News Staff The Mendocino Unified School Board has voted to turn down bids for the sale of the Mendocino Community Network. The plan to sell was triggered by the loss of MCN’s business manager, Sage Statham. Community members asked the school board not to sell MCN because its community value far outweighs its profit value. The board … Read more
Ukiah Unified School District has announced that they will have a community meeting concerning Developer Fees Monday at the school District Service Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend and learn about developer fees, and there will be time for questions and discussion. Developer fees are paid to school districts to … Read more
Another sentencing hearing has been scheduled for former Ukiah law enforcement officer Kevin Murray. Yesterday, a Mendocino County Superior Court Judge scheduled the former Ukiah Police sergeant’s judgment and sentencing hearing for the 30th. Murray’s case has attracted great attention in Mendocino county. Because of the plea agreement, Murray will never be penalized for the … Read more
There will be two seats on the Lakeport City Council on the November ballot, along with a measure focused on the proposed South Main Street annexation area. Council incumbents Stacey Mattina and Mireya Turner are seeking reelection. Mattina is now in her third term, and Turner in her second. Measure P will be voted on … Read more
Yesterday, a Mendocino County superior court judge canceled the sentencing hearing of ex-Ukiah police officer Kevin Murray, one day after a protest against Murray’s plea deal was held outside the courthouse. The plea deal would allow Murray to avoid mandatory registration as a sex offender and would put him on probation rather than serve a … Read more
Hospice Services of Lake County is beginning another series of meetings to help adults who have experienced the death of a significant person, either recently or in the past. The grief and loss group will meet once a week for eight weeks starting September 8. Hospice Services invites interested individuals to attend in person from … Read more
The Lake County Planning Commission meets this morning to discuss a proposed major use permit for a 170-foot tall cell tower in Clearlake Oaks and will consider a 20-year extension for a mine at 12572 White Rock Canyon Road, and a subdivision extension and the creation of commercially zoned lots for Valley Oaks Partners LLC. … Read more
A grassfire in a field west of the Costco in Ukiah is believed to have been set by an arsonist. The fire is under investigation by the Ukiah Police Department’s Detective Division. Witnesses say a group of Hispanic men, driving a silver sedan were seen to fire off what could have been a flare or … Read more
The program manager at Lake County Behavioral Health Services has announced that the only homeless shelter in Lakeport will close on September 4th. The rental contract for the building that houses Elijah House is up and staff and the foundation that supports Elijah House are struggling to find homes for about 13 residents who remain … Read more
The Mount Konocti Mutual Water Company has received a $2.3 million grant from the state’s Small Community Drought Relief Program to help address water supply challenges. The grant, funded by the Department of Water Resources will provide a total of $40 million to 15 counties in the state, including Lake County where the community’s water … Read more