News Staff 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
The superintendent of Upper Lake Unified School District was recently honored as the “Superintendent of the Year” for the Association of California School Administrators Region 4. Dr. Giovanni Annous said it’s a great honor to be placed in such distinguished ranks as those of the past honorees. Tenderly Logan, director of Pupil Personnel Services at … Read more
Mendocino County has scheduled a clinic this Thursday at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds for first doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. With eligibility for the vaccine expanding in the state, Public Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren advises that eligibility does not mean availability. He encourages residents to register through MyTurn.gov to get an alert when … Read more
Ukiah police are coming under fire following an arrest yesterday afternoon. A Ukiah Police Department report says an officer was injured during the arrest of a man who was walking naked in traffic in the 1400 block of South State Street. UPD says the man took a fighting stance against an officer and resisted arrest … Read more
Eligible landlords and renters can now get help with unpaid rent. Applications are now open for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Check eligibility and apply for immediate relief at HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122.