A Mendocino County jury convicted William Hill, 42, of Fort Bragg, of aggravated kidnapping and assault with intent to commit rape in a 2019 cold case. The case was solved by DNA evidence linked to Hill’s 2022 sex crime convictions. Sentencing is scheduled for March 20, where Hill faces life in state prison.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Correctional deputy Daniel Constancio Jr., 37, of Willits, has been arrested for sexually assaulting a female inmate in early 2024. An investigation beginning in September determined Constancio engaged in unlawful sexual conduct. Constancio surrendered Thursday and was booked into Mendocino County Jail on charges of misdemeanor intimate touching and two felonies: … Read more
Kristina Rae Lambert, 36, and 15-year-old Victoria Rose Bradley, both of Clearlake, died Wednesday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 29 north of Hidden Valley Lake. The CHP stated Lambert was driving south with Bradley when she crossed the double yellow lines and struck a northbound vehicle, driven by Steven Campbell of Middletown. Lambert … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through Saturday afternoon for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves and high beach run-up is expected. Beach combing is not advised. Stay farther back from the water during this time.
Caltrans has announced a $2.4 million investment in Mendocino County highways, funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. Approximately $1.3 million will go to road and guardrail upgrades on Highway 1 from Rockport to DeHaven, and $1.1 million for road and drainage improvements on Highway 271 near Leggett.
The Lake County Planning Commission meets today and will consider the proposed approval of a zoning map amendment to bring three parcels on Highland Springs Road in Lakeport into compliance with the Existing Industrial General Plan Designation, Kelseyville Area Plan, and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The commission will also consider a major use permit … Read more
Mendocino College English professor Jason Davis, 54, of Ukiah, faces six felony child sexual abuse charges for alleged acts starting when the victim was 13. Davis is on administrative leave and was released after his $1 million bail was reduced to $285,000. A preliminary hearing to determine charges is set for Wednesday. Deputy DA Robert … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect from this evening to late Friday night for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. A long-period northwest swell, peaking at 12 to 13 feet, may cause breakers and unexpected run-up of over 18 feet. Beach combing is not advised. Stay farther back from … Read more
The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to residents and businesses in Mendocino, Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties affected by early January storms and the King tides. The deadline is April 6 for property damage and November 3 for lost income. More information is at sba.gov/disaster.
The Redwood Valley Recreation Center, a volunteer group, proposes to lease and eventually buy the shuttered since 2010 Redwood Valley Elementary School from the Ukiah Unified School District for a youth center. UUSD has lowered its price to between $250,000–$500,000. The group’s latest offer is a $50,000 upfront payment and a $25,000 annual lease for … Read more