The Willits City Council has officially declared a state of fiscal emergency to address a $2.4 million budget gap. To stabilize the city’s finances, the council approved a series of resolutions that include seven employee layoffs and…

Unseasonably high temperatures are heading toward the region this week. The National Weather Service reports that record-breaking heat is possible by the end of the weekend, with some valley areas in southern Lake and Mendocino counties potentially…

A proposed federal rule affecting national forest projects is drawing pushback from several states. California’s attorney general and eight others sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service warning the change would shorten public comment periods and…

Families in Round Valley will have a chance next week to connect with health and nutrition support close to home. The county’s Women, Infants, and Children program will be offering services at the Round Valley Public Library…

A long-empty restaurant building in Ukiah is finally headed for demolition after city officials signed off on the plan. The city’s Demolition Review Committee approved tearing down the old Perkins Street Bar and Grill at 228 East…

Lake County officials are reshaping part of county government with a new department merger. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to combine the Public Works and Public Services departments into one Public Works department with about 110…