A workshop was held on Tuesday to inform residents that the annexation of unincorporated land did not go as planned. A packed house of around 100 was told from the outset by the city of Ukiah’s outside special counsel that there would not be a question-and-answer session; instead, overviews on specific areas of the project … Read more
On June 25th, the Rotary Club of Lakeport will bury a community time capsule at Xabatin Community Park in Lakeport as part of the Rotary’s 100th anniversary celebration. The capsule will carry letters to future Rotarians, photos, and printed materials from community events and other memorabilia reflecting the partnership between the Rotary and the community. … Read more
A Ukiah man has been convicted of ongoing sexual abuse of a child. A Mendocino County Superior Court jury found Henry Robert Frahm Rinne, 49, of Ukiah, guilty of the abuse that occurred from June of 2016 to August of 2018, when the victim was between the ages of 8 and 10. Rinne is expected … Read more
The CHP has announced that Willits resident Gabriel Madrigal was sworn in as a new California Highway Patrol officer. After graduating from Ukiah High School in 2020, Madrigal attended Mendocino Community College, receiving his Associate of Science degree in Allied Health. Before attending the CHP Academy, Officer Madrigal was a Corrections Deputy for the Mendocino … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow-Thursday evening at 6 and will consider a memorandum of understanding with Konocti Unified School for two school resource officers, a residential rental registration and inspection ordinance, a resolution endorsing the Lakeshore Drive Safety Enhancement Project. The council will also consider a letter to state officials regarding the adoption of … Read more
Monday, a rainbow flag was raised in front of the Mendocino County Administration building after the County Board of Supervisors approved the declaration that June would be LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Local author and educator Kim Bancroft at the May 20th meeting said, “In this time of pushback against the decency of justice for all minority … Read more
Lake County has hired a new Public Health Officer. In a closed-door session at the Tuesday meeting of the County Board of Supervisors, the board chose Robert S. Bernstein as the new public health officer effective September 2nd. Bernstein succeeds Anju Goel, who served a six-month temporary term after Dr. Noemi Doohan resigned in March. … Read more
Sutter Health will be expanding its reach to south Lake County with the opening of its Hidden Valley Lake facility, located in the Coyote Valley Plaza. The 6,900 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in June of next year and will provide urgent and primary care, on-site lab and X-ray services, and rotating specialty … Read more
Mendocino County’s Drought Task Force has submitted its final report, and based on a variety of factors, the report has concluded that 84% of the county’s 6500 domestic wells and 93% of its State Small Water Systems are at high risk from future drought and water shortages. The report also gives recommendations on how to … Read more
The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, meets tomorrow at 4 pm, and members will hear updates on road work and other projects in the area. Lake County Public Works Director Glen March will be the main speaker. ERTH’s next meeting is July 2nd.