News Staff A former Ukiah Police Department officer has been cited for petty theft after allegedly taking a woman’s wallet from a grocery store in Lake County. Kevin P. Murray was seen on surveillance taking the wallet and then he later returned it to Lakeport PD, with items missing. A warrant was issued and he was cited … Read more
The sentencing of a former Lakeport business owner on charges of possession of child pornography has been continued by Judge Shanda Harry. Jeffrey Scott Cramer was set to be sentenced when Judge Harry rejected his plea agreement, stating that Cramer wasn’t just in possession of child pornography, but that he actively participated in creating “tribute … Read more
The Clearlake office of the CHP is welcoming two new officers after 27 weeks of intense training, Officers Jared Wade and Zach Cornel were among 142 new officers graduated from the CHP Academy earlier in the month. Both officers will receive in the field training with experienced officers for the next four months. Officer Wade … Read more
After a nearly year long search, the Lake County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to hire a new public health officer. The board in a closed session voted to approve Dr. Erik McLaughlin to the post. McLaughlin, who currently lives in Las Vegas, will serve at 80% time and his hiring is dependent on … Read more
The Ukiah Unified School District Board of Trustees at their last meeting declared that Tuesday the 22 will be School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The Board recognized the invaluable contributions they make to the education and safety of students every single day.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to determine needs connected with off-highway vehicle trails with services all recreationists can enjoy. Input on grant applications to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division is being sought. The BLM would apply for the grants to pay for law enforcement and operations and maintenance … Read more
Adventist Health Mendocino County has announced new visitation guidelines at their hospital facilities. Due to the decline in Omicron cases, patients are now allowed one visitor per patient in the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units. The emergency department and all other outpatient services such as lab services, imaging, clinics, and medical offices will maintain limited … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6 with several items on the agenda. The council will consider amending the consulting agreement between the city and Margetich/Sutter Equities for services related to the development of the city’s former airport property. According to the Lake County News, staff is asking for an additional 60 days … Read more
Volunteers are needed for the annual Point In Time count, in which the numbers of unhoused residents in the area are counted on one particular day or night, this year on next Wednesday, the 23rd. For more information go to Mendocino22.PointInTime.info.
The new Lake County Registrar of Voters office is now open at 325 N. Forbes St in Lakeport, otherwise known as the old PG&E building. Registrar Maria Valadez says the new location is over double the size of the old office and will allow for safer working conditions due to the pandemic.