News Staff William Ralph Harbour IV, 37, of Middletown, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Napa County Superior Court to charges including arson, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, carjacking with great bodily injury, evading officers, assault on peace officers, attempted vehicle theft, elder abuse, grand theft, and arson. Authorities state that on Aug. 21, he fought with family, ran over … Read more
The Western Region Town Hall meets Wednesday, the 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Habematolel Community Center. Attendees can also join via Zoom or PEGTV. The agenda includes a Sonoma Clean Power presentation, updates on WRTH’s Board of Supervisors presentation, website, and a combined meeting of District 3 municipal advisory committees. Supervisor EJ … Read more
A revised North Harbor plan, developed by the Mendocino Council of Governments after community pushback, is hoped to address traffic and conflicts on the road to North Harbor. The new plan includes an improved Highway 1 stairway, enhanced beach parking, potential water taxis, a coastal trail, and a hillside pedestrian path. Although the plan would … Read more
Lake County’s IHSS workers, SEIU Local 2015 members, are demanding higher pay. Their current wage has led to a caregiver shortage, with over 385,000 authorized care hours unused last year. Local 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz has urged the county to invest in these crucial providers for seniors and people with disabilities, especially in … Read more
Highway 29 was temporarily closed after two Hidden Valley Lake women, Velma Darlene Whitley, 92, and Sharon Gale Dennis, 83, died in a head-on crash on Monday afternoon. The CHP reported that Whitley was driving southbound when she crossed into the opposing lane, colliding with a northbound vehicle driven by Margaret Ann Titus, 58, of … Read more
The Middletown Area Town Hall (MATH) will hold its next meeting tomorrow, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public but will not be available via Zoom; viewers can participate via PEG TV at youtube.com/LakeCountyPegTV. The agenda includes reports on the Guenoc Valley Project, Caltrans plan revisions, South Lake County Fire’s … Read more
A man died Tuesday after being taken into custody at Kelseyville Community Park. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office are investigating. Deputies found the man acting erratically and lethargic, so they requested medics. When medics arrived, the man became combative and was handcuffed. He continued to resist, then became unresponsive. Medics performed … Read more
Ukiah’s new courthouse construction on East Perkins Street will see a 265-foot crane installed this week to set the structural steel for the three-story, 82,000-square-foot complex. Steel installation is expected through early October, followed by roof and floor decking in November, aiming for completion before the rainy season. This $144 million project replaces the 1951 … Read more
A Clearlake man, Patrick Blaine Squier, 66, faces two felony arson charges for fires set 15 days apart. Arrested on August 23 for a fire behind Foods Etc. and released, and then again on the 6th for another fire behind Grocery Outlet, set while on bail. The court agreed to keep Squier in custody. Both … Read more
The Ukiah City Council has approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep hens, rabbits, and beehives without a fee or Planning Commission review. Now, residents can have these animals as long as they comply with animal limits based on property size and humane treatment. The ordinance and new fee take effect October 3rd.