News Staff Russian River water users can expect restrictions on use as early as next month, as the continued drought forces regulators to change their approach to water supply safety, however, those restrictions may not be as stringent as last year. Water rights holders will be required to track their status using the online Russian River Watershed … Read more
It’s been determined that an unnamed Comcast contractor was responsible for two incidents of drilling through fiber optic cable in the Mendocino county area, which caused telephone and internet outages in the county. After the first incident was reported and fixed, residents were still experiencing outages and that’s when the second incident was discovered. Crews … Read more
Local law enforcement trade their gear belts for aprons today for the annual Tip A Cop event, in support of the Special Olympics. The Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association will be at the Cowpoke Cafe in Middletown from 9 am to 12 noon and at Lyndalls Sports Stop Grill in Kelseyville from 5 pm to … Read more
One of Lake County’s most popular outdoor events, the annual Catfish Derby, starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday. The tournament draws fishing enthusiasts and their families from far and wide. Event organizers are anticipating a good turnout for the 38th annual event, expecting at least a thousand entries. There’s still time to get your entry … Read more
One of Lake County’s most popular outdoor events, the annual Catfish Derby, starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday. The tournament draws fishing enthusiasts and their families from far and wide. Event organizers are anticipating a good turnout for the 38th annual event, expecting at least a thousand entries. There’s still time to get your entry … Read more
Monday afternoon, a group of four juveniles and one adult walked into the Ukiah Walmart, pried open a display case, and made off with 13 pairs of Apple Airpods. The suspects then fled the store, with officers combing the surrounding neighborhood for them. Two of the juveniles were located and were found to be runaways … Read more
A former Kelseyville High School teacher has been sentenced to eight months in state prison, with credit for time served. Cory Michael Cunningham entered a nolo plea, which is similar to a guilty plea on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, from an incident in 2019 when Cunningham was arrested for having an inappropriate … Read more
Two new murals, part of the Alleyway Art Project are coming to life in Fort Bragg. For more information about the Alleyway Art Project, go to fortbraggalleywayart.org.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a careers seminar, tonight at 6 pm at 125 East Commercial Street in Willits. The department is looking for staff assistants, cooks, and correction deputies. Anyone interested in applying, including those who’ve applied before, is encouraged to attend. if you cannot participate in the seminar, text “success” … Read more
The Mendocino County and the Economic Development and Financing Corporation have announced the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program, offering grants of $2,500 aimed at helping small businesses and entrepreneurs find some relief. For more information go to edfc.org.