Apparent Murder-Suicide in Ukiah

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible murder-suicide on Friday in Ukiah. Deputies were called to the home of Shawn and Suzanne Stark by their son, and both were found dead. Initial investigation by officers showed evidence of Shawn Stark shooting his wife, then turning the weapon on himself. There are reports that … Read more

Lake County Board of Supers To Consider Cannabis Ordinance Amendment

The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting tomorrow will discuss an amendment to its cannabis ordinance and will also consider awarding a bid for a new multiuse path in Middletown. The Community Development Department is requesting the discussion of the cannabis ordinance, citing the growing number of acres already approved, illegal cannabis grows, … Read more

Lakeport’s Proposed Annexation of South Main Corridor Hits Another Snag

At its meeting last Wednesday, the Lake Local Agency Formation Commission approved a resolution containing the results of the protest proceeding against Lakeport’s proposed annexation of the South Main Street corridor. The protests have triggered the need for a special mail-in election of the registered property owners. The list of protests and protestors will need … Read more

Son of Mendocino County Sheriff’s Officer Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

he son of a Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant has been arrested and charged with alleged possession of materials depicting sexual conduct involving children.  Sheriff Matt Kendall was first notified about the crimes in late October 2019 by members of the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.  The IP address connected to the images of … Read more