News Staff Abalone poached from Mendocino County was discovered during a traffic stop in Windsor, California. The driver of the vehicle, Jason Ramos, 45, of Santa Rosa was found to be on post release supervision and had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants from Lake and Mendocino County. The passenger, Nichole Lee, 35, from Santa Rosa admitted she was … Read more
A jury trial has been confirmed in the case of a Clearlake man arrested last October after he set two fires in Lake County. Donald Shawn Anderson, 41, has been in the Lake County Jail with no bail since his arrest. He entered a not guilty plea to all counts and denied the special allegations. … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office sent its Search and Rescue team to assist in a search near the Humboldt-Mendocino county line, south of Shelter Cove for an 84-year-old man reported missing late last week. David Taylor of Whale Gulch lives alone in the remote community, and it is thought he may have been missing for … Read more
There’s a beach hazard statement in effect for coastal Mendocino County this evening through the weekend. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. Stay much farther back from … Read more
Three women from Mendocino County will be honored on March 2nd at the 41st Annual Women’s History Gala Celebration to be held at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah. The Gala is a celebration of the accomplishments of women, with local women, Marybeth Kelly of Redwood Valley; Jin Jr Shi of Talmage; and Saprina Rodriguez of … Read more
The forecast for Lake County in the Spring is looking up, despite a colder start to the season. TheLakeCountyNews reports Paul Pastelok, senior meteorologist and lead long-range forecaster for Accuweatherhas said that with an already wet winter and more systems expected in March, major reservoirs are expected to continue to be in good shape. In … Read more
After almost two years of standing her ground and refusing to concede the criminal allegations pointed at her, Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison quietly returned to her office on Wednesday. In her first public statement since the charges against her were dismissed by Judge Ann Moorman, Cubbison said she was looking forward to returning to … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through tonight for coastal Mendocino County. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Avoid rocks and jetties as well as steep beaches. Sneaker waves can sweep people off rocks and jetties and can carry heavy objects that could crush a person. Stay much farther back from the … Read more
A man suspected of stealing a vehicle from an Enterprise Car Rental office has been arrested after a high-risk felony stop by Ukiah Police officers. George Rathwick of Riverdale, California attempted to elude officers, finally pulling into an empty parking lot and prompting a standoff, where, as Rathwick later confessed, he could force officers into … Read more
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter to PG&E, the Governor, and the President regarding the county’s concerns over the decommissioning and eventual removal of the Scott Dam. The board questioned the fact that Lake County’s concerns regarding the decommissioning and removal of the dam … Read more