Wind advisory, flood watch issued for Mendocino County ahead of weekend storms

Forecasters warn of strong coastal winds and heavy rain from Friday through Sunday, with flooding and hazardous travel possible in parts of the county. The post Wind advisory, flood watch issued for Mendocino County ahead of weekend
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why

Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. The post A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s
Xabatin

Clear Lake is the star of a critically acclaimed movie –and you’ll be able to get a look at the director’s cut. It’s called Xabatin: Big Lake, Big Science, and is billed as “Clear Lake’s First Full-Length
It’s down to the wire if you want to sign up or change your enrollment for Covered California

It’s down to the wire if you want to sign up or change your enrollment for Covered California. The deadline is today for the program that covers people with no other health insurance. The state says about
PG&E says your electric and gas bills should go down starting in January

PG&E says your electric and gas bills should go down starting in January. The company says an average customer will see about a 3.4 percent decrease in the next billing cycle. They say the drop is due
The flu season is well underway

The flu season is well underway, and the State Department of Health has already been an active one so far in Northern California. Test rates have been trending up–especially among kids. That’s part of a nationwide trend,
Scam artists don’t take time out for the holidays

Scam artists don’t take time out for the holidays. Police agencies say you should be aware of an increase in callers claiming to be with law enforcement–some even using real officers’ names or spoofed phone numbers–saying they
Law enforcement is warning about a new threat to your home

Law enforcement is warning about a new threat to your home. Police in the region say they’ve seen at least one case of a high tech surveillance, where burglars hid cameras in the bushes, covered by fake
There is a silver lining to all the storms this month

There is a silver lining to all the storms this month. The California Department of Water Resources has done its first snow survey of the season in the mountains and found that the higher elevation snow has
Moderate to heavy rain heading our way to begin the new year

We’ll start the New Year with an increased chance of moderate to heavy rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds on Friday. Rainfall through Saturday afternoon is expected to be around two inches, higher as you go