News Staff A Sebastopol man and school counselor, was arrested on September 29, 2025, in Sonoma County for alleged child molestation at Cinnabar Elementary School. John Conant, 66, known as “Crow,” was also a board member and secretary of Mendocino County Bikers Against Child Abuse. His bail was set at $250,000. Conant has since been released, but … Read more
The City of Willits is developing an entertainment zone ordinance to allow downtown businesses to serve alcohol in open containers at approved outdoor events. The City Planner wants feedback on alcohol sales, event times, and administration. Organizers would submit security plans to police and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Council members are considering … Read more
Mendocino College, in partnership with the Clean Slate Project, will host a free record expungement clinic on Thursday, November 6th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Eagles Nest on the Ukiah Campus. This clinic offers the public an opportunity to begin the process of clearing their criminal records. … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will meet tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the council will address several key issues, including whether to join an organization that would supply power to city residents, and potentially rescinding previous actions concerning hotel and road projects due to an ongoing lawsuit .
The Clearlake Police Department reports that 13-year-old Kahden Lormer, who was last seen in the Old Highway 53 area of Clearlake has been found safe.
Authorities destroyed over 6,200 cannabis plants and seized over 600 pounds of processed cannabis from three unlicensed parcels in northern Mendocino County’s Island Mountain region early last week. Deputies also discovered banned toxic pesticides and rodenticides. No arrests were made, but the investigation is ongoing.
California State Parks’ Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division awarded over $23 million in 2025 grants to 119 projects across 81 agencies, districts, and nonprofits, including The Mendocino National Forest, which received the largest award at $967,718. Funding supports Off Highway Vehicle recreation, trail maintenance, public education, resource protection, and habitat restoration. Since 1974, the … Read more
Nicole Flora will lead both Lake County Economic Development Corp. and the Greater Lakeport Chamber of Commerce in 2026 as a cost cutting measure. The collaboration, backed by $60,000 from the Board of Supervisors, aims for efficiency and will free funds for business services. The groups will co-locate their offices, and share staff and align … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Kahden Lormer, who was last seen in the Old Highway 53 area of Clearlake. Kahden is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last observed wearing a blue Obsidian … Read more
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office will conduct a test of it’s ballot tabulation computer and software for the November 4 Statewide Special Election. This test, mandated by election law, will take place on Friday, October 3, at 9 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, located at 325 N. Forbes St., in Lakeport. … Read more