It’s been a whiplash winter in the mountains

It’s been a whiplash winter in the mountains. Not enough snow–then, more snow than they know what to do with. The bottom line–snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is only 68 percent of where is should be as
Lake County has some of the lowest median home prices in California

A new report says Lake County has some of the lowest median home prices in California. The State Association of Realtors says the median price statewide–half cost less, half cost more–was $823,00. The Lake County median was
Opinion: In Mendocino County classrooms, identity is not a threat

Federal bills that label gender identity as “sexual” don’t protect children — they isolate them and put schools in an impossible position.
OHV trails reopen in Mendocino National Forest after storm closures

The Forest Service reopened 135 miles of OHV trails after winter storms forced the closures due to unsafe trail conditions.
Tesla is taking California regulators to court

Tesla is taking California regulators to court. The state DMV says the company misled drivers by using terms like “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving,” even though the vehicles still require human supervision. A judge sided with regulators in
California schools are paying a financial price for low vaccination rates

California schools are paying a financial price for low vaccination rates. State data shows more than $2.2 million in funding was lost over two years because some students didn’t meet required immunization standards. Since school funding is
A possible geothermal power plant proposal caught Lake County leaders off guard earlier this month

A possible geothermal power plant proposal caught Lake County leaders off guard earlier this month. Supervisors said they received almost no details before being asked to consider staff time for a project that could rival the size
A routine crash call turned into something far more serious Thursday night

A routine crash call turned into something far more serious Thursday night in northern Mendocino County. CHP officers found an abandoned Toyota Tundra off Spyrock Road around 6:40 p.m., and during their search located ammunition and what
Families in Clearlake looking for Spring Break plans now have an option

Families in Clearlake looking for Spring Break plans now have an option. Spring Break Camp runs April 6th through 9th at the Clearlake Youth Center, offering four full days of crafts, sports, baking, STEM projects and more
Even with fewer officers on the street, crime is falling in Lakeport

Even with fewer officers on the street, crime is falling in Lakeport. Chief Dale Stoebe told city leaders assaults have dropped sharply over the past few years, and burglaries and vehicle thefts are also trending down. Still,