News Staff A pickup truck discovered in the Russian River on Friday morning and investigated by the Hopland Fire Protection District was reported stolen earlier in the month from the Ukiah area. The owner of the vehicle has been accounted for, and a search of local hospitals did turn up anyone being admitted in that time period. … Read more
After repeated continuances in his case, Jameson Wolfgang Jackson has been sentenced to life without parole, plus an additional 32 years to life for murder in the first degree and attempted murder in the first degree, after shooting and killing a man and shooting a second man with intent to kill. Jackson had also been … Read more
The woman killed in a head-on crash on Albion Ridge Road near the coast over the weekend has been identified. Patricia Jelen of Albion was one of four in a car struck by another vehicle.
The Ukiah Planning Commission is expected to consider an application for a cannabis dispensary on Seminary Avenue, near City Hall today. Local Roots, LLC has requested a permit for the business to reside in the building that most recently housed Mixies restaurant and is located just outside of the Downtown Zoning District, but within in … Read more
California counties are now being required to adopt the 1115 waiver, which expands alcohol/drug treatment services to anyone on Medical. The waiver was previously offered to the County of Lake and was declined. Currently those in need of treatment must go through the county, and many falling through the cracks while awaiting services. A Zoom … Read more
An exemption that would allow a Lakeport apartment complex to house more low-income residents, including Cachefire survivors has been granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Martin Street Apartments will now be available to any qualifying low-income family, with priority being give to farm labor applicants. Of the families affected by the Cache fire … Read more
A hard freeze watch is in effect from late tonight through tomorrow morning for the Mendocino Coast. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees are possible.
U.S. Representative Mike Thompson has announced he’s filing for reelection in the new Fourth Congressional District, which includes Lake County. Thompson has earned the endorsements of some fifty state officials, including mayors, supervisors, sheriffs, and district attorneys from every county in the district as well as hundreds of business owners, farmers, educators, community leaders in … Read more
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet in closed session on Thursday and Friday to conduct performance evaluations for nine public employees including, Public Health Director Anne Molgaard, Public Health Officer Dr. Andrew Coren, and Cannabis Program Director Kristin Nevedal. The board will take public comment before going into that closed session. … Read more
The Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District announced it has received $602,160.00 in funding, which it plans to use for the operation and improvement of the C.V. Starr Community Center. The funding is made available from a $100 million allocation provided by the State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2021-2022 State Budget. The … Read more