Ukiah Teacher Arrested

A Ukiah Union High teacher was arrested on Monday for allegedly making sexually inappropriate comments and requesting photos from a 17-year-old student online. The investigation began mid October after a parent reported the teacher. Detectives found evidence that Matt LaFever, who taught English and journalism, and owns the online news website MendoFever contacted multiple minors … Read more

Small Quake Detected Near Covelo on Monday

A minor 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred Monday afternoon  at 2:18 p.m. local time, at a depth of 34 kilometers and 24 kilometers south-southeast of Covelo.  No structural damage and no disruptions to utilities or roadways have been reported.

Lakeport Holding Public Meetings on Block Grant Funding

Lakeport will hold two public meetings on the 19th and 20th at 5 p.m. to discuss potential applications for State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The city plans to submit an application during the upcoming program year and expects to receive around $400,000 in CDBG program income. These meetings will cover eligible activities, estimated … Read more

East Region Town Hall Meets on Wednesday

The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, in Clearlake Oaks. Alex Haig of the Lake Area Planning Council, who will give a presentation on the Lake County Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan and take public comments. The group … Read more

Street Work in Ukiah Continues

Ukiah’s Urban Core Rehabilitation and Transportation Project is on schedule. Work on Perkins Street, including storm drains, ADA ramps, and an eastbound lane, is mostly being done at night. Paving starts in early December, weather permitting. The project has already installed 84 ADA ramps, updated 2.9 miles of bike lanes, reconstructed 4.8 miles of roadway, … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets on Tuesday

The Lake County Board of Supervisors will discuss federal delays on food benefits that impact a quarter of Lake County population, consider updates on cannabis regulations and a $50,000 funding request for local nonprofit One Team One Dream when it meets ‌at‌ ‌9‌ ‌a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday.

High Wind Watch for Coast Mendocino on Tuesday

A high wind watch is expected to begin tomorrow afternoon and run through Wednesday morning for coastal Mendocino County. Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. … Read more