Redwood Valley group seeks to turn closed school into youth recreation center

The proposal would lease—and eventually purchase—the former Redwood Valley Elementary School campus to expand activities for local children.
The California Division of Fish and Wildlife says it was busy in 2025

The California Division of Fish and Wildlife says it was busy in 2025 dealing with environmental impacts associated with cannabis cultivation in Mendocino County and across the state. Among their operations are documenting hundreds of environmental violations
Lake County is recognizing a resource that connects residents with support in times of need

Lake County is recognizing a resource that connects residents with support in times of need. Wednesday –2-11 – has been designated national 2 1 1 day to remind people that those three digits from any phone can
The focus of an upcoming meeting of the Lakeport planning commission

City planning documents–the focus of an upcoming meeting of the Lakeport planning commission. City staff will brief the commission on those documents dealing with the 2025 planning year and the city’s annual progress report. The meeting is
Featured Pet: Johnny

He’s handsome, full of fun, and ready to grow into your most loyal companion.
Measles cases continue to climb in California

Health officials in California are sounding the alarm as measles cases continue to climb. The state now reports 17 confirmed cases, including an outbreak in Shasta County tied entirely to unvaccinated or unknown-status patients. Two infectious cases
Ice agents permitted to continue wearing mask after federal judge ruling

A recent California law that would stop ICE agents from wearing masks during immigration enforcement operations has been struck down by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder, a Clinton appointee, said the law shouldn’t be
Unfinished business will be on the docket for the next meeting at the Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory Council

The Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory Council is moving ahead with unfinished business at its next meeting later this month. Council members are set to vote on 2026 leadership roles and revisit proposed changes to how often and
Big-picture planning issues are back on the agenda in Lakeport

Big-picture planning issues are back on the agenda in Lakeport. The Planning Commission meets tomorrow night to review progress on the city’s general plan and housing goals. City staff will walk commissioners through annual reports that track
Lake County’s courts are getting a new judge

Lake County’s courts are getting a new judge, with a swearing-in ceremony set for later this week. John Langan officially joins the Superior Court bench Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse in Lakeport. He was appointed by Governor