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
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
The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a new rental inspection ordinance to improve renter conditions, prompted by a 2019 carbon monoxide incident. The updated ordinance, revised over six months with Realtor input, shifts inspection authority to the building department, includes phased inspections, self-certification, and clarifies responsibilities. The council voted 5-0 to approve, with a promise … Read more
Advisory signs were recently posted at Lake Mendocino after low concentrations of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) were detected. While current levels don’t pose a significant health risk, officials advise awareness of potential symptoms like skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea if in contact with the water.
A Fort Bragg man, Javier Almazan-Naal, 18, was arrested for a road rage incident on Wednesday morning, after allegedly waving a stolen gun and vandalizing a vehicle on North Corry Street. Police identified his vehicle on East Alder Street and found a stolen 9mm Glock handgun and gang paraphernalia in his backpack. Almazan-Naal faces charges … Read more
The Lakeport Public Works Department will begin a two-phase paving project starting today, Thursday, impacting Lakeshore Boulevard through the 23rd and Martin Street starting on the 8th through October 10th. Work will happen Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., with traffic control and detours. Roads reopen nightly. Final striping is Oct. 8-10. Motorists should anticipate … Read more
A 10th-anniversary commemoration of the Valley Fire will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 1-2 p.m. at Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center in Cobb. The ceremony starts promptly at 1:24 p.m. with emergency tone alerts and will honor community solidarity and dedicate a memorial plaque. Special guests include Congressman Mike Thompson, State Senator Mike McGuire, … Read more
A solo vehicle crash on Little River Airport Road, two miles southeast of Mendocino prompted requests for air ambulances on Labor Day. A vehicle ran off the roadway and hit a tree, blocking the entire road. There were three with critical injuries and one with minor injuries. Fire and medical crews, including Cal Fire, responded … Read more
A Middletown man, faces 14 felony counts in Napa County for starting the McKinley Fire, vehicle theft, and a high-speed chase. William Ralph Harbour IV, 37, is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, elder abuse, and assaulting an officer. He allegedly set a victim’s vehicle on fire, stole another victim’s vehicle with her 7-year-old daughter inside, throwing … Read more
PG&E will host a virtual town hall for North Coast Region customers on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event targets residents in Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Marin, Napa, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity counties. PG&E will discuss wildfire risk reduction, system safety, and local wildfire safety updates. Go to pge.com/webinars for event … Read more