News Staff The Clearlake City Council is set to get an update on the ongoing recovery effort for a massive sewage spill and will discuss a budget amendment to cover mid-year adjustments and a possible ballot measure regarding appointment rather than election of a city treasurer position when it meets on Thursday. A budget workshop will be … Read more
Over three months after local journalist and Ukiah High teacher Matthew P. LaFever’s arrest for alleged inappropriate behavior with a student, the Mendocino County DA’s Office has not filed criminal charges. DA David Eyster has said the office awaits a “Special Master” ruling on journalistic privilege for evidence seized. LaFever is on paid administrative … Read more
The Lake County Fire Protection District staged an emergency task force through the California Office of Emergency Services until 5 p.m. Thursday, in case of need due to the current weather, including four engines, a hand crew, a dozer, a Type VI engine, and a leader. The district noted that their typical calls in a … Read more
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday for northern Lake and Mendocino counties. Heavy snow is expected above 2,500 feet, with up to 14 inches above 3,500 feet, and snow is possible down to 1,500 feet. Today brings more rain and potential thunderstorms, with a chance of snow after 10 p.m. … Read more
MCSO arrested Brandon Lee Langenderfer (32) and Miranda Marie Mullins (31) in Laytonville after Langenderfer shot and wounded a 68-year-old male around noon on Friday. Langenderfer faces multiple charges, including Attempted Murder. Mullins was also arrested. Both are held without bail.
The Mendocino County Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) held its first post-pandemic in-person meeting on Saturday, Feb. 7. Community members and the steering committee discussed fire, forest health, native plants, and the Eel River. Emily Lord, the beneficial fire and education coordinator for Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, manages logistics for workshops and lectures. For more … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is hiring seasonal employees and is encouraging local residents to apply. Applicants can view open jobs and submit applications through USAJOBS.gov.
The Lakeport City Council will meet Tuesday, 6 p.m. and will hear updates from the Lakeport Police Department on police statistics, training, and use of force analysis for 2025. The department will also present its officer of the year award and announce staff promotions to sergeant and lieutenant. The board will also hold a public … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find Mayaa Alexis Perez, a 15-year-old with Clearlake connections who went missing in El Sobrante. Mayaa is a 5’4″, 150-pound Hispanic female with red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black “Essentials” hoodie, jeans, and black slides. Anyone with information should … Read more
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.