Jack Peters Creek Bridge to Close Next Week

The Jack Peters Creek Bridge on Route 1, north of Mendocino, will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting Monday, the 15th, through Thursday, the 18th, for concrete overlay application. The work is part of the nearing-completion $15.5 million bridge widening and rail upgrade project, which expands the 1939 bridge.

Weapons Found After Covelo Traffic Stop

Two Clearlake residents were arrested last week in Covelo on multiple weapons charges after an equipment related traffic stop. driver Fernando Solorio, 30, was driving suspended license. Deputies located an unloaded handgun and a loaded assault rifle. Cornelio Solorio, 24, was charged with possessing a concealed firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possessing an assault … Read more

Mendo Food Network Working Despite Cuts

Federal funding cuts initiated by the current administration have severely impacted the Mendocino Food Network and Fort Bragg Food Bank, despite state efforts. Distribution cuts, quantity limits, and job losses are affecting over 14,500 families. The Fort Bragg City Council has helped, giving the network $58,000.  Amanda Friscia, Executive Director of the Mendo Food Network, … Read more

House Fire Near Vichy Springs Starts Vegetation Fire

Saturday afternoon, a residence in the 1400 block of Fawnwood Drive, west of Vichy Springs and east of 101 in Mendocino County, caught fire, with flames quickly spreading to surrounding vegetation. By 2 p.m., the house was fully engulfed. While spot fires ignited nearby due to embers, firefighters largely contained the blaze to the home … Read more

Clearlake Senior Center Receives Grant

The Clearlake Senior Center received a $20,000 AT&T grant to fund digital literacy training, tech support, and technology access for seniors. The grant, presented by AT&T’s Donna Adams, will support activities to bridge the digital divide, including classes on basic computer skills and internet navigation to help older adults perform essential tasks, connect with loved … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets Tuesday

Tomorrow, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Key agenda items include swearing in Dr. Robert S. Bernstein as the new Public Health officer, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Valley Fire, and considering a $1 million increase for the Cobb road project. A second reading for the Guenoc Valley Zoning … Read more

Lakeport to Look At Housing Conditions in Order to Gain Rehabilitation Funding

From Sept. 9-12, Lakeport will conduct a random housing conditions survey through its contractor, Adams Ashby Group Inc. Staff will review home exteriors from public rights-of-way only, not entering private property. The survey aims to document housing conditions, identify homes needing rehabilitation, and help the city seek future housing rehabilitation funding.

Two Covelo Men Sentenced in Brutal Murder of Ag Worker

Covelo residents Iran Lee Hoaglen III, 43, and Lawrence Allen Joaquin, 37, were sentenced for the unprovoked murder of an agricultural worker in 2023. Hoaglen received 25 years to life for first-degree murder, having wielded the hatchet.  He was on parole at the time of the murder. Joaquin was sentenced to 17 years for voluntary … Read more

Ukiah City Council Postpones Vote on Protested Remodel Bid

The Ukiah City Council has postponed a remodel bid vote for the former Bank of America building to September 17 due to a protest. Cupples and Son Construction Inc., the second-lowest bidder, protested DMR Builders’ low bid, claiming DMR failed to list roofing and painting subcontractors. The item was continued to the next meeting on … Read more