At around 9:19. on Wednesday morning, a flatbed truck hauling logs, rolled over just north of the Humboldt–Mendocino County line on a two-lane section of Highway 101. A security camera at Legend of Bigfoot, a gift shop near Garberville, caught the wild rollover on video. The CHP Traffic Incident page states that the big rig … Read more
A Ukiah man is found guilty of attacking another man with a deadly weapon. A Mendocino County Superior Court jury found 60 year old Timmy Kent Cooper, formerly of Ukiah, guilty in less than thirty minutes of felony assault with a chain. The assault caused great bodily injury to the victim including a broken arm. … Read more
With forecasters issuing more firm predictions of snow around the North Coast over the next few days, the National weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Lake County. The warning will be in effect from 4 p.m. Today to 10 Friday morning due to concerns for heavy snowfall with accumulations of between 3 … Read more
Late yesterday, advancing winter weather and high winds caused PG&E to report power outages in Caspar, Mendocino, Little River, Philo, Boonville, Yorkville and Fort Bragg. PG&E has been working on restoration, more power outages can be expected due to high winds in the area. Resident are advised to be prepared.
Lakeport Police have identified the pedestrian killed on Sunday evening. Craig Gunther of Lakeport was hit early evening on Sunday on 11th Street near North Street. The driver of the vehicle has not been identified, it is thought they were driving in an unsafe manner. Investigation into the accident continues.
A high surf advisory is in effect for the Mendocino Coast through late today. Breaking waves of 20-24 feet can be expected. Surfing and beachcombing are highly discouraged. Mariners should exercise extreme caution. A winter weather advisory is in effect through the weekend. Snow is expected, the Mendocino Coast may see up to 2 inches. … Read more
The demolition of the old Howard Hospital in Willits is finished and the site is now being cleared. The over 100-year-old building started being torn down at the first of the year. The city of Willits is considering rezoning the property for mixed residential and commercial use.
The Clearlake City Council at their meeting last week approved the direct purchase of tax-defaulted properties from Lake County. TheRecordBee reports Clearlake City Manager Alan Floral stated that there are roughly 25 properties that would be in the city’s interest to purchase. The city authorized a budget for those purchases. The council is also moving … Read more
The Lake Area Planning Council is preparing an update to the Transit Plan for Lake County. The project is in its final stages and there are suggestions recommended and the county needs residents to weigh in. There is an informational video on YouTube, titled Lake County Transit Development Plan.
Lakeport Police on patrol witnessed an SUV hitting a pedestrian as they were walking westbound on the road on 11th Street Sunday night. The LakeCountyNews reports EMS was called, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene, officers determined them not to be under the influence, however, they … Read more