Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 paving the way for in-person learning to resume. The change in guidelines comes after a study found no difference in COVID case rates among pupils or staff in districts that had students spaced more closely together. Elementary school students can be spaced closer … Read more
Sheriff Matt Kendall, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Coast Sector Deputies, various members from other coast law enforcement agencies, gathered on Friday to remember fallen MCSO Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino. He died seven years ago while on duty. He was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who had abducted two people in Oregon earlier … Read more
The Clearlake City Council voted unanimously last night to approve 5-year contracts and salary increases for their Police Chief and City Manager. Chief Andrew White’s contract includes a 7.5% salary increase, and he’ll get a 3% pay raise each year upon a favorable review. City Manager Alan Flora will receive a 7.5% pay increase, and … Read more
Police are searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing in Lake County. Lake County Sheriff Office deputies found a victim with a stab wound Wednesday afternoon at the Pomo Pump Gas Station in Upper Lake. 31-year-old Jerrica Marie Reeves, of Nice, was arrested in connection to the assault and authorities are still attempting to … Read more
Lake County Public Health is hosting a COVID vaccination clinic today at Redbud Park. For information on eligibility, and to schedule your appointment, visit http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines.htm!
The Skate Park in Clearlake is temporarily closed because of vandalism. A new gazebo for the park, that was donated by the Lakeshore Lions Club, has been repeatedly damaged by vandalism since it was installed in February. The skate park is currently closed for two weeks while repairs to the gazebo take place.
Ukiah Unified secondary schools begin in-person hybrid instruction today. Mendocino County has been in the red tier for the required amount of time, and UUSD says they are excited to welcome students back to school in person.
Two people were arrested following two separate vehicle pursuits in Lake County. On Tuesday night, a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a black Mercedes sedan for a traffic violation. A silver Saab sedan travelling behind the Mercedes slowed, and the driver of the Mercedes sped away. Later the deputy saw the Saab on … Read more
A 75-year-old man from Oregon has been arrested in connection to three burglaries at Ukiah businesses. UPD officers responded to the Barr Family Chiropractic clinic in the 1200 block of Airport Park Boulevard shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday when the owner reported that the business had been burglarized. Neighboring businesses, including Body Glow Tanning Boutique … Read more
State Sen. Mike McGuire will host a virtual town hall this evening starting at 6:30. His guests are medical professionals who will discuss slowing the spread of COVID-19, and vaccine distribution. Find the link to RSVP on the City of Lakeport’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofLakeport/posts/4146447292067014