News Staff The Ukiah City Council has postponed a remodel bid vote for the former Bank of America building to September 17 due to a protest. Cupples and Son Construction Inc., the second-lowest bidder, protested DMR Builders’ low bid, claiming DMR failed to list roofing and painting subcontractors. The item was continued to the next meeting on … Read more
The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a new rental inspection ordinance to improve renter conditions, prompted by a 2019 carbon monoxide incident. The updated ordinance, revised over six months with Realtor input, shifts inspection authority to the building department, includes phased inspections, self-certification, and clarifies responsibilities. The council voted 5-0 to approve, with a promise … Read more
Advisory signs were recently posted at Lake Mendocino after low concentrations of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) were detected. While current levels don’t pose a significant health risk, officials advise awareness of potential symptoms like skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea if in contact with the water.
A Fort Bragg man, Javier Almazan-Naal, 18, was arrested for a road rage incident on Wednesday morning, after allegedly waving a stolen gun and vandalizing a vehicle on North Corry Street. Police identified his vehicle on East Alder Street and found a stolen 9mm Glock handgun and gang paraphernalia in his backpack. Almazan-Naal faces charges … Read more
The Lakeport Public Works Department will begin a two-phase paving project starting today, Thursday, impacting Lakeshore Boulevard through the 23rd and Martin Street starting on the 8th through October 10th. Work will happen Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., with traffic control and detours. Roads reopen nightly. Final striping is Oct. 8-10. Motorists should anticipate … Read more
A 10th-anniversary commemoration of the Valley Fire will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 1-2 p.m. at Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center in Cobb. The ceremony starts promptly at 1:24 p.m. with emergency tone alerts and will honor community solidarity and dedicate a memorial plaque. Special guests include Congressman Mike Thompson, State Senator Mike McGuire, … Read more
A solo vehicle crash on Little River Airport Road, two miles southeast of Mendocino prompted requests for air ambulances on Labor Day. A vehicle ran off the roadway and hit a tree, blocking the entire road. There were three with critical injuries and one with minor injuries. Fire and medical crews, including Cal Fire, responded … Read more
A Middletown man, faces 14 felony counts in Napa County for starting the McKinley Fire, vehicle theft, and a high-speed chase. William Ralph Harbour IV, 37, is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, elder abuse, and assaulting an officer. He allegedly set a victim’s vehicle on fire, stole another victim’s vehicle with her 7-year-old daughter inside, throwing … Read more
PG&E will host a virtual town hall for North Coast Region customers on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event targets residents in Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Marin, Napa, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity counties. PG&E will discuss wildfire risk reduction, system safety, and local wildfire safety updates. Go to pge.com/webinars for event … Read more
Hammond Park in Nice is temporarily closed for significant upgrades, funded by a $2.3 million grant and local funds. Improvements include new playground equipment, walking trails, sports fields, lighting, and dog park enhancements, aiming to increase recreational opportunities, improve accessibility, and create a safer experience. Construction is expected to finish by early 2026. Alternative recreation … Read more