Caltrans has announced a $2.4 million investment in Mendocino County highways, funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. Approximately $1.3 million will go to road and guardrail upgrades on Highway 1 from Rockport to DeHaven, and $1.1 million for road and drainage improvements on Highway 271 near Leggett.
The Lake County Planning Commission meets today and will consider the proposed approval of a zoning map amendment to bring three parcels on Highland Springs Road in Lakeport into compliance with the Existing Industrial General Plan Designation, Kelseyville Area Plan, and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The commission will also consider a major use permit … Read more
Mendocino College English professor Jason Davis, 54, of Ukiah, faces six felony child sexual abuse charges for alleged acts starting when the victim was 13. Davis is on administrative leave and was released after his $1 million bail was reduced to $285,000. A preliminary hearing to determine charges is set for Wednesday. Deputy DA Robert … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect from this evening to late Friday night for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. A long-period northwest swell, peaking at 12 to 13 feet, may cause breakers and unexpected run-up of over 18 feet. Beach combing is not advised. Stay farther back from … Read more
The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to residents and businesses in Mendocino, Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties affected by early January storms and the King tides. The deadline is April 6 for property damage and November 3 for lost income. More information is at sba.gov/disaster.
The Redwood Valley Recreation Center, a volunteer group, proposes to lease and eventually buy the shuttered since 2010 Redwood Valley Elementary School from the Ukiah Unified School District for a youth center. UUSD has lowered its price to between $250,000–$500,000. The group’s latest offer is a $50,000 upfront payment and a $25,000 annual lease for … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday increased the Robin Lane sewer spill disaster fund to $1.75 million, bringing the total county reserve to $3.25 million, as recovery costs for UV systems, testing, and water have already exceed $1.2 million. The spill contaminated the aquifer and private wells, affecting 164 homes. Residents cannot use … Read more
The Lake County Superior Court announced that the swearing-in ceremony for its newest judge will take place this week.Judge John Langan will officially join the bench when the ceremony takes place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Lake County Courthouse. Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Langan to fill the vacancy created … Read more
Mendocino County Supervisors are debating a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated inland areas, excluding cities. The proposed rules cover permitting, safety, and enforcement, including a potential “three-strike rule” for violations. Staff emphasized the need for permits and safety plans. Enforcement details, possibly involving the Sheriff’s Office, are pending. The draft now … Read more
Clearlake resident Dominique Irene Molina-Dominguez, 34, was convicted Friday of first-degree murder in the shotgun slaying of her 38-year-old boyfriend, DeAndre Grinner, at their home. Arrested July 2024, Molina-Dominguez shot Grinner once after lying in wait, then called police. The jury also found true special allegations—personally discharging a shotgun and using a firearm in a … Read more