News Staff Mendocino County is preparing for another wildfire season. While most of the northern part of the state has been benefiting from consistent rain and snow over the past year, the seasonal outlook calls for an early onset of the season, with significant potential for fire in June, July, and August. So far, grass is drying … Read more
A Ukiah man was recently arrested after detonating an explosive device in a shopping cart, and is thought to have been the same person who created the bomb found near the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. After examining fragments of both devices, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested 46-year-old Todd F. Scott of Ukiah. … Read more
Representative Mike Thompson will host a virtual live town hall event tomorrow evening at 6. His special guest will be Moody’s Analytics’ Chief Economist, Dr. Mark Zandi. They will discuss the state of the economy and answer questions about how the Trump Administration’s economic and trade policies affect the community. The town hall will be … Read more
An inmate who walked away from the Parlin Fork Conservation Camp #6 early Sunday morning has been taken back into custody. Donovan R. Bacon, 33 was captured at the Coyote Valley Reservation after a phone tip.
On Friday, officials from the city of Ukiah along with representatives of the Pinoleville Pomo Nation were on hand for a ground breaking ceremony to start construction of the new Mendocino County Courthouse on East Perkins Street. The courthouse project was reactivated in fiscal year 2021-22 and is estimated to be completed in 2027.
The annual May Day protest in Lakeport on Thursday was the fourth protest since Donald Trump was elected. The protest was organized by the Lake County Democrats group was attended by around 300 people, lower than previous events, which was thought to be due to the scheduling of the event on a weekday rather than … Read more
Wildfire Preparedness Week begins today and runs through the week. Cal Fire encourages residents to access the Ready for Wildfire web-based FirePLANNER that includes local alerts, checklists for preparedness, evacuation plans, and other kits. To download the free app, go to plan.readyforwildfire.org/.
When the Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening, it will consider updates to local regulations that protect against contamination of drinking water caused by backflow. The council will also hear a presentation by the Lake County Land Trust and Supervisor Bruno Sabatier’s annual update on Peg TV.
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a wind advisory for eastern Lake County through 2 pm. Sustained north winds of 20-30 mph are expected, peaking at 50 mph, especially along ridge lines and exposed roads. High profile vehicles should exercise caution.
A Lakeport man has been found guilty of DUI in court on Thursday. Eliseo Del Aguila, age 32, of Lakeport, was found guilty of driving a motor vehicle on November 30th of last year with a blood alcohol level of .16, twice the legal limit. It was Aguila’s second drunk driving conviction. A sentencing date … Read more