News Staff A 7-foot, 150-pound white sturgeon was found on a residents Clear Lake property, baffling experts as sturgeon are not native to Clear Lake. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested it was likely introduced years ago, dismissing migration from the Bay Delta. CDFW staff had not seen the fish previously.
A multi-agency pursuit that began in Humboldt County ended on Highway 101 near Hopland on Sunday. Ukiah Police arrested Elie Raphael JeanBaptiste, 28, and Dominique Jason Gulick, 23, after a high-speed chase involving stolen firearms. The suspects, linked to a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office investigation, drove recklessly through Willits and Ukiah. Both face multiple felony … Read more
The Ukiah City Council will consider amending a public camping ordinance to align with state guidance and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it meets today, Wednesday. Key proposed changes include removing the requirement for shelter availability before clearing encampments, explicitly prohibiting camping in public rights-of-way that block pathways, and allowing police to delegate … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will meet tomorrow-Thursday, at 6 p.m. at Clearlake City Hall. The agenda includes reviewing the police department’s military equipment policy , considering a draft Request For Proposals for a new animal control contract after the previous one was terminated, and potentially creating two new management positions – building services manager and … Read more
Mendocino County’s fishing fleet now has a new identity, North Coast Catch, a new label by the Noyo Harbor District and West Business Development Center. This label identifies locally caught seafood, supporting fishermen and keeping money in the community. The orange tag appears on popular seafood. Seven local markets, including Harvest Market and Ukiah Natural … Read more
The man who died in Lake County Sheriff’s Office custody last week at a Kelseyville park has been identified. Deputies responded to a call of erratic behavior on Sept. 9. Ryan Vandever, 50, of Colorado, was found lethargic, and then became combative when medics arrived for treatment, leading deputies to handcuff him. He became unresponsive, … Read more
Emergency crews responded Monday to a collision on Highway 101 north of Willits where a semi-truck rear-ended two vehicles before veering into an embankment. The crash, reported just before 4 p.m., left the truck cab pressed against an embankment with a blown tire. While the attached trailer was undamaged, leaking gasoline prompted a spill kit’s … Read more
Patrick Blaine Squier, 66, of Clearlake, will go to trial for two arson cases. He was arrested for fires on Aug. 23 behind Foods Etc. and Sept. 6 behind Grocery Outlet in Clearlake. Released after the first arrest, he remains in Lake County Jail after the second. His motive is unknown. Squier will be arraigned … Read more
The 30th annual Nome Cult Walk, honoring the 1863 forced relocation of Native Americans, began this weekend and runs through September 20. Participants retrace a portion of the 100-mile trek from Chico to Round Valley, which only 277 of 461 survived. Descendants from multiple tribes are participating. Forest officials urge drivers in Mendocino National Forest … Read more
A high-speed police chase in Mendocino County ended Sunday evening south of Hopland, with a suspect detained at gunpoint. Beginning near Willits around 5:05 p.m., the Toyota Yaris reached speeds up to 150 mph, even with flat tires. California Highway Patrol took over the pursuit near Jackson Keys Winery at 5:27 p.m., concluding shortly after … Read more