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Lake County Officials to Consider New Power Provider

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Lake County officials will meet next Tuesday, the 30th, at 5 p.m. to discuss a public power generation proposal. The meeting will explore an alternative to PG&E. Sonoma Clean Power will present their successful model, which has saved customers over $100 million and powers 87% of electric customers in Sonoma and Mendocino counties with solar, … Read more

Body Found in Clear Lake Near Nice

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A body was recovered Wednesday evening from Clear Lake near Nice. Law enforcement scanner channels indicated the initial dispatch occurred around 7:15 p.m. near Lakeshore Boulevard and Beach Street, with first responders confirming a deceased individual. The Sheriff’s Office was requested to the scene. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released any further … Read more

California Health Officials Maintain Acetaminophen is Safe

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California health officials refute federal claims on acetaminophen use during pregnancy, emphasizing rigorous scientific guidance over simplistic claims. Organizations like the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists concur, citing complex causes for autism and calling federal opinions “irresponsible.” California remains committed to evidence-based health information.

Ukiah Man Arrested After Crime Spree

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A Ukiah man has been arrested after crime spree. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office identified Michael France, 36, of Ukiah, as a person of interest in a domestic disturbance, later found probable cause to charge him with attempted murder, robbery, assault with a firearm, and prohibited person in possession of a firearm, after a domestic … Read more

Free Wildfire & Insurance Forum for Mendocino Residents Coming Up

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Mendocino residents are invited to a free wildfire and insurance forum and fair on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps facility in Willits. The event will feature wildfire scientist Yana Valachovic, who will explain home ignition and prevention, and United Policyholders, a consumer advocacy group, which will discuss California’s changing … Read more

Lower Lake Homicide Victim Identified

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified Luis Padilla Pina, 25, of Lower Lake, as the victim of last week’s homicide. Deputies found Padilla Pina’s body on Friday at 7 a.m. in the 12000 block of South State Highway 29 following a report of a possible home invasion. The investigation is ongoing.

Repeat Auto Theft Offender Gets Four Years

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Peng Yang, 46, of Rancho Cordova, has received a four-year state prison sentence and was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution for his fifth felony auto theft conviction. His criminal record includes prior auto theft convictions in 2000, 2006, 2008, and 2018, along with other theft-related crimes.

Two Men Arrested for Home Invasion

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Hugo Alexander Matamoros-Acosta, 20 of Hidden Valley Lake, and Sincere Nasir Rush Tanner, 22, of Santa Rosa, were arrested for a September 12 Sonoma home invasion. Masked, armed suspects restrained three victims, demanded valuables, and struck one. Detectives tracked them to Twin Pine Casino. Both face felony charges, including elder abuse, kidnapping, and assault with … Read more

Two People Shot At Bank on Lakeshore Drive

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Two people were shot at WestAmerica Bank, 15342 Lakeshore Drive, on Monday night and were transported to trauma centers by air ambulance. The incident was reported shortly after 8 p.m., with medics finding two adult patients in the bank’s back parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds to their lower extremities. No additional details are available.