News Staff The Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission is accepting applications for 2025-26 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grants to protect, conserve, or enhance local fish and wildlife resources. Funded by fines, these grants support habitat restoration, public education, and research. Applications, requiring a budget, timeline, maps/photos, and a letter of support, are due by 4 … Read more
The Clearlake Animal Association, the new animal control and shelter operator, has partnered with Dr. Jennifer Bennett, DVM, and her business, The Shelter Link. Dr. Bennett, former medical director for Lake County Animal Care and Control, will be CAA’s Veterinarian of Record. Executive Director Charmain Weldon has expressed support. Donations for medical supplies and facility … Read more
Mendocino County Superintendent Nicole Glentzer has ordered a new special election on August 25 to fill the vacant Ukiah Unified School District Board Area 6 seat, open since Rebeca Orozco’s resignation. Applications for Area 6 residents are available at the Mendocino County Registrar of Voters’ office from May 4 to May 29th. The winner will … Read more
Jacqueline Snyder, a Lake County family, juvenile, and child support law specialist with 16 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Lake County Superior Court Commissioner, replacing John Langan. A 2008 Empire Law School graduate, Snyder will manage traffic, small claims, unlawful detainer, collaborative court, and Child Support Services calendars at the Clearlake … Read more
A Feather Alert was issued Monday for Samuel Sierra, a missing 36-year-old at-risk man in Mendocino and Alameda counties. Affiliated with the Round Valley Indian Tribe, Sierra was last seen in Ukiah at South State Street and Observatory Avenue. He is 5’7″, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, with tattoos on his head … Read more
Due to high water and storm debris, Clear Lake boaters are advised to use extreme caution and reduced speed. County Ordinance 3065 is active, mandating “idle speed” (no wake) within a quarter-mile of shore to protect property. Violations are a misdemeanor ($500 fine or 6 months jail). The restriction lifts when the lake level is … Read more
The Ukiah High School Marching Band will host a 24-hour “Play-a-Thon,” from 4:00 p.m. this Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, to fund trips to attend performances by the San Francisco Symphony and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Instrumental Music Director Audrey McCombs, in her position since 2016, is seeking pledges. The event includes … Read more
The Clearlake City Council this week will discuss putting a ballot measure before voters to change the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed position, and will get an update on the January Robin Lane sewer spill. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss a case of anticipated litigation and continued … Read more
Oscar Lil Bear Martinez, 26, of Covelo, was arrested Feb. 19 while fleeing a traffic stop led to reckless driving and a crash into a tree. Martinez, wanted on two felony warrants and on probation for assault with a deadly weapon, fled on foot but was caught. Deputies found a loaded, stolen handgun in his … Read more
The Lakeport City Council is set to consider a support letter for a funding request for a new Lakeport Fire station and the city’s midyear budget review. City Clerk Kelly Buendia is also set to administer the oath of office to newly appointed City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson. The council meets tomorrow at 6 p.m.