Clearlake City Council To Meet On Thursday

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

LaFever Case Stalled Due To Need For Special Ruling On Evidence

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

Emergency Task For Staged Due To Storms

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

Winter Storm Warning

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

Man Arrested In Laytonville On Attempted Murder

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.

Mendocino County Prescribed Burn Association Holds Meeting

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

Lakeport City Council Meets On Tuesday

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

Clearlake PD Continues Search For Missing Teen

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