The Cobb Mountain Lions Club will offer a free hot meal to community members affected by delayed federal food assistance. The dinner, featuring burgers, hot dogs, and sides, will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Monday at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Bottle Rock Road. Guests are encouraged to bring their own plates and utensils.
A mistrial was declared in the DUI case of a Ukiah man. Brian Axel Martinez, 32, of faces charges of dui, driving with a .08 blood alcohol or greater blood content and driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, all with prior DUI convictions. A new jury trial is set for December
Fort Bragg’s City Council has expanded a utility capacity charge deferral program for small businesses outside the central business district. This allows eligible local businesses with under 25 employees, non-franchised, up to five years to pay fees, which vary based on usage. $1.3 million in fees funded infrastructure upgrades.
Judge Clayton Brennan has retired from the Mendocino County Superior Court after 19 years. Elected in 2006, he presided over all case types in Willits and Fort Bragg. Known for his even temper and community awareness, Presiding Judge Keith Faulder noted Brennan’s contributions, stating his judicial temperament, humor, and versatility will be missed.
A Fort Bragg jury has convicted David Koehn, 71, of a hit-and-run causing property damage. The incident occurred in July 2024 at Community First Credit Union. A restitution hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, the 12th to determine the amount Koehn must pay for damages.
On Tuesday, Lake County Supervisors approved $80,000 for food crisis relief, despite Supervisor Sabatier calling it “a drop in the bucket” for the nearly a quarter of county residents lacking food support due to frozen SNAP benefits. The board unanimously voted for immediate allocation from reserves, forming an ad hoc committee to coordinate assistance.
The City of Lakeport has announced that its Fall Community Clean-Up Day was a success. Residents dropped off a total of 11,096.7 pounds of unwanted materials. The City thanks Lakeport Disposal for its continued partnership and participation in the annual event.
Authorities have identified 55-year-old John Plasier Jr. of Kelseyville as the victim in a fatal single-vehicle accident on October 16th in Santa Rosa. Plasier lost control of his Ford Expedition on northbound Highway 101, striking the center median, crossing all lanes, hitting a guardrail, and rolling into a ditch where the vehicle was partially submerged.
Mendocino County Supervisors unanimously approved splitting the auditor-controller-treasurer-tax collector role into two departments, reversing a 2022 consolidation. This move, backed by Chamise Cubbison and community members, aims to boost checks and balances.
Mendocino County seeks an environmental consulting firm for its Wildfire Community Resilience Project. The consultant will handle environmental compliance and prepare bid documents. For more information go to mendocinocounty.gov.