Covelo Man Sentenced in Arson Attack

A Covelo man has been sentenced in an arson attack. The Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office reports that 31-year-old Derek Steven McCormack, was convicted by plea in August of last year of having committed arson of an inhabited residence – the home of a Potter Valley family. The Judge denied McCormack’s bid for a sentence … Read more

Ukiah Firefighters Rescue Dog

Ukiah Firefighters were able to save a small dog from a house fire yesterday. They found the dog lying in a bedroom in the home in the 700 block of Walnut Avenue. Fire personnel took the dog outside and revived it with oxygen.

CA Losing a House Seat

The Census Bureau released the first 2020 Census results, which included the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. California will be losing a congressional seat for the first time, dropping its delegation from 53 to 52 members. The census data shows a 6.1 percent change in population over … Read more

Changes in COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Coming to Lake County

Changes in COVID-19 vaccine delivery are coming in Lake County. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says the large drive-thru sites will be discontinued in the coming weeks, but vaccine will still be available at Sutter and Adventist’s clinics, and some pharmacies. Starting the week of May 3, OptumServe’s sites in Lakeport and Lower Lake … Read more

Missing Persons Investigation – Suspicious Circumstances

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a suspicious double missing person’s case associated with a marijuana/cannabis growing operation in the 20000 block of Timber Road in Willits. Sheriff’s Office personnel have been at the location since Sunday and are expected to be in the area for several days in connection with the active … Read more

Governor Officially Faces Recall

Governor Gavin Newsom officially faces recall after organizers of the recall effort collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state’s office announced Monday that more than 1.6 million signatures had been verified, about 100,000 more than needed to force a vote. An election is likely in the fall where … Read more

Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Lifted in CA

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally lifted its pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after a panel on Friday recommended resuming its use, despite a very rare risk of blood clots. The panel said Friday that the vaccine’s benefits outweigh the serious but small risk. The Western States Scientific Safety Review … Read more

CALFIRE MEU Aircraft Training

Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit will be conducting basic helicopter operations and safety and air rescue training starting today through August 1st. The aircraft training will primarily be in the Lake Mendocino, Ukiah Valley and Ridgewood Ranch (Golden Rule) areas, at various days and times of the day.

Corrections Deputy Recovering After Fentanyl Exposure

A Mendocino County Corrections Deputy was exposed to suspected fentanyl on Friday. According to MCSO, 24-year-old Dakota Johnson, of Willits was booked into the jail for several warrants in addition to several charges including Possession of a Controlled Substance. A female Corrections Deputy exchanged Johnson’s personal clothing for jail-issued clothing. While doing so, suspected drugs … Read more

Turnout Fire 100% Contained

The Turnout Fire in Mendocino County was fully contained on Saturday. The cause of the 200-acre fire that started at Highway 253 and Boonville Rd, is under investigation.