News Staff The driver who was involved in a hit and run spree in Willits was found to have at least four times the legal limit of alcohol in his system at the time. Jared Reed Thomason of Covelo, tried to evade police, collided with six vehicles before hitting another head on. The driver of the head-on … Read more
Another holiday weekend is on the way and the California Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement by having all available personnel on patrol starting tomorrow evening at 6. The effort will include drug recognition evaluators, to determine whether drivers may be under the influence. Last year at this time, 56 people were killed in automobile … Read more
Lake County will not be included in the area of protection proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve four population segments of the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog. The amphibian is found from the Willamette Valley in Oregon to the Santa Lucia mountain range in Southern California and from the Pacific coast to the … Read more
A Lakeport man charged with assault and making threats has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Morgan Matthew Jack was arrested in May and taken into custody on multiple counts, including assault with a deadly weapon. The court has appointed two physicians to examine Jack to determine his competency. The doctor’s … Read more
At the last meeting of the year for the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the final step in completing the redistricting process took place, with the second reading of an ordinance adopting the new supervisorial district boundaries and a unanimous vote to accept the ordinance. Much like the state, the board is required to address … Read more
The number of communities affected by power outages caused by the recent storm are lessening, with PG&E working to restore service to customers round the clock since the storm. Generators had been brought in to Covelo to provide power to those affected in the area surrounding downtown. Crews continue to work small areas between Lakeport … Read more
A freeze watch remains in effect from late today through tomorrow morning for the Mendocino Coast. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Bring in tender plants and outdoor pets.
A Willits man was arrested on suspicion of arson after setting mail vans on fire while drilling into one of the vehicle’s gas tanks. Steven Ramier was recognized by a deputy viewing security footage and a warrant was issued and served at Ramier’s residence. Ramier was found to have burn injuries on one of his … Read more
In a press release from the Eureka Police Department, Eureka residents Brandon Haselip and Michelle McDonald were arrested in Eureka on charges of armed robbery that occurred in Mendocino County. Both were booked into the Humboldt County jail on the Mendocino warrants.
Lake County’s jobless numbers are looking up, November improved enough to give the county it’s lowest unemployment numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. Lake County recorded a 5.8% jobless rate last month, as compared to 7.4% in November of 2020. Lake County’s labor force in November totaled 28,340 individuals, of which 1,650 were unemployed.