A former officer of the Willits Police Department has been awarded $2.25 million dollars in a settlement in return for dropping a civil lawsuit against the the Willits Police Department for sexual harassment by one of her former superior officers. Natalie Higley in her suit stated that Lieutenant Derek Hendry perpetuated a hostile, sexist and … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has released more details regarding a body found floating in the ocean just south of Fort Bragg last week. Recovery of the body proved difficult due to its location and involved several agencies. Although there were no identifying marks, the body is believed to be that of an adult female. … Read more
A Lakeport man has entered a not-guilty plea in the drive-by shooting of a Clearlake woman. 21- 21-year-old Nathaniel Ladre Hueners appeared in court for arraignment in the shooting death of 45-year-old Elizabeth Williams, the mother of one of Huener’s friends. He pleaded not guilty to 10 counts and special allegations and waived his right … Read more
The death of a man in Lake County last October has now been declared a homicide. MendoFever reports that 33-year-old Andrew Gurrola of Hidden Valley Lake was seen trying to flag down help as he walked along SR29 south of Lower Lake. By the time first responders arrived, Gurrola had died from his injuries. Initial … Read more
The Department of the Interior has announced that a habitat restoration project in Lake County has been selected as one of 43 projects that will receive funding in the form of a federal grant. The Tejeda Ranch Habitat Management Project is slated to receive $2.5 million, which will be used to provide more sustainable passage … Read more
The unemployment rate in Lake County has improved. The California Employment Development Department says Lake County’s March jobless rate was 6.6%, down from 7.2% in February and 7.4% in January. The March 2023 rate was slightly better, at 6.3%. Although the jobless rate is down, the report shows declines in jobs across the board, with … Read more
The Skunk Train has announced its nomination for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Scenic Train Ride category. Voting for the Skunk Train continues through Monday, May 13. Last year, the Skunk Train finished 3rd in the country. One vote per day can be cast at 10best.usatoday.com
The Lakeport Police Department will participate in the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 to 2. Unwanted or expired prescription medications in the form of pills, patches, and sealed liquids can be dropped off with no questions asked. Vaping devices and cartridges may also be discarded. … Read more
The Clearlake Police have reported that the body of a man was found along Old Highway 53 and Cache Creek Way by public works employees Wednesday afternoon. According to Lt. Ryan Peterson, an autopsy has been ordered and investigation into the man’s death is ongoing, although it did not appear that foul play was involved. … Read more
A man in Ukiah found in his vehicle is thought to have died from a medical event. According to MendoFever, a confusing call to 911 incorrectly stated a pedestrian had been hit. A bystander noticed a man stopped at the stop sign near the Ukiah Coop who appeared to be asleep. The man checked for … Read more