3 More COVID Deaths in Mendocino County

Three more COVID-related deaths have been reported in Mendocino County. The death toll from the virus now rises to 64. According to the latest information from Mendocino County Public Health, an additional 100 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported after the weekend. Also increasing since Friday is the number of people hospitalized – four more … Read more

Advisory on Cache Fire Ash and Burn Debris Clean-up Removal

The City of Clearlake issued an advisory notice about Cache Fire ash and burn debris clean-up and removal. The City and County are working to secure assistance from State agencies to ensure proper handling and disposal of debris and ash from the fire. In the meantime, property owners are strongly encouraged to not begin cleanup … Read more

Former Social Services Employee Arrested for Theft

A former Lake County Social Services employee has been arrested for thefts from individuals under the agency’s conservatorship. 44-year-old Susan Marlowe, was a deputy public guardian and deputy public administrator for Lake County Adult Protective Services. An investigation began in April when personnel from social services reported the theft of debit cards from one of … Read more

COVID Vaccinations Available at Lake County Fair

Visitors to the Lake County Fair can get a COVID vaccination. The vaccination van will be set up near the front fairgrounds gate on Thursday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Sept. 3: Noon to 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakeport Couple Charged in Significant Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme; Illegal Firearm and Drugs Seized

A Lakeport couple charged in a fraud scheme, could be facing drug charges too. While investigating 56-year-old James Mcaulay, and 50-year-old Michelle Darlene Curtis for an unemployment insurance fraud scheme, police also believed that Mcaulay was involved with opiates including fentanyl. During a search of the residence last week, numerous items of evidence related to … Read more

Multiple Injuries in 3-Vehicle Crash

A three-vehicle collision on Highway 20 on Saturday night, left several people injured. The crash, east of Clearlake Oaks reportedly had six injuries, two were serous. According to the California Highway Patrol, one of the three vehicles involved ended up 30 feet down an embankment. Firefighters and deputies searched for additional crash victims in the … Read more

Ukiah Man Admits to Bank Robbery

A Ukiah man facing a jury trial changed his mind Friday and admitted to a January 21st robbery of the Ukiah branch of Chase Bank. The Mendocino County DA’s office reports that 54-year-old Dean Michael Stevens, entered a no contest plea in Mendocino County Superior Court to the robbery. He also admitted a Strike sentencing … Read more

NCO Reopens Relief Fund for Cache Fire Survivors

North Coast Opportunities has reopened its wildfire relief fund for those most impacted by the Cache Fire. The amount of financial relief available to Cache Fire survivors is dependent on donations. You can find applications at www.ncoinc.org; That’s also where you can make donations.