Oscar Lil Bear Martinez, 26, of Covelo, was arrested Feb. 19 while fleeing a traffic stop led to reckless driving and a crash into a tree. Martinez, wanted on two felony warrants and on probation for assault with a deadly weapon, fled on foot but was caught. Deputies found a loaded, stolen handgun in his … Read more
The Lakeport City Council is set to consider a support letter for a funding request for a new Lakeport Fire station and the city’s midyear budget review. City Clerk Kelly Buendia is also set to administer the oath of office to newly appointed City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson. The council meets tomorrow at 6 p.m.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors will review the county’s mid-year budget adjustments, including over $4 million in salary increases and deletion of staff positions, discuss updates from the struggling Community Development Department, and vote on a $23 million federal funding request when it meets tomorrow at 9 a.m. The meeting can be watched live … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kyla Piceno, 16 years old, described as a Native American female juvenile, 5’01”, 108 lbs, with black hair, & brown eyes. Last seen wearing a black crop top tank top and black sweat pants. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please … Read more
On Feb. 3, the Lake County Board of Supervisors harshly rejected EGX Energy’s preliminary 50-100 MW geothermal project proposal. Supervisors Sabatier, Rasmussen, and Pyska criticized the proposal’s lack of transparency, minimal details, and absence of an energy policy. Pyska also noted concerns about the project’s size and seismic risks, while Crandell requested town halls and … Read more
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has denied the Great Redwood Trail Agency’s (GRTA) request to abandon a 40-mile Mendocino Railway (MRY) line, keeping it in the interstate network. The ruling counters pro-trail trends. The board cited MRY’s restoration potential, including a $31.4 million federal loan, over $30 million invested, and a 400 annual carload deal, … Read more
A Mendocino County Superior Court jury quickly found defendant Alexander Jacob Aaron, 46, of Covelo, guilty of misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs in Willits on February 28, 2025. The Willits Police Department and the Department of Justice Toxicology Laboratory investigated.
A storm that brought heavy rain to Mendocino County also caused numerous road closures in the area during the week. Current major traffic impacts as of Thursday afternoon include Highway 1 near Elk: Under one-lane traffic control. Highway 1 between Point Arena and Manchester, Highway 175 in Hopland, Highway 128 near Navarro, Highway 20, and … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department reports that Wences Acosta, reported missing earlier in the week, has been found. The department thanks the public for its attention and assistance.
The California Highway Patrol rescued occupants of a RAM 1500 pickup swept into Tomki Creek by a storm Tuesday afternoon. The truck was stranded in the fast current on the 22000 block of Tomki Road around 2:25 p.m. Responders used a raft to extract the occupants from the “raging waters.” No injuries were reported. The … Read more