Ukiah PD Arrest Man Driving Vehicle Stolen from Sacramento

Yesterday, Ukiah Police officers surrounded a suspected stolen vehicle at a local fast food restaurant and arrested a suspect. The owner of the vehicle who lives in Sacramento, activated the vehicle’s GPS tracker, and UPD was informed by SiriusSatelliteRadio that the vehicle was in the city. The suspect, identified as Emil Redzic of Concord, was … Read more

Lake Family Rescue Center Will Host Holiday Food Distribution

The Lake County Family Resource Center has announced that they have been selected to continue the annual tradition of Holiday food distribution. This year’s holiday food program will be drive through only. Participants will receive one gift card per family. To sign up and receive a card you must bring photo identification and proof of … Read more

Ukiah Man Arrested for Wrong Way Escape Attempt in Willits

A Ukiah man was arrested after attempting to escape police in Willits recently. Lawrence Ortiz, during a traffic stop, reportedly drove on the wrong side of the road against oncoming traffic in an attempt to evade a Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy. Ortiz was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving suspended … Read more

Clearlake Oaks Woman Will Stand Trial for Stabbing Death of Ex-Boyfriend

A Clearlake Oaks woman will stand trial for fatally shooting her ex-boyfriend this past summer. A Judge ordered Tammy Grogan-Robinson to be held for trial for killing Charles Vernon McClelland. Grogran-Robinson is accused of shooting McClelland four times. She entered a pleas of not guilty at her intial hearing last month. Grogan-Robinson will be arraigned … Read more

Upper Lake Man Convicted in Beating Death of Girlfriend

An Upper Lake man has been convicted in the 2017 beating death of his longtime girlfriend. Willy Tujays Timmons was convicted in the death of Yvette Niko, a member of the Habematolel tribe and who was of Samoan descent, and has become the local face of the effort to bring more awareness to the epidemic … Read more

Lake Campus of Woodland Community College Holding Open House and Street Food Festival

The Lake Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake will host their Fall Open House and Street Food Festival on Friday, from 2-6pm on the campus. Community members will have an opportunity to learn about the more than 60 degree & certificate programs offered as well as support services. The campus Culinary Club will be … Read more

Lake county Planning Commission to Reconsider Cannabis Operation Near Hidden Valley Lake

The Lake County Planning Commission is set to reconsider a large commercial cannabis operation near Hidden Valley Lake tomorrow morning at its 9am meeting at the County Courthouse. The commission will reconsider approving the use permit sought by WeGrow LLC. The project’s prior plan has changed considerably and neighbors expressed concern about the environmental analysis … Read more

Lake County Board of Supers Overrides Appeal of Cannabis Operation Due to Concerns of Neighboring Businesses

The Lake County Board of Supervisors has once again voted to override the planning commission by granting an appeal of a major cannabis operation. The board upheld an appeal against the Sourz HVR Inc. project, after local business owners cited dust and odor, traffic, water usage and other issues that, together, will detrimentally impact the … Read more

Lakeport City Council Considering Redistricting Maps

The Lakeport City Council is considering re-drawing district maps. Changes continue to be made to visualizations of new district lines, which have now morphed into draft maps. The council’s primary concern is with keeping the county whole during the redistricting process. The council unanimously approved a tailored response to map changes that reflect that concern. … Read more

Inmate Attempts Suicide in Mendocino Correctional Facility

Late last week, Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies intervened when a female inmate attempted suicide in her cell. During a safety and welfare check, the inmate was observed to be in her cell with something around her neck. Emergency medical services were summoned as jail medical staff assessed her condition. The inmate was transported to a … Read more