Indivisible Mendocino Coast’s “Solidarity Crawls,” planned for Dec. 6 and 20, have sparked controversy. The pro-democracy group encourages shopping at local businesses that display “We Stand With Immigrant Families” stickers and designate space inaccessible to law enforcement without a warrant. While supporters emphasize the need for unified opposition to current policy, some fear that not … Read more
Pavement grinding is underway on Perkins Street and is expected to last through Wednesday night. This noisy nighttime operation will restrict traffic to one lane in each direction. Following the grinding, daytime paving will also restrict traffic to one lane. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
A 13-year-old unlicensed driver crashed on Hill Road near Clearlake Sunday evening, injuring himself and five passengers when the vehicle spun, rolled, and hit a telephone pole. The CHP attributed the accident to unsafe speed and the unlicensed driver. The driver and two passengers suffered broken bones; others, including a dog, sustained minor injuries.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office identified Tiffany Tyrell, 60, of Ukiah, as the victim of a fatal shooting on Saturday in Cloverdale. Lawrence Cassidy, 56, allegedly shot Tyrell, then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with a Sonoma County SWAT team. Friends and family have started a GoFundMe for Tyrell.
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ 15th annual Festival of Lights, runs through Dec. 21st. The event is a major fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens featuring thousands of holiday lights. Guests can explore the 47-acre gardens, take photos, enjoy the Holiday Café’s warm drinks and festive treats, visit the open gift shop, and see Santa Claus. … Read more
The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks. Marcus Beltramo of Lake County Code Enforcement will give a report on code enforcement issues in the ERTH region.
A Ukiah man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening a man with a fake gun and intentionally ramming the victim’s vehicle, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Lake Mendocino Drive. Eloy Lopez Jr., 26, fled a CHP traffic stop, and his vehicle was later found. Lopez was detained and arrested for … Read more
The Lakeport City Council when it meets tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. is set to consider long-term, exclusive agreements with two nonprofit organizations this week. These agreements involve the use of key city-owned properties, including the historic Carnegie Library.
A beach hazards statement is in effect through tomorrow, Tuesday morning. An increased threwat of sneaker waves is expected for coastal Mendocino County. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, carrying people in the sea. Stay farther back from the water.
A vehicle went off Highway 1 near mile marker 96 in Mendocino County, roughly five miles south of Highway 101, Tuesday, just after 5 p.m. , prompting a ground and air medical response. The solo vehicle with one occupant went down an embankment and was not visible from the road. An air ambulance was requested … Read more