The Mendocino County Corrections Division has a new public information officer. Captain Greg Van Patten has served as the PIO for the County Sheriff’s office for more than a decade before being chosen to take the place of retiring Captain Joyce Spears. Van Patten has experience with behavioral health and is uniquely suited to handle … Read more
Last night, firefighters in Willits requested assistance at a barn fire in the 22300 block of Eastside Road after arriving on scene and finding the building heavily engulfed in flames, with several cars and possibly ammunition stored inside. The call came in at 8:18 pm and was contained by about 9:45 pm. No word on … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their last meeting approved a contract for a new solar array for the courthouse. TheLakeCountyNews reports the array will help power the courthouse, DA’s office and the courthouse museum. The new solar system will offset almost 60% of facility costs for the complex, saving the county just over … Read more
Lake County and a good part of the North Coast region of the state is in the path of the next atmospheric river brewing thanks to the El Nino weather pattern. Lake County is forecast to see heavy rains starting Tuesday and running through next weekend. The county has an 80% chance of above average … Read more
The Board of Supervisors is looking to fill a vacancy on the Cannabis Ordinance Task Force. Interested applicants must live in southern Lake County. Applications are available at the Lake County Courthouse in the Clerk of the Board office or online at lakecountyca.gov on the Board of Supervisors page.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office is investigating a string of suspected arson fires along the south end of the Mendocino Coast. Deputies responded to a string of fires in Gualala over last weekend. The fires were in the area of Old Stage Road, in an outbuilding, then a modular home, a trailer and a sailboat … Read more
PG&E has announced the Hometown Wildfire Safety Collaboration, which will provide financial support for local fuel reduction projects, a dynamic Community Wildfire Protection Plan specific to Lake County and an environmentally friendly biomass usage program. TheLakeCountyNews reports the partnership will be with the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Northshore Fire Protection District, Lake County Fire … Read more
At its last meeting, the Lakeport City Council voted to approve a contract that would have Bob Hall and Associates commence a search for a new Police Chief to succeed Chief Brad Rasmussen, who retires later this year and who will be running for District 4 Supervisor. The contract with Hall and Associates is for … Read more
A stolen car report ended up in a short high-speed chase before the thief was caught. A Honda Civic was called in as stolen from a taco shop on State Street in Ukiah. California Highway Patrol engaged in pursuit of the vehicle for a short time. UPD’s license plate reader spotted the vehicle and officers … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has launched an initiative aimed at combating fentanyl sale and use in the area. The Fort Bragg Community Task Force on Fentanyl, or Project Right Now is aimed at rehabilitation of young people with substance abuse issues. A grant of over $345,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services’ … Read more