeding SUV weaving down South Main Street. The driver, Silvia Perez, showed signs of intoxication and later blew a 0.12
President Trump announces $12 billion aid package for farmers in the U.S.
President Donald Trump on Monday introduced a $12 billion federal assistance package aimed at helping American farmers absorb the financial blow of the prolonged trade conflict with China. Trump announced the initiative during a White House event
Ex-Trump attorney Alina Habba stepping down as New Jersey’s acting U.S. Attorney
Alina Habba, the former personal attorney to Donald Trump who was appointed earlier this year to serve as acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced Monday that she is resigning. The move from Habba