A traffic stop near Albion last week resulted in the arrest of a man on active parole who was in possession of drugs packaged for sale. Ashley Schucker was stopped for a vehicle violation by a Mendocino Sheriff’s deputy, and a search of his vehicle turned up meth, suspected fentanyl, and oxycodone all packaged for … Read more
In testimony in the hearing to determine if the criminal case against suspended county Auditor Chamise Cubbison should be dismissed, former Mendocino County Supervisor Glenn McGourty denied having ever seen a memo sent by DA David Eyster, regarding his plan to get rid of Cubbison. Cubbison’s attorney cites the memo as evidence she was denied … Read more
Auditions will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m., February 2nd for the newly organized Lake County Adult & Youth Concert Orchestra in Friendship Hall at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. Adult and youth musicians who have demonstrable intermediate to advanced skills on an orchestral instrument are encouraged to audition.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets today and will hold its annual governance workshop, hearing reports from department heads on performance in 2024, including accomplishments, data points and diversity metrics.
The Lakeport City Council heard a report last week from the Lakeport Police Department citing crime statistics from last year, and the report said there was a decrease in traffic offenses and most crimes, with the exception of assaults. There, according to Sgt. Ryan Cooley, there was an increase of over 50% when compared to … Read more
The Mendocino County Board of Education welcomed its newest members, Nancy Bennett and Michelle Hutchins, who were recently sworn in to serve Trustee Areas Four and Three respectively. The Mendocino County Board of Education also includes Board President Marilyn Puget, who represents Trustee Area One, Vice President Donald Cruser, who represents Trustee Area Five, and … Read more
A man from Napa County died last week while biking at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest in Lake County. Jeffrey Harrington, 61, suffered a medical emergency and despite help from his friend and medics, he could not be revived. Deputies responded to the 11000 block of Forestry Road in Cobb, California, where medics were performing … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will consist of department head presentations of their department’s accomplishments, data points, and diversity metrics. The board will also consider appointments to the Central and Eastern Region Town Halls and a proposed agreement between Lake County and Workday, Inc. for finance and human … Read more
One person has been arrested in connection with a stabbing on Friday night in Kelseyville. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Fire Station 55 in Kelseyville after a person walked in after being stabbed. The incident happened at Pioneer Park after the victim and Anthony Lee Black, 40, of Kelseyville argued. The victim was transferred … Read more
At the meeting of the Willits City Council on Wednesday, the board selected former mayor Bruce Burton to fill the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Greta Kanne, two years before her term was set to expire. The council also decided not to vote on a potential pay raise for council members, voting … Read more