Clearlake, CA

LAKE COUNTY -- Crews in the North Bay are responding to a vehicle fire that has spread to vegetation near Kelseyville Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.The Cal Fire Sonoma Lake Napa Unit tweeted about the fire at 1:45 p.m., saying that crews from Cal Fire and local agencies were at the scene of a vehicle fire on the 4000 block of Pharo Place in Kelseyville.   Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to use caution if passing through. There were reports that the so-called Pharo Fire had grown to between one and 1.5 acres, spreading to several vehicles including boats before igniting nearby vegetation. As of about 2:47 p.m., Cal Fire said crews had stopped forward progress of the fire. Firefighters will remain in the area putting out hot spots and stopping flare-ups for the next few hours.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. the Pharo Fire began burning in the Lake County community of Kelseyville engulfing cars, boats, and RVs in flames that would then spark nearby vegetation. Ground and air resources have been fighting back the flames located near the intersection of Pharo Place × Glebe Road. As...

A Clearlake woman has been arrested on suspicion of committing two counts of felony arson after she admitted that her burning cigarette started a blaze near Clearlake on Aug. 4. The Ogulin Fire scorched 17.2 acres of dry land and led to mandatory evacuations of homes and businesses in the...

Sonoma is NorCal's largest wine region. But to limit your visit to quaffing Chardonnay is to miss the point of a place where, in the span of a day, you can hike through a redwood forest, watch the waves break on a craggy shore, and go for tacos in a former ranching town. Here's what's happening in one of the most beautiful corners of the state.

A Clearlake woman is being charged with two counts of felony arson related to the Ogulin Fire last week. The Press Democrat reports that 41-year-old Angela Kay Smith admitted that her burning cigarette started the 17.2 acre fire that caused mandatory evacuations of homes and businesses in the area of Ogulin Canyon Road and Highway 53. It’s unclear, however, if this was done intentionally or by accident. An eyewitness spotted Smith walking away from the August 4th fire and she was arrested a short distance away. Smith was also arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor drug possession of methamphetamine.

COLUSA COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — This Saturday, Williams will host another ‘Dump Day’, where residents can dispose of large amounts of waste for free as part of Caltrans’ Clean California Initiative. Saturday’s event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until capacity is reached, at 737 N 7th Street in Williams. Caltrans will […]

The City of Lakeport is seeking proposals for mid-range to large-scale sculptural and/or innovative, mixed or multimedia installations to be showcased in the new lakefront park development in downtown Lakeport at 800 and 810 North Main Street. Awards to successful applicants will range from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the...

Maggie Kruse is part of a rare winemaking transition at Jordan Winery, which celebrates 50 years in 2022. Walk among the grounds at Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, Calif., and it feels as hallowed as Wrigley or Lambeau, other fields where legends are made. The winery celebrates its golden anniversary in 2022, and it has marked the occasion with everything from special bottle releases to social impact dinners. The latter are a nod to the John Jordan Foundation, which is committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and families through philanthropy.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Blue Zones Project Lake County announced that Rotary Club of Kelseyville Sunrise is the first organization in Lake County that has achieved designation as Blue Zones Project Approved. Kelseyville Sunrise Rotary successfully completed the review process with guidance from Kamlin Fasano, organization lead for Blue Zones...

Health care workers at several Providence hospitals in Northern California, including four North Bay hospitals, blasted the company for systemwide payroll snafus that they say are costing employees thousands of dollars in lost wages. During a Zoom news conference Tuesday morning, employees said the errors in Providence’s new payroll system...

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lakeport Planning Commission is set to consider projects this week that include a new warehouse and a housing project that features both apartments and houses near Westside Park. The commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the council chambers at Lakeport...

A Lake County man finds himself behind the bars of the Mendocino County Jail this morning booked for felony driving under the influence causing bodily injuries for his alleged role in the Ukiah vehicle versus pedestrian accident that has left a woman in critical condition. Ukiah Police Department Lieutenant Thomas...

Haus, a Healdsburg producer of low-alcohol aperitifs, is in the process of shutting down operations after running out of investor funding, said co-founder Helena Price Hambrecht. The company, which was founded in 2019, was popular with younger consumers who preferred its less boozy option for the fortified alcoholic drink, which...

The Lakeport Police Department and Lakeport Unified staff are reminding all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling in the area of the schools and on school grounds. Officials said they expect heavier than normal vehicle and pedestrian traffic near the school grounds in the mornings and afternoons. Officers will...

Healdsburg will be getting a new mayor next year. Mayor Ozzy Jimenez says he won’t run for reelection when his term expires at the end of the year. In a social media post, made Saturday, Jimenez says he’s going to devote his time to supporting people of color becoming leaders in their communities. Jimenez was appointed to the Healdsburg City Council more two years ago, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former Mayor Leah Gold.

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