Man Accused of Child Abandonment and Murder Appears in Court

Edward Two Feathers Steele, appeared by video before Judge John Behnke yesterday morning after initially refusing to appear for his arraignment on charges involving the abandonment of two small children and the death of one of those children.  Steele’s public defender was assigned and ordered by the court to check for any potential conflicts of … Read more

Lake County EDC Announces COVID Relief Grants for Small Businesses

The Lake County Development Corporation has launched the California MicroBusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The Lake County News reports the California Office of the Small Business Advocate is providing the funding to help small businesses in Lake county that have been affected by the pandemic. Lake EDC has an online application portal on its website. … Read more

Lake County Man Charged After Hitting Pedestrian and Child

A Lake County man has been charged with felony driving under the influence causing bodily injury after he hit a woman walking with her infant child in a stroller in front of the Ukiah fairgrounds. German Dominguez Galindo was driving southbound on North State Street when he struck the victim and her child as they … Read more

Fort Bragg City Council Says No To General Sales Tax Measure

The Fort Bragg City Council has rejected the idea of putting a general sales tax measure on the November ballot saying it would compete with countywide sales taxes already on the ballots. The MendoVoice reports members of the council and community took issue with a general tax, despite the fact that revenues from the tax … Read more

Two Hidden Valley Residents to Run for Middletown School Board

Two Hidden Valley residents have announced they’ll be running for the Middletown School Board in the upcoming election. According to the Lake County News, Chris Ochs and Annette Lee say that as a team they have skills that mesh well and will help Middletown Unified face the challenges ahead. Ochs is a current school board … Read more

Tomorrow Is First Day of School In Lakeport, Reminder to Be Aware of Students

The Lakeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for tomorrow, as students return to classes for the first day of school. Drivers should expect heavier than normal traffic near school campuses. There will be an increased traffic enforcement presence in those areas. Watch for students waiting for buses, walking, or riding bicycles to school. … Read more