Lakeport City Council Passes Loitering Ordinance

At the last meeting of the Lakeport City Council, the board unanimously passed a new ordinance proposed by Lakeport PD, hoping to cut down on loitering in and around public restrooms. Lakeport PD reports incidences of loitering have risen in the last year and a half. At last month’s meeting, a public hearing on the … Read more

Ukiah City Council to Hear Report On Training New Paramedics

The Ukiah City Council will hear a report tomorrow on the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s efforts to train more paramedic personnel. The UVFA has been operating short of paramedics, resulting in increased overtime to ensure three paramedic staff are on shift to meet Coastal Valley’s Emergency Medical Services Agency regulations. The UVFA requested funding for … Read more

Former County of Lake Health Services Director Files Suit Against County

A former health services director with the County of Lake’s Health Services Department is suing the County, alleging he was fired in September of 2023 after a “no-confidence” letter was written and signed by employees in his department. Jonathan Portney, 37, said he was terminated for complaining about racial discrimination and harassment, illegal conduct in … Read more

Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Crash In Ukiah

A vehicle and bicyclist crash on Friday night at the intersection of North State Street and Kunzler Ranch Road in Ukiah resulted in the cyclist being airlifted to a local hospital. The collision happened around 7:19 in the evening, with the victim lying in the roadway after the crash. It’s unclear whether the cyclist was … Read more

Skeletal Remains Found in Mendocino National Forest

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains found in a remote part of the county last week. A call on Wednesday alerted the office to the discovery of a skeleton in the Mendocino National Forest north of Lucerne. The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit, the Coroner, and the U.S. Forest Service responded to the … Read more

Stabilization of Palace Hotel in Ukiah Showing Some Progress

As the stabilization of the Palace Hotel in Ukiah continues, part of the old hotel are reappearing.  More than 15,000 pounds of debris have been moved from the ground floor, revealing the old tile floors and an underground storage area used at one time to store liquor.  The new owner/contractor, Tom Carter, says efforts to … Read more

Ukiah Man Arrested on Felony Warrant and Possession of Firearms

On Wednesday, deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ukiah Police Department served a felony warrant on a resident in the 700 block of Village Circle in Ukiah. Brandon Langenderfer was arrested on his felony warrant and charges of felon in possession of a weapon and ammunition and resisting arrest. He’s … Read more