Four weekends of whale-themed events begin on Mendocino Coast
The annual Whale Festival features chowder competitions, wine tastings and educational programs.
Northern Californian salesman, 5 distributors charged in statewide bribery scheme
Prosecutors say the scheme paid grocery store buyers with gift cards and luxury items to boost alcohol sales.
California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs
The states argue that President Trump is incorrectly using a never-before-invoked law to put these tariffs in place.
California lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow some bars and clubs to stay open later
California lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow some bars and clubs to stay open later. Assembly Bill 342 would let cities create “Hospitality Zones” where alcohol could be served until 4 a.m. on weekends and
Voters to decide on a new bond this summer
Voters in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District will decide this summer whether to approve a new bond measure for campus improvements. Trustees voted to place Measure A on the June ballot to help repair aging buildings and
A former fire lookout tower near Willits is getting a new role in wildfire detection
A former fire lookout tower near Willits is getting a new role in wildfire detection. The Ridgewood Fire Safe Council plans to install two fire cameras at the old Two Rock Lookout, which sits on a ridge
Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash
Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash on Highway 101 south of Willits. The collision happened late Thursday afternoon near the Cal Fire Howard Forest station. Witnesses say northbound traffic came to a stop while crews
Lake County officials are turning to Washington for help
Lake County officials are turning to Washington for help after January’s Robin Lane sewer spill. The Board of Supervisors is asking Congressman Mike Thompson to support a federal funding request to upgrade the system. The county hopes
Lakeport school leaders are meeting to consider possible staff layoffs
Lakeport school leaders are meeting to consider possible staff layoffs. The school board scheduled a special meeting yesterday evening at the district office where officials are proposing cuts that could affect about nine teaching positions. Another proposal
Firefighters were called to a mobile home fire
Firefighters were called to a mobile home fire north of Ukiah Thursday afternoon. Crews arriving on Ford Road found flames burning through part of a single-wide home and threatening vehicles parked outside. The resident told firefighters he