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PG&E PSPS for southern Mendocino County

We have been notified by PG&E that power may be turned off in parts of southern Mendocino County due to high risk weather conditions on November 20, 2019. This should not affect the Willits area as far as we know.

At this time approximately 3,000 Mendo...

Disaster Assistance Loan Program for Small Business - EDFC

The recent PSPS has been very hard on local small businesses.  In order to support them during events like these, EDFC has established a disaster assistance loan program.  We are offering loans of up to $50,000 at rates as low as 3%. Fun...

County News Release re PSPS, 10/30/2019

The County of Mendocino is currently monitoring the restoration progress for the October 29 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event in Mendocino County. This event is very dynamic, and the County is dependent on PG&...

Info. from Willits Senior Center, 10/30/19 at 10:30am

The Willits Harrah Senior Center located at 1501 Baechtel Road will be serving up FREE hot food today after 1:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy until the food runs out (drive through or walk up).

The center was kind enough to deliver meals to ...

Information Update, 10/30/19 at 9:30am

We are in an “all clear” weather situation and PG&E says that they are prioritizing Mendocino and Lake Counties to get back on line today. Unfortunately, Willits is on a separate transmission line and we will lag behind Ukiah and P...

Update from PG&E on PSPS, 10/29/19 at 1:30pm

We have been told by PG&E that the re-energizing process for Mendocino County will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30th. This process may take up to (or more than) 48 hours, which means we may not regain power in Willits until 8...

Information Update, 10/28/19 at 5:30pm

We have received the updated map for the 10/29 PSPS event. It is the same footprint as the 10/26 event, meaning that it does include us. If they cannot turn us back on tonight, we will be continuously out of power until the end of the 10/29 event. The 10/...

Update from PG&E on PSPS, 10/28/19 at 5:00pm

Please see the latest PSPS Map for the upcoming 10-29-19 event. It is the same geographic area as the 10-26-19 event that we are still experiencing.

As requested, here is a link to the most Current Status of Fueling Stations in Mendocino County.

Read on...

Update from PG&E on PSPS, 10/28/19 at 1:30pm

Latest update from PG&E on PSPS, Monday, 10/28/19 at 1:30pm

Re-energizing is taking longer than anticipated because there was significant damage to the power lines. While we are in an "all clear situation," they are currently only restoring a...

Information Update, 10/27/2019 at 5:30pm

Good Afternoon!I just wanted to update everyone that the CIty of Willits is operating fine during this PSPS event.  Kudos to Our public works, water, sewer and police for being ready with generators, etc. at the very beginning.  City Hal...

PG&E Update on PSPS in Willits area

PG&E electrical power is currently out in the Willits area. Re-energization should begin Monday morning, 10/28/2019, at 8:00am. Electrical power may be restored to the Willits area Tuesday, 10/29, or Wednesday 10/30.

The current weather event is severe...

Power Shutoff Scheduled for Oct 23-24 (currently not Willits)

Mendocino County has been notified by  PG&E that power may be turned off in some areas due to red flag warnings and fire hazard conditions. At this time, 17 counties are anticipated to be impacted, including portions of Mendocino County. Pote...

Potential Power Shutoffs for Mendocino County, October 9-10

PG&E ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL PSPS EVENT FOR MENDOCINO COUNTY

UPDATE: October 8 @ 3:40p.m. - PG&E is reporting at this time that Willits, Ukiah and Fort Bragg will not lose power within the city limits, but outlying areas may experience power outages. A...

Business Status during Power Shutoff Event

Please follow the "Additional Info" link below to a list of Willits CA 95490 area businesses that will be, may be, or definitely will not be open during a power outage or a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). There is no guarantee that those who...

The Johnny Young Band - Music in the Park - Oct 3

Country roots with a rockin’ soul, the Johnny Young Band delivers a high-octane mix of country, rock and pop favorites guaranteed to set any dance floor ablaze. Based in Northern California, the band is made up of seasoned touring musicians, led...

Funkacillin - Music in the Park - Sept 26

September 26, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM, Recreation Grove, Willits.

