News Staff The Ukiah City Council conducted a Special Meeting last night to discuss the police use-of-force incident that occurred on April 1st and the City’s response. The City Council announced they’ve directed the City Attorney’s office to hire an outside, independent investigator to examine this incident and evaluate the actions taken by Ukiah police officers. The … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that the state may fully reopen by June 15th if two criteria are met: sufficient vaccine supply for those 16 and up, and low hospitalization rates. With more than 20 million vaccines administered across the state, Newsom said it is time to turn the page on the tier system and … Read more
A Shelter in Place was issued and lifted in Redwood Valley yesterday evening. The order was issued due to a pursuit with a motorcycle near West Road and Road N and East Road to Gowan Way. The driver fled the scene and deputies and K9s searched the area. Police are still looking for the individual, … Read more
The City of Clearlake announced a partnership between CAL FIRE, the Lake County Fire Protection District, the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center and various City departments to abate a continuing public nuisance area in the City of Clearlake, resulting in wildfires and illegal dumping over the years. The initial area of focus is several parcels … Read more
City of Ukiah Police Chief Justin Wyatt released a video yesterday addressing the use of force incident that occurred last week when officers responded to a call of an unclothed man running in traffic. Chief Wyatt says he understands the anger and concern has been expressed over what the community saw in the videos of … Read more
Lakeport Police Officers Victor Rico and Andrew Welter were recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Rico grew up in Kelseyville. He worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff between September 2014 and May 2016 at which time he made a lateral move to the Lakeport Police Department as an … Read more
PG&E is encouraging business customers to update their contact information so they can be alerted to critical safety information in advance of a public safety power shutoff. Visit www.pge.com/mywildfirealerts or call 1-866-743-6589.
A man has been arrested in connection to a reported burglary at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Substation in Point Arena last week. The front door was pried open and filing cabinet and desk drawers were left open. Deputies reviewed security camera footage and identified the suspect as 24-year-old Micah Ray Pilgram, of Point Arena.
The Ukiah Police Department issued a statement following outcry over use of force during an arrest last week. The incident involved 25-year-old Gerardo Magdaleno, who was naked on South State Street, and resisting arrest. While on the ground and still resisting, video shows police officers punching Magdaleno in the head. UPD says the videos show … Read more
Vaccine eligibility expanded last week to include all Californians age 50 and older. If you are a Lake County resident who wants to be vaccinated as soon as possible, Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace asks that you complete the Vaccination Request Form on the Health Department’s website: http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines/Vaccination_Request_Form.htm