Judge Says No Change of Venue in Cubbison Civil Trial

In Mendocino County Court, Judge Ann Moorman has rejected the request for a change of venue for Auditor Chamise Cubbison’s civil lawsuit against the County Board of Supervisors. A court filing by a San Francisco law firm stating that the trial had become contentious and that local public scrutiny raised questions about Moorman’s impartiality and … Read more

Free Life Jacket Giveaway for Kids on Saturday

Saturday from 10 til 2 or until supplies run out, The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County, along with the Konocti Women’s Service Club, will hold a free life jacket giveaway for kids. The Konocti Women’s Service Club members will register and weigh the kids and then qualified Flotilla members will fit … Read more

Fort Bragg City Council Moves Forward With Mill Site Project

After a split vote, the Fort Bragg City Council approved the Mill Site Development Strategy Report, which outlined plans for the redevelopment of the former Georgia-Pacific Mill site in cooperation with the Mendocino Railway. The council also plans to begin negotiating a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the owners of the Skunk Train. The Council … Read more

Fire at Ukiah Mobile Home Park Leaves One Homeless

Thursday night, firefighters responded to a fire in the Ukiah Mobile Home Park, just north of The Forks. Firecrews were able to bring the blaze in the 4900 block of North State Street under control quickly. One person was assessed for smoke inhalation. The Red Cross assistance was requested for one displaced resident along with … Read more

Lake County Parts Company With Public Works Director

Lake County has decided to part company with its Public Works director just weeks before the position would have become permanent. After a closed session on Tuesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate Glen March. March had been on the job for just a year, working alongside retiring Public Works Director … Read more

CalFire Holding Prescribed Burn on Shamrock Ranch

The Mendocino Unit of CAL FIRE will carry out a 10-acre prescribed burn on the Shamrock Ranch southeast of Laytonville this evening between 6 and 9 pm. The burn will create a patchwork of burned and unburned areas to reduce wildfire risk. The Shamrock Ranch is located east of Hwy. 101 and southeast of Laytonville. … Read more

Ukiah to Hold Another Town Hall on Proposed Annexation

The City of Ukiah will hold a town hall this evening at the Civic Center to discuss the annexation proposal that would bolster the city’s tax base and expand the acreage of the city by three times. Critics, including business owners, farmers and county leaders ae concerned that the annexation would violate an agreed-upon sphere … Read more

Middletown Art Center Holds Juneteenth Celebration

The Middletown Art Center will celebrate Juneteenth this evening from 6 to 8 pm and invites the public to the fifth annual event. The celebration will feature storytelling and live music around the theme “What Juneteenth Means in 2025.” Food by Barbeque Biasotti and beverages will be available for purchase.