News Staff Ukiah police are investigating a note found at Pomolita Middle School last week that was reported to contain details about a “potential threat”. Principal Bryan Barrett sent an email to families of students giving them that information, but provided no other details other than school officials met with law enforcement, and that the school district … Read more
A Mendocino County man affiliated with the Proud Boys right wing extremist group has been sentenced to over seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for crimes related to ghost guns from late 2018 through late 2019. In sentencing Jonathan Cuney, Senior United States District Court Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. … Read more
The Good Farm Fund has announced Fire Relief and Prevention Grants for Mendocino and Lake Counties. With support from the California Fire Foundation and Redwood Credit Union, applications are now being accepted for grants to be awarded to agricultural producers for either fire relief or fire prevention projects ranging from $500-$5000 For more information about … Read more
The Mendocino County Library system is now offering online learning platforms for all card holders. There will be full six digital learning database platforms available at a future date. The platforms include a universe of courses and learning tools for all ages and interests, all of which can be accessed from home with a computer … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets today to fill one vacancy on the oversight committee, with three applicants seeking the seat and one vacancy on the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board, for which there are two applicants.
The Lakeport City Council meets tonight at 6 pm to wrap up business for the year, which includes considering a police radio purchase, discussing the reinstatement of the building official position and electing its new leadership for next year. The police radios from L3Harris will cost just under $ $164,000. The purchase is part of … Read more
Cal Fire Mendocino will continue a prescribed burn that it started yesterday. The burn is in the Howard Forest south of Willits. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area. The burn is expected to finish up at about 3 pm.
The Annual Truckers Light Parade on State Street in Ukiah on Saturday was attended by several thousand folks ready to witness the competition to see who would be declared “Grand Master” of the event. If you missed the event or are craving more of the lights of the season, Ukiah is hosting the Let It … Read more
A rally against the Skunk Train drew about a dozen people on Saturday in front of the Fort Bragg town hall. Folks came out to sound off about the “land grab” being perpetuated by the Mendocino Railway. The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special closed meeting this afternoon at 4 to discuss the … Read more
A grant program to expand the availability of behavioral health support at Lake County Schools has been established. The Mental Health Student Services Act grant program will provide and expand support services in schools and professional development of staff members on trauma informed strategies and social and emotional support. The Office of Education is in … Read more