News Staff A freeze warning will be in effect overnight tonight into tomorrow morning for Lake County, Northern Mendocino Interior, Southern Mendocino Coast, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Elon Musk is suing the California Coastal Commission after it rejected a request to expand the SpaceX launch program. SpaceX is looking to expand launches from Vandenburg AFB apparently to expand Musk’s Starlink satellite system. Musk’s lawsuit claims “naked political discrimination” against SpaceX, citing comments made by members of the Coastal Commission, including referring to … Read more
A suspect was captured after law enforcement urged residents in the area of Alderwood Drive in Mendocino to avoid the area as Sheriff’s personnel were dispatched to a residence on a domestic violence call. SWAT resources were also requested. Law enforcement didn’t release many details on the incident, except to report around 5:30 pm that … Read more
A Ukiah man has been arrested after surveillance cameras showed him setting brush on fire on the Great Redwood Trail near Doolin Creek and a witness identified him. Jesus Delgado was seen setting the fire near Talmage Road and Waugh Lane. The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority responded and extinguished the blaze. Delgado fled the scene … Read more
The Guenoc Valley Development project has hit another roadblock. An appellate court has ordered a new environmental study on the luxury resort and residential community. Wednesday, the court ordered a new EIR because the previous report Lake County did not disclose projected wildfire ignition risks. The decision is the first time a state appeals court … Read more
The Hopland Fire Protection District, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council and the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center are holding a community meeting on Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 to support Hopland residents in creating FireWise communities. The event is free and will be at the Hopland Fire Protection District 21. Register online at … Read more
The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded its fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Arcata and Redding field officers in Mendocino and surrounding counties. Hourly limits on the use of internal combustion engines off roads and trails and on recreational target shooting also have been lifted. Campfires are once again allowed outside of … Read more
A Clearlake man arrested for felony possession of an assault weapon appeared in Lake County Superior Court. During the hearing, Christopher Ryan Ford, 24, pleaded no contest to possession of the weapon. Sentencing on the weapon possession charge has been set for November.
Ukiah Police have arrested three men from Southern California thought to be involved in a series of pharmacy burglaries throughout the state. Two burglaries happened at Myers Pharmacy in Ukiah, one in February and another at the same location on the 15th of this month. Albony Williams 31, and Cedeno Wyatt 42, both of Buena … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors has appointed a new director of Animal Care and Control. After a nationwide search, Gregory Wilkins was hired for the position. Wilkins has served in a variety of animal care-focused capacities across six states since 2012, working his way from veterinary and kennel technician roles to high-responsibility shelter and … Read more