News Staff The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council is launching its fifth annual Micro-Grant Program, offering over $100,000 ($2,000–$12,500) for community wildfire preparedness projects. Eligible applicants can apply March 1–31, 2026. Priority is given to projects with strong leadership, volunteer involvement, and long-term, shareable outcomes. Contact Eva King at king@firesafemendocino.org with questions.
Dominique Irene Molina-Dominguez, 34, of Clearlake, was sentenced to 50 years to life for the first-degree, premeditated shotgun murder of her 38-year-old boyfriend, DeAndre Grinner in 2024. Judge Michael Lunas imposed the sentence as domestic violence, rejecting her self-defense claim and maintaining the firearm enhancement. She received 603 days of custody credit.
Mendocino County residents, already paying over $1.50 more than the national average -$4.69 in Ukiah, $4.95 in Gualala, now face a sudden 20-cent, 48-hour gas price spike. The jump, driven by the Middle East conflict and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz disruption, follows California’s summer-blend fuel switch. Oil prices surged to year-plus highs, with U.S. crude … Read more
Adventist Health Clear Lake secured a $6.3 million state grant to nearly triple its Lake County Hope Center’s capacity from 21 to 50 beds, consolidating it with the Restoration House. The new funding will add medically tailored meals, day habilitation, and community health worker services. A public forum is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. … Read more
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