News Staff The state’s mask mandate will remain in place until June 15th. The CDC announced last week that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks or socially distance indoors or outdoors, with some exceptions. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the four-week delay in California will allow businesses time to make … Read more
A small vegetation fire near Ukiah was quickly controlled yesterday evening. According to Cal Fire Mendocino Unit, the vegetation Fire was at Hwy 101 near Nelson RD. Helitack and Hopland Fire, Ukiah Valley and Cal Fire all assisted at the scene.
Organizers are pleased with the turnout for the 2021 Catfish Derby. The event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic but made its comeback over the weekend in Clearlake Oaks. The 37th annual event brought nearly 900 anglers. Around 600 of those registered came from out of the county. During the three-day tournament, 207 … Read more
A Ukiah woman is facing several charges, including Battery on a Peace Officer, following her arrest yesterday morning. Police were called to Walmart on Airport Boulevard regarding theft of merchandise and an assault on two employees. An officer tried to detain the suspect, 32-year-old Racheal Seivertson, who punched the Officer in the face. Seivertson was … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom’s $100 Billion California Comeback Plan offers the largest small businesses relief program in the nation. The Plan invests an additional $1.5 billion for a total of $4 billion in direct grants to the state’s small businesses – on top of a $6.2 billion tax cut. The Governor says this puts more money … Read more
Storms on Friday caused some spot fires around Willits and near Brooktrails. At least one small fire that was started by lightning, was quickly doused by the rain.
There is currently an urgent need for blood and donors are needed to give now to prevent delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. The Lakeport Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at United Christian Parish on N Brush Street.
A Ukiah man was arrested last week for allegedly holding his wife captive in their home for several days. MCSO, deputies responded to the Golden Rule RV Park in Willits after the 41-year-old victim had escaped the home and called for help. The woman told deputies that she had been drugged and lost consciousness. 41-year-old … Read more
The Lakeport Public Works Department is asking residents to take a brief survey. It’s part of the Lakeport Local Road Safety Plan which focuses on addressing systemic transportation safety issues throughout the City. Your input along with recent crash data will help the City draw insights into the most critical safety needs and identify potential … Read more
District Attorney Susan Krones is among a coalition of 41 District Attorneys throughout the State who are filing a petition with the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation requesting the repeal of temporary emergency regulations awarding early release to more than 76,000 state prison inmates. The district attorneys are calling for the regulations … Read more