Law enforcement in Lake County is getting new radio equipment that allows for encryption of their transmissions. According to the LakeCountyNews, the move will put the county in compliance with state and federal policies. Encryption will modify radio traffic in such a way that a typical police scanner would not be able to pick up … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors recently voted to give members a 40% raise starting in March if not challenged. TheLakeCountyNews reports the ordinance that would give the increase requires a second reading that’s expected to happen on January 10th. The raise is tied to the salaries of Superior Court judges, in order to make … Read more
There’s a flood watch in effect through Saturday morning for the Mendocino Coast and Interior, and Northern Lake County. Anyone living in a flood-prone area should be on alert for future warnings and be ready to take action. Rain will increase the risk of rock and mudslides across roadways. Continued rain from 2 to 4 … Read more
A crash on Monday in Potter Valley resulted in a fatality. CHP reports a man driving a small SUV south on Eel River Road crossed the double yellow line and struck another car. The driver of the car struck sustained major injuries. The passenger in the car, Joshua Michael Champion, was from Willits and died … Read more
The name of a Lower Lake man killed in a single-vehicle accident has not been released by authorities. The accident happened around 3:15 yesterday morning. The driver, traveling westbound on Highway 281 east of Konocti Bay Road appeared to have turned and crashed into an embankment and rolled over. The driver was not wearing a … Read more
More than six inches of rain fell in parts of Mendocino County. Heavy rain was reported all over the county, the highest amount being over six inches in the northwestern part of the count at 3,100 feet. A resident of SE Ukiah reported almost 2 inches. Strong winds were also reported in the county, knocking … Read more
The recent heavy rain caused some damage in Lake County. The LakeCountyNews says there was a report of trees and a power pole sheared off on the side of Bottle Rock Road near Penson Court with a few boulders in the road around 12:30 am yesterday morning. A short time later there were reports of … Read more
The beloved Palace Hotel in Ukiah is getting the once over by noted San Francisco architects and engineers who specialize in recycling historic buildings. In January, the team expects to begin the process of rehabilitation for the building, with the goal of starting construction in 2024, Owner Minaj Shankar says the believes the building still … Read more
A report of a missing 56-year-old man by his girlfriend led to the discovery of human remains, including a leg bone in Laytonville. TheUkiahDailyJournal reports a sheriff’s deputy spoke to a woman in the 46000 block of Fox Rock Road in Laytonville on the 11th, regarding the disappearance of her boyfriend. Attempts to locate … Read more
The Lake County Campus of the Woodland Community College has a new Dean. The LakeCountyNews reports the Yuba Community College District has unanimously selected Ingrid Larsen, who has worked as an academic advisor and instructor at the campus since 2018. She succeeds interim Dean Dr. Annette Lee. Her first day will be the 31st of … Read more