Funkacillin is group of five Mendocino County musicians who represent the edgier side of funk. They incorporate rock and soul into their repertoire, while keeping the music fun and danceable! Like...

Red Flag Warning - Sept 23-25

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect for Mendocino County from Monday, September 23 at 9 pm until Wednesday, September 25  at 11 am. No Public Safety Power Shutoff has been scheduled so far for the Willits area (as of 9/23/19 at 11 am).

Monday th...

Coastal Cleanup Day - Sept 21

Meet at Willits City Hall at 9:00am on Saturday, September 21. The event will take place from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

Coastal Cleanup Day is a chance to join people around the world to express their respect for our oceans and waterways. It’s an opportunity fo...

Falling out of Summer, Music in the Park!

Every Thursday between 6:00 and 7:30 pm in Recreation Grove, Willits, CA

September 12 - Snaps for Sinners - https://snapsforsinners.com/

September 19 - The Real Sarahs - https://therealsarahs.com/

September 26 - Funkacillin - https://www.facebook.com/Funkaci...

The Real Sarahs - Music in the Park - Sept 19

As rising stars in the west coast Americana scene, The Real Sarahs have distinguished themselves as skillful harmony singers and evocative songwriters. With an organic sound that enchants and uplifts the spirit, they share their special gift of vocal syne...

Snaps for Sinners - Music in the Park - Sept 12

Snaps for Sinners is a saucy swing ensemble making people dance and have a good time, while also delivering a powerful message that inspires empathy and altruism. With influences ranging from traditional Jazz to Folk-Punk to Country, Snaps for Sinners is ...

Traffic Advisory - W. Mendocino Ave.

Bouthellier Construction will be closing W. Mendocino Ave. from North St, to Spruce St. between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm on Wednesday, 9/4/19 to replace a storm drain located in the intersection of N. Maple St. and W. Mendocino Ave. Bouthellier will...

Mendocino College Willits Weekend Courses - Fall 2019

Mendocino College Willits Weekend Courses - Fall 2019

Mendocino College Willits Campus Open House

The Mendocino College Willits Campus is holding an open house on August 17 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Come learn how you can hold a 9-5 job and also enroll in college full time.

Small Business Grant Program

SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (TAEP)Is your organization in need of grant funding to support and provide export technical assistance to small businesses?APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN NOW – PROPOSALS DUE BY 12:00 PM PST AUGUST 16, 2...

Airport Days - August 17

Willits Airport DaySaturday, August 17, 20199 a.m. to 3 p.m.A DAY OF FUN IN THE SUN AT THEWILLITS MUNICIPAL AIRPORTCome and enjoy*Model Airplane Show *Helicopter Rides *Aircrafts on Display *Military Flyover *Local Fire Crews *Shifters Car Club*Cal Fireex...

PG&E Wildfire Safety Open House

Topics will include:

• Expansion of the Public Safety Power Shutoff program
• Accelerated safety inspections of electric infrastructure
• Enhanced vegetation management around power lines
• Hardening the electric system for the future by replacing equipment and insta...

THE GREAT RACE: Hemmings Motor News

Hemmings Motor News: Great Race

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Willits Recreation Grove Park

12:00 NOON to 3:00 PM

*Traffic on Main Street and Commercial Street may be affected when the participating classic cars enter Willits from the south and exit Willits to the n...

Cold Creek Compost

•   Agricultural Materials, including from livestock operations

•   Food Materials

o All fruits and vegetables (including peelings, pits, and shells)

o Bread, grains, pasta, and rice

o Coffee grounds and tea leaves

o Dairy products

o Eggshells...

PG&E PSPS Drill - Power will not be shut off

On June 13 PG&E will conduct a Public Safety Power Shutoff drill, using helicopters, in the Willits area to practice response during a PSPS event. POWER WILL NOT BE INTERRUPTED DURING THE DRILL.Given the continued and growing threat of extreme weather...

Willits Municipal Code

Willits Municipal Code

https://library.municode.com/ca/willits/codes/code_of_ordinances