News Staff A beach hazards statement in effect for Coastal Mendocino County through late tonight. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning. Stay much farther back from the water, as these types of waves are unpredictable.
The search for a Middletown woman last seen almost a year ago continues. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues to look for Anne Marie Jamieson, 59 — also known as Anne Marie Mancini, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances on November 29th. She was last heard from in May or June of 2024. Anne Marie has … Read more
A beach hazards statement in effect for Coastal Mendocino County this evening through late Friday night. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning. Avoid rocks and jetties as well as steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water, as these types of waves … Read more
A free, homebuyer workshop for the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program is being held Thursday in Ukiah. The workshop will provide information about the program, which offers up to $350,000 in financial assistance to help qualified individuals and families buy homes in lower-fire-risk areas of the state. The workshop is being held from 7-8 pm at … Read more
Not My Presidents Day protests brought a large number of people out to protest in Fort Bragg and Ukiah. On Monday, more than 250 people rallied at the Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah and 300 in front of Fort Bragg’s Town Hall to protest the current administration’s executive overreach and Elon Musk, who was appointed … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a number of attempted vehicle break-ins and nighttime vandalism in a neighborhood in Lucerne. Reports from residents and video show the incidents occurring, including mailboxes being smashed by two males with skateboards walking through the neighborhood. Two young females were seen with the two males. The Sheriff’s Office … Read more
At the last meeting of the Lakeport City Council, the board unanimously passed a new ordinance proposed by Lakeport PD, hoping to cut down on loitering in and around public restrooms. Lakeport PD reports incidences of loitering have risen in the last year and a half. At last month’s meeting, a public hearing on the … Read more
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has agreed with several organizations to improve the ecosystem around the Eel River. The agreement was signed to advance a water diversion agreement associated with the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project by PG&E on Jan. 31, 2025, and removing the Scott and Cape Horn dams. The signing … Read more
The Ukiah City Council will hear a report tomorrow on the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s efforts to train more paramedic personnel. The UVFA has been operating short of paramedics, resulting in increased overtime to ensure three paramedic staff are on shift to meet Coastal Valley’s Emergency Medical Services Agency regulations. The UVFA requested funding for … Read more
A former health services director with the County of Lake’s Health Services Department is suing the County, alleging he was fired in September of 2023 after a “no-confidence” letter was written and signed by employees in his department. Jonathan Portney, 37, said he was terminated for complaining about racial discrimination and harassment, illegal conduct in … Read more