Cal Fire is working at a wildfire in Northern Mendocino County. The Mina Fire has burned about 50 acres along Mina Road and Zenia Lake Road. It is 30% contained. Firefighters are facing steep rugged terrain, with heavy fuel sources such as grass, brush, and timber. It is the biggest fire of the season so far in Mendocino County.
Another fire to the south near Calistoga is closer to containment. Cal\Fire says the Toll Fire is now 80 percent contained at over 40 Acres. Another major northern California fire continues to rage. The Royal Fire west of Lake Tahoe is not at 201 acres and is uncontained
The National Weather Service has extended and expanded the Excessive Heat Warning for Mendocino COunty, where high temperatures are forecast to exceed 110 degrees with limited overnight relief with lows near 70. The rest of the county will also endure severe heat conditions, especially inland areas away from the coast. The warning now runs through 9 PM Friday. It is being expanded to include the Round Valley, Sanel Valley, and Long Valley regions. While overnight temperatures are expected to be cooler than last week, daytime temperatures in Hopland, Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Laytonville, and Covelo are not forecasted to drop below 100°F until Sunday. The long-term effects of prolonged exposure to high daytime temperatures can increase the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses. You should also try to reduce exertion, stay in a cool place when possible, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Mendocino County Public Health is coordinating with the City of Ukiah, the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, and the Mendocino County Department of Social Services to monitor the evolution of this Excessive Heat Event and open Cooling Centers as needed. You can find a list of available shelters on the county website.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office says it’s identified a woman found in the
ocean near Fort Bragg earlier this year. They say family DNA matched samples taken from the remains of Angela Carrillo-Palomar, of Fort Bragg, who was found in the water on April 26th. Carill-Palomar also fit the description of a woman reported missing earlier that month. It is an ongoing coroner’s investigation so if you have any information, you can contact the MCSO.
Nomination papers for the Lakeport City Council will be available beginning next Monday. Four seats are up, three for a four-year term and another for a two-year term. The seats are currently held by Mayor Michael Froio, and council members Kenny Parlet, Kim Costa, and Brandon Disney. Candidates will have to declare which of the open seats they want to run for. Candidates have to live in Lakeport and be a registered voter. They’ll also need to submit not less than 20 and more than 30 signatures with their nomination papers. They’re due August 8th. The city’s website has the information, or you can contact the City Clerk’s office
